Technical operator jobs in United Kingdom - Page 2

Job Specification: Software Testing Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) Job Title: Software Testing Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid London (Occasional) Department: Quality Assurance / Software Testing Reports To: QA Lead / Engineering Manager Preferable for candiates to hold SC and NPPV3 Clearances at the time of application. Job Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Software Testing Engineer with experience in testing Java-based applications, particularly those built using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. A strong understanding of RESTful services and backend testing will be crucial for this role, alongside experience in using relevant testing frameworks and tools. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning & Strategy: Analyze business and technical requirements to identify and define testing needs. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new and existing features. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of project scope and deliverables. Test Execution: Perform functional, regression, and performance testing of Java-based applications, including backend services built with Spring Boot. Test RESTful APIs, validating both request/response payloads, headers, and ensuring correct status codes. Validate integration points between services and external APIs. Automation Testing: Develop and execute automated test scripts using appropriate tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG). Build automated tests for RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Rest-Assured, or equivalent. Maintain and extend existing automation frameworks to increase test coverage. Defect Management: Identify, report, and track software defects in defect management systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). Work closely with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Ensure that defects are fixed and verified before releases. Performance & Load Testing: Conduct performance and load testing for critical API services using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or similar. Monitor system behavior under high load conditions to ensure stability and scalability. CI/CD & Deployment: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to ensure continuous testing. Ensure tests are triggered and executed on each code commit or build. Documentation & Reporting: Document test results, log defects, and provide detailed status reports to stakeholders. Create detailed and clear documentation for all automated test suites. Skills & Qualifications: Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Hands-on experience testing Java applications and Spring Boot services. Proven experience testing RESTful APIs (manual and automated). Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Java and experience working with Spring Boot applications. Proficiency in testing RESTful services, understanding of HTTP methods, and JSON/XML. Experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar. Familiarity with REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest-Assured). Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). Knowledge of version control systems like Git. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Compuer Science/Software Engineering University Degree with Minimum of 2.1 or preferably 1st Class Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of microservices architecture and testing within distributed systems. Familiarity with performance monitoring and APM tools like New Relic or Datadog. Key Competencies: Automation Mindset: Ability to continuously improve testing coverage through automation. Collaboration: Work closely with development, product, and operations teams. Adaptability: Able to adjust to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Detail-Oriented: Precision in reporting defects and ensuring product quality.

Job Opening for a Qualified Hairstylist at Happy Hairuk Ltd. My name is Happy Hill. I am the owner and CEO of Happy Hairuk Ltd. Happy Hairuk Ltd is a diverse hair salon that caters to all hair types, including Caucasian and Afro hair. With 14 years of experience in the industry, I am trained in various hair services, including colouring, cutting, braiding, and more. For the past three years, I have been operating my salon from a conservatory in my home. However, due to the growing demand for our services and the increasing number of clients, I have decided to expand our operations. We are looking forward to opening our new salon in Abbots Langley before the end of November 2024. In preparation for this expansion, I am seeking a qualified hairstylist who is passionate about hairdressing and eager to grow with our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in hair colouring, hair cutting, updos, hair treatments, and bouncy blow-dries etc... In addition to technical skills, we are also looking for someone with a positive and friendly personality, as we strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our clients. If you are interested in this position, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Happy Hill Owner and CEO, Happy Hairuk Ltd.

