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TOKAMAK Operations Engineer Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy tha... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About the Company The company specialises in the design and manufacture of aircraft refuelling vehicles and aviation fuelling equipment for both JET A1 and Avgas. Their range includes refuellers, hydrant dispensers, bowsers, hydrant servicers, and other bespoke fuelling systems supplied to airports and aviation operators worldwide. They take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions to support global aviation operations. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and assembling mechanical components for custom-built aircraft refuelling vehicles. This is a hands-on position within a skilled engineering team, where you’ll work on high-spec projects from start to finish. Full training is provided, ensuring you’re fully supported to learn the company’s specialist systems, processes, and products. Key Responsibilities • Assemble and fit mechanical components on bespoke refuelling vehicles and equipment, • Work from engineering drawings and schematics to complete builds accurately, • Use a wide range of hand and power tools (drills, grinders, riveters, etc.), • Carry out basic fabrication tasks and support general workshop duties, • Ensure all work meets company quality and Health & Safety standards, • Collaborate with other engineers and departments to achieve production targets Requirements • Proven experience in vehicle assembly/building (ideally HGV or special-purpose vehicles), • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics, • Competent in the use of hand and power tools, • Basic fabrication and Health & Safety awareness, • Full UK driving licence Desirable Skills • Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems, • Background in aircraft refuelling vehicle assembly (advantageous but not essential) Why Join? • Full product and process training provided, • Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading aviation refuelling systems, • Early Friday finish and excellent work-life balance, • Long-term, stable position with a respected UK manufacturer

Exciting Opportunity: LAE - 330 Brize Norton Are you a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge? This company is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a LAE - 330. This is an excellent opportunity to work on military aircraft at the Brize Norton Base, where you'll be responsible for a range of maintenance tasks. Key Responsibilities: Perform maintenance and repairs on the A330 aircraft Ensure the aircraft are kept in optimal condition and airworthy Collaborate with the team to identify and resolve any technical issues Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards Contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the LAE - 330 operations Requirements: Proven experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably on military aircraft Strong technical skills and a good understanding of aircraft systems Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills BPSS clearance is required for this role What's in it for you? This company offers a competitive salary of £85 per hour, (Inside IR35 Umbrealla) as well as the opportunity to work on exciting military aircraft. You'll be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, with the potential for growth and development within the organisation. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding LAE - 330 role, we encourage you to apply today. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the success of this company. Must have Right to Work in the UK. Must hold UK CAA with the type A330.

As part of our clients plans to grow their UK operations, they are expanding our Engineering Team and seeking an Instrumentation Software Engineer. Instrumentation Software Engineer | Oxford | £50,000 - £65,000.

Shorterm Group are currently working with an expanding business jet maintenance company that has recently undergone new ownership and significant investment. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking skilled Aircraft Mechanics to support increased maintenance operations and join their team during this exciting phase of development. This is an excellent opportunity to work on luxury business jets, including Cessna and Dassault aircraft, covering more than 13 different types. Whether you're an experienced aircraft mechanic or an aspiring licensed engineer, this role offers strong career development. Our client actively supports progression providing hands-on experience, training, and type courses to help you complete your logbook and achieve full License. Ideal Candidates Will Have: * Current aircraft mechanic experience within the commercial or private aerospace sector * Be based locally or open to relocating to Oxford * The full right to work in the UK What's on Offer: * Multiple day shift patterns (12-hour shifts) * Full-time, permanent positions * Comprehensive training and career development support If you're interested apply now or contact Callum Withey at Shorterm group for more information...

Instrumentation Software Engineer | Oxford | £50,000 - £65,000 As part of our client’s plans to grow their UK operations, they are expanding our Engineering Team and seeking an Instrumentation Software Engineer.

QPU Software Engineer Location: Oxford, UK A world-leading quantum computing company, backed by global technology leaders including Google, is expanding its QPU Software Engineering team and is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help build the software stack that powers next-generation quantum hardware. In this role, you will develop software that orchestrates and controls the full quantum hardware stack - from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs through to system-wide configuration, diagnostics, and feedback. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, quantum physics, and advanced hardware, enabling precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations. Role Overview As part of a highly multidisciplinary engineering team, you will collaborate closely with physicists, systems architects, and hardware engineers to design and implement robust software infrastructure for controlling and operating quantum processing units (QPUs). Key Responsibilities • Design and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control, • Develop and maintain APIs and middleware connecting low-level hardware control (FPGAs, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers, • Implement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components, • Translate experimental and system-level requirements into high-performance, testable software features in collaboration with physicists and system architects, • Contribute to diagnostics, calibration, and validation routines for hardware performance monitoring, • Build tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging, • Participate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging, • Influence software architecture decisions, participate in code reviews, and help establish best engineering practices Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, • 5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems, • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, with hands-on experience interfacing with hardware (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet), • Experience working with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments, • Familiarity with timing and synchronization systems (e.g. PTP) and communication stacks, • Proven ability in system integration, testing, and performance optimisation Preferred Experience • Background in scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems, • Experience with FPGA-based systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks, • Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development, • Knowledge of calibration, feedback, and control-loop algorithms, • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams at the intersection of software, hardware, and advanced science Why Join? • Work on cutting-edge quantum computing systems at the forefront of global research and commercialisation, • Collaborate with world-class engineers, physicists, and architects, • Join a well-funded organisation backed by major technology leaders, with long-term ambition and scale

