Senior Laser Systems Engineer Laser Micro-Machining Didcot £50,000pa - £60,000pa plus excellent benefits: An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laser Systems Engineer to join a world leading laser systems and high-precision laser micromachining manufacturer. This Senior Laser Systems Engineer role acts as a technical bridge between this organisations customers, sales teams and engineering teams (mechanical, optical, electrical, software), ensuring that complex systems meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements. This Senior Laser Systems Engineer role would perfectly fit someone that wants to remain technical yet gain more experience and exposure to the commercial aspects of the design, integration, validation, and delivery of high precision laser systems. These are the key areas of your work: Commercial: Provide feedback and advice to the sales team in terms of costings, technical details, proposals, documentation, and technical solutions. Systems Engineering & Integration: Own, define and manage end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment. Requirements & Verification: Capture, analyse and manager customer and stakeholder requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications. Project & Product Development: Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing systems and contribute to design reviews. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with mechanical, optical, electrical, software teams. Documentation & Compliance: Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and verification procedures. About you: An attitude and aptitude to support the commercial success of this business area. Degree in Engineering or Physics (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering). Hands-on experience of laser micromachining Knowledge of laser, optics, motion systems, software and laser interactions Understanding of: System architecture and integration Control systems and automation Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level technical issues. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with customers. Desirable Experience of systems engineering Knowledge of project management and V&V processes If you re a Senior Laser Systems Engineer with experience in shaping Laser Micro-Machining solutions, then please apply now. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
08/06/2026
Full time
Senior Laser Systems Engineer Laser Micro-Machining Didcot £50,000pa - £60,000pa plus excellent benefits: An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laser Systems Engineer to join a world leading laser systems and high-precision laser micromachining manufacturer. This Senior Laser Systems Engineer role acts as a technical bridge between this organisations customers, sales teams and engineering teams (mechanical, optical, electrical, software), ensuring that complex systems meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements. This Senior Laser Systems Engineer role would perfectly fit someone that wants to remain technical yet gain more experience and exposure to the commercial aspects of the design, integration, validation, and delivery of high precision laser systems. These are the key areas of your work: Commercial: Provide feedback and advice to the sales team in terms of costings, technical details, proposals, documentation, and technical solutions. Systems Engineering & Integration: Own, define and manage end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment. Requirements & Verification: Capture, analyse and manager customer and stakeholder requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications. Project & Product Development: Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing systems and contribute to design reviews. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with mechanical, optical, electrical, software teams. Documentation & Compliance: Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and verification procedures. About you: An attitude and aptitude to support the commercial success of this business area. Degree in Engineering or Physics (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering). Hands-on experience of laser micromachining Knowledge of laser, optics, motion systems, software and laser interactions Understanding of: System architecture and integration Control systems and automation Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level technical issues. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with customers. Desirable Experience of systems engineering Knowledge of project management and V&V processes If you re a Senior Laser Systems Engineer with experience in shaping Laser Micro-Machining solutions, then please apply now. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Network Security Operations Manager Abingdon £70,000pa £72,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to recruit a permanent Network Security Operations Manager to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. This Network Security Operations Manager is a strategic operational role established to provide dedicated ownership and accountability for day-to-day cyber security and network operations, separate from the organisation s wider information security strategy and governance functions. As the Network Security Operations Manager , you will drive operational excellence across all group companies and international territories, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, scalable, and high-quality security and network operations service as the business continues to grow globally. Key responsibilities include: Leading operational cyber security and network activities across the group Ensuring service consistency and operational resilience across multiple territories Managing and developing relationships with a third-party Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Supporting a follow-the-sun operational model to enable global coverage Driving continuous improvement across security and network operations processes and performance Essential Experience Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/NSOC) or cyber security function within a complex organisation. Experience in security operations, incident response, risk management, and service delivery. Experience maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSSPs. Experience leading and developing technical teams. Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and communicate technical issues in business terms. Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Good knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and endpoint security. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Windows/macOS environments. Understanding of security governance, compliance, and audit requirements. Leadership & Communication Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Able to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities. Personal Attributes Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Professional, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning. Able to balance security requirements with business needs. Qualifications & Certifications Essential CISSP or equivalent cyber security qualification. Relevant Microsoft security or cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain them. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or IT. Desirable ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar certification. ITIL, Prince2, or other relevant service management qualifications. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re a Network Security Operations Manager looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
02/06/2026
Full time
