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Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: Horsham Base/ Some International Travel Required
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to join our team at Chess Dynamics.
In this role, you will provide expert field support to our customers worldwide, ensuring the stable operation of our advanced hardware and software products such as fire control systems, naval electro-optical surveillance, and land/vehicle surveillance systems.
You will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing these systems to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform offsite repairs, installation, and configuration of Chess products and systems at customer locations
- Deliver after-sales support, servicing, and maintenance to ensure system reliability
- Generate clear and detailed post-visit reports including situation analysis and recommendations
- Assess, strip-down, repair, and test customer returns requiring service
- Support sales team demos, trials, and prepare demo equipment for customer presentations
- Test and evaluate new equipment and sensors alongside Sales and Engineering teams
- Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSOW) for installations and commissioning
- Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and participate in other customer activities as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Customer Services function
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience maintaining complex electrical and mechanical systems within military environments (naval, army, air force)
- Strong knowledge of electronics, microcontrollers, servo tuning, radar, optics, and communications systems
- Proficient mechanical and electro-mechanical skills with hardware and software troubleshooting expertise
- Strong understanding of PC architecture, IP networking, software updates, and problem diagnosis
- Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills to manage customer relationships diplomatically and professionally
- Ability to work in challenging environments including outdoor, marine, and heights settings
- Willingness to travel worldwide at short notice and work extended hours as necessary
Desirable:
- Clean UK driving licence including class C1 for company vehicle use
- Current interest or knowledge in army/navy equipment and procedures
- Experience delivering maintenance and operator training to customers
- Previous Security Clearance (SC Level) ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Horsham,England
Start: 18/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-18 08:07:05
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A Global technology consulting company is looking for Applications Developer to join their Engineering/ Development team.
They are a leading IT solutions provider including Data Centre Inrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network, Security and IT Asset Management.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related Subjects.
Experience working with C# / .Net.
Experience working in Visual Studio.
Knowledge of MS SQL / My SQL.
AWS Cloud
Experience building RESTful APIs
Experience working with HTML / JavaScript / CSS.
CI / CD
Experience in Jira, Postman, Git, Jenkins
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Milton Keynes, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £80000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-09-17 21:25:05
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My client is looking for high achieving, talented and dynamic graduates or PhD candidates from Oxbridge or Russell Group of Institutions to join their team of consultants.
They are a boutique technology consultancy providing software / hardware implementation services to top tier clients including UK Government.
Their principal areas are expertise are in Digital Signal Processing, High speed data processing and network security.
Due to the nature of work, successful candidates are required to go through Security Clearance.
Candidate requirements
1st Class Bachelors or PhD in Highly Numerate Subjects.
Backend knowledge and Experience with C / C++ or Java.
Or
Frontend Experience with HTML / JavaScript.
Strong academic background including A Levels. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Woking, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £48000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-09-17 21:22:01
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Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote (UK-based)
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum Client: Leading Data Centre Provider
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Data Centre Provider, seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their growing team.
This is a remote-based role (UK only), offering the chance to work at the heart of digital infrastructure while driving automation, reliability, and secure delivery across complex systems.
You'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing cloud and virtual infrastructure, supporting deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust security and operational standards.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong collaboration across development, operations, and security teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and optimise AWS cloud services and VMware virtual infrastructure
Automate deployments, testing, and infrastructure using scripting and CI/CD tools
Configure networking components including VPNs, VPCs, and cloud integrations
Ensure security compliance (ISO 27001) and support vulnerability remediation
Oversee software deployments, backups, and monitoring strategies
Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to embed DevOps practices
Maintain clear documentation of systems, processes, and procedures
Required Experience
Proven experience in a senior DevOps role, ideally within infrastructure-heavy or data centre environments
Strong hands-on expertise with AWS, VMware, and CI/CD tooling
Solid understanding of networking and security principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance
Paying up to £90,000, depending on experience.
100% remote based role.
Must be eligible to work in the UK. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £80000 - £90000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-15 08:54:28
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: IT
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud and Compute (for our Cloud and On-Prem Engineering and Operations team)
We're looking for a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to join our high-performing Cloud and Compute engineering team at a multibillion-dollar global organization.
If you thrive in complex enterprise environments and enjoy solving technical challenges at scale, this is the role for you.
This position plays a key role in architecting, implementing, and optimizing our hybrid infrastructure, including Azure Cloud, VMware, Hyper-V, Storage and Windows Server platforms.
