Big Red Recruitment

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their leading motorsports team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role involves developing and optimising the Epicor ERP system, ensuring that business processes are efficient and fit for purpose. The ideal candidate will possess experience in C# / VB.Net and T-SQL, and have a background in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, subject to experience, along with attractive benefits including private healthcare and performance-based bonuses.

Big Red Recruitment is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to help their leading Motorsport team enhance business-critical lifing systems. This role involves software development, systems support, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on creating solutions that add genuine business value. Key responsibilities include using C#, VB.NET, and SQL Server for application development, supporting a lifing management system, and collaborating accordingly. The salary can go up to £75,000 depending on experience.

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a Digital & Systems Delivery Lead in Stratford-upon-Avon. This hybrid role emphasizes ownership of application technology to shape digital transformation and improve customer experiences through strategic technology solutions. Candidates should possess experience in leading technology delivery teams and understanding software development. You'll be pivotal in shaping digital roadmaps and enhancing technologies for measurable business value.

SQL Engineer 3-Month Contract Minimum Outside IR35 Warwickshire 5 Days Onsite We're looking for a hands on SQL Data Engineer to support a major pricing and data transformation project within a fast paced commercial environment. This is a highly visible contract role focused on improving data quality, automating workflows, and helping build the foundations for scalable pricing analytics and future AI capability. You'll work directly with senior commercial stakeholders to untangle complex datasets, improve database structures, and support the evolution of pricing models across the business. This role would suit someone who combines strong SQL and data engineering capability with commercial awareness and a proactive mindset. What You'll Be Doing Developing and optimising SQL based data solutions Improving and restructuring pricing and commercial datasets Automating manual data processes and workflows Cleaning and standardising large data sets Building scalable database structures and relationships Supporting pricing model development and business logic implementation Working closely with commercial and pricing teams to drive better decision making What We're Looking For Strong SQL expertise Experience working with large relational datasets Strong understanding of data structures, joins, keys, and optimisation Data engineering / database development experience Commercially minded with strong problem solving ability Comfortable working closely with business stakeholders Python experience beneficial but not essential Contract Details Initial 3 month contract £290 Outside IR35 Warwickshire based 5 days onsite or 4 day working week with 4 days onsite. Immediate/start ASAP preferred

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a hands-on SQL Engineer for a 3-month contract based in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves developing SQL-based data solutions and improving data quality for a pricing analytics project. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL capabilities and experience with relational datasets. The position is onsite 5 days a week with an immediate start preferred, offering a competitive rate of £290 per day outside IR35.

If you're the type of person who enjoys figuring out why something isn't working, improving processes, and helping people get the most from business systems, this could be worth a conversation. We're working with a well-established international business looking to strengthen its Enterprise Applications team with an experienced Application Support Analyst. This is a role where you'll have real ownership, working closely with users across the business to support critical applications, resolve issues, manage change requests, and improve the overall support function. Rather than sitting behind a queue of tickets all day, you'll be involved in understanding how the business operates, identifying recurring issues, creating better ways of working, and helping drive improvements across key systems and processes. Job Details Role: ERP Support Analyst Application Support Salary: Up to £40,000 Location: Wolverhampton The Role Support and troubleshoot business-critical applications and ERP systems Manage incidents, service requests, problem investigations and change requests Work closely with users and stakeholders across multiple sites Create and maintain support documentation, process guides and knowledge articles Help improve support processes and introduce more efficient ways of working Support system upgrades, migrations and post-implementation activities Ensure support requests are managed within agreed service levels What We're Looking For Experience in an Application Support, ERP Support or Systems Support role Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics AX Understanding of ITIL and service management processes Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working with service desk/ticketing systems Good documentation skills and attention to detail Confident communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical users Ability to manage priorities and take ownership of issues through to resolution This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants more involvement with the wider business, and is looking for a role where they can genuinely influence how support is delivered.

Overview Are you experienced operating with Epicor? Do you want to join a leading motorsports team? As they continue to push the boundaries of performance and technology, they are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance environment and make an impact on the success of a world class organisation with state of the art facilities. Responsibilities As an Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimisation of the Epicor ERP system. Your knowledge of relevant programming languages and your understanding of ERP systems will be critical in ensuring that the organisation's business processes are streamlined, efficient, and fit for purpose. Development, customisation, and maintenance of Epicor ERP. Write and optimise code using C# or VB.Net, and T-SQL to support various functions within Epicor. Assist in the integration of Epicor ERP with other business-critical applications. Qualifications Experience with C# / VB.Net developing applications. Experience with T-SQL for writing queries and reports. Experience working for a manufacturing organisation or similar. Understanding of engineering architecture within a manufacturing environment. Salary Up to £65,000 depending on experience. Benefits Bonus subject to team performance private healthcare free food and drink on-site life insurance free on-site gym contributory pension scheme Location Buckinghamshire Work Model 4 days a week in office with 1 day from home.

