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Job Title: Third Line Citrix SME(SC Clearance fully transferrable) Engagement Type: Contract (Initial 3 Months, with potential for extension) Work Location: Preston, UK (Onsite)Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Third Line Citrix Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our onsite support team. Servicing as a key technical authority for our Citrix infrastructure, you will play a crucial role in maintaining platform stability, driving performance optimization, and supporting strategic scalability initiatives across our UK Secure Client environments. As a multi-skilled 3rd Line Specialist, you will oversee the maintenance, expansion, and high-tier support of customer environments to ensure a seamless end-user experience. This position requires a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of complex technical challenges, delivers robust solutions, and places customer satisfaction at the forefront. The position is primarily onsite in Preston. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical escalation point and SME for Citrix infrastructure, including XenApp, XenDesktop, Citrix Cloud, and NetScaler ADC. Provide advanced 3rd-line technical support for complex incidents, escalations, and problem management lifecycles. Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts for critical issues across all Citrix platforms. Configure, optimize, and maintain Citrix policies, profile management, and overall end-user experience settings. Partner with architecture and engineering teams to design, build, and deploy robust Citrix solutions. Execute regular patching, component upgrades, and platform migrations across the Citrix estate. Proactively address defect management and lead technical assurance activities to prevent recurring issues. Engage confidently with internal teams, cross-capability groups, account leads, and external customer stakeholders. Uphold high standards of customer service and comply strictly with ITIL and service management principles.Core Qualifications & Technical Requirements: Demonstrated background operating in a 3rd Line Support or SME capacity. In-depth technical knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, NetScaler ADC, and Workspace Environment Management (WEM). Proficiency in Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and FSLogix profile management. Solid understanding of client operating systems, specifically Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience with virtualization and endpoint operational platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer, and Ivanti. Strong grounding in ITIL frameworks and enterprise IT support methodologies. Desirable: Working knowledge of the UK Secure Paradox solution (Becrypt).Desirable: Exposure to analytics platforms like SysTrack or Nexthink (training can be provided). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Traffic Marshall We are seeking three reliable and experienced Traffic Marshalls for a long-term commercial project on a secure prison site. Role Overview Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour (CIS) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Long-term work (Project running until 2028) Vacancies: 3 Positions Available Location: Secure Prison Facility Key Responsibilities Traffic Control: Safely managing and directing all incoming and outgoing site traffic, construction vehicles, and delivery lorries. Access Security: Coordinating vehicle movements strictly in line with prison security protocols and gate entry procedures. Pedestrian Safety: Ensuring safe segregation between active site plant, delivery vehicles, and site personnel/public pathways. Requirements Plant Card: Valid CPCS or NPORS Traffic Marshall / Vehicle Control qualification. Safety Card: Valid CSCS card. Vetting: Must be willing to undergo standard secure site/prison vetting checks. Punctuality: Reliable, observant, and safety-focused with a strong work ethic. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business