Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
03/04/2026
Full time
Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
31/03/2026
Full time
Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Technical Support Engineer 40,000 - 44,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits Coventry (Commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Nuneaton, Warwick, Solihull) Are you an engineer with a background in electronics, testing, or technical support looking to join a global engineering business offering specialist training, international progression opportunities, and long-term career development within a growing team? This is a great time to join a well-established company operating across multiple continents, supporting some of the world's leading brands through the full product lifecycle. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team with exposure to advanced testing equipment, continuous improvement projects, and global best practices. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving testing equipment, supporting production teams, and driving quality through root cause analysis and process improvements. The position offers a mix of hands-on technical work and continuous improvement initiatives, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving and developing systems. This role would suit someone with experience in electronic or hardware testing who is looking to develop technically while gaining exposure to international engineering standards and progression opportunities. The Role: Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise testing equipment, ensuring reliability and performance Support production and quality through root cause analysis, process improvement, documentation, and user training Mon - Fri 37.5 hours/week with flexible hours The Person: Experience in hardware testing or electronic equipment Background in maintenance or servicing of electrical or electronic systems Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
31/03/2026
Full time
Technical Support Engineer 40,000 - 44,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits Coventry (Commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Nuneaton, Warwick, Solihull) Are you an engineer with a background in electronics, testing, or technical support looking to join a global engineering business offering specialist training, international progression opportunities, and long-term career development within a growing team? This is a great time to join a well-established company operating across multiple continents, supporting some of the world's leading brands through the full product lifecycle. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team with exposure to advanced testing equipment, continuous improvement projects, and global best practices. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving testing equipment, supporting production teams, and driving quality through root cause analysis and process improvements. The position offers a mix of hands-on technical work and continuous improvement initiatives, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving and developing systems. This role would suit someone with experience in electronic or hardware testing who is looking to develop technically while gaining exposure to international engineering standards and progression opportunities. The Role: Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise testing equipment, ensuring reliability and performance Support production and quality through root cause analysis, process improvement, documentation, and user training Mon - Fri 37.5 hours/week with flexible hours The Person: Experience in hardware testing or electronic equipment Background in maintenance or servicing of electrical or electronic systems Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Job Title: Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week on-site) Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + Bonus Type: Permanent, Full-Time We're a fast-growing technology business looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer to join our product development team. In this hybrid role, you'll be on-site in Coventry 2-3 days a week and play a key role in designing and developing embedded hardware systems for innovative real-world applications. Responsibilities: Lead hardware design across the full development lifecycle - from concept to production Support and review PCB layout, design, and bring-up Develop hardware verification plans and test procedures Contribute to compliance activities (e.g. EMC, environmental testing) Perform circuit-level analysis (e.g. power, tolerance, reliability) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware and mechanical engineers Essential Skills: Proven experience in digital circuit design for microcontroller-based systems Practical knowledge of embedded firmware (C programming) Oversight of PCB layout and review Understanding of hardware interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, USB Familiarity with design-for-manufacture/test/safety practices Strong test and validation planning skills Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field Clear communicator with a proactive mindset Desirable Skills: Experience with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi low-power devices Knowledge of compliance processes (CE, FCC, ISED) Experience working with contract manufacturers and production testing Some analogue design knowledge Exposure to related disciplines like mechanical design, manufacturing, or factory test setup What We Offer: Work in a collaborative, tech-driven environment Hybrid flexibility with a Coventry HQ base Opportunities to influence next-gen product design Competitive salary ( 55k- 60k) + performance-based bonus Supportive team culture that values hands-on engineering If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems and enjoy variety in your projects - we'd love to hear from you.
26/08/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week on-site) Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + Bonus Type: Permanent, Full-Time We're a fast-growing technology business looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer to join our product development team. In this hybrid role, you'll be on-site in Coventry 2-3 days a week and play a key role in designing and developing embedded hardware systems for innovative real-world applications. Responsibilities: Lead hardware design across the full development lifecycle - from concept to production Support and review PCB layout, design, and bring-up Develop hardware verification plans and test procedures Contribute to compliance activities (e.g. EMC, environmental testing) Perform circuit-level analysis (e.g. power, tolerance, reliability) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware and mechanical engineers Essential Skills: Proven experience in digital circuit design for microcontroller-based systems Practical knowledge of embedded firmware (C programming) Oversight of PCB layout and review Understanding of hardware interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, USB Familiarity with design-for-manufacture/test/safety practices Strong test and validation planning skills Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field Clear communicator with a proactive mindset Desirable Skills: Experience with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi low-power devices Knowledge of compliance processes (CE, FCC, ISED) Experience working with contract manufacturers and production testing Some analogue design knowledge Exposure to related disciplines like mechanical design, manufacturing, or factory test setup What We Offer: Work in a collaborative, tech-driven environment Hybrid flexibility with a Coventry HQ base Opportunities to influence next-gen product design Competitive salary ( 55k- 60k) + performance-based bonus Supportive team culture that values hands-on engineering If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems and enjoy variety in your projects - we'd love to hear from you.