Lead Field Service Engineer - Water We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Treatment Engineer to join a team and play a key role in delivering high-quality technical support, leadership, and service excellence across our water treatment operations. The Role In this position, you will take responsibility for maintaining, improving, and supporting a wide range of water treatment systems while providing technical leadership to engineers and contributing to operational development. This is a hands-on role combined with mentoring, project oversight, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities • Service & Maintenance: Carry out servicing, maintenance, and fault rectification on a broad range of water treatment equipment, including Softeners, Reverse Osmosis systems, Ozone units, UV systems, Side Stream Filtration, and chemical dosing equipment., • Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to ensure equipment operates efficiently and reliably., • Installation Oversight: Manage and lead water treatment equipment installation projects, ensuring delivery from initial planning through to commissioning., • Procedure & Documentation Development: Work closely with the Operations Manager to create and refine service procedures for all equipment supplied and maintained by the team., • Technical Authority: Act as the main technical point of contact for queries relating to water treatment products and systems., • Operational Improvement: Support improvements in team efficiency through updated reporting, documentation, and improved working practices., • Competency & Skills Development: Contribute to the creation and ongoing management of an engineer competency framework., • Training & Mentoring: Deliver structured training to new and existing engineers covering servicing standards, maintenance techniques, and best practice., • Performance Support: Monitor engineer performance and help coordinate training activities to support continuous professional development., • Health & Safety: Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements at all company and client locations., • Client Site Expertise: Build in-depth knowledge of key client sites and develop site-specific service procedures to ensure consistent service delivery., • Travel & Flexibility: Undertake travel as required, including overnight stays and occasional weekend work to meet operational demands. About You To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience servicing water treatment equipment such as Softeners, RO systems, Ozone, UV, and dosing units, • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, • Proven experience leading installation projects and supporting or managing technical teams, • Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical guidance and training, • Experience developing procedures, processes, and technical documentation, • A background in training, mentoring, or coaching engineers, • A solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements within industrial or engineering environments What We Offer • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, • 6% employer pension contribution

Your new company A forward-thinking organisation in the space sector, developing cutting-edge technologies for orbital servicing and satellite sustainability.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.With a focus on innovation and collaboration, they are working on missions that aim to capture and retire multiple satellites, contributing to a cleaner and safer space environment.Your new role As a Validation & Verification Engineer, youll join a busy flight software team responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded real-time software used in orbital debris missions.Youll be involved in reviewing technical specifications, designing and implementing automated test cases, and supporting the development of test environments and simulators.This is a hands-on role with opportunities to collaborate across subsystems and contribute to global knowledge-sharing initiatives.What youll need to succeed Essential Skills Strong experience designing test cases for critical software Hands-on experience implementing automated test scripts Proficient in Python, including dependency management and virtual environments Experience with software validation facilities (numerical, hybrid, or hardware) Familiarity with Git Experience in validation and verification of software for the space industry Experience with real-time embedded systems (C/C++) Understanding of communication protocols such as PUS, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire Solid grasp of the software development lifecycle Knowledge of ECSS standards (especially ECSS-E-ST-40C) Proactive and self-managing, with strong collaboration skills Desirable Skills Experience with VxWorks or RTEMS platforms Background in space industry software development CI/CD pipeline experience Familiarity with UML and model-based design Knowledge of cFS software framework Experience with SPARC V8 or PowerPC architecture Linux system administration and shell scripting Development of QT-based interactive software applications Experience across the full mission lifecycle from concept to operations What you need to do now If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isnt quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xjlbheb Hays Specialist 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&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .uk

Job Description TOKAMAK Operations Engineer Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today.

A leading energy research organization located in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer to join their team. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and ability to interact with various engineering disciplines. A strong understanding of plant integrity and operational issues is essential

A logistics technology firm in Wallingford is seeking a Software Engineer to build and enhance tools for robot commissioning and servicing.The ideal candidate should have experience with Python or Go and be comfortable working on Linux systems.Responsibilities include improving maintainability and r

The position offers a full-time contract with a variety of employee benefits and an inspiring work environment dedicated to electric motorsport innovation. A leading motorsport company in Kidlington is looking for a Mid-Senior level IT Infrastructure Engineer to ensure continuity of systems and supp

Your new company Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. A pioneering organisation in the space sector, known for its innovative approach to orbital servicing and satellite technology. With a growing international team and cutting-edge facilities, they are driving forward sustainable space operations and mission-critical software development. Your new role xrnqpay As a Flight Software Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team developing and maint...

