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Are you a senior sales leader with a background in aerospace and a strong understanding of the aero-engine market ? Have you successfully grown major OEM accounts , secured high-value programmes and built relationships with key decision-makers? I want to speak with you! I am working with a globally established engineering and technology business that develops specialist products and integrated solutions for the aerospace industry. Operating across a diverse range of advanced engineering applications, the organisation partners with leading aircraft and engine manufacturers worldwide, supporting complex programmes where reliability, performance and technical innovation are critical. They are looking to appoint a Sales Director to take the lead on commercial growth across their EMEA aero-engine customer base. This is a strategic, customer-facing position where you will help shape the direction of major accounts, identify future revenue streams and bring together expertise from across the business to deliver commercially successful outcomes. Internal job title: Market Segment Sales Leader - EMEA Engine. Sales Director Permanent Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Competitive Salary (north of six figures) + 20% Bonus, Family Medical Cover and Car Allowance Coventry Sales Director Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the regional sales agenda for major aero-engine customers, identifying where the business can increase its presence, develop new revenue streams and strengthen its position on future programmes. Develop relationships with senior decision-makers across customer organisations, becoming a trusted commercial partner who understands their long-term priorities, technical challenges and investment plans. Guide complex sales opportunities from initial identification through to proposal, negotiation and contract award, working with internal specialists to develop compelling solutions for major customer programmes. Connect teams across different product areas, engineering functions and commercial divisions to present a joined-up offering to customers and ensure opportunities are pursued effectively. Keep a close eye on customer investment plans, competitor positioning and developments within the aero-engine sector, using these insights to identify growth opportunities and inform senior-level business decisions. Manage and develop the sales and account management team, set priorities, oversee forecasting and budgets, and ensure customer relationships and commercial commitments are managed effectively. Sales Director What We're Looking For A strong background in aerospace sales or business development , with demonstrable experience working with aero-engine manufacturers and OEM customers. Experience operating at a senior commercial level, with responsibility for significant customer accounts, regional growth or major strategic programmes. The ability to navigate complex aerospace organisations and build credible relationships with senior commercial, engineering and executive stakeholders. A track record of converting long-term customer relationships into tangible business growth, including winning substantial contracts and expanding existing accounts. Experience working across multiple product lines, technical disciplines or business units to develop solutions that meet customer requirements. Strong commercial judgement, with the confidence to lead negotiations, assess opportunities and influence decisions on high-value business pursuits. Previous experience managing, motivating and developing sales professionals, with the ability to bring teams together around shared commercial goals. A strategic mindset combined with the ability to turn market opportunities into practical plans and measurable results. This role requires international travel. Sales Director Package & Benefits 20% Annual bonus Family Medical Cover Car Allowance (c£9,000) Focused career development planning and progression opportunities Pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution Income protection scheme Life assurance of 4x basic salary Share purchase scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days' holiday Additional service-related holiday entitlement Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Programme Employee discounts across a wide range of goods and services Employee referral scheme Free on-site parking Early finish every Friday Why Consider This Opportunity? This is more than a traditional sales management position. You will have the opportunity to influence how a major aerospace technology business grows its presence within the EMEA aero-engine market, working directly with some of the industry's most important customers. With a substantial earning package, access to a broad engineering portfolio and responsibility for commercially significant relationships, this role would suit an established aerospace sales leader looking to make an impact at a senior strategic level. If you have the right combination of aero-engine market knowledge, OEM relationships and commercial leadership experience, I would welcome a confidential conversation. Please contact me on

Right Match Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Rainham, East London, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Shift Engineering Reliability Leader . This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression. This is a very exciting time to join a growing company regarded as experts in their industry, with opportunities for employees to develop within their role. Work Pattern: 39 hours per week Mon-Fri (overtime weekend available) Shifts rotating every weekly between morning and afternoon shift Day Shift - 06:00 - 14:00 Afternoon Shift - 14:00 - 22:00 Department: Engineering The role: The role provides expert direction to the team to improve reliability and realise strategic and tactical goals for the site operations. Reliability leader has hands-on responsibility to provide direct support to the shifts and the long-term asset care on site and take responsibility for a team of shift Engineering Technicians in absence of the Asset Care Lead. Key areas of responsibility: Complete and track, work orders / jobs allocation on the CMMS system on daily basis. Develop maintenance plans and asset care packages according to site safety procedures and risk assessments Manage shift-based engineering activities in collaboration with operating team to achieve shift targets Develop and implement training plans to ensure necessary skill mix and capability within the shift-based team Identify and raise requisitions for spares used through the operations administrator Complete allocated PPM tasks and submitted PPM reports to the Asset Care Lead Support and take key roles in the team such as such as duty holder, First aider / Fire Marshall Problem solve and trouble shoot issues specific on individual production equipment to help the plan performance to reach KPIs Carry out continuous improvement tasks identified Supervise contractors on site for specific task and take responsibility for them whilst on site Issue and close work permit if authorised to do so Always maintain tools and equipment in the workshop in good working order Comply with site technical and food safety standards Maintain critical infrastructure on site as required Accountability: Reporting to the Asset Care Lead with a dotted line to the site Manager Follow GMP, SHE and Engineering procedures Support production prioritising safety, quality and production output Comply with legislative and statutory requirements Demonstrate company values and follow company policies at all times Person specification: Actively championing health and safety and environment Treat all team members with respect. Demonstrate and operate with high integrity Take ownership & responsibility for your role and deliver to best satisfy people safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Strong attention to detail Reliable and fair leader with a can-do attitude Good communication skills, both verbal and written Ideally, can supervise a small team in the absence of the asset care lead Present asset care plans and plant reliability plan reports to senior Management Qualifications/Experience required: Electrical and Mechanical qualified within the following range Degree /HND/HNC/OND/ONC/Btech or level 3 NVQ or above 18th edition wiring regulation, City & Guilds 236/2360 parts 1,2 and C (electrical installation or similar) Experience working on mechanical and electrical aspects of machines and setting up of production equipment FLT licence PC/IT literate Relevant experience or certification in machine operation / Engineering operations Proven industry experience in a manufacturing or production environment IOSH or equivalent safety certified If you are interested please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Right Match Recruitment Group. INDTKJOBS

