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We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role will involve assembling and wiring electrical control panels and components to a high standard, supporting the production of specialist equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong hands-on electrical assembly experience who is confident working with wiring diagrams, hand tools, and electrical components within a manufacturing or workshop environment. The Responsibilities Assembly and fitting of electrical control panels and associated components. Carrying out point-to-point wiring in accordance with electrical drawings and schematics. Installing electrical components including relays, terminals, switches and control devices. Performing soldering where required to support electrical assembly. Using a variety of hand tools and electrical tools to complete assembly work. Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics. Carrying out basic testing and inspection to ensure panels meet quality standards. Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures and company standards. Supporting the wider production team to meet manufacturing deadlines. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working as an Electrical Fitter, Panel Wirer, or Electrical Assembly Technician. Experience assembling and wiring control panels or electrical equipment. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience using hand tools and electrical assembly tools. Basic soldering experience is advantageous. Background working in a manufacturing, production, or workshop environment. Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality. Electrical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent). Click apply now for more information

Futures are looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Manager (Electrical Bias) to join a well-established manufacturing business operating heavy machinery and industrial equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the maintenance team while ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all electrical and mechanical plant equipment. The successful candidate will combine strong electrical engineering expertise with proven team management experience, maintaining high operational standards while supporting continuous improvement across the facility. Roles & Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the site maintenance team, including electricians and multi-skilled engineers. Ensure the effective maintenance and reliability of heavy manufacturing machinery and plant equipment. Plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance schedules. Carry out hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs when required. Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime. Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and planned engineering works. Manage maintenance records, reporting, and spare parts inventory. Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption and maximise machine uptime. Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and plant upgrades. Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, or Senior Maintenance Engineer role within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. Strong electrical engineering background with experience working on industrial machinery. Hands-on experience with fault finding, diagnostics and repair of industrial electrical systems. Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and schedules. Strong understanding of health & safety standards within manufacturing environments. Ability to balance hands-on engineering work with leadership responsibilities. Qualifications Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent). Electrical regulations knowledge (18th Edition preferred). Additional engineering or management qualifications are advantageous.

Futures are currently working with a well-established and growing organisation within the electrical infrastructure sector who are looking to strengthen their technical support team with the appointment of an Aftersales Support Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong electrical infrastructure experience who enjoys problem solving, supporting customers and ensuring systems operate at their best throughout their lifecycle. As an Aftersales Support Engineer, you will act as the technical point of contact for customers following installation and commissioning of electrical infrastructure equipment. You will provide expert guidance, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure optimal performance and reliability of installed systems. The Role: Provide technical aftersales support to customers operating electrical infrastructure equipment. Diagnose and resolve technical issues remotely or on-site where required. Support customers with fault finding, maintenance advice, and system performance optimisation. Work closely with engineering and service teams to ensure timely resolution of technical queries. Produce technical reports, service documentation, and support records. Assist with commissioning support, upgrades and retrofit solutions where necessary. Deliver a high standard of customer service and technical communication. The Ideal Candidate Proven experience working within electrical infrastructure environments. Background in electrical engineering, service engineering, or technical support roles. Strong understanding of electrical systems, protection, switching equipment, or grid infrastructure. Ability to carry out technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and customer support. If you are an experienced engineer from the electrical infrastructure sector looking to transition into a customer-facing technical role, we would love to hear from you.

