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Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. What will you be doing: We're recruiting for an Electrical Safety Compliance Advisor. Your principal duty is to provide support to all the businesses and contracts within the energy division at M Group. Ensuring all staff that work or operate on or near the various electricity networks conduct themselves in accordance with the companies and Client safety procedures to maintain Safety from the System and return home each day safely. MGroup Energy Division are a national business and travelling throughout the UK with up to several nights away is an integral part of the role (Car benefit included). A full UK driving licence is required for this role. The Energy Division Electrical Safety Compliance Advisor reports to the Divisional Electrical Safety Manager. • Ensuring all staff are assessed as competent and authorised for their assigned duties., • Management of the safety passport scheme supporting contracts in the completion of technical audits on operatives., • Acting as the assessing officer on a wide range of electrical civil disciplines:, • Substation access LV up to 400kV (Essential), • Jointing LV up to 400kV (Essential), • Electrical fitting (Essential), • Authorised persons and Senior Authorised persons (Essential), • Overhead linesman (Desirable), • Commissioning engineers (Essential), • BS7671 electricians (Desirable), • Support the wider business interest including business opportunities., • Develop and implement in association with other personnel electronic field records., • Complete electrical assurance audits on a variety of sites from DNOs to smart metering, • NEBOSH General or Construction certificate, • Previous experience as a Safety Advisor in a construction environment., • Extensive knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations, • Full driving licence and willingness to travel, • Environmental Qualifications desirable, • Consistently demonstrate high standards of safety behaviour, leading by example and promoting a positive safety culture, • Ability to manage potential conflict during site inspections with operational teams, • Capable of delivering confident articulate presentationsWhats in it for you?, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company Car/Salary Sacrfice Scheme/Car Allowance, • Private Health Care, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Pension Scheme, • Life assurance, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced Commissioning & Validation Engineer looking to join a long-established cleanroom company? Do you have a background in commissioning HVAC or laboratory equipment? If so, this Commissioning Engineer role could be perfect for you! Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. This Commissioning & Validation Engineer position is based nationwide, primarily the Northwest, with travel to client sites required and occasional overnight stays. The role is permanent, full-time and offers a salary up to £42,000 depending on experience. As the Commissioning & Validation Engineer, youll carry out a variety of commissioning, validation and servicing activities on cleanrooms, safety cabinets, isolators, fume cupboards and HVAC systems. Youll perform tasks such as air flow and volume calculations, air change rate assessments, room differential pressure cascades, HEPA filter integrity testing and non-viable particle counting. You will report your results, liaise directly with clients and work with specialist engineers to ensure systems are operating correctly. Youll also follow risk assessments, health and safety procedures, and take responsibility for company equipment. xrnqpay You will need: Full, valid UK Driving Licence Experience with commissioning activities (full training provided) Ability and willingness to travel nationwide and stay overnight as required CSCS or IPAF qualification is desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS check will be required If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on Kingdom People is acting in the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

Field Service Engineer If you enjoy life on the road, working across multiple territories, and spending significant time away from home, this Field Service Engineer role is built for you. This is a Field Service Engineer opportunity for engineers who thrive on travel, autonomy, and technically demanding work across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, the North of England, and Scotland. As a Field Service Engineer, you will spend a large proportion of your time travelling across Southern Ireland (circa 50%), the North of England and Scotland (circa 30%), and Northern Ireland (circa 20%), supporting customers with the installation, servicing, and repair of high-precision CNC and metal-cutting machinery. This is not a local patch role and will involve regular overnight stays and extended periods away from home. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical service rather than high-volume callouts, acting as the technical face of the business in the field. The role offers structured manufacturer training, exposure to advanced machinery, and optional international travel for further development. Job Responsibilities • Install high-precision CNC and metal-cutting machinery across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, the North of England, and Scotland, • Carry out planned and reactive service work on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, • Diagnose faults and complete on-site repairs in line with manufacturer specifications, • Commission new machinery and complete full customer handovers, • Order replacement parts and manage repairs using technical documentation, • Provide operator and basic maintenance training following installations, • Maintain accurate service reports, job records, and machine histories, • Plan and manage your own workload while travelling extensively between sites, • Liaise with the Service Manager on job progress, parts availability, and technical issues, • Attend technical and product training courses as required, • Previous experience working as a Field Service Engineer on high-precision machinery, • Strong background in CNC lathes, metal-cutting machinery, or similar equipment, • Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability, • Experience working with PLC systems and ladder logic, • Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings, • Comfortable with extensive travel and regular overnight stays, • Salary up to £35,000, • OTE £48,000+ with bonus potential, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Extensive travel across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, North of England, and Scotland, • Company car provided (BMW 330e or similar), • Annual company performance bonus, • Monthly bonus linked to machinery sales, • Pension contribution matched up to 6% JBRP1_UKTJ