What if you could join a business where digital transformation isn't just a buzzword and it's a genuine board-level priority? We're looking for a Digital & Systems Delivery Lead to take ownership of a growing application technology function that's central to the future success of the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys making things happen. Someone who can see the bigger commercial picture whilst still understanding the technology that sits behind it. You'll be responsible for driving improvements across digital platforms, business systems, integrations, data, and customer-facing technology. You'll lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, manage external partners, and ensure technology is delivering measurable business value. One day you might be shaping the digital roadmap. The next, improving customer journeys, driving automation initiatives, implementing AI-led solutions, or helping build an internal development capability from the ground up. What you'll bring: Experience leading digital, systems, applications, or technology delivery teams A strong understanding of software development, integrations, APIs, data and reporting platforms Commercial awareness and the ability to translate business opportunities into technology solutions Experience managing stakeholders, suppliers and development roadmaps A passion for improving customer experience through technology You'll probably be working today as: Head of Digital Business Systems Manager Applications Development Manager Technology Delivery Manager Software Development Manager Head of Applications Digital Product or Delivery Lead This is a hybrid role with two days per week in the Leicestershire offices. Why apply? Because opportunities to genuinely shape the future direction of a business don't come along every day. You'll join an organisation investing heavily in technology, data, automation and customer experience, giving you the platform to make a visible and lasting impact. Interested? Let's have a confidential conversation.

We're working with a leading Motorsport team operating at the cutting edge of technology and performance. They're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of a business critical lifing system, helping to develop, enhance and support applications that underpin key operational decisions across the organisation. What you'll be doing This is a varied role combining software development, systems support, business analysis and stakeholder engagement. You'll be responsible for developing and optimising a specialist engineering application, supporting its underlying infrastructure and database architecture, and working closely with users across multiple departments to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that add genuine business value. Key responsibilities Developing and enhancing applications using C#, VB.NET and SQL Server Supporting and improving a specialist lifing management system Working with Azure DevOps to manage development activities and stakeholder expectations Monitoring application performance, database optimisation and data management Investigating and resolving application issues Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to deliver improvements Evaluating technical solutions and recommending best practice approaches Supporting compliance, security and governance requirements across IT systems. What we're looking for You'll likely be an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys working closely with end users and seeing the direct impact of your work. Strong C# and .NET development experience Experience building and supporting WinForms applications Good SQL Server / T SQL knowledge Understanding of object oriented programming, design patterns and class inheritance Experience working with application databases and software support Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience. Benefits: Bonus subject to team performance / private healthcare / free food and drink on site / life insurance / life assurance / free on site gym / contributory pension scheme Location: Buckinghamshire Work Model: 4 days a week in office with 1 day from home.

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and improve internal infrastructure in a complex Windows environment. Responsibilities include administering Windows Server, managing Microsoft 365, and handling virtualisation tasks. Candidates need strong Windows Server experience, firewall configuration skills, and must possess security clearance. The role is based in Tewkesbury, with a salary range of £50k to £55k.

Job Overview Looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer role where you can genuinely take ownership of a secure, high-impact environment? You'll join a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do. Responsibilities Maintain and improve internal infrastructure across a predominantly Windows-based environment. Virtualisation and networking responsibilities such as Windows Server 2019/2022 administration, Microsoft 365 management, Hyper V, VMware and Proxmox virtualisation, Cisco and Palo Alto firewall support, Linux systems, patch management and vulnerability remediation, backup and disaster recovery, infrastructure documentation and ISO compliance. Project work including spinning up VMs, firewall configuration and improving internal platform security. Qualifications Strong Windows Server experience. Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy. Firewall configuration experience. Solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, NAT, VPN). Exposure to Linux. Security clearance (SC) is required; you must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance. Location & Salary Location: Tewkesbury - 5 days a week on site. Salary: £50k £55k. How to Apply If you'd like to work in a secure, technically interesting environment where your infrastructure expertise genuinely matters, apply today or contact Big Red Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

