Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
03/05/2024
Full time
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Infrastructure Team Lead Remote-Working £45,000 to £50,000 per year Plus on-call allowance, personal and team bonuses and excellent company benefits The Opportunity: Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys maintaining and building IT Infrastructure to join their growing IT department in the role of Infrastructure Team Lead. In the Infrastructure Team Lead role, you will help to deliver innovative solutions, making your mark managing and developing a team of engineers, building and maintaining the infrastructure and providing Level 4 operational support. Skills and Experience: Proficient working within Linux and Microsoft environments Familiarity with fundamental network concepts including NAT and VLANs Skilled in maintaining server backups utilizing various backup and recovery solutions. Knowledgeable about iSCSI storage networks Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting Switches, Firewalls, Routers, and wireless networks Proficient in setting up IPSEC VPNs across multiple vendor devices Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR Recruitment to learn more .
03/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Team Lead Remote-Working £45,000 to £50,000 per year Plus on-call allowance, personal and team bonuses and excellent company benefits The Opportunity: Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys maintaining and building IT Infrastructure to join their growing IT department in the role of Infrastructure Team Lead. In the Infrastructure Team Lead role, you will help to deliver innovative solutions, making your mark managing and developing a team of engineers, building and maintaining the infrastructure and providing Level 4 operational support. Skills and Experience: Proficient working within Linux and Microsoft environments Familiarity with fundamental network concepts including NAT and VLANs Skilled in maintaining server backups utilizing various backup and recovery solutions. Knowledgeable about iSCSI storage networks Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting Switches, Firewalls, Routers, and wireless networks Proficient in setting up IPSEC VPNs across multiple vendor devices Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR Recruitment to learn more .
NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER (PRIVATE NETWORK) - CONTRACT - HYBRID- PADDINGTON Private Network Design Engineer Contract: 6 months Location: Paddington Hybrid role- requires travel to customer sites can be anywhere across the UK, looking at potentially 7 or 8 nights/month We are hiring a RAN Private Network Design Engineer to generate solution High and Low Level Designs for customer Private Network deployments for one our telecom clients in Paddington Primary Responsibilities Lead customer Private Network solution development and design. Work with existing client's Solution Architects and designers to deliver high quality, detailed design documentation that is used as a reference for customer deployments. Translating customer and operational requirements into E2E Private Network High and low level designs ncompassing Core, RAN, IP transport, Devices, Network Management. Key point of technical support to the delivery and integration teams throughout the deployment and integration life cycle of customer deployments. Input into bid and RFP documents supplied to customer. Generate pricing and bill of materials for technical solutions. Ensure Boldyn & industry standardisation and best practice are followed in the design of customer solutions. Maintain relationships and information exchange with Boldyn operational, Deployment Sales and Engineering teams. The generation of E2E Solution Designs which include: 4G, 5GNSA & 5GSA Core Network design 4G, 5GNSA & 5GSA RAN design IP Transport (Core & Backhaul) IP design Device & Use-Case design Provide expert technical advise on Private Network functionality, performance & Implementation, including complex migrations. Expereince required: 5+ years of relevant experience in mobile network design/solution architecture at a senior level Experience of working in some of the following industry areas; telecommunications, manufacturing, mining, logistics, refineries and other process industry, power plants Strong, demonstrable technical expertise across the following domains: LTE EPC and 5G Core LTE and 5G NR RAN (including RF Coverage & Performance) IP Transport, Backhaul & Security Knowledge of standard networking protocols and components such as HTTP, DNS, IP Routing (BGP, IS-IS OSPF), TCP/IP, IPv6 and load balancing. Detailed knowledge of HPE (PN & IP Portfolio), Nokia, Ericsson, Palo Alto hardware and functionality Extensive Knowledge of 3GPP & ETSI standards Advanced network troubleshooting skills Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required The successful candidate for this role will have a breadth of experience, working at a technical level across multiple mobile network domains - Core, RAN, IP. You will need to be able to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts of an end-2-end solution architecture. Recent experience as a Solution Architect or Solution Designer specifically developing Private Networks. Hands on integration experience deploying RAN and Core solutions. Please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note or contact me. (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
03/05/2024
Project-based
NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER (PRIVATE NETWORK) - CONTRACT - HYBRID- PADDINGTON Private Network Design Engineer Contract: 6 months Location: Paddington Hybrid role- requires travel to customer sites can be anywhere across the UK, looking at potentially 7 or 8 nights/month We are hiring a RAN Private Network Design Engineer to generate solution High and Low Level Designs for customer Private Network deployments for one our telecom clients in Paddington Primary Responsibilities Lead customer Private Network solution development and design. Work with existing client's Solution Architects and designers to deliver high quality, detailed design documentation that is used as a reference for customer deployments. Translating customer and operational requirements into E2E Private Network High and low level designs ncompassing Core, RAN, IP transport, Devices, Network Management. Key point of technical support to the delivery and integration teams throughout the deployment and integration life cycle of customer deployments. Input into bid and RFP documents supplied to customer. Generate pricing and bill of materials for technical solutions. Ensure Boldyn & industry standardisation and best practice are followed in the design of customer solutions. Maintain relationships and information exchange with Boldyn operational, Deployment Sales and Engineering teams. The generation of E2E Solution Designs which include: 4G, 5GNSA & 5GSA Core Network design 4G, 5GNSA & 5GSA RAN design IP Transport (Core & Backhaul) IP design Device & Use-Case design Provide expert technical advise on Private Network functionality, performance & Implementation, including complex migrations. Expereince required: 5+ years of relevant experience in mobile network design/solution architecture at a senior level Experience of working in some of the following industry areas; telecommunications, manufacturing, mining, logistics, refineries and other process industry, power plants Strong, demonstrable technical expertise across the following domains: LTE EPC and 5G Core LTE and 5G NR RAN (including RF Coverage & Performance) IP Transport, Backhaul & Security Knowledge of standard networking protocols and components such as HTTP, DNS, IP Routing (BGP, IS-IS OSPF), TCP/IP, IPv6 and load balancing. Detailed knowledge of HPE (PN & IP Portfolio), Nokia, Ericsson, Palo Alto hardware and functionality Extensive Knowledge of 3GPP & ETSI standards Advanced network troubleshooting skills Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required The successful candidate for this role will have a breadth of experience, working at a technical level across multiple mobile network domains - Core, RAN, IP. You will need to be able to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts of an end-2-end solution architecture. Recent experience as a Solution Architect or Solution Designer specifically developing Private Networks. Hands on integration experience deploying RAN and Core solutions. Please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note or contact me. (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Lead EUC Engineer Leeds/Remote - roughly once per month in the office Leadership & Management, ITIL, Modern Workplace Tech £75,000 - £90,000 + bonus + exceptional benefits Fruition IT are recruiting a Lead EUC Engineer on behalf of a well reputable technology first business who are in growth mode and looking for a skilled Team Leader to help to build out a team of around 4-5 EUC Engineers. Video interviews & remote on-boarding for an ASAP start! You will be leading and managing the team of Engineers and overseeing the day to day operations and supporting all office systems, network infrastructure and end user support services. What do I need? Team Leadership & Management experience is a must Proficient in Service Delivery, Incident, Change and Problem Management ITSM processes, tools and frameworks (ITIL) Slack, Skype/Modern Workplace Support Network/Infrastructure and Monitoring tools Whats in it for you? £75,000 - £90,000 base salary 10%-20% bonus Pension scheme Remote working Apply now for a confidential discussion. We have a full job spec and marketing info for your review. Interview dates are booked for next week. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
03/05/2024
Full time
Lead EUC Engineer Leeds/Remote - roughly once per month in the office Leadership & Management, ITIL, Modern Workplace Tech £75,000 - £90,000 + bonus + exceptional benefits Fruition IT are recruiting a Lead EUC Engineer on behalf of a well reputable technology first business who are in growth mode and looking for a skilled Team Leader to help to build out a team of around 4-5 EUC Engineers. Video interviews & remote on-boarding for an ASAP start! You will be leading and managing the team of Engineers and overseeing the day to day operations and supporting all office systems, network infrastructure and end user support services. What do I need? Team Leadership & Management experience is a must Proficient in Service Delivery, Incident, Change and Problem Management ITSM processes, tools and frameworks (ITIL) Slack, Skype/Modern Workplace Support Network/Infrastructure and Monitoring tools Whats in it for you? £75,000 - £90,000 base salary 10%-20% bonus Pension scheme Remote working Apply now for a confidential discussion. We have a full job spec and marketing info for your review. Interview dates are booked for next week. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Senior Systems Engineer - Inside IR35 - DOORS - Integration - Software Systems - Hybrid - 2 days WFH This role applies systems engineering processes and skills to systematically convert customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Responsible for systems planning, system and lower level requirements development, system design, analyses and trade studies, hardware/software design oversight, system integration, system level test oversight, and subcontractor technical oversight. Provide input and support for project risk management activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Requirements analysis, capture and decomposition on large integration projects. This will naturally involve customer engagement/workshops and provide/manage compliancy status with all internal/external stakeholders Technical leadership and responsibility in the analysis and design of cost-effective system solutions, to agreed timescales and budgets and to a high standard of engineering Create, analyses and document solutions traceable to the customer, business and solution requirements in accordance with processes and system engineering methodologies. This involves generating system architecture designs, functional designs, interfaces specifications, statements of work, integration and test strategies and any relevant systems engineering artefacts Lead the integration, verification, validation, and qualification planning and definition activities, and lead and participate in those activities as required Produce detailed Systems Engineering estimates and technical specifications (SOW) for proposals and budgeting purposes Provide input regarding systems engineering tasks to project planners and plans Work collaboratively with other management and engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met Prepare and present systems proposals to customers and provide technical support to sales and marketing activity Report to management on Systems Engineering performance against specification, budget, timescale and quality requirements, to identify deviations from plan and carry out corrective action Evaluate design, development and integration executed by subcontractors against requirements Participate in formal meetings with customers and subcontractors and to travel to customers' sites to perform or supervise activities Keep up to date on the latest developments in systems engineering, computers, microprocessors, communications systems and software techniques relevant to the company's operation Develop and promote quality engineering practices in the department and support Systems Engineering process improvement projects and promotion of quality engineering practices in the department Train, coach and mentor less-experienced members of the department in order to foster their career development Travel domestically or internationally as required to meet the needs of any given project Comply with values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them. Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in: o requirements analysis preferably using a formal requirements management tool o system definition, design and control o solution integration, verification and validation o systems engineering methodologies Proven track record of providing technical expertise on complex integration projects Stakeholder/customer management experience Aware of software development best practice and able to apply standards and procedures effectively Ability to create high quality documentation and presentation skills Desirable: Experience in ticketing and automated fare collection, or similar applications involving large networks of unattended/passenger-operated devices Demonstrable knowledge of implementing the certification requirements of systems and devices in accordance to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards Experience of requirements management, ideally using the DOORS product Tool driven system design using UML and Enterprise Architect or another structured methodology Implementation and deployment knowledge from Windows and UNIX environments Knowledge of financial and regulatory practices within business. Education and qualifications Essential: Engineering Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Demonstrable and solid experience as a system engineer on complex integration projects Desirable: Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience INCOSE certification ITIL certification
03/05/2024
Project-based
Senior Systems Engineer - Inside IR35 - DOORS - Integration - Software Systems - Hybrid - 2 days WFH This role applies systems engineering processes and skills to systematically convert customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Responsible for systems planning, system and lower level requirements development, system design, analyses and trade studies, hardware/software design oversight, system integration, system level test oversight, and subcontractor technical oversight. Provide input and support for project risk management activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Requirements analysis, capture and decomposition on large integration projects. This will naturally involve customer engagement/workshops and provide/manage compliancy status with all internal/external stakeholders Technical leadership and responsibility in the analysis and design of cost-effective system solutions, to agreed timescales and budgets and to a high standard of engineering Create, analyses and document solutions traceable to the customer, business and solution requirements in accordance with processes and system engineering methodologies. This involves generating system architecture designs, functional designs, interfaces specifications, statements of work, integration and test strategies and any relevant systems engineering artefacts Lead the integration, verification, validation, and qualification planning and definition activities, and lead and participate in those activities as required Produce detailed Systems Engineering estimates and technical specifications (SOW) for proposals and budgeting purposes Provide input regarding systems engineering tasks to project planners and plans Work collaboratively with other management and engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met Prepare and present systems proposals to customers and provide technical support to sales and marketing activity Report to management on Systems Engineering performance against specification, budget, timescale and quality requirements, to identify deviations from plan and carry out corrective action Evaluate design, development and integration executed by subcontractors against requirements Participate in formal meetings with customers and subcontractors and to travel to customers' sites to perform or supervise activities Keep up to date on the latest developments in systems engineering, computers, microprocessors, communications systems and software techniques relevant to the company's operation Develop and promote quality engineering practices in the department and support Systems Engineering process improvement projects and promotion of quality engineering practices in the department Train, coach and mentor less-experienced members of the department in order to foster their career development Travel domestically or internationally as required to meet the needs of any given project Comply with values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them. Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in: o requirements analysis preferably using a formal requirements management tool o system definition, design and control o solution integration, verification and validation o systems engineering methodologies Proven track record of providing technical expertise on complex integration projects Stakeholder/customer management experience Aware of software development best practice and able to apply standards and procedures effectively Ability to create high quality documentation and presentation skills Desirable: Experience in ticketing and automated fare collection, or similar applications involving large networks of unattended/passenger-operated devices Demonstrable knowledge of implementing the certification requirements of systems and devices in accordance to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards Experience of requirements management, ideally using the DOORS product Tool driven system design using UML and Enterprise Architect or another structured methodology Implementation and deployment knowledge from Windows and UNIX environments Knowledge of financial and regulatory practices within business. Education and qualifications Essential: Engineering Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Demonstrable and solid experience as a system engineer on complex integration projects Desirable: Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience INCOSE certification ITIL certification
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
Network engineer Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits BGP networks & Pop locations, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN Global leader in Content delivery networks Spectrum IT has partnered with a global leader in Content delivery networks. With a global network of over 2800 PoPs and more than 20 years of technology expertise, their goal is to ensure that users have the best experience while providing a secure network that fosters the development of the Internet. As part of their continued growth and expansion in the EMEA region they need a network engineer to join their London team. As a network engineer cooperatively manage and support hundreds POP network with dozens of ISPs across the globe, including, but not limited to, POP build out and redesign, BGP optimization, ISP coordination, and daily operations. The must have skills/experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a similar technical discipline Strong experience in administering a large-scale, highly distributed service network for 24x7 production, preferably for revenue generation and not enterprise support Strong hands-on experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a BGP network Strong knowledge of Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, etc.) Strong experience with layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching Experience with Ethernet troubleshooting tools and methods A strong detail orientated approach Strong communication skills Beneficial but not essential skills/experience: Bi-Lingual with high level of English and mandarin skills A self-starter who can work with independence and little supervision CCNA qualification or any similar networking qualifications To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network engineer Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits BGP networks & Pop locations, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN Global leader in Content delivery networks Spectrum IT has partnered with a global leader in Content delivery networks. With a global network of over 2800 PoPs and more than 20 years of technology expertise, their goal is to ensure that users have the best experience while providing a secure network that fosters the development of the Internet. As part of their continued growth and expansion in the EMEA region they need a network engineer to join their London team. As a network engineer cooperatively manage and support hundreds POP network with dozens of ISPs across the globe, including, but not limited to, POP build out and redesign, BGP optimization, ISP coordination, and daily operations. The must have skills/experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a similar technical discipline Strong experience in administering a large-scale, highly distributed service network for 24x7 production, preferably for revenue generation and not enterprise support Strong hands-on experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a BGP network Strong knowledge of Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, etc.) Strong experience with layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching Experience with Ethernet troubleshooting tools and methods A strong detail orientated approach Strong communication skills Beneficial but not essential skills/experience: Bi-Lingual with high level of English and mandarin skills A self-starter who can work with independence and little supervision CCNA qualification or any similar networking qualifications To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Storage Consultant Permanent Remote with Occasional visits to London £72,500 per annum with a 10% bonus My client, a managed service provider is looking for a Senior Storage Consultant to join their fast paced team on a permanent basis. Responsibilities- The Senior Consultant is responsible for the high-quality delivery of Consulting Services to our customers and works within a designated Practice area within the Delivery team. Senior Consultants will work as part of a delivery team and be directed by senior delivery resources or will technically lead small/medium engagements. The Senior Consultant will be a technical expert within their area and able to provide technical consultancy to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will possess skills to enable excellent technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. The Senior Consultant will also demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills, and be able to work both on their own or as part of a larger project team. They will also be expected to mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the development to the ongoing development of the Consulting team. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as applying own initiative to task execution and problem solving. Understand the importance of meeting project and customer timelines/deadlines. Self motivated, goal orientated and the ability to work as part of a team. Is able to constantly demonstrate broad knowledge and experience of technical solutions, as well as technical experience in their chosen technical domain. Technology experience required for the role- Dell/EMC PowerScale/PowerStore/PowerMax/Unity Dell PPDM, Networker, Avamar Veeam Rubrik Skills and Experience required- Good experience in a Consulting environment, designing and delivering customer solutions Good experience with storage/backup solution design & deployment Proven skills to deliver Customer projects The most ideal candidate will have the below certifications- Relevant current Dell/EMC or Veeam certifications Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Storage Consultant Permanent Remote with Occasional visits to London £72,500 per annum with a 10% bonus My client, a managed service provider is looking for a Senior Storage Consultant to join their fast paced team on a permanent basis. Responsibilities- The Senior Consultant is responsible for the high-quality delivery of Consulting Services to our customers and works within a designated Practice area within the Delivery team. Senior Consultants will work as part of a delivery team and be directed by senior delivery resources or will technically lead small/medium engagements. The Senior Consultant will be a technical expert within their area and able to provide technical consultancy to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will possess skills to enable excellent technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. The Senior Consultant will also demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills, and be able to work both on their own or as part of a larger project team. They will also be expected to mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the development to the ongoing development of the Consulting team. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as applying own initiative to task execution and problem solving. Understand the importance of meeting project and customer timelines/deadlines. Self motivated, goal orientated and the ability to work as part of a team. Is able to constantly demonstrate broad knowledge and experience of technical solutions, as well as technical experience in their chosen technical domain. Technology experience required for the role- Dell/EMC PowerScale/PowerStore/PowerMax/Unity Dell PPDM, Networker, Avamar Veeam Rubrik Skills and Experience required- Good experience in a Consulting environment, designing and delivering customer solutions Good experience with storage/backup solution design & deployment Proven skills to deliver Customer projects The most ideal candidate will have the below certifications- Relevant current Dell/EMC or Veeam certifications Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Senior IT Hardware Engineer, £35-40k + £4.5k Car allowance + benefits, Bournemouth Are you a senior IT technician and looking to take ownership and lead the successful management, support and roll-out of IT Hardware & assets a multi-site company? Working primarily out of the Bournemouth office, with a car allowance on top of your salary to account for some light regional travel, there is an opportunity for to take a lead for all things hardware and IT builds. In this role, you'll support IT delivery by configuring and deploying assets, managing stock, and aiding procurement of IT equipment. You'll oversee IT asset life cycles, maintain records, and drive tech advancements. You will manage one other Hardware technician and work as a team within the overall IT & technology team. You'll need a few years of IT hardware support & build experience and able to lead or manage another, along with some budgetary/department management and ideas to improve things. Responsibilities include supporting and building various devices, some networking (Cisco Switches) and IT asset management. While ITIL v3/4 Foundation and MCP certs are desirable, emphasis lies on your hardware support, build and ability to manage and lead a key service for the business. If you want to join a friendly business with a large footprint of physical sites, where variety exists and there are problems to solve - please apply.
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior IT Hardware Engineer, £35-40k + £4.5k Car allowance + benefits, Bournemouth Are you a senior IT technician and looking to take ownership and lead the successful management, support and roll-out of IT Hardware & assets a multi-site company? Working primarily out of the Bournemouth office, with a car allowance on top of your salary to account for some light regional travel, there is an opportunity for to take a lead for all things hardware and IT builds. In this role, you'll support IT delivery by configuring and deploying assets, managing stock, and aiding procurement of IT equipment. You'll oversee IT asset life cycles, maintain records, and drive tech advancements. You will manage one other Hardware technician and work as a team within the overall IT & technology team. You'll need a few years of IT hardware support & build experience and able to lead or manage another, along with some budgetary/department management and ideas to improve things. Responsibilities include supporting and building various devices, some networking (Cisco Switches) and IT asset management. While ITIL v3/4 Foundation and MCP certs are desirable, emphasis lies on your hardware support, build and ability to manage and lead a key service for the business. If you want to join a friendly business with a large footprint of physical sites, where variety exists and there are problems to solve - please apply.
Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect - Cloud/IAM Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package Working as part of a global IT team this role is responsible for ensuring that internal and external cloud, web and mobile applications meet IT technical and business requirements. Main responsibilities : Leading the liaison with 3rd party solution providers for new projects or changes to cloud, web and mobile applications Ensure designs adhere to good data practices, compliance, regulatory standards and security frameworks Identifying and capturing non-functional requirements Shaping and evolving technical standards and principles relating to cloud, web and mobile applications Required skills and experience : Cloud (including AWS), web and mobile application technologies Infrastructure and Network understanding, how systems and technology integrate Knowledge of single sign-on, identity and access management (IAM), plus application role-based access Reviewing and advising on third parties' technical designs This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Architect to move in to a more senior position. Please send a CV detailing the required skills and experience for consideration. Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect - Cloud/IAM Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package Working as part of a global IT team this role is responsible for ensuring that internal and external cloud, web and mobile applications meet IT technical and business requirements. Main responsibilities : Leading the liaison with 3rd party solution providers for new projects or changes to cloud, web and mobile applications Ensure designs adhere to good data practices, compliance, regulatory standards and security frameworks Identifying and capturing non-functional requirements Shaping and evolving technical standards and principles relating to cloud, web and mobile applications Required skills and experience : Cloud (including AWS), web and mobile application technologies Infrastructure and Network understanding, how systems and technology integrate Knowledge of single sign-on, identity and access management (IAM), plus application role-based access Reviewing and advising on third parties' technical designs This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Architect to move in to a more senior position. Please send a CV detailing the required skills and experience for consideration. Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
Operations Engineer Multi-Asset Trading (London - Hybrid) Cititec Talent is partnered with a fast-growth scale up in the multi-asset trading space. They are looking for an Operations Engineer where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining their platform's reliability and efficiency, ensuring their clients receive top-notch trading experiences. From monitoring technical infrastructure to managing client onboarding and FIX integrations, you'll contribute directly to their mission of delivering market-leading multi-asset trading technology. Responsibilities: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features while maintaining stability. Assist in onboarding new clients, including setup on the platform, provisioning liquidity, and maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Support FIX integrations for external clients, liquidity providers, and partners, ensuring smooth onboarding and maintenance of trading platform environment. Provide timely responses to technical incidents, analyse root causes, and collaborate with teams to address challenges and prevent recurrence. Identify opportunities to enhance platform performance, scalability, and reliability, implementing optimizations in collaboration with the development team. Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in operations or infrastructure management within the FinTech industry, preferably with exposure to FX trading platforms. Proficiency in FIX protocol implementation within financial markets. Strong understanding of technical infrastructure components, network protocols, and trading environments. Experience with operating systems and Scripting languages (eg, Python). Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for incident management. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic startup environment.
03/05/2024
Full time
Operations Engineer Multi-Asset Trading (London - Hybrid) Cititec Talent is partnered with a fast-growth scale up in the multi-asset trading space. They are looking for an Operations Engineer where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining their platform's reliability and efficiency, ensuring their clients receive top-notch trading experiences. From monitoring technical infrastructure to managing client onboarding and FIX integrations, you'll contribute directly to their mission of delivering market-leading multi-asset trading technology. Responsibilities: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features while maintaining stability. Assist in onboarding new clients, including setup on the platform, provisioning liquidity, and maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Support FIX integrations for external clients, liquidity providers, and partners, ensuring smooth onboarding and maintenance of trading platform environment. Provide timely responses to technical incidents, analyse root causes, and collaborate with teams to address challenges and prevent recurrence. Identify opportunities to enhance platform performance, scalability, and reliability, implementing optimizations in collaboration with the development team. Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in operations or infrastructure management within the FinTech industry, preferably with exposure to FX trading platforms. Proficiency in FIX protocol implementation within financial markets. Strong understanding of technical infrastructure components, network protocols, and trading environments. Experience with operating systems and Scripting languages (eg, Python). Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for incident management. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic startup environment.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
02/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
02/05/2024
Full time
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
Role: NSX-T Engineer Location: Onsite in Farnborough Rate: circa £550 per day inside ir35 We are looking for an experienced DV cleared NSX-T Engineer to join our client replacing a large complex Enterprise infrastructure. You will be a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5 and VMware AVI within a Hyperconverged Infrastructure environment (HCI), Role and Responsibilities + Design, implement, and maintain network architectures and solutions using NSX-T, AVI + Lead the deployment and configuration of NSX-T components. Key Skills + VMWare NSX-T + VMware AVI Load Balancers + DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this NSX-T Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment business for this role.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Role: NSX-T Engineer Location: Onsite in Farnborough Rate: circa £550 per day inside ir35 We are looking for an experienced DV cleared NSX-T Engineer to join our client replacing a large complex Enterprise infrastructure. You will be a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5 and VMware AVI within a Hyperconverged Infrastructure environment (HCI), Role and Responsibilities + Design, implement, and maintain network architectures and solutions using NSX-T, AVI + Lead the deployment and configuration of NSX-T components. Key Skills + VMWare NSX-T + VMware AVI Load Balancers + DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this NSX-T Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment business for this role.
Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site. *3 days a week in the office is required as well as being able to drive on site* An exciting financial services firm are looking for a senior level software (application) Support Developer/Engineer to work within a C#.NET environment. Any AWS would be highly desirable. The role will involve: Leading support of software predominately written in C#, T-SQL and web languages. Investigating production issues and implementing fixes where necessary. Developing software changes in response to urgent business needs. Evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, third party libraries and API's. Building and maintaining application monitoring and logging solutions. Enhancing solutions to make the business more efficient. Writing and updating technical documentation. Technical skills Full stack development of production software using C# and .NET. Strong SQL knowledge Worked with application/network monitoring/logging software like PRTG, SQL Monitor, SEQ etc. Experience in delivering an application support service using helpdesk software eg Zendesk. Understanding of web languages (HTML, CSS, etc.) Worked with a source control system. Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site.
02/05/2024
Full time
Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site. *3 days a week in the office is required as well as being able to drive on site* An exciting financial services firm are looking for a senior level software (application) Support Developer/Engineer to work within a C#.NET environment. Any AWS would be highly desirable. The role will involve: Leading support of software predominately written in C#, T-SQL and web languages. Investigating production issues and implementing fixes where necessary. Developing software changes in response to urgent business needs. Evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, third party libraries and API's. Building and maintaining application monitoring and logging solutions. Enhancing solutions to make the business more efficient. Writing and updating technical documentation. Technical skills Full stack development of production software using C# and .NET. Strong SQL knowledge Worked with application/network monitoring/logging software like PRTG, SQL Monitor, SEQ etc. Experience in delivering an application support service using helpdesk software eg Zendesk. Understanding of web languages (HTML, CSS, etc.) Worked with a source control system. Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site.
AWS IVR ENGINEER REQUIRED IN WELWYN GARDEN CITY* DURATION 6 months DAY RATE -COMPETITIVE VIA UMBRELLA LOCATION- SLOUGH (HYBRID) Join the best of the bunch! We're the UK's biggest 'virtual network operator' (we're powered by O2's network) and for over a decade now we've won all the top awards for customer satisfaction. We have a track record of doing things differently and shaking up the mobile industry. And we're fiercely proud of being 'supermarket mobile', bringing the best to more than five million customers. Working for us means being part of our small yet diverse and mighty team, where everyone is valued. Everyone gets the opportunity to get stuck in and make a difference. We're an Agile organisation. Agile helps us respond quickly to our customers, make the most of our diverse talents, and stay focused on what really matters. It's more than just a 'methodology' to us - it's our way for everyone to give their best. About the role As an AWS IVR Engineer within the Run and Operate chapter, you will be helping the team migrate a third-party AWS Connect IVR solution to our own AWS Connect infrastructure. You will be working in a small team including a solution designer and project manager and will drive the technical implementation in AWS Connect. You will be expected to deliver this in an optimised, secure, and well-documented manner. You will work very closely with the DevSecOps team that manages the AWS environment to ensure existing standards are followed as well as cross-skilling them to integrate into the BAU support service. You will be responsible for The Mobile Engineering team is a truly cross functional team responsible for both the functional software development as well as the running and operation of bespoke and product/SaaS based IT solutions. You will be working within a diverse team of highly motivated and talented individuals on business-critical infrastructure. Our teams are motivated and challenged, working in sprints across a range of technologies which together provide huge benefit to the wider business. Within the Engineering team, we are the Run and Operate Chapter which manages the platforms and infrastructure used by many of the business services needed. This role is part of the IVR implementation squad and reports to the Run and Operate Chapter Lead. We are looking for the following skills & experience: . Significant commercial experience using AWS Connect. . Significant experience with AWS. . Experience working with third-party suppliers. . Experience producing quality technical documentation. Nice to have: . Experience migrating AWS Connect solutions between suppliers. . Experience writing and maintaining deployments using code. Key responsibilities . Be a team player - live the values. . Act as the technical lead within the squad to support them with the migration. . Be critical of the current solution and suggest improvements. . Work with the Chapter Lead to agree how the new in-house AWS Connect IVR solution can be transitioned to BAU support. . Share knowledge with other members of the chapter. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
02/05/2024
Project-based
AWS IVR ENGINEER REQUIRED IN WELWYN GARDEN CITY* DURATION 6 months DAY RATE -COMPETITIVE VIA UMBRELLA LOCATION- SLOUGH (HYBRID) Join the best of the bunch! We're the UK's biggest 'virtual network operator' (we're powered by O2's network) and for over a decade now we've won all the top awards for customer satisfaction. We have a track record of doing things differently and shaking up the mobile industry. And we're fiercely proud of being 'supermarket mobile', bringing the best to more than five million customers. Working for us means being part of our small yet diverse and mighty team, where everyone is valued. Everyone gets the opportunity to get stuck in and make a difference. We're an Agile organisation. Agile helps us respond quickly to our customers, make the most of our diverse talents, and stay focused on what really matters. It's more than just a 'methodology' to us - it's our way for everyone to give their best. About the role As an AWS IVR Engineer within the Run and Operate chapter, you will be helping the team migrate a third-party AWS Connect IVR solution to our own AWS Connect infrastructure. You will be working in a small team including a solution designer and project manager and will drive the technical implementation in AWS Connect. You will be expected to deliver this in an optimised, secure, and well-documented manner. You will work very closely with the DevSecOps team that manages the AWS environment to ensure existing standards are followed as well as cross-skilling them to integrate into the BAU support service. You will be responsible for The Mobile Engineering team is a truly cross functional team responsible for both the functional software development as well as the running and operation of bespoke and product/SaaS based IT solutions. You will be working within a diverse team of highly motivated and talented individuals on business-critical infrastructure. Our teams are motivated and challenged, working in sprints across a range of technologies which together provide huge benefit to the wider business. Within the Engineering team, we are the Run and Operate Chapter which manages the platforms and infrastructure used by many of the business services needed. This role is part of the IVR implementation squad and reports to the Run and Operate Chapter Lead. We are looking for the following skills & experience: . Significant commercial experience using AWS Connect. . Significant experience with AWS. . Experience working with third-party suppliers. . Experience producing quality technical documentation. Nice to have: . Experience migrating AWS Connect solutions between suppliers. . Experience writing and maintaining deployments using code. Key responsibilities . Be a team player - live the values. . Act as the technical lead within the squad to support them with the migration. . Be critical of the current solution and suggest improvements. . Work with the Chapter Lead to agree how the new in-house AWS Connect IVR solution can be transitioned to BAU support. . Share knowledge with other members of the chapter. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
People Source Consulting Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Role: Product Support Engineer - industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL Location: Gloucester + some remote work Salary: £competitive - we just want the right people ! Occasional international travel to support distributors (2 to 4 weeks per year). *This Client are exclusive to People Source so you MUST apply via this advert.* My client based in Gloucester are looking at hiring Product Support Engineers, this is a hands on role! You will be front line with the clients and customers and running projects from concept to delivery. You must have a technical understanding and a engineering background industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL. The Role: You will be working as part of a team alongside our development engineers and customers. Products are centred around programmable motion controllers with PLC functionality used in a broad range of industrial machines ranging from 3D printing to assembly line systems and industrial robots. You will be working with our product hardware and software engineers based in the UK, Italy and Bulgaria to bring the latest automation technology to the market. Alongside this, the role includes active dialogue with our customers and branch offices abroad and will require some limited travel both within and outside the UK. The ability to think logically about problem solving and experience writing software in a high level structured language will be needed and some experience with electrical wiring is desirable. Some prior mechanical knowledge will be helpful but training will be given where appropriate. Specific Job Responsibilities: Work with customers to support their ability to create world-class technical solutions using products, software and programming tools. Assist the development department with testing and evaluating new software and hardware, giving clear feedback to development engineers. Advise customers on the integration and commissioning of automation products including motion co-ordinators, high performance servo drives/motors and industrial robots. Work with branch offices in USA, India and China and with ESTUN Automation in China to provide industry leading products and a world-class customer experience Required Qualifications & Experience Training will be given in areas which are new to the applicant. Degree or similar higher qualification in Software/Mechatronics/Electronics or related discipline. Worked on interfacing automation hardware; eg sensors, actuators, drives and motors. A background in communications using serial, Ethernet and similar media. Experienced in programming industrial automation/manufacturing machines Having a thorough working knowledge and experience of 3 or more of the following will be beneficial: Implementing and commissioning stand-alone automation computers; eg PLC or Motion Controller. Good knowledge of a high level programming language; for example C, BASIC, Python. PLC programming, preferably using the standard IEC61131-3 environment. Electrical interfacing between a controller and sensors/actuators in an automation system. Servo drives and brushless servo motors. Stepper motors and drives. Ethernet networks, protocols and topology. A working knowledge of PCs running Windows. Basic level of Windows/Linux application programming. Real Time deterministic networks, eg EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT. Application and configuration of Industrial Robots. Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIs Applicants should be a team player and be able to communicate effectively in English. They must be legally entitled to live and work in the UK. A full driving licence is required and applicants must be eligible to obtain business visas for USA/Canada, China and India as some foreign travel may be necessary. Benefits: Attractive salary, profit related pay and pension contribution 5% Some remote/hybrid working up to 25% of working time Group Life and Health Cashplan Insurance How to apply? Send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
02/05/2024
Full time
Role: Product Support Engineer - industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL Location: Gloucester + some remote work Salary: £competitive - we just want the right people ! Occasional international travel to support distributors (2 to 4 weeks per year). *This Client are exclusive to People Source so you MUST apply via this advert.* My client based in Gloucester are looking at hiring Product Support Engineers, this is a hands on role! You will be front line with the clients and customers and running projects from concept to delivery. You must have a technical understanding and a engineering background industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL. The Role: You will be working as part of a team alongside our development engineers and customers. Products are centred around programmable motion controllers with PLC functionality used in a broad range of industrial machines ranging from 3D printing to assembly line systems and industrial robots. You will be working with our product hardware and software engineers based in the UK, Italy and Bulgaria to bring the latest automation technology to the market. Alongside this, the role includes active dialogue with our customers and branch offices abroad and will require some limited travel both within and outside the UK. The ability to think logically about problem solving and experience writing software in a high level structured language will be needed and some experience with electrical wiring is desirable. Some prior mechanical knowledge will be helpful but training will be given where appropriate. Specific Job Responsibilities: Work with customers to support their ability to create world-class technical solutions using products, software and programming tools. Assist the development department with testing and evaluating new software and hardware, giving clear feedback to development engineers. Advise customers on the integration and commissioning of automation products including motion co-ordinators, high performance servo drives/motors and industrial robots. Work with branch offices in USA, India and China and with ESTUN Automation in China to provide industry leading products and a world-class customer experience Required Qualifications & Experience Training will be given in areas which are new to the applicant. Degree or similar higher qualification in Software/Mechatronics/Electronics or related discipline. Worked on interfacing automation hardware; eg sensors, actuators, drives and motors. A background in communications using serial, Ethernet and similar media. Experienced in programming industrial automation/manufacturing machines Having a thorough working knowledge and experience of 3 or more of the following will be beneficial: Implementing and commissioning stand-alone automation computers; eg PLC or Motion Controller. Good knowledge of a high level programming language; for example C, BASIC, Python. PLC programming, preferably using the standard IEC61131-3 environment. Electrical interfacing between a controller and sensors/actuators in an automation system. Servo drives and brushless servo motors. Stepper motors and drives. Ethernet networks, protocols and topology. A working knowledge of PCs running Windows. Basic level of Windows/Linux application programming. Real Time deterministic networks, eg EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT. Application and configuration of Industrial Robots. Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIs Applicants should be a team player and be able to communicate effectively in English. They must be legally entitled to live and work in the UK. A full driving licence is required and applicants must be eligible to obtain business visas for USA/Canada, China and India as some foreign travel may be necessary. Benefits: Attractive salary, profit related pay and pension contribution 5% Some remote/hybrid working up to 25% of working time Group Life and Health Cashplan Insurance How to apply? Send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Leading edge telecomms networking client requires Embedded C contractors (ideally with experience in 4G/5G core network protocols at mid layers) to take Opensource SW and port onto an ARM based chipset. Bare Metal experience is very useful. (Layer 2/Layer 3 is an advantage) Please send CV for more details WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Leading edge telecomms networking client requires Embedded C contractors (ideally with experience in 4G/5G core network protocols at mid layers) to take Opensource SW and port onto an ARM based chipset. Bare Metal experience is very useful. (Layer 2/Layer 3 is an advantage) Please send CV for more details WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.