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire. This Mechanical Technician role comes with a salary of £48,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours. If you're an experienced Mechanical Technician with a background in power generation or similar heavy industries and you're looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will: Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and site safety rules. Participate in shutdowns and outages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high performance under pressure. Assist in the prioritisation and organisation of maintenance tasks. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Maintenance experience in either power generation including CCGT, biomass, EFW, or alternatively ex forces. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working environments. Competence in using relevant software for maintenance reporting and analysis. Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who: Is adaptable, flexible, and able to manage changing priorities. Has excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Is motivated, results-driven, and works well in both team settings and independently. Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role: £48,000 per year. Additional benefits. Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts. Overtime opportunities. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Software Engineer - Open Source Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Contract Type: Contract About the Role Guidant Global is partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Software Engineer with strong open‑source expertise. You'll join a small, highly skilled technical team delivering bespoke, open‑source‑driven solutions across multiple platforms, including cloud environments and disconnected networks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative engineering environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high‑performance applications. Key Responsibilities Develop high‑quality software for client projects, working individually or as part of a development team Collaborate with technical leads and product owners to interpret and deliver against technical requirements Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and propose innovative solutions Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle Produce detailed technical documentation and design specifications Share expertise with colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning Work alongside or directly within client teams when required Drive improvements in development approaches, code quality, and delivery standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven experience contributing to or managing open‑source projects Experience & Technical Skills Essential Strong proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript Experience with Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) Hands‑on experience with Git and open-source platforms (GitHub/GitLab) Ability to build and deploy scalable applications or libraries Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance optimisation skills Understanding of open‑source licensing (MIT, GPL, Apache) Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Ability to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation Experience working within development teams on both minor and major projects Background developing robust, scalable, secure enterprise systems Experience across the full software development lifecycle Ability to follow fast, iterative development approaches Understanding of build & release management using tools like Maven, NPM, PyPI, Ansible Experience using Atlassian toolsets (Jira, Confluence, etc.) Desirable Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of Agile sprint planning and cross‑team collaboration Ability to take on technical leadership responsibilities Stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical functions Knowledge of CI/CD tools, scripting languages, database technologies, messaging technologies Experience with vulnerability research Behavioural Competencies Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences Collaborative team player who shares knowledge openly Proactive approach to problem‑solving and client engagement Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments Why Join Through Guidant Global? Guidant Global is a trusted partner in connecting talented professionals with impactful, forward‑thinking organisations. We support you throughout the recruitment process, offering transparent communication and a people‑first approach. Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Our client, a respected and forward-thinking architectural practice based in Gloucester are seeking a talented and technically skilled Architectural Technologist to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have 3 years' plus post-qualification experience and a strong background in producing high-quality technical packages across various project types. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects, with a particular focus on later-stage delivery (RIBA Stages 4-6). The practice delivers work across a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in education, healthcare, residential, leisure and community projects, typically with construction values between £5m and £45m. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values technical excellence, communication and career development. Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (£30,000 - £40,000 DOE) Hybrid working Progression opportunities Company pension Discretionary Christmas Bonus Discretionary Loyalty Bonus Professional subscriptions paid Life Insurance Policy 23 days paid annual leave (this also increases with length of service) Long Service Awards Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage Architectural Technologist Job Overview Prepare and co-ordinate detailed working drawing packages in line with RIBA Stages 4-6 Produce clear and accurate technical specifications and construction document Work alongside Architects and other Technologists to support the technical delivery of projects Opportunity to work on a wide range of Leisure and Residential projects Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction techniques Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues Use Revit and other BIM software to develop and present design documentation (Revit proficiency preferred - training can be provided) Attend site visits and liaise with contractors and clients during the construction phase Maintain high standards of technical coordination and drawing output across all project phases Architectural Technologist Job Requirements 3 years' + experience in a UK architectural practice ACIAT accreditation preferred or working towards status Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction methods Thorough familiarity with RIBA Stages 4-6 Demonstrable experience in preparing detailed working drawings and technical specifications Good knowledge of Revit/BIM advantageous - training can be provided Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Based within a commutable distance of GloucesterBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Workshop Assistant Required ASAP Gloucester Up to £18/hour. Immediate Starts Available. (Forklift license required) Role: Workshop Assistant Location: Gloucester Rate: Up to £18/hour Duration: Long-term (could lead to permanent work for the right candidate) Our client, a busy manufacturing company based in Gloucester are currently looking for a Workshop Assistant to start ASAP Interested candidates must have a valid counterbalance flt license and will ideally have a background in manufacturing or engineering. The role will involve loading and unloading parts, components and deliveries as well as helping out in the machine shop as and when required. Further information is available on request. If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Max Cannon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to alternatively, apply to this advert! Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Workshop Assistant Required ASAP Gloucester Up to £18/hour. Immediate Starts Available. (Forklift license required) Role: Workshop Assistant Location: Gloucester Rate: Up to £18/hour Duration: Long-term (could lead to permanent work for the right candidate) Our client, a busy manufacturing company based in Gloucester are currently looking for a Workshop Assistant to start ASAP Interested candidates must have a valid counterbalance flt license and will ideally have a background in manufacturing or engineering. The role will involve loading and unloading parts, components and deliveries as well as helping out in the machine shop as and when required. Further information is available on request. If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Max Cannon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to alternatively, apply to this advert! Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy