Reed Specialist Recruitment

Application Support Engineer Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland Job Type: Full-time Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm REED Technology are delighted to partner with a fantastic organisation who due to growth are seeking to recruit an Application Support Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimising business applications to ensure reliable performance, issue resolution, and user support. This role is crucial in acting as a first-line technical expert for operational systems, collaborating closely with IT, operations, and finance teams. Duties: Application Support & Maintenance: Provide day-to-day support for business applications such as TMS, ERP, and operational software. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues promptly. Test, configure, and deploy software updates, patches, and fixes. Assist in system integrations, upgrades, and deployments. User Support & Training: Respond to user queries related to business applications. Provide guidance and training to employees on application usage. Escalate complex issues to the Senior IT Support Engineer or IT Manager. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation for applications, workflows, and processes. Record incidents, resolutions, and known issues in support logs. Assist in reporting on application performance and recurring issues. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system performance and user experience. Support process optimisation initiatives and digital transformation projects. Collaborate with the IT team to implement system enhancements. Compliance & Security: Ensure applications comply with company policies, GDPR, and security standards. Support access control, user permissions, and data integrity. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience supporting business applications in a corporate environment. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with ERP, TMS, or operational logistics systems. Good understanding of IT infrastructure and application interactions. Strong communication skills for user support. Desirable: Experience in transport, logistics, or regulated industries; Knowledge of SQL, system configuration, or reporting tools; IT certification (Microsoft, ITIL, or relevant application-specific training). Culture: Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability, and growth. Exposure to large-scale digital transformation projects in a leading logistics organisation. Professional development and training opportunities. A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate. To apply for this Application Support Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

An experienced Site Electrical Test Engineer is required to support on-site testing, commissioning, and maintenance of transformers and associated equipment. This is a site-based role involving regular UK travel and occasional overseas work. Key Responsibilities Lead on-site transformer testing, commissioning, and fault diagnosis Carry out planned maintenance, repairs, and performance optimisation Ensure full compliance with RAMS, Health & Safety, and site regulations Accurately complete test documentation, reports, and certification Represent the business professionally on customer sites Travel across the UK and internationally as required Testing & Commissioning Perform electrical testing including: Insulation Resistance, HV/Applied Voltage, and HV Withstand Transformer Ratio, Winding Resistance & SFRA HV/LV CT testing and vector group verification Bushing testing (Tan Delta) and tapchanger checks Conduct protection and functional testing : Relays (Buchholz, Oil Surge, Rupture Detector) OTI/WTI calibration and auxiliary equipment (PRDs, gauges, breathers) Complete system checks : Cooling systems, marshalling boxes, and control wiring Oil sampling/analysis, impact recorder reviews, Ashridge setup Installation & Assembly Carry out mechanical installation of transformers and components: Radiators, conservators, cooling systems Bushings, tap changers, gaskets, seals Complete electrical installation work : Wiring, termination, and control/protection systems Marshalling boxes and cable systems Perform functional checks on alarms, trips, and protection systems Maintenance & Refurbishment Support oil management (draining, filling, filtration, sampling) Replace and upgrade gaskets, seals, and transformer accessories Inspect and maintain transformer components to ensure reliability Site Safety & Operational Excellence Establish safe working areas, barriers, and lifting operations Operate lifting and rigging equipment safely Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses Interpret technical drawings and schematics to guide work Beneficial Skills / Experience: Proven experience in electrical testing within engineering environments Strong background in transformer testing and commissioning Experience in site-based/live environments Relevant electrical qualifications and regulatory knowledge Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently Flexible with travel requirements Additional Details: Competitive salary (DOE) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Quarterly profit share scheme Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme EV salary sacrifice scheme Pension

Business Development Manager - B2B Food Manufacturing Location: UK (Travel required) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across our value-added component supply division, specialising in sachets and dip pots for a broad range of industrial and B2B food manufacturing clients. This hands-on, hunter-style role is perfect for someone who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. Day-to-day of the role: Identify, target, and win new B2B accounts across the food manufacturing sector, focusing on value-added sachet and dip pot supply. Develop and execute a structured business development plan to grow revenue across primary and secondary channels. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and onboarding. Establish and nurture strong relationships with procurement, technical, and NPD teams within target customers. Collaborate with internal operations, NPD, and quality teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide market intelligence on customer trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities. Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. Report on pipeline activity, forecasts, and commercial performance against targets. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven track record in B2B business development or sales management within the food manufacturing or food ingredients sector. An established network of contacts within ready meal, salad, seafood, meat, vegetable processing, or meal kit businesses. Strong understanding of the technical demands of supplying into food manufacturing environments, including specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and cold outreach through to contract closure and account growth. Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements. Self-starter who works proactively and independently, comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels from buyer to board. Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events as required. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission/bonus. Opportunity to shape and grow a key commercial function within a well-established food manufacturer. Autonomy and ownership - this is a role where initiative is rewarded. Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership.

Control Systems Engineer Location: West Midlands Salary: Competitive Salary DOE Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent Control Systems Engineer Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Automatio n My client is a growing industrial automation and control systems business looking to appoint a Control Systems Enginee r as part of a major growth phase within the company. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of industrial automation projects involving Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives and control systems across manufacturing and industrial environments. The business is open to speaking with: Early career Controls Engineers Junior Automation Engineers Mid-level Controls Engineers Experienced Senior Control Systems Engineers Full-time and part-time applications are both welcomed. The Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be involved in: PLC programming and software development Siemens HMI design and configuration Siemens drive/VFD configuration Control system testing and fault finding Automation project delivery Commissioning and customer support activities Supporting industrial automation and control system projects from concept through to completion This role will involve a mixture of office-based engineering work alongside occasional customer site visits. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Previous experience within a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer role Siemens PLC programming experience Experience using Siemens TIA Portal Experience with: Ladder Logic Structured Text Function Block Design (FBD) Experience with industrial automation systems Fault finding and troubleshooting experience Highly Desirable: Siemens ET200SP experience Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 experience Siemens Unified Comfort HMI experience Siemens G120C drive experience Commissioning experience Industrial instrumentation exposure SCADA experience JAVA exposure Technologies Used Siemens ET200SP Safety PLCs Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 Siemens Unified Comfort HMIs Siemens G120C drives Siemens TIA Portal V19+ Exposure to additional automation products would also be beneficial, including: Allen Bradley Schneider Electric Eurotherm Wago Weidm ller What's On Offer? Opportunity to join a growing automation business Varied automation and controls projects Flexible working options Long-term progression opportunities Opportunity to grow alongside the business Smaller engineering team with real technical influence Stable pipeline of upcoming projects and investment This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within industrial automation whilst working in a technically focused and growing engineering environment.