Total 159 Information Technology job vacancies in Manchester, M23 9GP

JOB TITLE: Backend software engineer

SALARY: £68,202 - £75,780 per annum

LOCATION: Manchester

HOURS: Full-time - 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our office in Manchester.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Intelligent Gateway lab, for a backend engineer to further build, maintain and develop the banks telephony channel.

As a Lead Software Engineer within the Intelligent Gateway team, you'll be encouraged to work as part of an agile team to guide and implement technical solutions. You'll be responsible to help promote sound engineering practices and to work alongside team members to architect, design, and implement those solutions.

You'll be using Git to manage most of the source code, and SonarQube to help monitor code quality. Jira and Confluence are used heavily for task management and documentation.

You'll be an innovator and join us whilst we are about to head into the next phase of our transformation journey. We are looking for naturally passionate and curious engineers, with an innovative mind, who can make use of our newly delivered architecture and support the evolution to a full micro-service application that can drive change, further improve operational efficiency, and deliver at pace!

ABOUT US

We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you! 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We like people who come from a diverse cultural background, with different ways of thinking who can challenge our current practices. That said, because of the nature of this role it is important to have existing knowledge and experience working in a software engineering role.

What minimum skills you'll need to apply:

Software Engineering

• Experienced with the full software development lifecycle and relevant frameworks

• A proven track record of the Spring framework, Git workflows, testing (TDD, Mock object), and DevOps toolchains

• Cloud Deployment experience

• Experience with Rest APIs

• Experience of microservice design, container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm)

Communication & Collaboration

• Phenomenal teamwork and communication skills as well as team leader/mentoring experience

Desirable skills:

• Java developer expertise (Spring or NodeJS)

• Experience with telephony platforms

• Experience with cloud technologies Google Cloud platform (GCP) others (ICP, Azure)

• A passion for delivering business value through sound engineering methods and principles

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity.

We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to support you in showcasing your best self; so, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know!

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Lead Technical Solution Specialist - Power Platform
Up to £65,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

We're looking for a Lead Technical Solution Specialist to join our wider Digital Technology & Data team in Manchester and provide experienced advice, guidance, and support across the full suite of Power Platform tools (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI etc). In this role you'll work in a hybrid way, splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

As a Lead Technical Solution Specialist at Co-op, you'll contribute to our digital transformation efforts by providing hands-on development, architecture guidance, and solution design. We'll look to you to play a key role in shaping how we use Power Platform services and tools, making sure that solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with our business objectives.

What you'll do

• Use your expertise and knowledge of Power Platform to share best practices, and communicate what the platform can do, and where it might have limits
• Collaborate with colleagues across Co-op to build an understanding of what they need, then share recommendations that utilise the full Power Platform suite
• Design and build full solutions that meet business objectives while keeping things scalable, secure, and performing well
• Run workshops, demos, and proof of concepts to show colleagues the potential uses of Power Platform tools
• Provide hands-on development, troubleshooting, and quality assurance for complex Power Platform solutions
• Establish and promote best practices for solution design, development, deployment, and maintenance within the Power Platform
• Mentor and support your team members, sharing knowledge and skills to help develop a strong and capable Power Platform team

This role would suit people who have

• In-depth expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio, with hands-on development experience
• A strong background in solution and technical architecture with experience in integrating and creating custom connectors with various third-party systems
• Proven experience in a consultancy role, with the ability to communicate the value and benefits of using Power Platform's capabilities
• A passion for continuous improvement and a keen interest in exploring new functionalities that create business value
• A solid understanding of API management and integration best practices
• Experience collaborating with colleagues at all levels of seniority to understand their needs and develop appropriate Power Platform solutions
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts in a way that is accessible to a non-technical audience

We know that some people are less likely to apply for a role if they don't meet all the criteria in the job description. At Co-op, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, so if you'd like to apply for this role but your experience doesn't quite meet every point, we'd still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or other roles we have available.

Why Co-op?

If you've got the skills and experience we're looking for, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid - 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Are you seeking a role where you can play a vital part working with Greater Manchester Local Highway Authorities, National Highways and other key stakeholders? Are you seeking a new challenge to play an active role in improving the reliability and resilience of Greater Manchester’s highways?

Your Role

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about improving the performance, reliability and safety of the Greater Manchester highway network.