Futures are looking to appoint a Head of Sales for a leading manufacturing business. This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced sales professional with deep expertise in power distribution, electrical infrastructure, and technical solutions. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the sales function, shaping and executing a robust commercial strategy to accelerate growth across key UK and international markets. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Head of Sales will lead, develop and inspire a high-performing sales team, ensuring delivery of revenue targets, margin objectives and long-term strategic growth within the power distribution sector. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on engagement. You will play a visible role in major client relationships, support complex negotiations within large-scale power distribution projects, and ensure accurate forecasting and pipeline management through effective CRM utilisation. You will also be instrumental in identifying new market opportunities across power distribution networks, electrical infrastructure upgrades, renewable integration, and industrial applications. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the overall sales strategy aligned to company growth objectives within the power distribution market Lead, mentor and performance-manage a team of regional and national sales managers Drive new business development across utilities, contractors, OEMs and industrial clients operating within power distribution Strengthen and expand relationships with key accounts and strategic partners Oversee major bids and contract negotiations for complex power distribution solutions Ensure accurate forecasting, structured pipeline management and CRM discipline Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering and finance to support project delivery Represent the business at industry exhibitions, trade bodies and power distribution events Candidate Profile A proven track record of leading and scaling high-performing sales teams Strong knowledge of the power distribution landscape, including utilities, DNOs, contractors and industrial end users Demonstrable success in securing and negotiating high-value contracts Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market intelligence into revenue growth Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a fast-moving and highly reputable manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who thrives in a production environment and has strong experience carrying out first-off, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet strict quality and compliance standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process, working closely with production and engineering teams to identify issues early, support continuous improvement, and ensure customer expectations are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Carry out first-off inspections to verify that initial production pieces meet drawing specifications and quality standards before full production begins. Perform in-process inspections throughout the manufacturing cycle to ensure processes remain within tolerance and quality requirements. Conduct final inspections (last-off) on completed products to confirm compliance with specifications before dispatch. Use a variety of measurement and inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools. Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation and reports. Identify non-conforming products and support root cause investigations where required. Work closely with production teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving overall product quality. Candidate Requirements Previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Proven experience carrying out first-off, in-process, and final inspections. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications. Competent in the use of manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality assurance. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a production environment. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting is highly desirable. Knowledge of root cause analysis or problem-solving tools

We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to appoint an experienced and driven Operations Director. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping operational strategy, driving Lean transformation across the shop floor, and building a high-performance culture across the organisation. The successful Operations Director will combine strategic capability with hands-on operational leadership. You will be equally comfortable defining long-term operational vision and spending time on the shop floor coaching teams, embedding Lean principles, and delivering measurable performance improvements. This role will suit a commercially aware, people-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and has a track record of driving sustainable change. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the operational strategy aligned to overall business objectives. Lead, mentor and inspire cross-functional teams across production, engineering, supply chain and quality. Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives across the shop floor, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Identify and eliminate waste, improve flow, increase OEE and enhance productivity. Champion structured improvement methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping). Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics, driving accountability at all levels. Build succession capability and develop leadership strength within operational teams. Optimise production planning, capacity utilisation and cost control. Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards. Partner with the executive team to support business growth, capital investment and operational scalability. The Ideal Ops Director Demonstrable track record of delivering Lean transformation and shop floor improvement programmes. Strong background in implementing and sustaining Lean tools and methodologies. Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a production-led environment. Evidence of improving productivity, efficiency, cost control and service levels. Strong financial and commercial acumen. Data-driven approach to performance improvement.

Futures are recruiting for an experienced Panel Wirer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client of ours. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that designs and builds high-quality electrical control systems for a range of industrial applications. My client is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work and has previous experience wiring control panels to a high standard. The Role Wiring electrical control panels from schematic drawings Installing components such as relays, contactors, PLCs, and terminal blocks Point-to-point wiring and cable management Testing and fault-finding panels prior to dispatch Working closely with the design and production teams Ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards Proven experience as a Panel Wirer or Electrical Fitter Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings Strong understanding of control panel layout and wiring practices Experience with PLC wiring (desirable but not essential) High attention to detail and quality workmanship Relevant electrical qualifications (advantageous) The Ideal Candidate Competitive salary with overtime available Stable, permanent opportunity with a reputable manufacturer Clean and well-equipped workshop environment Opportunity to develop skills within a supportive team Immediate start available for the right candidate

TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Leeds £43 000 + Car + Benefits A leading packaging manufacturing business is seeking a Technical Account Manager to join its UK operation. With over a century of expertise, the business partners with globally recognised brands, delivering high-quality, sustainable packaging products to the food and drink/beverage industry. Sustainability sits at the heart of the organisation. As a producer of fully recyclable packaging materials, the company operates within a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible sector that continues to grow in importance worldwide. This is a customer-facing role responsible for managing and delivering the technical service offering across a portfolio of accounts. The Role Acting as a key technical contact for customers, you will play a vital part in building, developing and maintaining strong partnerships. You will provide expert technical support, ensure product performance meets expectations, and collaborate internally to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities Manage technical service delivery across a portfolio of customer accounts Build proactive, long-term customer relationships Identify and implement opportunities to enhance product and packaging performance Respond to and resolve technical queries effectively and efficiently Work cross-functionally with internal teams to meet customer requirements Travel as required to support customer and business needs About You We are looking for a motivated, customer-centric professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will ideally have: Experience in account management within a technical or manufacturing setting The ability to identify product or process improvement opportunities A technical background (experience within packaging, or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential full training will be provided) Strong communication and relationship-building skills Confidence in decision-making and handling challenging situations The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, innovative manufacturer operating in a sustainable and future-focused industry. If you are looking for a role that combines technical expertise, customer engagement and long-term career development, we would love to hear from you.

Futures recruitment are looking to appoint a Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing operations. This role will partner closely with managers across the business to deliver effective HR solutions, manage employee relations matters, and drive key HR initiatives. The successful Human Resources Generalist will play a hands-on role in supporting a fast-paced production environment while ensuring compliance, engagement, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across the site. Provide guidance and support to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, and conduct issues. Lead investigations, hearings, and documentation in line with company policy and employment legislation. Promote positive employee engagement and workplace culture within a manufacturing environment. Support line managers with day-to-day HR matters and best practice guidance. Coach managers on people management, conflict resolution, and performance improvement. Assist in workforce planning and organisational changes. Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making. Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Support payroll processes and liaise with relevant departments as required. Monitor absence, turnover, and other HR metrics. Manage and deliver individual HR projects (e.g., policy updates, engagement initiatives, training rollouts, process improvements). Support wider HR and business improvement initiatives. Contribute to developing and enhancing HR processes suitable for a manufacturing environment. Assist with audits and compliance reviews where required. Support end-to-end recruitment processes for operational and support roles. Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth employee experience. Work with hiring managers to attract and retain talent within the manufacturing sector. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an HR Generalist, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong employee relations experience, with confidence managing complex cases independently. Demonstrated experience supporting managers across different functions within a business. Experience managing individual HR projects from planning through to implementation. Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. CIPD qualification (Level 3/5) desirable.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a well-established engineering organisation. This is a hands-on role supporting the testing, repair, and commissioning of a broad range of electrical products, both in-house and on customer sites. Working closely with the engineering and operations teams, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet required quality, safety, and performance standards. Key Responsibilities Assist with fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of electrical equipment Support on-site testing and commissioning activities when required Carry out in-house testing of power distribution, marshalling enclosures, and control panels Test and inspect LV cabinets and associated control devices Support protection modifications and electrical upgrades Ensure all work is completed in line with current electrical regulations and Health & Safety standards Accurately complete test documentation and reports Knowledge & Experience Minimum of 3 5 years experience within an electrical engineering environment Experience supporting testing and commissioning activities, ideally including transformers Relevant electrical qualifications Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings Sound understanding of electrical regulations and safe working practices Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach Good written and verbal communication skills Flexible and team-oriented, with the ability to support other departments when required This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Electrical Technician seeking a varied role within a collaborative and quality-driven engineering environment.

Futures are recruiting for an experienced Transformers Field Service Technician on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation operating within the power distribution sector. This is a hands-on, field-based role supporting both planned maintenance programmes and reactive breakdown work across customer sites. This position will suit a technically strong, self-sufficient engineer who is comfortable working away from home when required and thrives in a practical, site-based environment. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of power transformers and associated high-voltage equipment across industrial and utility sites. The role involves working to a structured maintenance schedule as well as responding to unplanned outages and emergency call-outs. Travel is essential, and overnight stays will form part of the working pattern. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on power and distribution transformers Respond to reactive call-outs and emergency breakdown situations Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, and repair on transformer systems Perform oil sampling, testing, and condition assessments Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning activities Work safely within HV/LV environments in line with industry regulations Complete detailed service reports and documentation Liaise directly with clients on-site, maintaining professional standards Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety legislation Skills & Experience Proven experience working within power distribution (essential) Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining power or distribution transformers Strong fault-finding capability within HV/LV systems Understanding of transformer protection systems and associated equipment Ability to work independently in field-based environments Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight as required HV Authorisation Electrical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC or equivalent) Experience working within utilities, industrial power, or renewable sectors Oil processing and filtration experience

We are currently recruiting for a driven and commercially minded Sales Executive to join a growing and ambitious team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys converting warm, inbound enquiries into successful sales outcomes. You will be responsible for managing incoming leads, understanding customer needs, and confidently guiding prospects through the sales process to close. This is not cold calling the focus is on maximising high-quality inbound opportunities. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly and professionally to all inbound enquiries (phone, email, web and live chat). Qualify leads to understand customer requirements, budgets, timelines, and decision-making processes. Deliver tailored product/service recommendations based on client needs. Conduct virtual or in-person consultations where required. Prepare and issue quotations and proposals. Follow up consistently to nurture leads and move them through the pipeline. Close sales and achieve individual revenue targets. Accurately update and manage the CRM system. Work collaboratively with marketing and operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients. Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional services. What We re Looking For Previous experience in a sales, account management, or customer-facing role. Proven ability to convert enquiries into revenue. Strong objection-handling and closing skills. Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities. Organised and self-motivated with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs. Confident using CRM systems and sales tools. Commercially aware and results-driven. Positive, energetic, and resilient. Customer-focused mindset. Strong listening skills. Professional and credible communicator.

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their small but highly effective IT team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting users across multiple sites. Reporting to the Head of IT you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business IT systems while taking ownership of IT query escalations and contributing to ongoing IT improvement projects. This opportunity would suit a confident and proactive IT professional who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in delivering excellent user support, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, service-focused environment. IT Support Engineer - The Role Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within agreed SLAs Liaise with the Head of IT and third-party providers for complicated escalations Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term, permanent fixes Support operating systems, business applications and core infrastructure and manage user accounts and permissions Ensure Cyber Essentials Plus requirements are maintained Support onboarding and offboarding processes in line with company policies Support M365, device rollout and system deployment projects IT Support Engineer - Requirements Has strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Communicates confidently with users of all technical abilities Takes ownership and pride in delivering high-quality IT support Good experience in Windows support, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, Networking fundamentals If you are an experienced IT Support professional looking for a broad, autonomous role within a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Our client, an electronic manufacturing business near Manchester, seeks to appoint a Firmware Engineer working predominantly in embedded C. Their technologies are featured across many industries in a variety of products. The Firmware Engineer role is a hands-on design position developing embedded software within a multidisciplinary team of talented firmware engineers. Career progression can be rapid and the potential for growth is huge. You'll be joining an excellent team with market-leading products and technologies. Firmware Engineer - Skills & Abilities - Embedded Software Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Computer Science preferred Proficient in C with at least five years of industry experience Experience with Microcontrollers / Microprocessors Application-based software experience would be ideal Knowledge of software testing Firmware Engineer, C, Microcontroller, Electronics, Embedded Software

Futures recruitment is looking to appoint a commercially focused Internal Sales Executive to join a well known and growing manufacturing business. This is a target-driven role suited to someone who thrives on converting enquiries and warm leads into profitable orders, proactively developing new business opportunities, and managing customer relationships through CRM systems in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment. Role & Responsibilities You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by managing inbound enquiries, nurturing leads, and proactively identifying new sales opportunities. Working closely with the wider sales team, you will take ownership of your pipeline and focus on maximising every commercial opportunity. Converting incoming enquiries and warm leads into profitable sales Proactively contacting prospective customers to generate new business Building and maintaining strong relationships to encourage repeat business Managing and updating the CRM system to track leads, pipeline activity, and performance Preparing and following up on quotations Conducting market research to identify new opportunities Achieving and exceeding individual sales targets and KPIs Collaborating with colleagues to align on sales strategy and share insights About You Previous experience in an internal or office-based sales role Target-driven with a proven ability to close sales Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills Comfortable using CRM systems and digital sales tools Highly organised with strong pipeline management skills Self-motivated, resilient, and commercially aware

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Director with a strong background in power supply and transformer solutions to lead and execute a high-performance sales strategy within a technical manufacturing environment. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic customer partnerships, and leading a national sales function within the electrical power supply and transformers sector. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and execute the company s sales strategy across power supply and transformer product lines to achieve revenue targets and KPIs. Take full ownership of sales performance, pipeline management and forecasting accuracy within the power supply and transformers market. Lead from the front by managing key strategic accounts, particularly within the electrical power supply and transformer OEM space, supporting complex technical negotiations. Provide hands-on support to regional and national sales managers to convert opportunities and win new business across LV/HV power supply and transformer solutions. Create and implement strategic sales plans aligned to growth objectives within the power supply and transformer sector. Drive effective CRM utilisation to ensure transparency, accurate forecasting and coordinated sales activity across all power supply and transformer projects. Strengthen relationships with existing, lapsed and new customers operating in the power supply, transformers and wider electrical infrastructure markets. Identify and penetrate new markets and applications for power supply systems and transformer solutions. Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing and commercial teams to align sales initiatives with technical developments in power supply and transformer technologies. Ensure robust sales governance, process adherence and performance reporting across all power supply and transformer sales channels. Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team specialising in power supply and transformer products. Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and technical forums focused on power supply, transformers and electrical infrastructure, across the UK and internationally. Act as a brand ambassador within the power supply and transformers industry, promoting technical capability and market leadership. Candidate Requirements Minimum 10 years experience in technical sales within the electrical power supply and transformers sector or a closely aligned technical manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of transformer solutions, LV/HV switchgear and power supply systems (OEM background highly advantageous). Proven track record of leading, developing and motivating successful sales teams within the power supply or transformers market. Strong experience using CRM systems for pipeline management and forecasting in technically complex sales environments. Demonstrable success in securing major contracts and building long-term strategic partnerships within the power supply and transformer industry. Target-driven, commercially astute and results-focused mindset. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at senior technical and commercial levels. Proactive, forward-thinking leadership style. Full UK driving licence.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tool Setter Team Leader to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical professional looking to step into (or continue in) a leadership role while remaining close to the shop floor. The successful candidate will lead a small team of Tool Setters, ensuring efficient production performance, minimal downtime, and high-quality tooling standards. You will play a key role in coordinating daily activities, resolving technical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities: Leading and supervising a small team of Tool Setters Delegating daily workload and prioritising tasks to meet production schedules Performing and overseeing tool changes and machine set-ups Creating, modifying and maintaining tooling fixtures Troubleshooting and resolving shop floor issues efficiently Reducing downtime through proactive problem-solving Supporting process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards Training and mentoring team members to develop skills and capability Liaising with production, maintenance and engineering teams The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Tool Setter within a manufacturing environment Previous experience leading or supervising a small team Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures and machine set-up Ability to diagnose and resolve shop floor production issues Excellent organisational and delegation skills Strong communication skills across all levels Apprenticeship or engineering qualification Experience within high-volume manufacturing Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

We are partnering with a fast-growing industrial technology business that has designed a brand-new IoT product combining electronics, firmware, and cloud-based monitoring tools. With a major product launch underway, and significant demand from global customers, the company is now looking to appoint a hands-on IoT / DevOps Engineer to own device connectivity, data flows, and system integration across their next-generation platform. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, agile, engineering-driven organisation where your work directly shapes both product launch and future versions. Most important is that you have a positive mindset, enjoy a challenge and problem solving, and enjoy getting things done by whatever route best suits the situation. IOT DevOps Engineer - The Role Acting as the bridge between hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure, you will be responsible for getting the company s new IoT device reliably connected from: Sensor/Device Tablet (Bluetooth) Cloud Dashboard (ThingsBoard). You ll work across real hardware, embedded devices, gateways, industrial protocols, and cloud dashboards ensuring data moves cleanly, securely, and consistently. This is not a pure coding role. It is a practical, problem-solving IoT role suited to someone who enjoys getting stuck in , figuring things out, and taking full ownership of connectivity, configuration, and deployment. IOT DevOps Engineer - Key Responsibilities Connectivity & Integration Connect new IoT hardware to a tablet via Bluetooth, ensuring reliable pairing, data transfer, and stability. Configure and manage data flows into a cloud dashboard (ThingsBoard or similar), ensuring smooth end-to-end data movement. Develop and maintain Node-RED flows to ingest, transform, and route data across IoT and industrial systems. Future Network Development Support ongoing development of the upcoming LoRaWAN version of the product, including gateway configuration and data routing concepts. Learn and work with gateway-side tools such as Chirpstack or similar LoRaWAN Network Servers. Systems & Deployment Troubleshoot devices, gateways, networks, and on-site deployments. Assist with basic Linux, Docker, VPN, and firewall tasks to ensure secure, uninterrupted data flows. Work with industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA, HTTP/MQTT, APIs, and other data transport standards. Customer Interaction Occasionally speak with end customers including global enterprise IT teams to explain connectivity, data security, and system configuration. Support field deployments and contribute to clear documentation, onboarding processes, and runbooks. IOT DevOps Engineer - What This Company Is Really Looking For Beyond technical skills, culture and mindset matter enormously. The business is small, fast-paced and expects people to manage their own workload, take accountability, and operate without micromanagement. They value individuals who: Are proactive, curious, and willing to have a go at everything . Can manage time effectively in an environment with limited hand-holding. Enjoy bridging hardware, software, cloud, and networking. Take pride in solving problems independently and finishing tasks. Essential Skills & Experience You don t need to be an expert in everything, but strong capability in the following is required: Bluetooth connectivity experience (device to app/tablet). Node-RED (creating or modifying workflows / data pipelines). General IoT systems understanding: sensors data cloud. Experience with connected devices, dataflows, gateways, APIs. Basic experience with Linux, Docker, VPNs, firewall rules, or similar. Understanding of industrial or IoT protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, HTTP). Why This Role Is Exciting You will directly influence a brand-new industrial IoT product in the final stages of launch. You ll work with cutting-edge sensing and connectivity technology across multiple industries. The role will grow potentially leading to future product development or even building a small team. Real autonomy: no micromanagement, genuine ownership, real impact. Apply Now! If you re a proactive IoT engineer who loves solving connectivity challenges and wants to help bring a new industrial product to market, we d love to hear from you!