You'll drive forward key modernization initiatives such as:
Upgrading to Windows Server 2025
Migrating and building workloads in Azure as part of our cloud transformation journey
Modernizing and upgrading our ESXi infrastructure
And more exciting, high-impact projects across our global footprint
In this role, you'll contribute to the technical direction of application hosting, storage, virtualization, and disaster recovery.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across infrastructure, application development, networking and security to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
If you're passionate about infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement, and you bring deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Design, optimize, and implement application hosting solutions in both Azure cloud and on-premise data centers that meet the demands of the business.
Evaluate the current and upcoming infrastructure stack from a security perspective and provide hardening recommendations.
Virtualization and Windows optimization & performance
Active Directory domain consolidations
Coordinates and supports information security efforts in server, virtualization and storage.
This includes working with application developers and database administrators to plan and implement application security within application environments.
Thus providing guidance on risks and vulnerabilities related to common application protocols, web services security, and end user systems.
Scripting and automation of application hosting and storage maintenance
Disaster and Site Recovery
Take part in life cycle management/ refresh of equipment
Systems management and alerting, which may include nonbusiness hours on-call support rotation as needed.
Collaborate with network services, software systems engineering and/or application development to restore service and/or identify problems
Assist with other facets of IT operations and projects as needed.
Qualifications:
10+ years in engineering role for application hosting for global entities with $3B+ in annual revenue.
10+ years with MS Server and Virtualization platforms (VMWare & MS Hypervisor)
10+ years with mass storage units (HP Storage, IBM storage, etc.)
10+ years with ITIL processes and industry best practices for application hosting
5+ years with Azure IaaS and PaaS experience
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent education.
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a timely fashion.
Ability to support cross-team collaboration to ensure your focus area integrates with the overall solutions.
Experience with IBM Power Systems and AS400 is a plus.
MCSE, Security, ITIL, and/or Azure certifications are a plus.
Salary: $145,000 - $170,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-09-14 07:09:12
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: IT
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud and Compute (for our Cloud and On-Prem Engineering and Operations team)
We're looking for a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to join our high-performing Cloud and Compute engineering team at a multibillion-dollar global organization.
If you thrive in complex enterprise environments and enjoy solving technical challenges at scale, this is the role for you.
This position plays a key role in architecting, implementing, and optimizing our hybrid infrastructure, including Azure Cloud, VMware, Hyper-V, Storage and Windows Server platforms.
You'll drive forward key modernization initiatives such as:
Upgrading to Windows Server 2025
Migrating and building workloads in Azure as part of our cloud transformation journey
Modernizing and upgrading our ESXi infrastructure
And more exciting, high-impact projects across our global footprint
In this role, you'll contribute to the technical direction of application hosting, storage, virtualization, and disaster recovery.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across infrastructure, application development, networking and security to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
If you're passionate about infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement, and you bring deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Design, optimize, and implement application hosting solutions in both Azure cloud and on-premise data centers that meet the demands of the business.
Evaluate the current and upcoming infrastructure stack from a security perspective and provide hardening recommendations.
Virtualization and Windows optimization & performance
Active Directory domain consolidations
Coordinates and supports information security efforts in server, virtualization and storage.
This includes working with application developers and database administrators to plan and implement application security within application environments.
Thus providing guidance on risks and vulnerabilities related to common application protocols, web services security, and end user systems.
Scripting and automation of application hosting and storage maintenance
Disaster and Site Recovery
Take part in life cycle management/ refresh of equipment
Systems management and alerting, which may include nonbusiness hours on-call support rotation as needed.
Collaborate with network services, software systems engineering and/or application development to restore service and/or identify problems
Assist with other facets of IT operations and projects as needed.
Qualifications:
10+ years in engineering role for application hosting for global entities with $3B+ in annual revenue.
10+ years with MS Server and Virtualization platforms (VMWare & MS Hypervisor)
10+ years with mass storage units (HP Storage, IBM storage, etc.)
10+ years with ITIL processes and industry best practices for application hosting
5+ years with Azure IaaS and PaaS experience
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent education.
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a timely fashion.
Ability to support cross-team collaboration to ensure your focus area integrates with the overall solutions.
Experience with IBM Power Systems and AS400 is a plus.
MCSE, Security, ITIL, and/or Azure certifications are a plus.
Salary: $145,000 - $170,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-09-13 15:11:53
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Network Security Engineer required to secure security classification approval or accreditation for simulation and synthetic virtual Training products.