As Highway Network Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Working in collaboration with the 10 Greater Manchester Local Highway Authorities and National Highways to develop and deliver interventions to improve and maintain journey time reliability along the key transport corridors for all road users.
• Identify issues and problems that lead to congestion and delays on key routes.
• Develop and implement solutions to the causes of congestion.
• Delivery of key corridor route assessments including development of action plans.

For more details see job profile below.

Who are we?

The Key Route Network team form a collaborative function of the wider TfGM Highways Team ensuring regional highways and transport activities are joined up and consistent across the whole Greater Manchester region. We work closely with the GM Highway Authorities and National Highways and a wide range of operational stakeholders and are committed to support the delivery of a transport system that operates safely, sustainably and efficiently. Greater Manchester’s roads are the life blood of the economy. A well-managed highway network is a vital part of a prosperous and forward looking region. These are exciting times in Greater Manchester with massive investments being made in its transport infrastructure along with bringing bus services back into public ownership.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

You will have knowledge and understanding of highway network management including, traffic management techniques, procedures and funding sources. Working knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the Highways Act 1980 is essential. You will have experience of producing effective business cases and presentations to demonstrate the benefits of highway interventions. A successful record of collaborative working to achieve business objectives and demonstrating negotiating and persuading skills with a variety of stakeholders, especially in a highly complex political environment, in the pursuit of positive outcomes is a requirement of the role.

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for we would like to hear from you!

What we can offer you

The Highway Network Manager role is a permanent opportunity with a salary of £46,249- £51,576 per annum, salary dependent on skills and experience.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Highway Network Manager Job profile

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Cross Domain Technology Delivery Manager
Circa £80,000 to £85,000 plus great benefits, including up to 10% employer pension contributions, private healthcare, and a company car or car allowance (Work Level 4)
Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements, such as condensed working hours. You'll be able to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process and at offer stage.

We're looking for a Cross Domain Technology Delivery Manager to join our Colleague Products and Business Platforms team in Manchester to help deliver complex technology change into our existing products and platforms or the brand new products and platforms used by our colleagues and customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners to understand what's needed to deliver appropriate and effective technology solutions for our multiple Co-op business areas. This is a hybrid role, which could include working from the office as necessary, typically 4 days per month (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

What you'll do

• Be accountable for the delivery and integration of complex , cross domain technology product / platform solutions across Co-op
• Deliver Tech change across multiple business areas, while identifying, resolving, and mitigating any potential risks and issues with a particular focus on managing any inter solution dependencies
• Make sure all platform solutions are designed, delivered, and maintained in line with architectural design, information security, data, service, and engineering principles
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and share these with relevant product, platform teams
• Maintain a short and long term view of business outcomes aligned to our technology roadmaps

This role would suit people who have

• A good understanding of lean, agile, and other delivery methodologies
• Experience of either delivering technology solutions or as a Technical lead managing complex solution delivery or as a solution integration lead on a major tech transformation
• An understanding and awareness of different technology platforms enterprise organisations may use
• Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people, of all levels of seniority, inclusively
• Good coaching and mentoring skills, with experience supporting colleagues in their development

We know that some people are less likely to apply for a role if they don't meet all the criteria in the job description. At Co-op, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, so if you'd like to apply for this role but your experience doesn't quite meet every point, we'd still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or other roles we have available.

Why Co-op?

If you've got the skills and experience we're looking for, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:

• Private healthcare
• A company car or £6,000 car allowance
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid - 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Serves as a training instructor in a vocational or occupational training program in the Education Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility and may also serve as a program coordinator for other vocational/occupational training programs.

Selects and/or develops curriculums which focus on the appropriate vocational training area.

This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom training for vocational and apprenticeship courses in the field/trade of Building and Trades.

Develops a curriculum design and record-keeping system to organize and track student progress through identified course work.

Ensures the training program(s) are implemented and delivered in compliance with Bureau policies, Department of Labor, and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training regulations, and the standards established by other certifying agencies and organizations.

Serve as apprenticeship program coordinator with responsibility for coordinating the various occupational training programs and classes, as well as responsibilities which include development, review and evaluation of the vocational trades program.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Starting at $55,562 Per Year (GL 07-09)

Zest Optical are searching for a Mobile Optical Assistant to join a high quality, independent home eye care provider to cover the North West region.

The company provide an eye care service to those who are unable to travel to their local high street practice.