Senior Applied AI Engineer Contract Outside IR35 £700 - £900 per day DOE 6 months + likely extension Oxfordshire (hybrid - 2 days p/w on site) Our client is a rapidly scaling UK deep-tech company delivering advanced agentic AI capability. This role sits in their AI team, working with a commercial customer in biotech and pharma. They are hiring a Senior Applied AI Engineer to take ownership of the agentic AI systems underpinning their platform, on a contract basis, with genuine influence over how those systems are architected and delivered. This role suits an engineer who designs and ships systems rather than assembling pre-built components, someone who cares more about how a system performs once it's live and under pressure than how impressive it looks in a demo. What You'll Be Doing Architecting and building multi-agent AI systems end-to-end, combining frameworks such as LangGraph or Haystack where they add value with bespoke orchestration, state management and tool-calling logic where a framework won't cut it Writing production-grade code with reliability, latency and graceful failure handling designed in from the start rather than bolted on afterwards Embedding LLMs and vision-language models into live reasoning, search, summarisation and task-execution workflows, backed by solid retrieval, memory and guardrail design Deploying across cloud and on-premises environments, adapting your approach to each environment's security and connectivity constraints Taking end-to-end ownership of production pipelines, from raw data ingestion through to live inference Building the monitoring, evaluation and guardrail tooling that shows how a system is actually performing in the field Setting technical standards for agentic AI within the team, establishing the patterns other engineers follow and leaving clear documentation behind What We're Looking For Robust software engineering, including developing LLM-powered or agentic systems, and a track record operating at senior/lead level Strong engineering fundamentals: code that's clean, tested and built to last, not just prototypes that work once Commercial track record building and owning multi-agent or agentic AI systems in live production settings, as an engineer rather than an integrator Strong Python skills, comfortable working with LangGraph, LangChain, Haystack or similar, and equally comfortable dropping below the framework when that's the right call Real-world experience deploying AI/ML systems into production, beyond notebooks and proof-of-concepts Confidence across inference performance, data pipeline design, state/memory handling, and tool or function calling Experience building retrieval and search over very large, multi-modal datasets, including indexing and embedding at scale Comfortable with Docker, Git and cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS Understanding of secure deployment approaches, including on-premises and sovereign cloud Nice to Have Biotech, pharma or life sciences domain experience Multimodal reasoning experience Kubernetes experience (EKS or OpenShift) MLOps background: evaluation, monitoring, reproducibility Observability for agentic systems, covering drift, agent behaviour and performance Familiarity with agent-to-agent orchestration protocols or the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Awareness of secure-by-design frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP) Open-source AI/ML contributions Why Apply Real technical ownership: shape the architecture, not just work through a backlog Work at the leading edge of agentic and generative AI, on systems people genuinely depend on Join a fast-scaling business with a strong chance of the contract extending or evolving further Strong day rate reflecting seniority and scope This is a contract engagement operating outside IR35 , offered on an initial 6-month term with a strong likelihood of extension. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A logistics business is building its own software and AI technology to transform how it operates, with plans to take those products to the wider market. The software is already being used within the business, with new applications approaching launch and further products in development. They now need an experienced developer who can take ownership of technical delivery, turn ambitious ideas into reliable software and help build the foundations of a commercial SaaS business. This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the products, architecture and technical direction, rather than simply working through an established development backlog. Senior Software Developer - AI & SaaS Location: Ramsgate, Kent Salary: Up to £85,000 depending on experience Working pattern: Office-based, five days per week Contract: Permanent The opportunity You will join a small software development team within an established logistics business that is investing in its own technology. The company has developed a new operational platform covering areas such as dispatch, driver management and recruitment, alongside a finance and reporting application integrating with Xero. Both are progressing towards wider deployment, with plans to develop them into commercial SaaS products. There are also further projects underway, including AI-powered automation, intelligent agents and new logistics applications. Your role will be to help turn these developments into secure, scalable and commercially viable software. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of software projects from requirements and technical design through to deployment and ongoing support. Developing and improving full-stack applications, backend services and APIs. Preparing existing applications for commercial use, with a focus on reliability, testing, security and scalability. Building AI-enabled functionality, automation and integrations that solve real operational problems. Working directly with the founder and operational teams to understand requirements and turn ideas into working software. Contributing to architecture decisions, development standards and the technical roadmap. Supporting other developers through code reviews, technical guidance and mentoring. This is a hands-on position. You will be expected to write and review code, solve problems and take responsibility for delivering working software. What we're looking for The priority is someone who has experience building and maintaining SaaS applications and understands what it takes to deliver reliable software into production. You should bring: Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience with modern frontend development. Backend development experience with Python, Node.js or similar technologies. Experience developing SaaS applications, including APIs, databases and system integrations. Practical experience working with AI-enabled applications, AI models or AI-assisted development. A good understanding of software architecture, testing, deployment and application security. The confidence to take ownership of projects, challenge ideas constructively and explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues. Experience with LLMs, AI agents, RAG, vector databases or workflow automation tools would be useful, but you don't need to have worked with every technology. Why consider it? The business is at an interesting stage. It has the advantage of developing software within a live logistics operation, giving the engineering team direct access to the people using its products and the problems they need to solve. You will work closely with the founder, who brings extensive industry experience and a clear vision for the technology, alongside a small development team. It is a collaborative, hands-on environment where priorities can change as products evolve. The role requires someone comfortable with that level of involvement, rather than a highly structured development environment with narrowly defined responsibilities. The longer-term ambition is to establish a commercial software business, with the potential for future discussions around equity for someone who becomes instrumental to its growth. This is not a guaranteed part of the package. Salary and benefits Up to £85,000 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Company pension. Quarterly team social events. Flexible start times within the company's established working patterns. The position is based on-site in Ramsgate , five days per week, reflecting the need to work closely with the development team and wider business. If you're an experienced developer who enjoys building products, solving complex problems and seeing the direct impact of your work, we'd be interested in speaking with you. Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