PHP Developers - frustrated by the lack of autonomy in your current role? You'll join as the first internal developer for a cyber security consultancy working with major organisations across critical infrastructure, transport, financial services, and public sector environments. You'll take ownership of all internal development tasks and processes, helping shape the customer facing dashboard platform, implement best practice, and liaise with business stakeholders to gather requirements and build solutions that meet the business's needs. The environment is highly collaborative, technically advanced, and ideal for someone who enjoys solving real world problems through software engineering. You'll work directly with cyber security specialists and stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities for new tooling, automation, and innovation. What you'll be doing Developing applications using PHP and Laravel Building API integrations across multiple systems Creating customer facing dashboards and reporting tools Exploring AI assisted development approaches Helping shape bespoke software solutions across the business Taking ownership of projects from concept through to delivery Technical experience required PHP Laravel SQL Python REST APIs The role is based in central London (1 day per week) with a salary banding of £45k-£55k. Due to the nature of the clients industry and environment, all applicants must hold permanent residency in the UK (British Citizenship or ILR/Settled Status). Unfortunately, candidates applying without this cannot be considered. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a PHP Developer to join a cyber security consultancy in Stratford-upon-Avon. As the first internal developer, you'll take ownership of internal development tasks, help shape customer-facing dashboard platforms, and collaborate closely with cyber security specialists. The ideal candidate will have experience with PHP, Laravel, and API integrations, working in a highly collaborative technical environment. The position offers a salary range of £45k-£55k with weekly remote working flexibility.

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a hands-on IT Operations Manager in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role involves shaping processes and improving tooling within a SaaS environment while maintaining infrastructure and supporting internal users. Responsibilities include mentoring IT support, acting as an escalation point, and driving operational efficiencies. The role is remote, offering a competitive salary of up to £50k along with benefits like private healthcare and 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a proactive SharePoint Administrator to manage the SharePoint Online environment. This pivotal role involves ensuring security and compliance while supporting users throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include administering SharePoint sites, managing document governance, and supporting migrations. Candidates should have strong administration experience in SharePoint, a certification, and the capability to communicate effectively with non-technical users. This is a permanent position with a salary up to £45,000, offering a hybrid work model with various employment perks.

We are seeking a proactive and technically capable SharePoint Administrator to take ownership of a growing Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online environment within a values driven organisation delivering essential services to communities and tenants. This is a key role focused on ensuring SharePoint remains secure, structured, user friendly and aligned to organisational governance standards. You will play a central role in supporting collaboration, information management and digital transformation across the business. Working closely with IT, Information Governance, Cyber Security and third party suppliers, you will help shape and maintain a modern digital workplace while supporting users across the organisation. The role As SharePoint Administrator, you will be responsible for the day to day operational management of SharePoint Online, ensuring the platform is reliable, compliant and effectively governed. You will also support the implementation and transition of a new document management solution, helping move the organisation from project delivery into a stable business as usual service. Key responsibilities include: Administering and maintaining SharePoint Online sites, libraries, permissions, groups and content structures Supporting the implementation and operational handover of a new document management solution Managing governance, metadata, retention policies and structured document management standards Configuring new SharePoint sites and permission models aligned to organisational standards Conducting regular permission and access reviews using least privilege and Zero Trust principles Supporting colleagues with troubleshooting, training and best practice guidance Using Power Automate and wider Microsoft 365 tools to improve workflows and business processes Supporting site migrations, restructures, archiving and lifecycle management activities Monitoring access patterns and escalating potential security or compliance risks Maintaining documentation, procedures and audit records across SharePoint and connected M365 applications Working collaboratively with suppliers, system owners and internal stakeholders to continuously improve the environment About You You will bring strong SharePoint Online administration experience alongside a practical understanding of governance, collaboration and information management within Microsoft 365 environments. You will be comfortable balancing technical administration with user support and stakeholder engagement, and capable of driving improvements in structure, usability and compliance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience administering SharePoint Online environments, permissions and governance Strong understanding of document management principles and best practice Experience supporting users within a Microsoft 365 environment Knowledge of information security, compliance and data protection requirements Experience with Power Automate workflows Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate technical concepts clearly to non technical users Understanding of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and wider M365 integrations Experience supporting SharePoint environments transitioning into operational ownership Microsoft 365 or SharePoint administration certification (MS 700 or equivalent) or equivalent experience Commitment to continuous professional development Desirable Experience ITIL Foundation certification Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals Experience with large scale SharePoint migrations or restructures Knowledge of PowerApps, PowerShell or advanced SharePoint administration Experience designing SharePoint based business process solutions Experience working alongside third party implementation partners Understanding of records management or information governance frameworks Permanent opportunity. Salary up to £45,000. Birmingham based office, 3x days per week on site, 2x days working remotely. Pension contribution, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service), health cash plan and more. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Big Red Recruitment is looking for a Backend Engineer in Stratford-upon-Avon to join a greenfield replatforming project for a major retailer. The role involves building event-driven integrations using Node.js and setting up DevOps environments in AWS. Salary ranges between £65,000 and £70,000. The position requires two office days per week and offers a collaborative engineering environment that encourages learning and experimentation.