They believe that everyone should have the right to high quality eye care, and pride themselves on providing a professional yet friendly service.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Working alongside an Optometrist to provide high levels of care
• Dispensing frames and lenses to all levels, including varifocals
• Delivery of glasses and aftercare visits
• Administrative duties - booking appointments, communicating with partners etc
• Driving to and from venues
• Mon - Fri / 9am - 5pm

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working as an Optical Assistant
• Excellent communication skills; clear verbal and written communication with active listening skills
• Full clean driving license

Optical Assistant - Salary

• Paying up to £25,000
• Uncapped bonus scheme with £5,000OTE
• Company car provided for business and personal use
• Further added benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Legal Technical Supervisor - Estate Planning
From £40,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours. Monday-Friday
Remote, with occasional travel across either of our four office locations in Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, or Stratford-Upon-Avon

Due to continued growth of the department, we're looking for an additional technical supervisor to join our estate planning team at Co-op Legal Services.

In this role, you'll oversee technical supervision, training, and case quality throughout the department, giving technical legal advice and support to colleagues, making sure we're providing the best service for our clients. We'll also look to you to line manage a high performing team of experienced case supervision lawyers, making sure they're meeting performance targets and providing upskilling where required. This role would suit someone who has been a professional support lawyer in the field of private client or has extensive technical estate planning knowledge and experience and is looking to develop their managerial skills. There's no client facing work, time recording, or billable targets, and they'll be no business development work, allowing you to focus on the law, quality assurance and your leadership development, and as we continue to grow there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

What you'll do

• Provide technical legal advice on estate planning cases to team leaders, case supervision managers, case handlers, legal assistants and key partners through a variety of channels
• Inclusively line manage a team of case supervision lawyers, ensuring their development
• Manage your team's performance, reviewing MI and reports to make sure that performance targets are consistently being met
• Perform file audits and review outcomes in accordance with our internal frameworks
• Work with the head of practice to identify and deliver training and design policy improvements to address themes highlighted in supervision outcomes
• Support with recruiting team leaders and legal staff
• Work closely with senior team leaders to upskill them on technical matters to allow them to better support their teams
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law and estate planning within the private client field, briefing the department on any changes in the law and practice

This role would suit people who have

• Extensive legal technical private client skills, with a focus on tax, wills, and estate planning
• The ability to inclusively lead and develop an expert team of legal professionals
• A passion for technical excellence within private client law, and keeping on top of market insights
• Excellent relationship building skills and communication skills at all levels

Why Co-op?

As a Co-op colleague, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Your new company
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the space industry? Join a company with over 55 years of groundbreaking achievements and more than 450 successful missions. As a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration, they turn ambitious visions into reality. You will be joining a team of over 3,000 global experts who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With a strong (and rapidly growing) presence in the UK, this is a great opportunity to collaborate with top space industry players and specialise in advanced space sensors and communication technology. This company is at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of space exploration. You have the opportunity to work from one of three locations across the UK, Manchester, Cheltenham, or Luton.

Your new role
You will be joining the team in one of three possible locations as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role your day-to-day responsibilities will include, designing and developing on-board and ground test software for payloads. You will be a proactive team player, who will solve root cause issues using strong analytical skills, estimating resources for completing software solutions, and effectively documenting and presenting information. You will have the flexibility and willingness to travel to other locations when necessary.

Please note that due to the nature of this work, you will need to hold the full right to work in the UK, and have the ability to pass a Security Clearance.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, it is essential you can demonstrate the ability to derive software designs from requirements. You will have experience developing Python applications and modules, and developing C/C++ for Linux systems. Prior experience with formal development processes and tools like Git and Jenkins is also required. It's a bonus if you can demonstrate a track record of innovation, designing high availability and secure software systems. Furthermore, knowledge of wireless telecommunications, Python numerical libraries, radio frequency test equipment, Linux kernel, device drivers, and an understanding of electronics hardware. On a personal level, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of developing quality software, and have a proactive approach to volunteering for additional work. You will be skilled in problem identification and resolution, show strict adherence to schedules, and have the ability to clearly communicate with the team.

What you'll get in return
Employees receive competitive compensation and benefits packages at all locations. Team members and their qualified dependents can participate in a comprehensive benefit plan, which includes private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, a pension plan, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, a hybrid work model is in place to help support a better work/life balance, with the ability to work 2 days a week from home.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Mobile SMART Repair Technician

Salary - Up to £40,000 Basic + Overtime DOE & Qualifications

Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Ref - OC18956

We have a new job vacancy for a Mobile Smart Repair Technician in Oldham. My client is a great independent garage that represent some great brands.This role suits an experienced SMART Repair Technician that's looking for a long term career with progression opportunitites. If you're a Mobile SMART Repair Technician or a SMART Repair Technician looking to transition into a mobile role then apply now!

Mobile SMART Repair Technician Benefits:

• Annual Wage increase
• Overtime Opportunities
• Fully paid Training and developement opportunities
• 28 days holidays (including bank holiday)
• Company Pension

Mobile SMART Repair Technician Role:

• Carry out SMART repair work to a high standard on a variety of vehicle
• Ensure that all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality.
• Ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained in a safe and usable condition.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Mobile SMART Repair Technician Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• Ideally you will be NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds level 3 or ATA qualified, but will look at time served only with alot of experience

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-amin Abiru

INDBS

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Your new company
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the space industry? Join a company with over 55 years of groundbreaking achievements and more than 450 successful missions. As a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration, they turn ambitious visions into reality. You will be joining a team of over 3,000 global experts who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With a strong (and rapidly growing) presence in the UK, this is a great opportunity to collaborate with top space industry players and specialise in advanced space sensors and communication technology. This company is at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of space exploration. This role can be based in one of three locations across the UK; Manchester, Oxford, and Hertfordshire.

Your new role
In this role you will oversee the entire product development lifecycle for satellite communication products, including the specification, design, and validation of products. Your key responsibilities will include detailed circuit design, effectively communicating with and directing PCB layout teams, delivering manufacturing work-packages. And finally, supporting integration, validation, and qualification processes.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need a minimum of two years of experience in hardware product design, ideally with a background in satellite or payload equipment development. You will be adept at designing complex, high-speed circuits on multi-layer PCBs and proficient with various design and simulation tools. Furthermore, you will be able to demonstrate hands-on experience with microcontrollers, digital signal processors, high-speed interfaces, power supplies, sensors, and RF design is essential. You will show expertise in high-reliability system design, DC/DC power supply design, Verilog/VHDL, ASIC prototyping with FPGAs. Additionally, a knowledge of relevant standards and scripting languages will be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
Employees receive competitive compensation and benefits packages at all locations. Team members and their qualified dependents can participate in a comprehensive benefit plan, which includes private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, a pension plan, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, a hybrid work model is in place to help support a better work/life balance, with the ability to work 2 days a week from home.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 14 November 2024 Interview type: Virtual via Teams

This post is subject to:

• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.
• Qualified to ITIL or willingness to study towards it

This is a great opportunity for a Technical Analyst within the Microsoft 365 team in ICT service delivery.The team provides support for all aspects of the M365 environment and is responsible for the platform, Azure Cloud Computing Suite, licensing and associated applications.

As a member of the team you will be required to identify and fix issues relating to the supported technologies, to carry out tasks related to larger ICT projects, to act as a technical liaison between internal clients and external suppliers, and to ensure compliance with all IT service control processes, including incident, problem and change management. You will also be involved in generating and updating technical documentation related to the supported systems.

This is an exciting time to join a very busy team within ICT Technical operations due to some large, complex and transformational projects which are currently in flight, including Cloud migration from our current solution and operating system upgrades across the ICT estate.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate

Technical skills

• Excellent understanding of the M365 platform and Azure Cloud Computing Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of core M365 products Exchange, SharePoint and MS Teams
• Experience of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, TCP/IP and other networking protocols
• Experience configuring Windows operating systems and applications
• Experience of scripting and administration using Powershell
• Work within ITIL Framework including SLA’s and change management
• Excellent fault-finding skills in a complex environment

Personal skills

• Excellent communicator both written and verbal
• Be able to work closely with suppliers
• Be forward thinking and adaptable with new technologies

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer - Core Banking System Platform

SALARY: £68,202 - £75,780

LOCATION(S): Manchester

HOURS: [Full-time]

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Manchester Office.

About this opportunity…

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to work on the Core Banking System which aims to support around 30 million customers and 60 million accounts.

You will be part of Everyday Banking in Consumer Relationships Platform working in the Vault Banking Products lab. The lab is focusing on building new core banking platform that will support servicing our customers through multiple channels and will enable the bank to create new innovative products for our customers using cutting edge cloud-based technology platform.