Have experience working in highly regulated environments on complex R&D engineering projects? Take a "it's got to be right first time, every time" to your work? This could be the role for you! Our client is an expanding design business that has recently won several new long term contracts. On the back of this, we're recruiting a Systems Engineer with a complex engineering projects background to be responsible for full system life cycles from defining customer requirements, developing System Specifications, identifying and demonstrating relevant industry standards through to reliability, availability, and maintenance, safety and system disposal. You'll be given the autonomy to progress projects as you see fit managing through a matrix system several design engineers. To suit this role you need to have experience in a tightly regulated industry with exacting regulatory standards (aviation, rail, defence, nuclear, etc.) Systems Engineer - Responsibilities and Stakeholders - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace Sales and Business Development (and Customer) - to correctly and fully define customer requirements and expectations. Project Management - to provide accurate and timely information to support PM activities. Software Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the software elements of a system. Hardware Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the hardware elements of a system. Systems Lead Engineer - to take direction from and provide support to Systems Lead to provide full and timely information as required. System Team to work as part of a larger team in progressing projects, assessing information, receiving guidance and providing constructive feedback to junior members. Product Safety Team - to ensure that Product Safety (and hence Product Acceptance) requirements are fully understood and integrated into requirements, costs and plans. Operations Team - to ensure suitable two-way communication with Ops Team to establish cost estimates, manufacturing processes and other relevant requirements to accurately define the System. Systems Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace An engineering qualification. Experience in a project management or systems engineering role within a highly regulated industry (rail; automotive; defence; aerospace; nuclear). An ability to take a top-down approach to systems design taking account of various methodologies. Inter-personal skills, in particular, the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels and generate positive, open relationships. Systems Engineer, Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace If this role could appeal please do apply now!

Are you a Softare Engineer with good LabVIEW development skills? And a good grasp of object orientated programming? Want to work on interesting projects with great people? This could be for you! Futures is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who has experience with Labview development. This full-time role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package, and will allow you to work on some of the most exciting projects around. As a Software Engineeer / Senior Software Engineer, you will be developing software in LabVIEW for a variety of new R&D projects. In this Labview Developer / Senior Software Engineer role you can expect to: Design, write and document code that is maintainable, extensible, reliable and efficient Participate in design reviews, including preliminary and critical design reviews Undertake integration and validation Liaise with customers on specific projects and their software, testing and user interface requirements Translate system specification into software module specification. To apply for this Labview Developer / Senior Software Engineer role, you will need demonstrable experience of software design in the Test & Measurement industry. You will also require the following: LabVIEW & TestStand experience (CLD minimum desirable) An appreciation of PXI (NI, Pickering, Keysight), Compact RIO, PC, and FPGA Some electronic hardware design experience preferred A formal qualification in engineering design (degree or equivalent) If this Senior Software Engineer (LabVIEW Developer) role could appeal please do apply now!