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Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for automation and maintenance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical skills keep operations running smoothly? If YES, you could be the Site Engineer we are looking for to join our Customer site in Leicestershire! Why join us? Competitive salary Shift-based flexibility Become a member of an Employee-owned trust Cycle to work scheme Option to buy additional leave Option to join Private medical insurance What will you be doing? Provide maintenance support for automated systems Reset equipment errors and support operational uptime Adhere to health & safety and quality standards Represent Logistex professionally on-site Maintain tools and report any loss or damage What do we need from you? Engineering qualification (NVQ, BTEC, C&G, HNC/ONC) Mechanical/Electrical maintenance experience Understanding of automation and control systems Strong PC skills (MS Office, CMMS) Fluent in written and spoken English Ready to be the driving force behind reliable automation on-site? Apply now to join Logistex as a Site Engineer and make a real impact!

Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

Head of Product Operations and Support A leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries is looking for a Head of Product Operations and Support. The role reports to the Chief Customer Officer. The Head of Product Operations and Support is a key leadership role responsible for establishing, managing, and scaling high-performing global support and operations functions. The role entails defining operational strategies, fostering service delivery excellence, driving support automation and ensuring a superior customer experience across all products and services that support mission-critical business operations in the aviation, cruise and hospitality industries worldwide. While the IT Operations team under the CTO manages 24x7 cloud infrastructure operations, this is a complimentary role focused on application-related support. Currently, Product Operations and Support functions operate within individual product lines. This role is part of an effort to consolidate these into a centralized function. The consolidated team will be responsible for all application-layer support activities, including platform-related issues, production incident management, performance monitoring, L2/L3 issue resolution and end-user ticket handling. Key Responsibilities: Support Strategy and Operations Setup - Design the global support operations framework, covering incident management, service request handling, L2/L3 models and escalation handling. - Establish and manage a 24x7 global support structure including regional support teams, tools, processes and SLAs. - Define operating models for product support, including interfaces with Cloud Operations, Product, Engineering, Delivery and Customer Success teams. - Drive operational efficiency in all dimensions - consolidation of activities, usage of tools, new models based on AI. People and Process Leadership - Build and lead a high-performing team of support managers, operations analysts and technical specialists. - Define and institutionalize SOPs, playbooks, onboarding frameworks, shift models and knowledge management systems. - Drive operational excellence using ITIL or equivalent service management frameworks. Customer Experience and Escalation Management - Ensure responsive and technically sound support experience for all customer segments. - Serve as a senior escalation point for critical issues impacting customer business, both internally and externally. - Work closely with Customer Success to track and improve CSAT, NPS and incident resolution metrics. Tools, Automation & Data - Lead evaluation and implementation of support platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk). - Implement monitoring, alerting and proactive issue detection systems to reduce reactive support. - Drive automation of repeatable processes to reduce MTTR (mean time to resolution) and increase efficiency. Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Communication - Develop governance frameworks including service performance reviews, RCA tracking and compliance reporting. - Own operational dashboards, SLA/KPI reporting and executive-level updates. - Work cross-functionally with Cloud Operations, Product, Engineering, and Delivery to ensure timely feedback loops and resolution. Continuous Improvement and Innovation - Identify operational gaps and drive continuous improvement programs. - Introduce the best practices from SaaS/enterprise product support and global operations. - Stay current with industry trends in support automation, self-service and AI-driven support models. Mandatory Requirements: - 15+ years of experience in leading support/operations roles in enterprise SaaS or technology environments. - Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS) and observability platforms. - Background in managing support across hybrid or multi-tenant platforms. - Proven experience in building and scaling global support teams and operational processes. - Expertise in support tooling, incident/problem/change management and SLA/KPI frameworks. - Strong customer focus with a deep understanding of service delivery in a mission-critical business context. - Operational efficiency improvement through usage of tools including AI driven models - Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills: - Exposure to the aviation, logistics or travel technology sectors. - Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or equivalent service and project management methodologies. - Experience in DevOps/SRE environments with close coordination with engineering and QA. Practicalities: - Flexible Location. - Competitive Package. - International travel required.

Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

Automation Engineer Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site Monday - Friday Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching - ensuring safe systems and consistent processes Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualifications & Background: HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience A background in automation engineering A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems Technical Experience: Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential) Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation MES platforms and data collection systems Operational technology and energy management systems Project & CI Experience: Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential) Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

On behalf of DSIT we are looking for a Principal Data Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract (until 31/03/26). Remote working. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) brings together the relevant parts of the former Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the former Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The responsibilities for the DSIT are: . Positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement. . Driving innovations that change lives and sustain economic growth. . Delivering talent programmes, physical and digital infrastructure, and regulation to support our economy, security, and public services. . R&D funding. The Technology & Science Insights (TSI) team in the Government Office for Science has recently completed a major data transition project, moving from API ingestion to internally hosted data on a cloud platform. This strategic shift has improved cost efficiency, data quality, and automation. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer to stabilise and optimise our data estate, lead technical improvements, and support succession planning. As a Principal Data Engineer your main responsibilities will be to: . Update and maintain existing datasets (OpenAlex, Patstat, S&P, UN Comtrade) for Q1 2026. . Document infrastructure decisions and data architecture. . Optimise Azure Data Factory pipelines for scalability and improved data quality. . Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data ingestion and pipeline maintenance. . Deliver comprehensive documentation and a formal handover plan. . Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and walkthroughs of key systems. Essential: . An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) . Strong Data Engineering experience. . Azure experience, with knowledge of Azure Data Factory and cloud-based data infrastructure. . Ability to manage complex data pipelines and optimise performance. Desirable: . Familiarity with datasets such as OpenAlex, Patstat, S&P, and UN Comtrade. . Experience in government or public sector data environments. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DSIT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DSIT guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

IAM Engineer II Location: London (City) - (4 days office/1 remote) Salary: 85,000 + annual discretionary bonus Hours: 11am-7pm (fixed shift) About the firm Our client is a leading global law firm with world-class offices in the heart of the City. The firm has recently moved into a brand-new building offering outstanding facilities, including free breakfast, lunch and dinner, a fully equipped on-site gym, and a modern, collaborative working environment. The opportunity This is a new role within the EMEA Identity & Access Management team, supporting a global user base and working closely with teams in the US and APAC. The position offers a mix of hands-on BAU operations and project delivery focused on improving automation, access controls and privileged account management across the firm's enterprise environment. You'll work alongside experienced IAM engineers to maintain and enhance the firm's Microsoft identity platforms, supporting the joiner-mover-leaver life cycle and driving continuous improvement in identity security and governance. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID and M365 identity services Support and enhance the firm's PAM platform (Delinea) - experience with CyberArk or BeyondTrust also welcome Administer PIM, Conditional Access and MFA policies across the Entra environment Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting Collaborate with global IAM and Infrastructure teams on projects and incident resolution Ensure access governance, compliance and audit requirements are met across systems Contribute to roadmap development and platform improvements within the EMEA region What we're looking for Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure/Entra ID administration Knowledge of PAM solutions such as Delinea, CyberArk or BeyondTrust Good understanding of M365, Intune and identity security principles Confident using PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting Familiarity with PIM, MFA and Conditional Access Experience working in large, global or professional services environments Collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in identity security What's on offer Salary up to 85,000 depending on experience Annual discretionary bonus On-site working (4 days office/1 remote) Free breakfast, lunch and dinner each day Free on-site gym Excellent benefits package Genuine career progression - clear path to Senior Engineer or IAM Architect as the team expands If you're an experienced IAM or Infrastructure Engineer looking to step into a global role with a strong Microsoft and PAM focus, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV

Electrical / Automation Engineer Salary: £62,500 + 10% Bonus Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (Days and Nights) We re proud to be working with a prestigious global business with a rapidly growing, highly automated site in Essex. They are now seeking a skilled Electrical / Automation Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This role will act as the electrical and automation expert , focusing heavily on PLC systems, commissioning activities, software configuration, and the installation and optimisation of automated equipment . You ll be working on some of the most advanced engineering systems and unique machinery in the world, the equipment is providing end-to-end automated container handling. This offers an exceptional opportunity to develop deeper expertise in PLC setup, software configuration, drives, automation hardware and crane control systems, as the business continues to invest in technology, growth and engineering capability. As a key member of the engineering team, you will ensure the efficient, reliable and safe operation of electrical and automation systems across the site. You will support the commissioning, optimisation and troubleshooting, monitor performance to drive continuous improvement, manage PLC and software version control, and assist with new equipment delivery. This is a modern, fast-paced environment offering constant technical challenge and development. Skills Required Level 3 Engineering Qualification Strong electrical background with automation experience Or strong electrical engineering Experience with PLC fault-finding, PLC setup, software configuration, drives, inverters Ability to troubleshoot automation systems, sensors, instrumentation and control hardware Mechanical understanding (pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes) beneficial Key Responsibilities Support the smooth running, maintenance and optimisation of automated systems Continually monitor crane performance and implement improvements Troubleshoot PLCs, drives and control hardware; manage software updates, backups and documentation Play an active role in the commissioning of new cranes and automation projects Assist in spares planning and procurement Provide guidance and training to technicians on automation systems Ensure RAMS, H&S procedures and safe working practices are followed Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimise system performance Benefits Excellent Salary and Bonus Package Sector-leading global business Ongoing investment in training, development and career growth High-quality onsite facilities gym, canteen, breakout areas Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automation and crane technology If you are interested in this role and feel you have the right skills, please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details, contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection . As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you are eligible for our referral scheme and will receive £250 for every candidate you recommend who is successfully placed. Terms & Conditions apply.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Food Manufacturing Newton-le-Willows Up to 52000 per annum (Dependent of shift pattern) A UK leading distillery manufacturer are seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. Located in the Northwest region, our client produces well-known products that all will be familiar with. We are seeking qualified engineers with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering discipline, ideally Apprentice trained and electrical biased. Job Profile : As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for: Planned and reactive maintenance Reduction of downtime and maximisation of equipment uptime Troubleshooting automation systems Use of CMMS systems, fault-finding and diagnosis Job Requirements : We are looking for the following experience: Electrical biased abilities NVQ Level 3 or above in relevant Engineering disciplines Experience working within the canning, FMCG, bottling would be desirable Experience working with PLC's, automation and electrical control systems Company Benefits : In exchange for your skills and experience, you will be rewarded with an attractive benefits package: Shift Allowance and additional company bonus 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays Life Assurance Company Pension Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) SALARY: £48,000 - £51,000 per annum LOCATION: Lutterworth SETTING: Panama Shift (06 30) Site working Want to join a fantastic team at one of the UK's top online retailers! We are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer for the Lutterworth distribution centre. The business has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and we need someone who can help keep their operation running smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology and be a part of a dynamic team. Apply now and be a part of a growing success story Commutable locations Rugby, Coventry, Lutterworth, Nuneaton, Hinkley Job Specification: Maintenance Engineer- Lutterworth You will be responsible for effective fault finding, diagnosis, analysis and swift corrective measures for all equipment on site. Maintaining all Health & Safety and Quality and Regulatory Compliances processes and controls are maintained. Updating and maintaining the maintenance system (CMMS). Supporting of all semi-skilled operators and apprentices through training and mentoring while also being the main point of contact for all contractors on site (direct and 3rd party). Requirements: Maintenance Engineer As an experienced engineer, you ll need to have the following skills and experience: - Qualified in Electrical engineering (BTEC Level 3 +) Proven experience within a facilities or maintenance engineering role with automated distribution, food or manufacturing environment. Experience with conveyors, sorters and box cutters etc. Experience working with maintenance engineering software.

