Copello are looking for a D365 Functional Consultant/Administrator to join an engineering company in the Oxfordshire area on an initial 6 month basis. As the D365 Functional Consultant/Administrator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership of Dynamics 365 across various modules. From gathering business requirements through solution design, implementation, governance, and ongoing support, you'll play a key role in ensuring our platform remains secure, scalable, and aligned to business objectives. Working across multiple business functions, you will lead improvements, support integrations, manage governance, and help shape the future direction of our Microsoft business applications. Key Responsibilities Functional ownership of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions from requirements through to implementation and ongoing support. Analyse business processes and translate requirements into effective D365 solutions. Configure and administer D365 F&O, including security, workflows, feature management, Lifecycle Services (LCS), and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Work with development teams to determine the appropriate balance between configuration and customisation. Design, support, and troubleshoot integrations using Dual Write, Data Management Framework (DMF), OData, REST APIs, Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Power Automate. Develop and govern Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse, ensuring compliance with enterprise governance and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Manage production support, incident and problem management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous service improvement using ITIL best practices. Maintain D365 security, role-based access control (RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD), audit compliance, and data governance across environments. Contribute to solution architecture, Azure DevOps, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and performance optimisation. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitate workshops, support organisational change, deliver user training, and influence decision-making. Stay up to date with Microsoft release waves, certifications, and emerging capabilities across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure. The successful candidate will have the following experience 5+ years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Proven experience supporting enterprise-scale D365 F&O environments. Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, and Finance business processes. Experience with Power Platform, Azure integrations, and enterprise governance. Experience delivering solutions from requirements gathering through implementation, support, and continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both business and technical audiences. Experience working within ITIL, Azure DevOps, ALM, security, and compliance frameworks. Solid understanding of D365 architecture, deployment practices, monitoring, and enterprise solution design. A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms or ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice, Zendesk). Experience within manufacturing, mining, or other complex supply chain environments. Current Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform certifications. This role will require offer hybrid working 2/3 days per week. Role is offering a flexible day rate dependant on experience.
29/07/2026
Contractor
Copello are looking for a D365 Functional Consultant/Administrator to join an engineering company in the Oxfordshire area on an initial 6 month basis. As the D365 Functional Consultant/Administrator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership of Dynamics 365 across various modules. From gathering business requirements through solution design, implementation, governance, and ongoing support, you'll play a key role in ensuring our platform remains secure, scalable, and aligned to business objectives. Working across multiple business functions, you will lead improvements, support integrations, manage governance, and help shape the future direction of our Microsoft business applications. Key Responsibilities Functional ownership of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions from requirements through to implementation and ongoing support. Analyse business processes and translate requirements into effective D365 solutions. Configure and administer D365 F&O, including security, workflows, feature management, Lifecycle Services (LCS), and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Work with development teams to determine the appropriate balance between configuration and customisation. Design, support, and troubleshoot integrations using Dual Write, Data Management Framework (DMF), OData, REST APIs, Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Power Automate. Develop and govern Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse, ensuring compliance with enterprise governance and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Manage production support, incident and problem management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous service improvement using ITIL best practices. Maintain D365 security, role-based access control (RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD), audit compliance, and data governance across environments. Contribute to solution architecture, Azure DevOps, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and performance optimisation. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitate workshops, support organisational change, deliver user training, and influence decision-making. Stay up to date with Microsoft release waves, certifications, and emerging capabilities across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure. The successful candidate will have the following experience 5+ years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Proven experience supporting enterprise-scale D365 F&O environments. Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, and Finance business processes. Experience with Power Platform, Azure integrations, and enterprise governance. Experience delivering solutions from requirements gathering through implementation, support, and continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both business and technical audiences. Experience working within ITIL, Azure DevOps, ALM, security, and compliance frameworks. Solid understanding of D365 architecture, deployment practices, monitoring, and enterprise solution design. A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms or ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice, Zendesk). Experience within manufacturing, mining, or other complex supply chain environments. Current Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform certifications. This role will require offer hybrid working 2/3 days per week. Role is offering a flexible day rate dependant on experience.
We are currently partnering with a world-leading defence engineering organisation to recruit a Systems Architect to join their growing Mission Planning & Control team. You'll join a collaborative architecture team responsible for shaping complex system designs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and working across multiple engineering disciplines. If you're passionate about systems architecture, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology, I'd love to hear from you. The role: Working alongside the Lead Architect and wider engineering teams, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining system architectures that support the delivery of sophisticated Mission Planning capabilities. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop system designs using MBSE principles. Producing and reviewing architecture models and technical artefacts. Supporting key engineering milestones and design reviews. Ensuring system models remain accurate, coherent and drive successful development. Maintaining traceability across the wider Weapon Systems programme. Promoting architectural best practice, standardisation and re-use across product lines. Working within a highly collaborative engineering environment to solve complex technical challenges. What we're looking for: We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in systems architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering, ideally with knowledge of: Rhapsody or a similar modelling tool. SysML and systems architecture principles. DOORS Next Generation (or equivalent requirements management tools). Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) or similar configuration management tools. Working across complex engineering programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Previous experience within Mission Planning or defence systems would be beneficial but isn't essential. What's on offer: Alongside a highly rewarding technical role, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: Salary up to 54,000, depending on experience. Up to 14% combined pension contribution. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Healthcare Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and wellbeing. Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking and more. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance following an offer of employment. Interested? Contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed)
22/07/2026
Full time
We are currently partnering with a world-leading defence engineering organisation to recruit a Systems Architect to join their growing Mission Planning & Control team. You'll join a collaborative architecture team responsible for shaping complex system designs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and working across multiple engineering disciplines. If you're passionate about systems architecture, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology, I'd love to hear from you. The role: Working alongside the Lead Architect and wider engineering teams, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining system architectures that support the delivery of sophisticated Mission Planning capabilities. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop system designs using MBSE principles. Producing and reviewing architecture models and technical artefacts. Supporting key engineering milestones and design reviews. Ensuring system models remain accurate, coherent and drive successful development. Maintaining traceability across the wider Weapon Systems programme. Promoting architectural best practice, standardisation and re-use across product lines. Working within a highly collaborative engineering environment to solve complex technical challenges. What we're looking for: We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in systems architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering, ideally with knowledge of: Rhapsody or a similar modelling tool. SysML and systems architecture principles. DOORS Next Generation (or equivalent requirements management tools). Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) or similar configuration management tools. Working across complex engineering programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Previous experience within Mission Planning or defence systems would be beneficial but isn't essential. What's on offer: Alongside a highly rewarding technical role, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: Salary up to 54,000, depending on experience. Up to 14% combined pension contribution. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Healthcare Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and wellbeing. Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking and more. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance following an offer of employment. Interested? Contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed)
Senior / Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester (Onsite) Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 depending on skills and experience Copello is working with a leading engineering organisation delivering advanced technology solutions within highly regulated and safety-critical environments. We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Hardware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative electronic systems for next-generation aerospace and defence applications. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, influence hardware design decisions, and contribute to the development of complex mission-critical technologies while advancing your career within a highly skilled engineering environment. The Role As a Senior / Principal Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of digital and analogue electronic hardware, leading activities throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept through to certification and delivery. Working within an integrated engineering team, you will contribute to the development of robust and innovative hardware solutions while ensuring projects are delivered to agreed technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead hardware requirements capture, architectural design, and detailed hardware development activities. Execute complex hardware design tasks in line with project plans, budgets, and timescales. Conduct technical analysis and verification activities to support design decisions and product performance. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise system solutions and manage technical dependencies. Provide technical leadership and guidance across digital and/or analogue electronics development activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance design processes and engineering efficiency. Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team. Essential Experience & Skills Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience in digital and/or analogue electronics design and development. Experience working through the full engineering development lifecycle, from concept through to certification and delivery. Knowledge of hardware certification standards such as DO-254 or equivalent. Strong understanding of product design processes, work package management, and engineering governance. Ability to balance technical requirements with programme cost and schedule constraints. Experience using electronic design and simulation tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, SIMetrix, and LTspice. What You'll Be Working On You'll be involved in the development of advanced electronic systems and safety-critical technologies, supporting projects across areas including: Helmet Mounted and Head-Up Display systems Mission Computers Flight Control Systems Active Inceptors Other complex aerospace and defence technologies Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team working on innovative and technically challenging projects. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, work alongside industry experts, and have clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
21/07/2026
Full time
Senior / Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester (Onsite) Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 depending on skills and experience Copello is working with a leading engineering organisation delivering advanced technology solutions within highly regulated and safety-critical environments. We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Hardware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative electronic systems for next-generation aerospace and defence applications. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, influence hardware design decisions, and contribute to the development of complex mission-critical technologies while advancing your career within a highly skilled engineering environment. The Role As a Senior / Principal Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of digital and analogue electronic hardware, leading activities throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept through to certification and delivery. Working within an integrated engineering team, you will contribute to the development of robust and innovative hardware solutions while ensuring projects are delivered to agreed technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead hardware requirements capture, architectural design, and detailed hardware development activities. Execute complex hardware design tasks in line with project plans, budgets, and timescales. Conduct technical analysis and verification activities to support design decisions and product performance. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise system solutions and manage technical dependencies. Provide technical leadership and guidance across digital and/or analogue electronics development activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance design processes and engineering efficiency. Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team. Essential Experience & Skills Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience in digital and/or analogue electronics design and development. Experience working through the full engineering development lifecycle, from concept through to certification and delivery. Knowledge of hardware certification standards such as DO-254 or equivalent. Strong understanding of product design processes, work package management, and engineering governance. Ability to balance technical requirements with programme cost and schedule constraints. Experience using electronic design and simulation tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, SIMetrix, and LTspice. What You'll Be Working On You'll be involved in the development of advanced electronic systems and safety-critical technologies, supporting projects across areas including: Helmet Mounted and Head-Up Display systems Mission Computers Flight Control Systems Active Inceptors Other complex aerospace and defence technologies Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team working on innovative and technically challenging projects. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, work alongside industry experts, and have clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
Join a team pushing the boundaries of high-reliability electronics. As a Product Test Engineer, you ll play a key role in testing, debugging, and delivering cutting-edge electronic products that meet the highest standards. This is a hands-on role where your electronic expertise down to component level will make a real difference. You will be joining a manfacturing team who are expanding and offering opportunities for both senior electronic engineers or more junior engineers with 2/3 years experience looking for progression and development opportunities. What You ll Do Test and debug complex electronic assemblies down to component level Support manufacturing projects with expert electronic test engineering Lead corrective actions and drive continuous improvement Contribute to DFM/DFT activities to enhance product quality and testability Work across a wide range of advanced electronic technologies What You ll Bring A qualification in Electronics (degree, postgraduate, or HND equivalent) Strong hands-on experience testing and fault-finding electronic assemblies Ability to diagnose issues at component level with precision Background in high-reliability, or highly regulates industries (military, or defence-related electronics ideal but not necessary) Requirements: BPSS eligible - 3 years residency in UK, clean criminal record. Open to non-British applicants (no sponsorship) (3 years UK residency required) Relocation package available for UK wide residents, amount is determined on an individual basis 4 days a week on site required Benefits: Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Culture: 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
21/07/2026
Full time
Join a team pushing the boundaries of high-reliability electronics. As a Product Test Engineer, you ll play a key role in testing, debugging, and delivering cutting-edge electronic products that meet the highest standards. This is a hands-on role where your electronic expertise down to component level will make a real difference. You will be joining a manfacturing team who are expanding and offering opportunities for both senior electronic engineers or more junior engineers with 2/3 years experience looking for progression and development opportunities. What You ll Do Test and debug complex electronic assemblies down to component level Support manufacturing projects with expert electronic test engineering Lead corrective actions and drive continuous improvement Contribute to DFM/DFT activities to enhance product quality and testability Work across a wide range of advanced electronic technologies What You ll Bring A qualification in Electronics (degree, postgraduate, or HND equivalent) Strong hands-on experience testing and fault-finding electronic assemblies Ability to diagnose issues at component level with precision Background in high-reliability, or highly regulates industries (military, or defence-related electronics ideal but not necessary) Requirements: BPSS eligible - 3 years residency in UK, clean criminal record. Open to non-British applicants (no sponsorship) (3 years UK residency required) Relocation package available for UK wide residents, amount is determined on an individual basis 4 days a week on site required Benefits: Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Culture: 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
I am currently looking for a Systems Engineer for a contract role in Cheltenham. Please note: suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. This role will also require 3-4 days onsite in Cheltenham. Job title: System Engineer Pay: £840 per day Inside IR35 Location: Cheltenham, 3-4 days a week on site required Start Date: ASAP End date: 12 months + Hours per week: 37.5 Qualification required for this role: SFIA 4-5 Clearance: Suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. Job Description As a System Engineer, you ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact solutions across multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects that matter from nationally significant programmes to cutting-edge digital and systems-led transformations. You ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise helps shape resilient, secure and future-ready systems, while being supported to grow your career in a business committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Key Responsibilities System Design & Delivery Design and engineer system solutions that meet functional, non-functional, and operational requirements Produce and maintain system designs, technical documentation, and interface definitions Support system build, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities Integration & Assurance Integrate components across infrastructure, applications, networks, and services Ensure systems meet security, resilience, and compliance standards Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies Operations & Support Support systems through transition to service and live operation Diagnose and resolve system issues and performance problems Provide technical input to change, incident, and problem management Stakeholder & Team Working Translate business needs into clear technical requirements Work collaboratively with architects, developers, delivery managers, and suppliers Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Essential Skills & Experience Experience working as a System Engineer or in a similar technical role Strong understanding of system lifecycle delivery (requirements through to operations) Experience of system integration in complex or multi-technology environments Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Clear written and verbal communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in cloud, hybrid, or distributed systems Exposure to secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments Familiarity with systems engineering, enterprise architecture, or service management frameworks Experience working in Agile, DevOps, or iterative delivery models Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Relevant technical or professional certifications (desirable) Working Style Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented Collaborative, delivery-focused, and proactive Comfortable balancing engineering quality with delivery pace
14/07/2026
Contractor
I am currently looking for a Systems Engineer for a contract role in Cheltenham. Please note: suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. This role will also require 3-4 days onsite in Cheltenham. Job title: System Engineer Pay: £840 per day Inside IR35 Location: Cheltenham, 3-4 days a week on site required Start Date: ASAP End date: 12 months + Hours per week: 37.5 Qualification required for this role: SFIA 4-5 Clearance: Suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. Job Description As a System Engineer, you ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact solutions across multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects that matter from nationally significant programmes to cutting-edge digital and systems-led transformations. You ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise helps shape resilient, secure and future-ready systems, while being supported to grow your career in a business committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Key Responsibilities System Design & Delivery Design and engineer system solutions that meet functional, non-functional, and operational requirements Produce and maintain system designs, technical documentation, and interface definitions Support system build, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities Integration & Assurance Integrate components across infrastructure, applications, networks, and services Ensure systems meet security, resilience, and compliance standards Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies Operations & Support Support systems through transition to service and live operation Diagnose and resolve system issues and performance problems Provide technical input to change, incident, and problem management Stakeholder & Team Working Translate business needs into clear technical requirements Work collaboratively with architects, developers, delivery managers, and suppliers Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Essential Skills & Experience Experience working as a System Engineer or in a similar technical role Strong understanding of system lifecycle delivery (requirements through to operations) Experience of system integration in complex or multi-technology environments Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Clear written and verbal communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in cloud, hybrid, or distributed systems Exposure to secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments Familiarity with systems engineering, enterprise architecture, or service management frameworks Experience working in Agile, DevOps, or iterative delivery models Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Relevant technical or professional certifications (desirable) Working Style Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented Collaborative, delivery-focused, and proactive Comfortable balancing engineering quality with delivery pace
Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Employment: Permanent: up to £60k Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling Benefits for perm employee: Condensed 4 day working week bonus, overtime pay and flexible discounts and benefits.
14/07/2026
Full time
Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Employment: Permanent: up to £60k Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling Benefits for perm employee: Condensed 4 day working week bonus, overtime pay and flexible discounts and benefits.
Technical Business Analyst- Gloucester- Permanent role- DV clearance required About the Role We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join a growing National Security team delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud, DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering, supporting complex and high-impact programmes. As a technically focused Business Analyst or business-focused Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technical solutions. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to gather requirements, analyse processes, define system options, and support the successful delivery of innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements. Conduct process mapping, data analysis, and requirements management activities. Define and evaluate system options to support engineering and delivery teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Produce clear and concise documentation, including user requirements and process models. Assess opportunities to leverage AI and automation where appropriate within highly regulated environments. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and articulate business needs to engineering teams. Support the delivery of solutions across the full project lifecycle. About You You will have: Experience in Business Analysis, Systems Engineering, or a similar technical role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. An understanding of software development lifecycles and modern delivery methodologies. Experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, and data modelling. An appreciation of AI and GenAI technologies and their application within secure or regulated environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities. Desirable Skills Experience working within National Security, Defence, Government, or other highly regulated sectors. Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies. Familiarity with cloud technologies, cyber security, DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering concepts. Experience supporting complex technical transformation programmes. Location Gloucester, with hybrid working available depending on project requirements. Security Requirements Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the highest level of UK Government security clearance. For further information and to apply please contact Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)
06/07/2026
Full time
Technical Business Analyst- Gloucester- Permanent role- DV clearance required About the Role We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join a growing National Security team delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud, DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering, supporting complex and high-impact programmes. As a technically focused Business Analyst or business-focused Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technical solutions. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to gather requirements, analyse processes, define system options, and support the successful delivery of innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements. Conduct process mapping, data analysis, and requirements management activities. Define and evaluate system options to support engineering and delivery teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Produce clear and concise documentation, including user requirements and process models. Assess opportunities to leverage AI and automation where appropriate within highly regulated environments. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and articulate business needs to engineering teams. Support the delivery of solutions across the full project lifecycle. About You You will have: Experience in Business Analysis, Systems Engineering, or a similar technical role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. An understanding of software development lifecycles and modern delivery methodologies. Experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, and data modelling. An appreciation of AI and GenAI technologies and their application within secure or regulated environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities. Desirable Skills Experience working within National Security, Defence, Government, or other highly regulated sectors. Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies. Familiarity with cloud technologies, cyber security, DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering concepts. Experience supporting complex technical transformation programmes. Location Gloucester, with hybrid working available depending on project requirements. Security Requirements Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the highest level of UK Government security clearance. For further information and to apply please contact Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)
Copello are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team delivering data solutions within secure government environments. You'll design and develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources, and build high-performance data platforms that support analytics and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Design and build data pipelines and ingestion processes Develop scalable data integration and processing solutions Optimise data platforms for performance and reliability Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions Write clean, tested, maintainable code Required Skills: Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop or similar big data technologies AWS Apache NiFi Python or Java Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes Desirable: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Container technologies Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information, please get in touch with Ella.
04/07/2026
Full time
Copello are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team delivering data solutions within secure government environments. You'll design and develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources, and build high-performance data platforms that support analytics and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Design and build data pipelines and ingestion processes Develop scalable data integration and processing solutions Optimise data platforms for performance and reliability Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions Write clean, tested, maintainable code Required Skills: Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop or similar big data technologies AWS Apache NiFi Python or Java Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes Desirable: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Container technologies Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information, please get in touch with Ella.
Copello are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team delivering data solutions within secure government environments. You'll design and develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources, and build high-performance data platforms that support analytics and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Design and build data pipelines and ingestion processes Develop scalable data integration and processing solutions Optimise data platforms for performance and reliability Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions Write clean, tested, maintainable code Required Skills: Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop or similar big data technologies AWS Apache NiFi Python or Java Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes Desirable: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Container technologies Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information, please get in touch with Ella.
04/07/2026
Full time
Copello are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team delivering data solutions within secure government environments. You'll design and develop scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources, and build high-performance data platforms that support analytics and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Design and build data pipelines and ingestion processes Develop scalable data integration and processing solutions Optimise data platforms for performance and reliability Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions Write clean, tested, maintainable code Required Skills: Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop or similar big data technologies AWS Apache NiFi Python or Java Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes Desirable: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Container technologies Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information, please get in touch with Ella.