ASSISTANT ENGINEERING MANAGER Job Title: Assistant Engineering Manager Location: Glasgow Salary: £60k+ Shift: Mon-Fri Job Role of the Assistant Engineering Manager A fantastic opportunity has come to market for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, machinery and engineering infrastructure. The successful Assistant Engineering Manager will play a key role in supporting the Engineering Manager with the day-to-day running of the engineering department, ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement across the site. You will be responsible for supporting and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers, overseeing planned preventative maintenance, coordinating engineering activities and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and operational efficiency are maintained. Sector - Factory Maintenance / Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Assistant Engineering Manager Previous experience in an engineering leadership, supervisory or management position within an industrial manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background. Experience managing or supervising maintenance teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Requirements for the Assistant Engineering Manager Recognised engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical). Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding. Experience coordinating planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities. Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers. Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment. Good understanding of health and safety regulations and engineering compliance. Requirements for the Assistant Engineering Manager Previous experience working as an Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager in the UK. Ability to support the Engineering Manager with departmental performance, engineering KPIs and maintenance strategies. Experience identifying recurring breakdowns, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term engineering solutions. Strong understanding of continuous improvement, machinery reliability and reducing production downtime. Ability to prioritise engineering workloads and coordinate maintenance activities to meet production requirements. Experience supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades and site improvements. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. The Assistant Engineering Manager will benefit from: Working for a recognised market-leading business. Excellent benefits package including pension and additional company benefits. Opportunity to develop into a more senior engineering management position. Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression. Working within a business that continues to invest in modern machinery, automation and engineering infrastructure. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Begs Halil at Pioneer Selection . As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for further details.

Lead Platform Engineer - Must be DV Clearable - 5 days a week on-site Building the platforms that make AI and machine learning work in production We're looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation and play a pivotal role in designing, building, and operating an MLOps platform that enables AI and data science teams to deliver reliably in production. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role , not a people-management position. You'll lead through technical depth, judgement, and delivery , building the tooling, workflows, and operational foundations that allow data scientists and ML engineers to experiment, deploy, and run ML and LLM-based workloads safely and at scale . The focus is not simply on running Kubernetes clusters - it's on layering real MLOps capability on top of Kubernetes to create a platform that is usable, supportable, and trusted in live environments. What you'll be doing You'll act as a technical leader across platform engineering, DevOps, and MLOps, remaining deeply involved in implementation. You will: Provide technical leadership across platform, DevOps, and MLOps activities Design, build, and operate a Kubernetes-based MLOps platform supporting the full model lifecycle ImplementandrunMLOps tooling that enables teams to: Experiment with models and notebooks Package, version, and deploy models Run scalable inference and LLM-based workloads Build and operate model serving and inference platforms within Kubernetes environments Work closely with data scientists and ML engineers to ensure the platform is usable, well-documented, and aligned to real workflows Own platform operability, reliability, security, and supportability in production Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes, platform services, and MLOps layers Contribute to architectural decisions while staying hands-on with delivery Apply pragmatic engineering judgement in environments where AI workloads place real operational demands on infrastructure What we're looking for This role suits someone who is fundamentally a strong platform engineer , with the depth to apply those skills confidently to MLOps. Essential experience: Strong background as a Senior or Lead Platform Engineer / DevOps Engineer Deep, hands-on experience building and operating Kubernetes-based platforms Strong practical experience with Helm and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Proven experience extending Kubernetes with higher-level platforms and services , not treating it as the finished product Strong understanding of operational fundamentals: monitoring, logging, incident response, reliability, and maintenance Comfortable working directly with engineers and data scientists to support real production workloads MLOps experience (key to the role) You'll work deeply "in the weeds" of MLOps platforms, enabling ML and LLM workloads (not model research). Experience in areas such as: Building or operating MLOps platforms using tools like Kubeflow or similar frameworks Running model serving and inference platforms (e.g. KServe, vLLM, or equivalent) Supporting LLM-based workloads , including optimisation and serving considerations Providing notebook-based environments such as JupyterHub in secure platforms Exposure to emerging tooling such as InstructLab , Trustworthy / Responsible AI tooling, or comparable solutions Desirable experience Building internal platforms specifically for data science and ML teams Operating AI-enabled or data-driven systems in production Experience in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Designing platforms that balance user flexibility with governance and control If you believe Kubernetes is the base, not the product , enjoy operating close to the metal, and like solving hard platform problems that enable others to succeed, this role offers real challenge and impact. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer / DV Clearable / 5 Days Onsite Applying rigorous machine learning to real-world problems that matter We're looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join a multidisciplinary data and AI team delivering high-impact, real-world solutions in a secure and highly regulated environment . This is a senior, hands-on practitioner role , not a people-management position. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading complex machine learning work end-to-end through technical depth, sound judgement, and delivery credibility . The organisation is outcome-led rather than technology-led . Where strong market solutions exist, they are used. Machine learning is built in-house only where problems are genuinely complex, niche, or sensitive - requiring experimentation, evaluation, and iteration beyond what can be bought. This means the work is thoughtful, challenging, and purposeful, rather than driven by novelty or trend. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of complex ML problems, applying scientific thinking and pragmatism in equal measure. You will: Lead end-to-end machine learning delivery , from problem definition through experimentation, evaluation, and iteration Apply mathematical, statistical, and scientific reasoning to form hypotheses, quantify uncertainty, and interpret results Design and run structured experiments to assess model behaviour, performance, and user impact Work with real, imperfect operational data , not just curated or static datasets Collect, assess, and transform data to support model evaluation and continuous improvement Balance rigour with pragmatism, delivering solutions that are robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose Integrate machine learning components into wider systems , considering performance, reliability, and operational constraints Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders , enabling informed decision-making Engage confidently in deep technical design and review discussions with peers Operate effectively within a strong technical assurance and review culture Collaborate with internal teams and selected external partners working at the leading edge of AI What we're looking for This role suits a senior ML practitioner who values judgement, evidence, and outcomes over theoretical or tooling purity. Essential experience: Proven experience operating at senior practitioner level as a Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Applied ML Scientist, or equivalent Strong grounding in applied mathematics, statistics, and scientific practice Demonstrated ability to evaluate ML models using quantitative evidence and structured experimentation Excellent Python skills for building, evaluating, and iterating on ML solutions Experience working with real-world, imperfect data from operational systems Strong software engineering practices, including readable, maintainable, and well-tested code Experience integrating ML components into broader production systems Clear understanding of data ethics, privacy, and responsible use of data Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Proven ability to lead work independently and take ownership of outcomes Technologies you'll encounter The environment evolves, but typical tools include: Python for experimentation, modelling, and evaluation Weights & Biases (or equivalent) for experiment tracking AWS , including services such as SageMaker and Bedrock Internally supported AI development platforms and tooling This role is not suited to candidates who are dogmatic about specific tools . Adaptability and outcome focus matter more than platform allegiance. Desirable experience Working in secure, safety-critical, or heavily regulated environments Background in sectors such as energy, oil & gas, defence, or public sector Experience within formal technical assurance or governance processes Collaboration with external suppliers, partners, or research organisations Comfort operating at pace where quality, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable If you enjoy solving complex problems, applying scientific thinking to messy reality, and delivering ML that stands up to scrutiny, this role offers both challenge and meaning. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then minimum 3 days onsite per week Salary: £60k - £70k plus benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join an established and innovative technology business specialising in payment infrastructure and transaction processing. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented backend engineer with strong commercial experience in either Go or PHP to work on business-critical systems that process real financial transactions. You don't need experience in both languages. The business is looking for someone with strong expertise in one, with the opportunity to develop their skills in the other. You'll join a collaborative engineering team working on modern microservices, APIs, distributed systems and large-scale software platforms, taking ownership of technical solutions from initial design through to production. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure, scalable backend applications and services. Working closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers and security specialists, you'll contribute to a range of payment processing and CRM platforms. Key responsibilities include: Design, develop and maintain backend services using Go and/or PHP. Build and enhance integrations with payment processors, fraud prevention services and third-party APIs. Develop secure, scalable APIs using REST, gRPC and Protocol Buffers. Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Cassandra, ScyllaDB and Elasticsearch. Contribute to microservices-based applications deployed using Kubernetes. Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code. Take ownership of production services, including monitoring, debugging and performance optimisation. Modernise existing applications and help reduce technical debt. Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture, design and technical improvements. Mentor other developers and contribute to engineering best practices. Essential experience: Significant commercial backend software development experience. Strong programming experience in Go (Golang) OR PHP. For Go developers: experience with concurrency, HTTP services and/or gRPC. For PHP developers: strong PHP 8, object-oriented programming, Composer and PHPUnit experience. Strong SQL skills and experience with MySQL or similar relational databases. Experience designing, developing and integrating REST APIs, gRPC services or webhooks. Understanding of API reliability, error handling and secure coding practices. Experience writing automated tests and producing high-quality code. Familiarity with Git, code reviews and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of technical delivery. Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous, although not essential: Commercial experience with both Go and PHP. Microservices and distributed systems architecture. Docker and Kubernetes. Messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, NATS or Pub/Sub. NoSQL databases, including Cassandra, ScyllaDB or Elasticsearch. Protocol Buffers and API versioning. CRM platforms, subscription services or recurring billing systems. Please contact Tom Rayner on or email

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Contract: 6 months Sector: Central Government Rate: £565 per day Location: Milton Keynes - hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Clearance: SC eligibility required, with the opportunity to undergo SC clearance vetting Submission deadline: Monday 2nd November at 12pm The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Linux SME to support a major Central Government programme. You will provide expert support across enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure and assured infrastructure , with responsibility for system stability, performance, security, troubleshooting and the ongoing development of Linux-based services. Working closely with other infrastructure specialists, you will help resolve incidents, improve platform capability and maintain robust operational documentation within formal service management and security frameworks . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux SME , providing expert technical support across enterprise Linux environments. Support the stability, performance, security and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux platform issues and incidents. Build, maintain and support Linux-based development environments . Support the containerisation of applications and services . Support modern deployment approaches alongside traditional infrastructure and platform operations. Work collaboratively with infrastructure and engineering specialists to deliver platform improvements. Maintain clear and robust operational and technical documentation. Play a key role in discussions around environment development, growth and optimisation . Utilise automation techniques to improve infrastructure, efficiency and repeatability. Work within established service management, operational and security frameworks. Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong experience in: Enterprise Linux administration and engineering . Linux platform support, troubleshooting and performance optimisation. Supporting Linux environments within secure or highly assured infrastructure . Building and maintaining Linux development environments. Containerisation of applications and services. Modern deployment approaches and infrastructure automation. Working within formal service management and security frameworks . Supporting complex infrastructure environments and resolving technical incidents. Working collaboratively with wider infrastructure and engineering teams. Desirable Certifications One or more of the following would be beneficial: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator LPIC-1 or LPIC-2 - Linux Professional Institute Certification Additional Information This is a hybrid contract role , with Milton Keynes as the contracted location and an expectation to work onsite 3 days per week . Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance . There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to undergo SC clearance vetting as part of the engagement. £565 per day 6 months Central Government Milton Keynes Applications suitable for submission will need to be received ahead of the Monday 2nd November, 12pm deadline .