Get involved in a greenfield replatforming project for a major retailer and take your backend skills to the next level! A well-known retail brand is investing heavily in its technology platform and is currently undertaking a major ecommerce re-platform to Shopify. As part of this transformation, they are building a modern integration layer that will connect multiple systems and services across the business. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact programme of work where you will help design and develop the event-driven integrations that power a new ecommerce ecosystem. You will join a collaborative engineering environment where learning, experimentation, and sharing ideas are encouraged. Engineers are given real ownership of their work and the chance to influence architecture and technical direction as the platform evolves. As a Backend Engineer, you will help design and build integrations between Shopify and a range of internal and third-party systems. The focus of the role is a mix of backend software development using Node.js Typscript and the setup of DevOps environments within AWS. Ideal technical experience: Software Development - Node.js TypeScript, DynamoDB DevOps - AWS (Lambda, EKS, S3, Eventbridge, Terraform) Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 salary Location: 2 day per week in office. There are 2 office locations you'd be required to travel to - 1 day per week in each of Leamington Spa and Desborough. If this sounds of interest to you, apply now as we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you passionate about delivering excellent IT services and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where customer service, process improvement, and technical know-how all come together? We're looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of our 1st Line Service Desk and 2nd Line Technical Services Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the way IT support is delivered across a multi-site organisation, ensuring colleagues receive the very best service while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Customers are at the heart of the organisation, so you will be innovating ways your team are delivering service and putting user experience at the forefront of processes. What you'll be doing Leading, developing, and inspiring our Service Desk Analysts, ensuring excellent customer service at every interaction. Acting as a key escalation point for IT support queries, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise. Driving service improvements by optimising processes, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Managing end-to-end IT asset lifecycle, ensuring compliance, governance, and effective use of tools like Microsoft Intune and Defender. Overseeing vendor and contractor performance, supporting procurement discussions, and ensuring value for the business. Monitoring key service metrics and taking proactive steps to improve them. Representing the Service Desk in senior IT forums, project service transitions, and Change Advisory Boards. Ensuring IT services align to the ITIL framework, with robust documentation and regular reviews. What we're looking for Proven experience leading a customer-focused IT team in a multi-site environment. Strong understanding of service management tools, asset management, and vendor governance. Knowledge of ITIL processes Technical knowledge across IT hardware, software, networks, telephony, and business applications - mainly Microsoft experience, within a hybrid Cloud environment. A track record of delivering service improvements, using automation and innovation to enhance user experience. Confident communicator who can influence at all levels and represent IT effectively across the organisation. This is an office based role in Birmingham, please do apply unless you are willing to work in the office on a full-time basis. Permanent opportunity Birmingham based office Salary £50,000 - £55,500 Benefits: up to 8% pension match, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, holiday allowance increasing with service up to 30x days max., annual professional body membership paid for, life cover, access to online retail discounts portal. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Developing T-SQL scripts and stored procedures for importing/exporting data Building and maintaining data interfaces between internal systems and third part Troubleshooting issues in data flows (e.g., failures, delays, formatting problem Job title: Data integration / SQL developer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - approx. 2 days/month on-site) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Short description: Join a fast-growing software company as a Data Integration Developer, working on SQL-based solutions to connect platforms that power the education sector. Long description: Are you passionate about clean data and high-quality integrations? Do you enjoy turning technical specs into seamless SQL interfaces? If so, we want to hear from you.This is a great opportunity to join a growing technology provider that delivers critical software across the education sector. You'll work in a hybrid capacity, designing and building integrations between internal platforms and third-party systems.This is a highly collaborative role, sitting within a close-knit Professional Services team, where you'll work closely with consultants and technical stakeholders. You'll have ownership over the integration lifecycle - from requirements through to delivery and support. What you'll be doing: Developing T-SQL scripts and stored procedures for importing/exporting data Building and maintaining data interfaces between internal systems and third parties Documenting technical specifications, mapping logic, and integration requirements Troubleshooting issues in data flows (e.g., failures, delays, formatting problems) Ensuring data quality, performance, and security are maintained to best practice standards What we're looking for: Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, views) Experience developing data integrations using structured data (CSV, XML, JSON etc.) Familiarity with secure file transfer methods (e.g., SFTP) Strong attention to detail and confidence writing clear technical documentation Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have: Experience working with student systems or within the education sector Exposure to REST APIs or web-based integrations Familiarity with task scheduling tools (e.g., SQL Agent) Awareness of data protection principles and handling of personal data Why apply? Join a stable, scaling tech business with a strong mission Hybrid working with approx. 2 days/month in Milton Keynes Excellent culture and team collaboration Clear progression opportunities and investment in professional development Work on meaningful projects used across major education institutions Work pattern & flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with around two days per week in the Milton Keynes office. You'll have flexibility in working hours and location, with a strong emphasis on output over time spent online. Application support: We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. If you would benefit from any reasonable adjustments in your application or interview process, we'd be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Click apply or get in touch to learn more. If you don't have a CV ready, that's no problem - we can support with that later. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.