Network Security Operations Manager Abingdon £70,000pa £72,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to recruit a permanent Network Security Operations Manager to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. This Network Security Operations Manager is a strategic operational role established to provide dedicated ownership and accountability for day-to-day cyber security and network operations, separate from the organisation s wider information security strategy and governance functions. As the Network Security Operations Manager , you will drive operational excellence across all group companies and international territories, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, scalable, and high-quality security and network operations service as the business continues to grow globally. Key responsibilities include: Leading operational cyber security and network activities across the group Ensuring service consistency and operational resilience across multiple territories Managing and developing relationships with a third-party Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Supporting a follow-the-sun operational model to enable global coverage Driving continuous improvement across security and network operations processes and performance Essential Experience Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/NSOC) or cyber security function within a complex organisation. Experience in security operations, incident response, risk management, and service delivery. Experience maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSSPs. Experience leading and developing technical teams. Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and communicate technical issues in business terms. Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Good knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and endpoint security. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Windows/macOS environments. Understanding of security governance, compliance, and audit requirements. Leadership & Communication Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Able to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities. Personal Attributes Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Professional, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning. Able to balance security requirements with business needs. Qualifications & Certifications Essential CISSP or equivalent cyber security qualification. Relevant Microsoft security or cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain them. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or IT. Desirable ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar certification. ITIL, Prince2, or other relevant service management qualifications. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re a Network Security Operations Manager looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Senior Cloud Engineer Azure Abingdon £62,000pa to £72,000pa plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
31/05/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Engineer Azure Abingdon £62,000pa to £72,000pa plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
IT Service Desk Analyst Abingdon - Onsite (1 day remote) 3 Month Temp Contract £150 - £175 per day: MARS has partnered a leading specialist consultancy firm to hire in a temp IT Service Desk Analyst on a 3-month temp contract. The Temporary IT Service Desk Analyst role is often the first point of contact for IT across the business. Customer service is key to this role and the Temporary IT Service Desk Analyst will need to seek to fully understand the needs of the customer and have a real desire to help them get to a successful conclusion. The IT Service Desk Analyst will need to be a high calibre individual, with exceptional levels of personal drive and eagerness for personal development. An analytical mind, coupled with strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential to fit into the impressive culture. You'll have previous experience in a similar IT Service Desk or 1st Line IT Support role or can demonstrate a passion for supporting customers through technology. Our client is looking for an IT Service Desk Analyst with the following skills: An understanding of user account management within a Microsoft environment. An understanding of Office 365 Administration. Experience in or awareness of ITIL. Experience in or awareness of supporting the employee lifecycle (Starters, Movers, Leavers) within an IT environment. Experience in or awareness of Incident/Ticket Logging Systems (ITSM) platforms (FreshService, ServiceNow, etc). Experience in or awareness of supporting cloud technologies. Experience in or awareness of mobile device technologies Microsoft Certifications such as MS-900/AZ-900/AI-900/SC-900. This is an onsite role with a potential 1-day per week work from home. The working hours are either, 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, or 9am-5:30pm. If you're an IT Service Desk Analyst looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
27/05/2026
Contractor
IT Service Desk Analyst Abingdon - Onsite (1 day remote) 3 Month Temp Contract £150 - £175 per day: MARS has partnered a leading specialist consultancy firm to hire in a temp IT Service Desk Analyst on a 3-month temp contract. The Temporary IT Service Desk Analyst role is often the first point of contact for IT across the business. Customer service is key to this role and the Temporary IT Service Desk Analyst will need to seek to fully understand the needs of the customer and have a real desire to help them get to a successful conclusion. The IT Service Desk Analyst will need to be a high calibre individual, with exceptional levels of personal drive and eagerness for personal development. An analytical mind, coupled with strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential to fit into the impressive culture. You'll have previous experience in a similar IT Service Desk or 1st Line IT Support role or can demonstrate a passion for supporting customers through technology. Our client is looking for an IT Service Desk Analyst with the following skills: An understanding of user account management within a Microsoft environment. An understanding of Office 365 Administration. Experience in or awareness of ITIL. Experience in or awareness of supporting the employee lifecycle (Starters, Movers, Leavers) within an IT environment. Experience in or awareness of Incident/Ticket Logging Systems (ITSM) platforms (FreshService, ServiceNow, etc). Experience in or awareness of supporting cloud technologies. Experience in or awareness of mobile device technologies Microsoft Certifications such as MS-900/AZ-900/AI-900/SC-900. This is an onsite role with a potential 1-day per week work from home. The working hours are either, 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, or 9am-5:30pm. If you're an IT Service Desk Analyst looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abingdon Excellent salary plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
21/05/2026
Full time
Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abingdon Excellent salary plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
IT Systems Administrator Server Abingdon Hybrid £46,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an IT Systems Administrator who will manage and administer their Infrastructure with a key focus on Windows Servers. You will also be responsible for 3rd Line Support, Backups, and configuring / management of Virtual Machines in VMware, VSphere or Hyper-V. The IT Systems Administrator will be joining this business during an exciting time for IT systems and infrastructure as they merge with another global Quantum manufacturer. The successful IT Systems Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A minimum of 3 years server and systems administration experience Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and newer and Windows Admin Center for centralized server and system management. Experience with configuring and managing virtual machines using VMware, vSphere or Hyper-V. Experience with license servers, such as FlexLM, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with backup technologies and verifying backup integrity. Proven ability to work independently in an on-premises support role Any experience with Linux operating systems and Linux Servers would be highly desirable Any experience or Powershell scripting would also be highly beneficial Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. Key words: IT Systems Administration, Windows Server Admin, Windows Server 2012, 3rd Line Support, Backups, VMware, VSphere, Hyper-V. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