Head of Software Cambridge (hybrid) This role owns the whole software function at a long-established Cambridge hardware business. Its products sit inside mission-critical control rooms around the world, where failure isn't an option. The company is now employee owned and is building its next generation of networked video and connectivity products. Software is central to that. The role You'll own every line of software the business ships. That covers embedded Linux on FPGA SoCs, application software on x86 Linux, build systems, CI/CD and test. Software managers and team leads across UK and offshore teams will report into you. You'll sit on the Engineering Management team and report to the VP Engineering. This isn't a caretaker role. You'll have a clear mandate to review how things are done, challenge assumptions and improve delivery speed and predictability. You'll also need to keep the reliability the products are known for. Part of the job is bringing several established teams together into one group with shared ways of working. You'll also drive a platform approach so new products reach market faster. What you'll be doing Setting software strategy aligned with product, platform and hardware roadmaps Leading and developing managers, leads and engineers across UK and offshore teams Providing technical governance across embedded, application, build infrastructure and CI/CD Reviewing architecture, design and code, and stopping or redirecting work when it isn't heading the right way Representing software with hardware, firmware, product, operations and the executive team Retaining, growing and, where needed, hiring strong engineers and leaders The technical environment Embedded Linux on Xilinx and Intel SoCs, often resource constrained, with on-device UIs x86 Linux application software, some of it tightly coupled to drivers and hardware C and C++, with growing use of Rust and Go Cross-compiled, multi-product build systems, with Jenkins, Gerrit and Bitbucket Long-lifecycle, high-reliability products with controlled release processes What you'll bring A strong background in embedded and hardware-adjacent software A track record of leading and building high-performing teams, ideally across sites Evidence of improving delivery speed, predictability and quality at scale Enough technical depth to challenge senior engineers credibly. You won't code every day, but you'll still be close to the detail. The emotional intelligence to lead change across established teams without losing them What's on offer 25 days' holiday, a strong pension and optional private healthcare Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking Trust-based hybrid working A real stake in an employee-owned business

Your new company You will be joining an established design and build contractor based in Nottingham, with almost 40 years' experience delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands. The business specialises in bespoke care home developments, alongside commercial and residential schemes, and has developed a strong reputation for quality, reliability and long-standing relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. Your new role As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, supporting the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS looking to gain broad commercial exposure and progressively take ownership of subcontract packages and project responsibilities. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with project budgets, cost plans and ongoing cost control Measuring and valuing works from drawings, specifications and site information Preparing interim valuations and applications for payment Assessing subcontractor applications and preparing payment certificates Supporting subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, analysis and negotiations Assisting with subcontract orders, variations and payment notices Identifying, recording and valuing variations and changes Supporting monthly CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts and profitability reviews Assisting with contract administration, predominantly under JCT contracts Supporting value engineering and commercial risk management Assisting with client and subcontractor final accounts Attending site, project and commercial meetings Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers Undertaking regular site visits across the contractor's project portfolio What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have some previous commercial or Quantity Surveying experience within a main contractor or construction environment. You will also ideally have: HNC, degree or other construction-related qualification, or be working towards one An understanding of construction methods, drawings and specifications Exposure to subcontract procurement, valuations, variations or cost reporting Strong numerical and analytical skills Good Microsoft Excel capabilities Knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills A proactive attitude and willingness to develop commercially Good communication skills and the confidence to work with site teams and subcontractors A full UK driving licence Candidates at different stages of their Assistant QS career will be considered, with the salary reflecting previous experience and commercial capability. What you'll get in return £28,000 - £45,000 salary, dependent on experience £4,000 car allowance Discretionary bonus scheme 21 days' annual leave Statutory bank holidays Additional day off for your birthday Monday to Friday working hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm Exposure to projects throughout the full commercial life cycle Support and development from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers Opportunity to progressively take ownership of packages and increased commercial responsibility Long-term career development within an established Midlands contractor What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Operations Manager Newbury, Berkshire Fully On-site Competitive Salary The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Newbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and hands-on leader to take responsibility for operational performance, production, quality, delivery and cost control, while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the operation runs effectively, resources are used efficiently and customer expectations are consistently met. You will lead and develop the operational team, establish clear performance objectives and identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and overall business performance. Key Responsibilities - Oversee day-to-day operational activities, ensuring production targets, delivery schedules and quality standards are achieved. - Manage production planning, resource allocation and capacity to maximise efficiency and minimise delays. - Monitor operational KPIs, budgets and costs, identifying variances and implementing appropriate corrective actions. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimise workflows. - Lead, motivate and develop operational teams, promoting accountability and high performance. - Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and compliance with relevant procedures and regulations. - Work closely with engineering, purchasing, quality and commercial teams to ensure effective coordination across the business. - Manage supplier relationships and material availability to support operational requirements. - Identify operational risks, resolve issues and implement robust processes to improve consistency and reliability. - Support business planning, capacity development and the introduction of new products, processes and operational improvements. - Provide regular performance updates to senior management, highlighting progress, challenges and opportunities for improvement. About You You will be an experienced operations or manufacturing professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex operational activities and deliver measurable business improvements. Ideally, you will have: - Experience in an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager or similar leadership role. - A background in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, industrial production or a related technical environment. - Experience overseeing production activities, planning resources and managing operational performance. - A strong understanding of budgets, cost control, KPIs and performance reporting. - A track record of improving efficiency, productivity, quality and operational processes. - Experience leading, developing and motivating teams. - A good understanding of health and safety and quality management. - Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. - A practical, hands-on management style combined with strong commercial awareness. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, production systems or ERP/MRP platforms would be advantageous. An engineering, manufacturing or operations-related qualification would be beneficial, although relevant experience and a strong track record of achievement will also be considered. What's on Offer? - A competitive salary, dependent on experience. - The opportunity to influence business performance and implement meaningful improvements. - The chance to lead and develop a team within an established engineering and manufacturing environment. - A varied role combining operational leadership, commercial responsibility and continuous improvement. If you are an experienced operations professional looking for your next challenge within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Please submit your CV or get in touch to find out more about the opportunity.