As a TOKAMAK Operations Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in contributing directly to several critical aspects of the MAST‑Upgrade Operations & Machine Protection Working Group (MPWG) for MAST‑U function: Establishing and updating the Design Basis together with the Operational Envelope in a

This position involves providing 1st Line Support to staff, pupils, and visitors across various sites, managing the IT Helpdesk, and ensuring smooth IT operations. An educational institution in the UK is seeking an IT Support Engineer for a full-time role. Candidates should have excellent organisati

The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. As a 1st Line Support Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of our Foundation IT Service Desk across all sites: Abingdon School, Abingdon Pr

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Oxford to lead process design solutions for a pioneering recycling company.The ideal candidate will have a BEng/MEng in Chemical Engineering and hands-on experience in process engineering.Responsibilities include optimizing operations and

A cultivated meat company in Oxford seeks a Pilot Plant Engineer to optimize bioprocesses and support scale-up operations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in process development, a degree in Engineering or Food Science, and hands-on experience with bioreactor systems.

Are you an experienced Wireless Operations Engineer looking to take the next step in cutting-edge downhole technology around the world? Have a strong background in mechanical/electrical engineering, ready to put it to the test? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you. Wireless Operations Engi

Data Operations Engineer (Early Career). As a Data Operations Engineer, you’ll form part of the. Exposure to data engineering or analytics concepts (ETL, data modelling, analytics engineering).

Days Operations EngineerSalary: £44,000 – £66,000 (OTE: £75,000) Shift: DAYS! (Mon–Fri) Location: Hartlebury, WorcestershireBRAND NEW opportunity to join a market-leading Industrial Facility during a period of continued investment and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today.Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on.Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, c

Exposure to data engineering or analytics concepts (ETL, data modelling, analytics engineering). Data Operations Engineer (Early Career). As a Data Operations Engineer, you’ll form part of the.

Founding Engineer (Mechatronics & Operations).

Proven capability in engineering analysis and good working knowledge of engineering materials and their properties - Demonstrable mechanical engineering design experience with mechanical and electrical machinery, electromagnetics, structural integrity and with ultra-high-vacuum equipment - Demonstra

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TOKAMAK Operations Engineer Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time.

A progressive investment platform in the UK seeks a Security Operations Engineer to enhance their security measures against evolving threats.

Job Description TOKAMAK Operations Engineer Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today.

IT Infrastructure & Operations Engineer. Our leading client is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to join their team on an initial 12-month FTC. Experienced in technical support of IT Infrastructure and Operations (ideally in AWS).

Our platform ingests high-rate telemetry, validates complex autonomy software in real time, and enables engineers to iterate faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We’re a small, fast-moving team of engineers and operators who own problems end-to-end, work across disciplines, and thrive o

Network Engineer and Project Management. Our clients'Network Operations team is responsible for their global network and network infrastructure covering office/datacentre/colocation sites, ensuring the company can operate to the best it can.

Technical Operations Engineer (3rd Line). Line Technical Support Engineer. As a 3rd Line Technical Support Engineer, you will be an integral part of a 24/7 operational team supporting all aspects of our Infrastructure, Network, and Security management.

A defense technology company is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer based in the UK. You will engage with engineering teams for product refinement and guide users during deployment and training.

As a Field Service Engineer at Tunstall, you will need to demonstrate exceptional customer relation and interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with a variety of customers from vulnerable to elderly and working on equipment in their homes. To be successful in this role you will have proven exper

The Operations Engineer is a pivotal role within Turner & Townsend’s Scotland team, supporting the delivery of the Performance Audit Group Scotland contract for Transport Scotland. As a skilled Chartered Civil Engineer, you will review, investigate, and analyse technical, contractual, and commerci

This role suits engineers who thrive in a full‑stack JS environment and want to be part of a system where AI runs privately, locally, and fast.

A leading astronomical organization is seeking a Science Operations Software Engineer to enhance their Observational Science Operations suite.

A leading racecourse in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of mechanical infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, supporting event operations, and adhering to Health & Safety regulations. Ideal candidates should poss

A leading airline in the UK seeks an experienced Flight Operations Engineer specializing in Weight & Balance. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and extensive experience in flight operations.

Applying programmatic solutions to scale and expand trading operations. Contributing to the automated trading operations codebase.

Minimum 12 months experience as Gas Engineer.

At British Airways, our Flight Operations Engineers are central to delivering safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Substantial Weight & Balance experience in an airline or flight operations engineering environment. Manage and execute aircraft weighing activities in collaboration with Engineeri

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in trading operations, proficient scripting skills in Python, and strong analytical abilities.

Machine Learning Operations Engineer. Our financial services client based in London is looking to recruit a Machine Learning Operations Engineer ASAP. Machine Learning Operations:Responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining and refining statistical and machine learning models using Azure ML.

This role is for engineers who want to work close to the metal, enabling private and fast on-device AI without relying on cloud infrastructure.

The Support Operations Engineer, reporting to the Operations & Enablement Team Manager, is responsible for the design, build and ongoing upkeep of all of the Operations Team’s software products. The Support Operations Engineer will work primarily on the design, build and maintenance lifecycle of S