26/08/2025
Full time
IT Systems Administrator Server Abingdon Hybrid £46,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an IT Systems Administrator who will manage and administer their Infrastructure with a key focus on Windows Servers. You will also be responsible for 3rd Line Support, Backups, and configuring / management of Virtual Machines in VMware, VSphere or Hyper-V. The IT Systems Administrator will be joining this business during an exciting time for IT systems and infrastructure as they merge with another global Quantum manufacturer. The successful IT Systems Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A minimum of 3 years server and systems administration experience Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and newer and Windows Admin Center for centralized server and system management. Experience with configuring and managing virtual machines using VMware, vSphere or Hyper-V. Experience with license servers, such as FlexLM, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with backup technologies and verifying backup integrity. Proven ability to work independently in an on-premises support role Any experience with Linux operating systems and Linux Servers would be highly desirable Any experience or Powershell scripting would also be highly beneficial Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. Key words: IT Systems Administration, Windows Server Admin, Windows Server 2012, 3rd Line Support, Backups, VMware, VSphere, Hyper-V. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
ERP Database Administrator DBA Abingdon Hybrid £50,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an ERP Database Administrator who will manage and maintain the ERP databases using Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring system availability, performance, backups, and security. On a daily basis the ERP Database Administrator will support and troubleshoot integrated modules in the ERP system, modules including Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, Bartender, and Salesforce. Maintain ETL processes and scheduled data exchanges between the ERP and integrated systems via APIs, SQL jobs, or middleware tools. You will manage users access, role permissions, and audit controls across ERP and integrated systems. The successful ERP Database Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: 3+ years of experience as a DBA or ERP Systems Administrator. Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and T-SQL scripting. Experience supporting Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, and Bartender in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Mongoose customization framework and REST/SOAP APIs Demonstrated experience managing or supporting Salesforce CRM data integration. Ability to build and troubleshoot SQL-based and API-based data flows. Familiarity with manufacturing business processes, ERP-CRM order lifecycle, and reporting needs Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
26/08/2025
Full time
ERP Database Administrator DBA Abingdon Hybrid £50,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an ERP Database Administrator who will manage and maintain the ERP databases using Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring system availability, performance, backups, and security. On a daily basis the ERP Database Administrator will support and troubleshoot integrated modules in the ERP system, modules including Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, Bartender, and Salesforce. Maintain ETL processes and scheduled data exchanges between the ERP and integrated systems via APIs, SQL jobs, or middleware tools. You will manage users access, role permissions, and audit controls across ERP and integrated systems. The successful ERP Database Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: 3+ years of experience as a DBA or ERP Systems Administrator. Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and T-SQL scripting. Experience supporting Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, and Bartender in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Mongoose customization framework and REST/SOAP APIs Demonstrated experience managing or supporting Salesforce CRM data integration. Ability to build and troubleshoot SQL-based and API-based data flows. Familiarity with manufacturing business processes, ERP-CRM order lifecycle, and reporting needs Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
IT Technician, Malmesbury, £23,000pa - £26,000pa plus benefits: An amazing opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to join a growing educational organisation. You will be responsible for providing and assisting with technical 1st/2nd line support across two sites, Swindon and Tetbury, so you ideally live somewhere between the two sites. On a daily basis, you will support IT equipment, software and other related technology. Reporting into the IT Manager, you will also be involved in IT projects which may consist of hardware and software upgrades and migrations. The company has invested heavily in updating its IT infrastructure over the past few years including virtual server infrastructure at most sites, upgrading core switches and extending wireless networks, online backup systems, centralised managed printing systems. About you: The successful IT Technician will need previous 2nd Line IT Support experience with a passion for learning and developing skills within IT. Previous of experience of supporting a variety of devices such as Windows computers, Windows Laptops, iPads, plus systems such as Windows Server and Microsoft 365. A good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365 Administration would be highly desirable. Having a driving licence and vehicle is essential for this position. Also having worked in an educational environment before is a massive plus. If you're an IT Support professional who enjoys delivering support to end users, and you're someone who loves being hands on, this role will perfectly suit you on a day to day basis. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
07/10/2021
Full time
IT Technician, Malmesbury, £23,000pa - £26,000pa plus benefits: An amazing opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to join a growing educational organisation. You will be responsible for providing and assisting with technical 1st/2nd line support across two sites, Swindon and Tetbury, so you ideally live somewhere between the two sites. On a daily basis, you will support IT equipment, software and other related technology. Reporting into the IT Manager, you will also be involved in IT projects which may consist of hardware and software upgrades and migrations. The company has invested heavily in updating its IT infrastructure over the past few years including virtual server infrastructure at most sites, upgrading core switches and extending wireless networks, online backup systems, centralised managed printing systems. About you: The successful IT Technician will need previous 2nd Line IT Support experience with a passion for learning and developing skills within IT. Previous of experience of supporting a variety of devices such as Windows computers, Windows Laptops, iPads, plus systems such as Windows Server and Microsoft 365. A good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365 Administration would be highly desirable. Having a driving licence and vehicle is essential for this position. Also having worked in an educational environment before is a massive plus. If you're an IT Support professional who enjoys delivering support to end users, and you're someone who loves being hands on, this role will perfectly suit you on a day to day basis. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