Elevation Recruitment Group are exclusively partnered with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to appoint a Plant Manager at their Tewkesbury site, one of Trelleborg Group's prime European production and development facilities for O-rings, large diameter seals, engineered moulded parts, rubber-to-metal bonded components and Isolast perfluoroelastomer products. The site runs an ISO 5 cleanroom for semiconductor work and holds AS9100 and Nadcap aerospace accreditations, supplying aerospace, defence, oil & gas, pharmaceutical and semiconductor customers as part of a global group operating in 40 countries. This is a genuinely hands-on role. Orders are strong and growing, so On Time Delivery is key. You'd carry full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance and people as part of the Site Leadership Team, with genuine scope to shape operational strategy rather than execute someone else's plan, while staying mindful of the realities of reporting into a larger corporate group structure. Duties of the Plant Manager will include: Leading site operations across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and continuous improvement Owning production planning, capacity planning, schedule adherence, S&OP alignment and orderbook execution Visible, hands on safety leadership, including legal compliance, company standards and safe systems of work Managing operational budgets, labour utilisation, overtime, inventory performance and cost improvement Building strength across the operations team: developing leaders, capability, engagement, accountability and succession Owning operational strategy and driving change, transformation and Manufacturing Excellence Running daily management: tier reviews, KPI routines, escalation and follow-through Driving operational quality: process control, right-first-time manufacturing, root cause analysis and corrective action Maintenance execution, asset reliability, planned maintenance compliance, energy efficiency and capital improvements Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR, Finance and Trelleborg's global operations network. Requirements of the Plant Manager: Degree qualified, or equivalent experience, in manufacturing, engineering, operations management or a related discipline Lean, Six Sigma or Manufacturing Excellence training advantageous Senior operations leadership experience in a complex, multi-accreditation manufacturing environment A genuinely hands-on leadership style, comfortable getting into the detail rather than directing from a distance Proven delivery of OTD, quality, scrap, productivity, cost and operational improvement targets Experience developing operational strategy and leading change, transformation or continuous improvement programmes Strong people leadership, with a track record of building team capability from a limited starting base, and the patience to do it properly Financial acumen across budget control, productivity, labour efficiency, capital investment and cost management Technical understanding of maintenance execution, asset reliability, capacity planning and energy efficiency Comfortable operating within a larger corporate group structure, balancing site-level decision-making with group expectations This role is commutable from: Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, Stroud, Bristol, Swindon Suited candidates previously hold roles such as: Plant Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, Site Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Site Director, Operations Director Please note that any direct applications received for this role will be passed to Elevation Recruitment Group. Any CVs submitted on a speculative basis by other recruitment agencies will not be accepted as a formal introduction and will not result in a fee. About Elevation Recruitment Group Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of precision and quality, where your expertise ensures the accuracy of vital measuring instruments that support industries worldwide. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards through accredited calibration processes, contributing directly to the reliability and safety of countless applications. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a respected global company committed to innovation and sustainability, with opportunities to engage in hands-on work both in the laboratory and onsite with customers. Embrace a career path that values precision, responsibility, and continuous growth within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. About the Role Join a dynamic team responsible for performing specialist calibration and repair operations to ensure precision and compliance with industry standards. You will conduct testing, troubleshooting, and repairs in the laboratory. Collaborate closely with quality and engineering teams to maintain calibration procedures and documentation. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a high standard of safety and reliability. Key Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: • Calibration of measuring instrumentation to National UKAS standards. • Identify and develop productivity improvement opportunities and support operational efficiency projects. Maintain calibration instrumentation, equipment, and facilities to required standards. • Conduct all duties in accordance with Company health and safety procedures, policies and a Safe System of Work. • Maintain and produce accurate calibration records enabling the production of calibration certificates. • Produce, review, develop and audit automated and manual Calibration Procedures in accordance with Company requirements and from clients and audit or recommendations. • Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on request. • Maintenance of Calibration Certification and files. • Participate in Trescal Interlaboratory measurement audits. • Participate in external/internal audits as required by the Trescal Quality Manager within the customer/Trescal facility. • Senior Engineers will train and mentor more junior employees. • Occasionally you may be required to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given. Requirements Technician level - no formal engineering qualification is required as training will be provided. Engineer level - Formal qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive demonstrable experience in and understanding calibration, both practical and theory is required. Familiarity with calibration standards and accreditation requirements, such as ISO/IEC 17025, is required. Strong understanding of Windows-based and laboratory automation software. Good communication skills are necessary to liaise effectively with internal departments and customers, both in writing and verbally. A commitment to quality assurance and adherence to safety protocols is mandatory. Awareness of environmental sustainability practices and a willingness to contribute to related initiatives is preferred. Candidates should be adaptable, organised, and motivated to support continuous improvement and maintain high standards of reliability.

