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IT Field Engineer - Field Based - Hertforshire and Sourrounding Areas Location: Field-based across Hertforshire and Sourrounding Areas (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City) Salary Range: £36,225 - £38,122 per Annum (DOE) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reports to: IT Manager HCL is seeking a highly skilled and proactive IT Field Engineer to oversee and maintain IT systems across educational institutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our proprietary Food Ordering System, Citrus. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring, deploying, and supporting critical hardware and network infrastructure within school kitchens, providing expert technical assistance, and ensuring a high standard of IT service delivery. This role requires strong expertise in Windows operating systems, Office 365, and network configuration, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. The IT Field Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting system rollouts, managing hardware inventory, and assisting the IT Helpdesk team during non-deployment periods. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Hardware Configuration and Network Setup • Configure tablets, docking stations, serving-point devices, and mesh Wi-Fi systems for deployment across school kitchens., • Enrol and validate devices in Microsoft Intune, ensuring compliance with company policies., • Conduct kitchen-specific network assessments (signal strength, AP placement, interference)., • Provide on-site and remote support during deployments and Go-Live events., • Diagnose and resolve connectivity and hardware issues affecting data capture, Wi-Fi stability, and tablet performance., • Identify issues related to school infrastructure (e.g., cabling routes, shielding, access points) and escalate appropriately., • Maintain and update accurate records of all deployed devices using HCL’s asset tracking tools., • Complete site installation checklists, including photos and connectivity test results., • Document all changes to hardware, outlets, mesh placements, and network points., • Independently plan and prioritise site visits based on rollout schedules and operational priorities., • Coordinate with schools/MATs to schedule visits around safeguarding policies and site availability., • Manage time and travel efficiently to maximise coverage across the estate., • Escalate system-level issues (Citrus, BC, Payroll/HRIS) to appropriate teams while resolving underlying hardware/network causes., • Work with external cabling contractors to coordinate kitchen network point installations and ensure compliance with HCL technical specifications., • Conduct quality assurance checks on newly installed network points, including testing, certification review, and documentation., • Report site infrastructure issues (e.g., poor routing, electrical interference, access restrictions) and recommend improvements. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Strong technical expertise in Windows OS, Office 365, and basic network configuration., • Hands-on experience with hardware deployment and IT system installations in a field-based role., • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and effectively, both on-site and remotely., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage schedules and prioritise workload efficiently., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with school staff, external vendors, and internal teams., • A proactive, problem-solving approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality IT support services.

Junior Designer (Bespoke / AutoCAD) £32,000 - £38,000 + Training + Progression + Life Insurance + Private Medical + Enhanced Holidays + Travel + Company Benefits Hertford (Office Based) Are you a Junior CAD Designer from a sheet metal or structural steel background, looking to join a well-established manufacturer who will provide training and opportunities to travel? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, highly respected business offering long-term progression and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-quality manufactured projects across the UK and Europe. This company have worked on highly recognised projects such as sports stadiums, museums, and manufacturing facilities like Rolls Royce and JLR. You will play a key role in producing accurate and practical designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, working closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers around the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture and installation. This position is ideal for someone with a background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling, looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering environment. The Role: • Produce general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings * Create installation drawings and bills of quantities * Carry out dimensional site surveys (UK and occasional Europe) * Attend design meetings with customers and stakeholders * Coordinate designs with suppliers and internal teams * Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture The Person: • Background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling * AutoCAD experience * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel If you are interested, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH24466c Keywords: CAD Designer, Junior Designer, Junior, Design Engineer, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication, Manufacturing Design, Structural Steel, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Engineering Drawings, Acoustics We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Position: CAD TechnicianLocation: Hertford Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 - Depending on experience CAD Technicianrequired for a well-established manufacturer of sheet metal products based in the Hertford area. In support ongoing growth they are seeking an enthusiastic CAD Technicianto produce designs for projects with the use of AutoCAD LT. It is anticipated the successful candidate will have experience in the structural steelwork, cladding, curtain walling or façade industries. CAD Technician Position Remuneration Salary £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience 33 days holiday, including bank holidays Private Health Insurance, following the qualifying period Pension & Death in Service benefit Monday to Friday, full-time, permanent position Training & continual professional development CAD Technician Position Overview Designing and developing enclosures and facades with the use of 2D CAD, including installation, manufacturing and general arrangement drawings Travelling to customer sites to carry out dimensional site surveys throughout the UK and occasionally across Europe. Attending design meetings with customers and stakeholders Producing designs for installation purposes* Coordinating design requirements with customers and suppliers CAD Technician Position Requirements 5+ years of experience within a CAD Engineer / Design role Proven knowledge of 2026 AutoCAD LT A background within a structural steel, facades, cladding, curtain walling industry or similar Knowledge of Revit or Autodesk Inventor is an advantage Good communication skills Full UK Driving License with a willingness to travel for work occasionally 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.

Design Technician (Sheet Metal / AutoCAD) £40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Life Insurance + Private Medical + Enhanced Holidays + Travel + Company Benefits Hertford (Office Based) Are you a CAD Designer from a sheet metal or structural steel background, looking to join a well-established manufacturer who will provide training and opportunities to travel? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, highly respected business offering long-term progression and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-quality manufactured projects across the UK and Europe. This company have worked on highly recognised projects such as sports stadiums, museums, and manufacturing facilities like Rolls Royce and JLR. You will play a key role in producing accurate and practical designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, working closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers around the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture and installation. This position is ideal for someone with a background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling, looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering environment. The Role: • Produce general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings * Create installation drawings and bills of quantities * Carry out dimensional site surveys (UK and occasional Europe) * Attend design meetings with customers and stakeholders * Coordinate designs with suppliers and internal teams * Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture The Person: • Background in sheet metal, structural steel, or curtain walling * Strong AutoCAD experience (SolidWorks desirable) * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel If you are interested, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH24466b Keywords: CAD Designer, Design Engineer, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal Design, Fabrication, Manufacturing Design, Structural Steel, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Engineering Drawings, Acoustics We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Our client is looking to appoint an EHS Compliance Engineer who will report to the Senior EHS Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the compliant execution of all technical operations related to health, safety, and sustainability systems across the European Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility in Hatfield. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee technical activities within pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and commercial areas. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring that technical operations and systems meet all relevant safety and regulatory requirements, company procedures, and operational maintenance protocols. The role also supports the continuous improvement of compliance documentation for both the company and its specialist suppliers/sub-contractors, ensuring ongoing alignment with statutory, contractual, and internal standards. Main Duties/Responsibilities: • Ensuring effective implementation of the EKC EHS management system and policies pertaining to the operational and project works undertaken at the EKC., • Advising and supporting management teams surrounding statutory EHS compliance issues within the business., • Promote continuous improvement relating to health, safety, environmental and sustainability management and the development of the EHS management system., • Assist the investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformances, making recommendations for corrective action improvements., • Develop and implement local EKC / global best practice wide initiatives designed to improve compliance and bring about cultural change., • Liaises with H&S representatives, employees and other stakeholders to assist in identifying, developing and implementing continuous improvements of HS&E standards, • Promotes EH&S standards within the EKC, • Maintains EHS records and databases as determined by policies and procedures, • Represent EHS interests in project teams, • Undertake local compliance audit programmes, analysing and reviewing outcomes with local management teams to monitor the quality and completion of compliance documentation., • Prepare for and support both internal and external EHS audits and inspections, • Report statistical information to line and functional management as required., • Identifying training needs and deliver awareness programmes for staff., • Liaise with and support site operational teams., • Liaise with external statutory bodies and consultants as required., • Assist in the development of risk assessments and hazard identification, • Monitor regulatory changes and stay updated on evolving legislation and standards to ensure ongoing compliance Essential and Desirable Experience Required: Essential: • Proven experience of both Engineering and EHS compliance - statutory, mandatory and best practice guidance., • Delivery of activities to support operational excellence and continuous improvement., • Ability to contribute to planning activities with horizons of typically 6 months to one year., • Operates within agreed operational and/or management guidelines., • Demonstrated knowledge of process safety, permit to work, and contractor management systems, • Strong understanding of UK CDM Regulations, PUWER, LOLER, and other relevant legislation, • Experience with LOTO, risk assessment methodologies, and safety control systems Desirable: • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies., • Previous experience working in a GMP / GLP or highly regulated industry., • Registered Engineering qualification (CEng / IEng / Eng Tech) Skills and Aptitude Required: Skills: • Ability to prioritise to meet operational goals., • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail., • Effective communication, administration and negotiation skills., • Commitment to promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team., • Planning & Organising, • Business Awareness, • Computer literate, • Awareness of Health & Safety Law/compliance standards Aptitude: • Strong team focus, • Good time keeping, • Adaptability to changing priorities and challenges., • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects with potentially conflicting requirements., • Ability to take a structured approach to tasks and projects and to meet implementation deadlines., • Qualifications and Language:, • Educated to ‘A’ level standard/ONC/HNC standard., • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent), • Relevant technical qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering., • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills., • Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a pharmaceutical or GMP / GLP environment., • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an EHS or Engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or chemical sector preferred), • Tools and Equipment Used/Working Environment, • Laptop Computer, • Mobile phone, • Hand and portable tools for maintenance activities, • MS office (Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel)., • CAFM System, • Working Relationships This position has working relationships with the following: • Estates team, EML engineering and Soft FM service teams to provide technical support., • Wider interaction with Operational Excellence / Business Effectiveness teams., • Provision of Technical guidance and expertise on statutory, mandatory, best practice compliance requirements to Key Sponsors, Stakeholders and Project teams, • Regulatory to support Regulatory compliance and generation of GMP /GLP documentation, • External parties, • External suppliers.