IT Infrastructure Analyst/IT Infrastructure Engineer/Network Support/Windows Servers/VmWare/Active Directory/Network Monitoring/Coventry/Permanent/up to £35k per annum Role: Infrastructure Engineer Location: Coventry Salary: up to £35k per annum One of our leading clients are currently looking for IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for day to day changes of the clients internal networks across multiple sites and datacentres. The skill set is a mixture of infrastructure and networks more predominantly, on the Windoes Server Side whilst overseeing BAU network monitoring, patching and updating. You will not be deploying networks. Skills and experience required Strong experience of Windows Servers (configuration, administration. Server 2012R2 and up) Vmware (Administration, Networking and troubleshooting. 6.5 or higher) Change control ITIL Excellent understanding of DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP Cisco - Switch troubleshooting and basic configuration Firewall troubleshooting and basic configuration Network Monitoring - (Solarwinds, Logic Monitor, Prtg) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your latest CV to be considered immediately
05/11/2021
Full time
IT Infrastructure Analyst/IT Infrastructure Engineer/Network Support/Windows Servers/VmWare/Active Directory/Network Monitoring/Coventry/Permanent/up to £35k per annum Role: Infrastructure Engineer Location: Coventry Salary: up to £35k per annum One of our leading clients are currently looking for IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for day to day changes of the clients internal networks across multiple sites and datacentres. The skill set is a mixture of infrastructure and networks more predominantly, on the Windoes Server Side whilst overseeing BAU network monitoring, patching and updating. You will not be deploying networks. Skills and experience required Strong experience of Windows Servers (configuration, administration. Server 2012R2 and up) Vmware (Administration, Networking and troubleshooting. 6.5 or higher) Change control ITIL Excellent understanding of DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP Cisco - Switch troubleshooting and basic configuration Firewall troubleshooting and basic configuration Network Monitoring - (Solarwinds, Logic Monitor, Prtg) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your latest CV to be considered immediately
Award winning software development firm who is a market leader in the logistic industries with offices across the world currently seeks a skilled Control Systems Engineer due to increased workloads. The successful Control Systems Engineer will have the ability to design, develop, install, commission and support of control systems and hardware for automated technology.
Key experience sought:
Product Development
? PLC software development and testing - Siemens (Classic and/or TIA) and/or Rockwell (RS Logix 5000 and/or Studio 5000)
? HMI application development and testing
? Electrical and control system design – Eplan P8 is preferable but other Electrical CAD packages are fine i.e. AutoCAD Electrical or Promis-e
? Hardware specification & procurement
? Hardware configuration
Customer Support
? Helpdesk
? Part of the out-of-hours support team – this is on a one week in four rota once 6 month training period is completed and will provide additional payment
? Customer liaison
? Generation of quotations for small controls projects
? Supporting Team Leader in generation of tender documentation and pricing for large control projects
Project Management Support & Implementation
? On site installation, testing, commissioning & go-live support
? Customer training
? Supervision of sub-contractors during site implementation phases
? Generation & maintenance of documentation: functional specifications, manuals, project technical files, training and health & safety documentation, test plans
The ideal candidate will come from a machinery based automation projects role and will be comfortable with staying away from home for commissioning phase. Sometimes this will include weekend or night shift working dependent on the client. Travel is not excessive working to roughly 80% office base to 20% site working. The majority of the work is UK based with occasional international travel. Ideal industry backgrounds might include Warehouse & Logistics, Food, FMCG or Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Ports or other special purpose machinery applications.
In return, the Control Systems Engineer can expect Paid Overtime, Mileage Allowances, Pension and competitive salary.
Based in the East Midlands this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Newark - On - Trent, Northampton, Nottingham and Peterborough.
For further information call Sharon Hill on 024 76 (Apply online only) or 07764208419. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to quoting the above reference number.
Looking for a job involved with maintenance, service or design for automated machinery, control systems, process control solutions or systems integration projects? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service.
All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK - Automation Experts are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits.
As a registered engineer, you are automatically a member of our 'Referral Scheme' thereby receiving up to £500.00 (tax free) for Engineers that you recommend to us that we place in permanent employment.
Automation Experts offer recruitment services on a contract and permanent basis;
We support many of the leading companies throughout the UK
09/09/2016
Award winning software development firm who is a market leader in the logistic industries with offices across the world currently seeks a skilled Control Systems Engineer due to increased workloads. The successful Control Systems Engineer will have the ability to design, develop, install, commission and support of control systems and hardware for automated technology.
Key experience sought:
Product Development
? PLC software development and testing - Siemens (Classic and/or TIA) and/or Rockwell (RS Logix 5000 and/or Studio 5000)
? HMI application development and testing
? Electrical and control system design – Eplan P8 is preferable but other Electrical CAD packages are fine i.e. AutoCAD Electrical or Promis-e
? Hardware specification & procurement
? Hardware configuration
Customer Support
? Helpdesk
? Part of the out-of-hours support team – this is on a one week in four rota once 6 month training period is completed and will provide additional payment
? Customer liaison
? Generation of quotations for small controls projects
? Supporting Team Leader in generation of tender documentation and pricing for large control projects
Project Management Support & Implementation
? On site installation, testing, commissioning & go-live support
? Customer training
? Supervision of sub-contractors during site implementation phases
? Generation & maintenance of documentation: functional specifications, manuals, project technical files, training and health & safety documentation, test plans
The ideal candidate will come from a machinery based automation projects role and will be comfortable with staying away from home for commissioning phase. Sometimes this will include weekend or night shift working dependent on the client. Travel is not excessive working to roughly 80% office base to 20% site working. The majority of the work is UK based with occasional international travel. Ideal industry backgrounds might include Warehouse & Logistics, Food, FMCG or Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Ports or other special purpose machinery applications.
In return, the Control Systems Engineer can expect Paid Overtime, Mileage Allowances, Pension and competitive salary.
Based in the East Midlands this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Newark - On - Trent, Northampton, Nottingham and Peterborough.
For further information call Sharon Hill on 024 76 (Apply online only) or 07764208419. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to quoting the above reference number.
Looking for a job involved with maintenance, service or design for automated machinery, control systems, process control solutions or systems integration projects? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service.
All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK - Automation Experts are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits.
As a registered engineer, you are automatically a member of our 'Referral Scheme' thereby receiving up to £500.00 (tax free) for Engineers that you recommend to us that we place in permanent employment.
Automation Experts offer recruitment services on a contract and permanent basis;
We support many of the leading companies throughout the UK