Skills
Secure coding
Security clearance, DV or above.
Encryption algorithms and cryptographic protocols.
Modelling and Simulation experience with knowledge of DIS and HLA Interoperability Standards.
C++, C#, Java and Python
COTS simulation, gaming products or specialist simulation tools including VR Forces, VBS2, 3 or4, MS Flight Sim, Prepar3d, Unity, Unreal, Xplane, FlightGear or similar.
Role
Achieve security approval or accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT and CIS systems in a MOD Training Environment using Modelling and Simulation Tools. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £57000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-09-11 23:35:03
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Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: Horsham Base/ International Travel Required
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to join our team at Chess Dynamics.
In this role, you will provide expert field support to our customers worldwide, ensuring the stable operation of our advanced hardware and software products such as fire control systems, naval electro-optical surveillance, and land/vehicle surveillance systems.
You will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing these systems to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform offsite repairs, installation, and configuration of Chess products and systems at customer locations
- Deliver after-sales support, servicing, and maintenance to ensure system reliability
- Generate clear and detailed post-visit reports including situation analysis and recommendations
- Assess, strip-down, repair, and test customer returns requiring service
- Support sales team demos, trials, and prepare demo equipment for customer presentations
- Test and evaluate new equipment and sensors alongside Sales and Engineering teams
- Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSOW) for installations and commissioning
- Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and participate in other customer activities as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Customer Services function
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience maintaining complex electrical and mechanical systems within military environments (naval, army, air force)
- Strong knowledge of electronics, microcontrollers, servo tuning, radar, optics, and communications systems
- Proficient mechanical and electro-mechanical skills with hardware and software troubleshooting expertise
- Strong understanding of PC architecture, IP networking, software updates, and problem diagnosis
- Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills to manage customer relationships diplomatically and professionally
- Ability to work in challenging environments including outdoor, marine, and heights settings
- Willingness to travel worldwide at short notice and work extended hours as necessary
Desirable:
- Clean UK driving licence including class C1 for company vehicle use
- Current interest or knowledge in army/navy equipment and procedures
- Experience delivering maintenance and operator training to customers
- Previous Security Clearance (SC Level) ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Horsham,England
Start: 10/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-10 15:56:04
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Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer.
The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors.
The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector.
Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g.
Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.
* Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications.
Technical responsibility for design compliance.
* Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards.
* Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated.
Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested.
* Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs.
Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate.
* Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles.
* Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization.
Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications.
* Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project.
* Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project.
* Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required.
* Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements.
* Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project.
* Providing support during the procurement stages of the project.
* Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules.
* Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures.
* Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters.
Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required.
* Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):
* Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith.
Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards.
* Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process.
* Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems.
* Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders.
Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met.
* Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required.
* Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
* Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering.
* Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software.
* Strong project management and organisational skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach.
QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL):
* Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
* Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE).
* Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):
* Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector.
* Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification.
If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment.
Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
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Type: Permanent Location: Acton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £80000 - £90000 per annum + Negotiable based on experience
Posted: 2025-09-09 16:48:21
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Maintenance Engineer (Machines and Facilities) Location: Havant, Hampshire Permanent Role
What you will be doing
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer (Machines and Facilities) to manage the facilities, infrastructure, and assets of our client's business.
You will leverage your skills and coordinate a network of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure high availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness across all operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintain and improve the availability of CNC and manual machinery, plant, and infrastructure through a preventative maintenance programme.
Implement current HSE legislation, including certification, monitoring, and inspection within your areas of responsibility.
Assist with the maintenance of building security across all facilities.
Ensure facilities, equipment, and machinery are available to maximise productivity.
Deliver facilities-related projects on schedule, within budget, and to agreed requirements.
Proactively support day-to-day maintenance activities across multiple sites.
Maintain, improve, and report on industrially recognised Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
What we are looking for
Proven experience in maintenance or facilities management.
Strong experience in preventative and reactive maintenance of CNC and manual machining centres.
Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, and mechanical systems is highly desirable.
Proven experience in managing large, complex projects.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with complex maintenance programmes and SAP is desirable.
Why this role?
Our client values empowerment, ownership, and personal responsibility.
They foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning from experience.
You will be encouraged to contribute ideas freely, take initiative, and grow professionally in a supportive environment.
If you are passionate about technology, sustainability, and making a tangible impact, this is an opportunity to join a team that shares your commitment to operational excellence and innovation. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Havant, England
Posted: 2025-09-08 15:07:22