Business Improvement PartnerYour new company Hays are delighted to be retained on an exclusive basis for newly created vacancies, following a strategic review, with Argyll Community Housing Association.With a Head Office based in the heart of Helensburgh, this values-driven organisation is now looking to recruit a Business Improvement Partner to join a newly created Transformation & Improvement team. This role will support delivery of the new Target Operating Model by implementing a Group wide systems thinking review programme which drives out waste, error, duplication and complex manual activity.Due to the geographical coverage, this organisation can consider applicants from locations near their offices in Lochgilphead, Dunoon, Rothsay. Oban, Campbeltown and Islay. Your new role The purpose of the Business Improvement Partner role is to work across ACHA Group services, identifying opportunities to improve customer and business outcomes and drive transformational change by reviewing business activities and processes. Watch a video with a hiring manager The duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to: To enable the transformation of services across the ACHA Group, reducing transactional work through process review, channel shift and digital automation. To prioritise and drive business improvement activity across the ACHA Group via process mapping and business insight development. Using systems thinking techniques, to lead process mapping, review and redesign projects including mapping 'as is' and 'to be' processes What you'll need to succeed Ability to complete root cause analysis to gain insights and solve service delivery problems Knowledge of analyst frameworks, business processes, process mapping and business requirements methodologies Strong process engineering skills including review and mapping Experience of delivering end to end business improvement projects Ability to analyse and interpret business insight intelligence and to allow that to drive your actions Project Management skills You must have a full UK driving licence. Prepared to complete and pass a disclosure. What you'll get in return A competitive salary £34,685 - £40,524 Flexible office locations of Helensburgh Lochgilphead, Dunoon, Rothsay. Oban, Campbeltown and Islay 25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays Your birthday off each year Access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund of Now Pension Scheme Membership Health Shield Cash plan Breeze (includes 27/7 GP access, wellbeing support, employee discounts and perks) Group Life Assurance Flexible & Hybrid working Enhanced Maternity and Sick Pay benefits Cycle to work scheme Holiday Buy & Sell Tusker Car Scheme Access to Aviva DigiCare 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 on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Automation Engineer - OpenShift Rate: 463 a day (Inside IR35) Location: Sheffield - 3 days a week onsite Duration: Initially 12 months A blue chip IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a global Financial Services company Role Overview: The Automation Engineer will be responsible for automating repeatable tasks such as cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching within the bank's OpenShift environments. This role ensures operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance through robust automation frameworks and tools. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching. Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize processes. Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar. Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and maintenance. Monitor automation jobs and troubleshoot failures to ensure reliability and performance. Maintain documentation for automation processes and provide training to relevant teams. Ensure compliance with the bank's security, governance, and regulatory standards in all automation activities. Continuously improve automation frameworks by adopting emerging technologies and best practices. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience in automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms. Hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments. Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet). Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security principles. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role & Department We are seeking a proactive Application Support Engineer to join our Asset Management Technology team. This role is focused on supporting and enhancing our investment application systems which are critical components of our investment business. This includes support for Real Time trading as well as our multi slot investment batch applications. Batch and application support operates across APAC, EMEA and AMRS. You'll work across a range of technologies, to a global delivery schedule, ensuring performance and availability of our applications and data flows. Due to our global delivery schedule, flexibility to work on-call and a variety of shift patterns will be essential. In Investments Technology, our Asset Management Tribe supports the products and processes employed by our asset management business. The tribe comprises a number of squads who are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the critical suite of applications and technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide time critical support and maintenance for multi-slot batch and applications which serve our global Asset Management business, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact to services and data integrity. Perform application recovery, incident management and conduct root cause analysis, debugging failures and applying fixes across the global time zones. Support scheduled release and deployment activities, including validation, rollback planning, and post-deployment monitoring. Evaluate infrastructure, system and third-party changes to identify potential impact to supported application services. Collaborate with infrastructure specialists to implement fixes and enhancements and participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery proving events during maintenance windows. Work seamlessly with service partners to ensure robust service levels are maintained. Produce and maintain technical documentation to support our production services. Develop, test and maintain application code, contributing to sprint activities as part of our application life cycle management. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Experience of working in an application support and maintenance role. Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, processing and performance tuning. Familiarity with Financial Services, preferably trading and the ability to ensure compliance throughout. Understanding of data warehousing, ELT/ETL processes, and data modelling. Experience using scheduling tools and in supporting applications running on Windows. A proactive mindset with a focus on service and customer impact. Performs consistently in time-sensitive and complex scenarios. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams using agile development. Flexible to work different shift patterns/be on an on-call rota Desirable Skills Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, automation). Familiarity with Data/ETL tools such Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of Cloud-native development: Azure, Snowflake, ADF (Azure Data Factory) and DBT (Data Build Tool) for modular SQL development. Autosys scheduling and Ab Initio for ETL and batch processing as well as Markit EDM. Understanding of MQ (IBM MQ, ACE) for message-based integrations or equivalent Understanding of Active Directory, Networks and Powershell Scripting or equivalent. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we've adopted a blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Role Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Experience of test tool selection/recommendations based on assessment of the environment/landscape. Experience in defining a comprehensive performance test strategy that fully defines the approach, environment, scope, risks and resources required. Experience of delivering within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology. Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Team Leadership & Management - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Process Improvement - Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Role Title: Automation Test Developer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 383.03 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test engineer, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 3 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web driver IO (WDIO) / Cucumber etc, Selenium for UI testing and RestAssured for API testing Jenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process. Web UI Testing Database comparison test experience Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Ali Cloud Solid experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Accurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions to improve Learn new technologies and adapt to them as needed Identify and deploy automation solutions based on changing project needs Strong manual test execution experience Identification and collating test entry and exit criteria Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, both manual and automated Test case review/QA for coverage and traceability to requirements/design Liaison with business areas/technical leads re SIT/OAT/UAT scenario definitions as required Analysis of design and other documents for testability Previous experience within Identity and Access Management- preferable Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) ServiceNow, AD, AWS, Azure integrations Testing functions and decision points As Code , such as Policy as code Experience of GitOps Repos API Testing, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Proven ability to mentor other engineers within the team DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ GCP (Cloud) testing approaches and methodology. SaaS Testing Skill set ideally including several of: Java, Cypher, Python, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Go, SQL Server, MySQL API QMetry Test Rail BDD/TDD Jenkins Postman Insomnia" All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!