Senior Python Developer Tech Lead Principal Engineer Python Terraform IaC Cloud Automation Southampton Hybrid (2 days onsite) £100k + 8-10% bonus, private medical Are you a Senior or Tech Lead Software Engineer who loves solving infrastructure challenges through code? We're recruiting for an experienced Python Software Engineer to join a significant government technology project, helping to build secure enterprise customer platforms used by critical organisations. This is an opportunity to work on complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering challenges where your work will have a direct impact on the success of a high-profile programme. Unlike many infrastructure roles, this is a genuinely software engineering-focused position. You'll spend your time building automation frameworks, developing internal tooling, creating Infrastructure as Code solutions, and eliminating manual processes through clean, scalable, production-quality code. What You'll Be Doing Building automation frameworks and tooling using Python Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform Creating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja2 Automating Windows environments through PowerShell Managing and improving configuration management with Puppet Building CI/CD integrations for infrastructure delivery Working closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency Driving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments What We're Looking For Strong commercial Python development experience Experience building automation tools, frameworks or platforms Terraform and Infrastructure as Code experience Experience with AWS cloud services Puppet configuration management experience CI/CD and DevOps automation experience Passion for engineering best practices, testing and code quality Experience working in cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments Interested? Hit apply and send your CV through to or call for further info. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Cloud Operations Manager Portsmouth £75-91k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Hybrid Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5640 We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Key Accountabilities Own the operational performance, availability, capacity and resilience of cloud platforms and hosted services. Lead cloud incident, problem, change and event management, ensuring timely restoration, clear communication and effective root-cause resolution. Maintain operational controls, standards, runbooks and support models aligned with IT service management and engineering practices. Ensure cloud environments comply with security, risk, audit, data protection and regulatory requirements. Own and maintain vulnerability management processes to protect the estate. Manage cloud consumption, budgets, forecasts and optimisation plans, embedding effective FinOps practices. Oversee service providers and technology partners, holding them accountable for contractual commitments, service levels and improvement actions. Drive automation, observability and operational tooling to reduce manual effort, improve insight and increase service reliability. Support the safe transition of new or changed cloud services into live operation, confirming operational readiness and support acceptance. Leadership and Stakeholder Management Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary cloud operations team, setting clear objectives and performance expectations. Establish effective on-call, escalation and major incident arrangements that support critical services. Build strong relationships with business leaders, product teams, technical specialists and suppliers. Translate operational performance, risks and investment needs into concise information for senior stakeholders. Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, safety, learning and continuous improvement. Contribute to cloud strategy, platform roadmaps, obsolescence management, sourcing decisions and the wider technology operating model. What you will need Essential Experience and Skills Substantial experience managing cloud operations or platform services in a complex enterprise environment. Strong practical knowledge of at least two major cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce or Oracle Cloud. Proven experience of service management, operational governance, incident leadership and continual service improvement. Understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security controls, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring and automation. Experience managing third-party suppliers, contracts, service reviews and performance improvement plans. Working knowledge of cloud cost management, budgeting, forecasting and optimisation. Strong leadership, communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and balance service resilience, security, cost and delivery priorities. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Relevant cloud certification at associate or professional level. ITIL qualification or equivalent service-management experience. Experience with infrastructure as code, DevOps practices, site reliability engineering or platform engineering. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Salesforce & Oracle Cloud Experience operating services in a regulated or safety-critical environment. Knowledge of container platforms, configuration management and cloud governance frameworks. Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.

Our client, a leading global bank, is seeking an experienced Monitoring & Observability Lead (Director) to drive the strategic development of its enterprise-wide monitoring, observability and service health capabilities across EMEA. This is a senior opportunity to define the monitoring strategy, establish enterprise standards, enhance operational resilience and drive service reliability across a complex, hybrid technology environment. What you'll do: Define and deliver the enterprise Monitoring & Observability Strategy, target operating model and multi-year roadmap. Establish enterprise-wide monitoring standards, governance frameworks and service health models across applications, infrastructure, cloud, networks and databases. Drive the adoption of Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), KPIs and service health metrics to improve operational visibility and reliability. Lead enhancements in observability tooling, telemetry, event correlation, alerting, automation and proactive incident detection. Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting to provide actionable insights into technology performance, service availability and operational resilience. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Technology, Infrastructure, Architecture, Cyber Security, Service Management and Operational Resilience. Lead strategic vendor relationships, technology investment planning and continuous improvement initiatives. What you'll bring: Proven senior leadership experience in Enterprise Monitoring, Observability, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Service Assurance or Production Operations. Strong knowledge of APM, telemetry, metrics, logs, traces, event management, monitoring platforms and automation. Experience developing enterprise monitoring strategies, governance frameworks and operating models within complex hybrid environments. Strong understanding of ITIL, incident management, service availability, capacity management and operational resilience. Experience within banking, financial services or other highly regulated environments. Excellent stakeholder management, strategic planning and executive communication skills. Experience managing technology vendors, service providers and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Systems Administrator Location: Fareham, Hampshire Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then minimum 3 days onsite per week Salary: £60k - £70k plus benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join an established technology business specialising in payment infrastructure and transaction processing. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Infrastructure Engineer or Senior Systems Administrator who enjoys taking ownership of complex production environments and working with modern cloud technologies. You'll be responsible for maintaining, securing and improving the infrastructure supporting business-critical payment platforms, working across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, networking and database technologies. Key responsibilities include: Manage, maintain and optimise cloud infrastructure hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Administer Linux servers, virtual machines and containerised environments. Manage Kubernetes clusters, including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Support production databases and distributed systems, including MySQL, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ. Maintain and improve backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Configure and troubleshoot networking infrastructure, including VPNs, DNS, firewalls, load balancers and cloud networking. Implement monitoring, alerting and incident management processes. Manage operating system patching, security hardening and infrastructure upgrades. Support corporate IT infrastructure, including Google Workspace, device management and endpoint security. Contribute to infrastructure security and compliance, including PCI-DSS requirements. Identify opportunities to automate processes and modernise legacy infrastructure. Skills & Experience Required We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator or Site Reliability Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. Essential experience: Significant commercial experience managing production infrastructure environments. Strong Linux administration, configuration and troubleshooting skills. Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS or Azure. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments. Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code technologies. Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, VPNs, firewalls and routing. Experience managing relational databases and distributed systems, including backup and recovery. Scripting and automation experience using Bash and Python or Go. Strong understanding of infrastructure security, monitoring and operational best practices. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues. Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and wider GCP services. Cassandra, ScyllaDB or other distributed database technologies. PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance environments. GitOps, ArgoCD or Kustomize. Istio or other service mesh technologies. Cloudflare, including DNS, WAF and Tunnels. Google Workspace administration and Apple device management. Disaster recovery planning, testing and implementation. Prometheus, OpenTelemetry or cloud monitoring solutions. If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on or email

A leading logistics business is seeking an experienced Site Services Manager / Senior Facilities Manager to join its Coventry Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Head of Facilities, you will be responsible for leading all facilities, maintenance, engineering support, and health & safety activities across a complex operational site. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the distribution centre remains safe, compliant, efficient, and fully operational. You will oversee critical building services, utilities, refrigeration systems, contractor management, statutory compliance, and planned maintenance programmes, while working closely with operational leadership to support business performance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management of all site services, facilities, engineering support, maintenance activities, and building infrastructure. Ensure all facilities, plant, equipment, and building services operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop, implement, and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes to maximise asset reliability and minimise downtime. Oversee refrigeration systems, utilities, environmental controls, and critical site infrastructure. Maintain full compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practice. Ensure all facilities, maintenance, and health & safety documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready. Conduct risk assessments and implement effective control measures to mitigate operational risks. Lead incident investigation processes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared across the business. Drive a proactive safety culture, promoting engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement throughout the site. Manage contractor relationships, permit-to-work systems, and supplier performance, ensuring all works are completed safely and to the required standard. Monitor facilities and maintenance budgets, identifying opportunities for cost control and operational efficiencies. Collaborate with the Operations Management Team to deliver site improvements, capital projects, and strategic initiatives. Represent Facilities and Health & Safety at management meetings, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Person Specification Facilities, engineering, or site services management experience within a large operational environment. Strong understanding of building services, M&E systems, utilities, and statutory compliance. Experience managing contractors and outsourced service providers. Health & Safety leadership, risk assessment, and compliance management. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance management. Budget management and cost control. Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills. IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Facilities Management, Engineering, or Building Services qualification. Experience within temperature-controlled, refrigeration, logistics, or FMCG environments (desirable) CAFM system experience. What's on Offer £60,000 - 68,000 25 days holiday Private Health Insurance Company pension At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Our client has grown to become one of the largest family-owned manufacturers of construction products in the UK and Ireland. The group encompasses leading brands across the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors and they are renowned for pioneering, innovating, and a dedicated attitude of 'going through the wall' for their customers. The group continues to grow at pace from their Derbyshire base, and they are now looking for an Operations Director for their masonry led brand. This is an amazing opportunity for an established Operations Director with a manufacturing background to join this fantastic business and to directly manage a team of six. As Operations Director you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all manufacturing, production, logistics, and operational processes within their steel manufacturing facilities to support operational growth. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of steel products while maintaining strict quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Director provides strategic leadership to plant operations, production planning, supply chain, maintenance, and quality teams. Manufacturing Operations Director - Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, logistics, and quality control. - Ensure manufacturing processes meet output targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines. - Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with corporate goals. - Oversee fabrication, logistics Quality, Health and Safety operations. - Optimize production schedules to maximise throughput and reduce bottlenecks. - Implement methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste (Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM). - Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of product innovations - Promote a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations as needed. - Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements. - Collaborate with QA lead to meet product specifications and quality benchmarks. - Maintain ISO and other relevant certifications and relevant certifications across all sites. - Oversee operational budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure planning. - Improve operational cost efficiency through procurement, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives. - Oversee workforce planning, training programs, and leadership development. - Collaborate closely with procurement teams to secure raw materials such as Steel, Fixings and consumables. - Optimise inventory levels, warehousing operations, and outbound logistics to support uninterrupted production. - Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating performance expectations and ensuring reliability. - Oversee logistics operations to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of finished products Manufacturing Operations Director - Required Skills - Bachelor's degree in engineering (desirable, although not essential) - Significant experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial operations, preferably steel/metallurgy, manufacturing, or related field. - Senior leadership or plant management director experience, with line management accountability. - Strong background in metal fabrication operations is highly preferred. - Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence programs. - Strong knowledge of steel manufacturing processes. - Proven ability to manage complex industrial operations and strategic planning skills. - Works independently, decisive, strong judgement, problem solver - Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (Navision / Business Central). - Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, ROI internationally on occasions. This role offers the opportunity for a skilled Operations Director to add immediate value with their skillset. It also offers the chance to work for a business with an enviable reputation within their field who reward and encourage development within their teams. The role is largely site based with four days based out of their Derbyshire facility, with one day working from home possible. The role comes with several benefits including a competitive base salary, bonus of up to 15%, private health care, and company car. Our client has an amazing office, culture, and working environment. The group has been scaling rapidly over the last few years and has further ambitious plans. This is a key role to them achieving that future growth potential. Apply now to be considered for their Manufacuring Operations Director role.