About us…

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll do…

As an Senior Software Engineer of our team, you will be:

• Working with the most modern technology to deliver innovative solutions for our customers

• Hands-on designing and developing the new banking platform as well as integrating with heritage banking systems

• Working in an agile environment, alongside colleagues from both LBG and third party companies, both on and off-shore

• Mentoring junior team members including code reviews, problem solving, development and code standards including security standards

• Working within a strict QE-led methodology, delivering high quality software supported by fully automated testing frameworks

• Creating opportunities for your own learning and growth, as well as sharing finding with your peers

• Deploying developed applications using set tools and pipelines to all environments including production hosting on container based cloud platforms.

We would be looking for the following…

The successful candidate for the Senior Software Engineer role will be able to demonstrate deep technical expertise, experience in building banking platforms, ability to work independently and to mentor junior team members including development standards and quality of code.

We're looking for enthusiastic, proactive and dedicated engineers who are keen to make a difference and deliver at speed and can evidence experience in:

• Core Java development skills - At least 5 years of experience

• Microservices architecture

• Good understanding of design patterns and build activities across the SDLC including unit testing, system testing, integration, security and performance testing

• Relentless focus on delivering business value through sound engineering methods and principles

• Working experience with Kafka for event driven communication between services

It would be great if you also had…

• Experience in Cloud Applications

• Docker based container development and deployment on Kubernetes

• Thought Machine Vault

• Understanding of CI/CD methodology and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Spinnaker etc

• Banking applications development

• Experience in Automated testing and TDD

About working for us…

Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…

* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

* An annual performance-related bonus

* Share schemes including free shares.

* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.

* 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

St Monica’s RC High School are currently seeking a Head of Design Technology (Food Technology Specialist). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join ‘a welcoming school community’ where there is “a real sense of value placed on each person as based in the image of God.” (CSI Inspection, Feb 2024) and where ‘Staff feel well supported …their workload and well-being have been duly considered.’ (Ofsted, 2024)

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. As a middle leader you will be expected uphold high standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area in line with national and school policies/priorities. This will include leading, developing and managing the quality of teaching; monitoring and supporting student progress to ensure strong outcomes are attained. As a professional working in a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

St Monica's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Exclusive Education are looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher to work in a Special Educational Needs school in Altrincham. The role will start ASAP on a full time basis. They are looking for a teacher to take over the class and demonstrate outstanding teaching. Working in a friendly, lively and vibrant school.

The School are looking at taking on either an NQT or a Qualified Teacher for this role as long as the ideal candidate is able to implement strong behaviour management strategies whilst adhering to school policies. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria;

Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, B.Ed. or a BA Hons
Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
Have previous experience of working with children and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
Have good knowledge of the full curriculum
Previous KS3 and KS4 Design Technology teaching experience
Two references working with children covering the last 2 years
Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
In return Exclusive Education can offer;

Excellent rates of pay
Direct links to local schools
Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
Commitment to quality and safeguarding
A fast clearance process
If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available.

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Special Educational Needs sector.

If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*

As Technical Manager you will be responsible for taking the lead across product and process development activities to meet the companies R&D / Marketing objectives, coordinating laboratory testing resources in line with ISO 9001:2000, CE Marking and other customer specific standards.

Technical Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Work with customers to develop new products and processes, advising choice of fabrics, specification enquiries, and properties.
• Co-ordinate internal and external non-conformances / complaints to ensure timely root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.
• Provide on time release documentation to customers in accordance with stated requirements
• Assist in the development of all employees in respect of quality management systems / standards & customer requirements.
• Issue experimental / temporary manufacturing instructions, organising and maintaining records of all trials undertaken.
• Take a key role in the Contract Review process.
• Review and prepare capital expenditure proposals for new equipment and improvements to manufacturing facilities.
• Provide data sheets, specifications, Health & Safety data sheets and other technical literature.
• Co-ordinate testing and trials of new products and processes which become available
• Ensure the company is up to date with patents and trademark renewals
• Arrange and supervise external testing as required.
• Assist with analysis, specifications, test methods and release queries in the laboratory.
• Co-ordinate and be involved in annual audits that are conducted by 3rd party organisations and customers for various products and processes.

Technical Manager - Experience Requirements

• Educated to Degree Level within a relevant technical discipline
• Previous experience of coordinating / managing Laboratory Testing activities
• Previous experience of Technical Textiles and/or fire, thermal or protective applications is essential

For further details on this exciting opportunity please contact Jason Wallis in the first instance