· Safety of team and equipment/assets at all times. Collaborate with a team to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft services, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for customers, crew and guests. ensuring efficient and accurate communication through various methods to accomplish operational tasks. Operate / drive / stage ground service equipment, including ground power units, tugs, vehicles, stairs, and floor cleaning equipment, to maintain the Jetex London hangar. Be trained in Manoeuvring Area and Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures to tow aircraft to and from various facilities on the airfield. Chock and cone aircraft in line with Jetex SOP’s and safety guidelines. Provide Opportunities to support Training at Jetex London. Professional and friendly customer service while exhibiting a positive and helpful attitude, consideration and courtesy to everyone at all times. Accurately input and record parking histories and services performed for customer aircraft. Complete Daily GSE and Vehicle checks. Abide by Biggin Hill Airport emergency response procedures when/if critical events occur. Recommend improvements to Jetex standards, administrative procedures, facilities, methods, and practices to relevant management. Hazard/Safety awareness related to work area and other equipment’. Ensure a high degree of customer service, attentiveness, speed, and control error rates, whilst maintaining consistency in services. Assist in maintenance and safe usage of all ramp equipment airside. Full PPE when on airside. • Required to wear and maintain professional uniform. • Follow safety regulations, company policies, and guidelines from Jetex/London Airports. • Wing walking and marshalling to ensure safe services. • Check aircraft compartments/doors to avoid any damage when loading and offloading. • Load/offload baggage/cargo from aircraft/cart/vehicle in a safe manner using the proper lifting techniques. • Follow the instructions of the Equipment Operator/Ramp Manager and Duty Officers/Coordinator. · Provide aircraft services as requested by management or customers, including lavatory servicing, ground power, potable water, parking assistance, marshalling, catering delivery, and towing. • Knowledge of all equipment and be able to use /identify suitable tow bars. • Provide assistance for Pushback/tow operation. • Constantly checking on FOD and clearing as required. • Read tags and segregate loads based on information received either from supervisor/tags. • Handling/sorting of tools, materials, equipment and supplies. • Staging, driving and operating technical equipment (if licensed) when instructed by supervisors. • Any other duties assigned by Line Manager.

The role You’ll be responsible for cultivating richer audience connections with the nation’s forests in the district, leading our marketing and communications team, creating a district marketing and communications strategy, promoting our offer, and telling our story in effective ways and through a variety of different sources. Leadership Lead and inspire the marketing and communications team. Our marketing and communications team currently consists of three marketing and communications officers, one communications officer, a multimedia officer and two business support officers. Monitor and report on evaluation of all campaigns, and be responsible for expenditure relating to marketing and communications. Marketing Lead marketing activity, using market insight, to tell our story and grow our business priorities and improve our income returns. Use data to better understand and reach new and existing audiences. To manage and develop plans for the district’s marketing activity. Communications Grow our reputation as caring custodians of the nation’s forests. Lead proactive communications with District staff and partners to promote and enhance Forestry England’s reputation with local stakeholders, communities and visiting public as leaders in land and visitor management. Monitor and anticipate communication activity that may impact on our reputation and design communications plan to mitigate the impact. Be an active member of the District’s Operations Team and advise them where communications can be used to limit business risks or improve income returns. Provide professional communications advice to senior management and wider district colleagues on issues and reputation, including positioning with the media and external stakeholders. Lead design of internal communication activity that distributes consistent messages and profiles positive work of all staff. Raise awareness and understanding of sustainable forestry, developing insight-led behaviour change campaigns. Lead the district’s contributions to national communications and marketing campaigns. Ensure effective use of our complaints process. Stakeholder Management Lead on stakeholder engagement by developing our communications and consultation approach around forest operations and plans to build support from visitors, local communities and other key stakeholders. Advise and assist colleagues when dealing with issues management and stakeholder groups. Engagement Lead on our Active Forests programme in the district to increase the number and frequency of people being active in our forests. Advise and assist colleagues on issues management and stakeholder groups. General Plan and deliver according to a yearly budget. Work within and as part of the wider district recreation and engagement team to plan campaigns and initiatives collaboratively. Person specification Essential Professional and Technical experience Experience of building strategic communication and marketing plans to enhance corporate objectives. Experience of handling media enquiries and using media outlets positively to promote work of the organisation and its staff. Experience of designing and implementing marketing campaigns to promote the products and services of the organisation. Experience of commissioning and managing marketing and public relations consultants. Experience of team leadership and staff management. Strong management and leadership skills. The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally). Proven ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workloads. Desirable Professional and Technical experience Experience of budget and staff resource planning and monitoring. Experience of working in partnership across organisations for mutual benefit. Educated to degree level. A relevant professional qualification or a significant level of experience in marketing and communications. Please note: this post can be based either at Exeter, Devon or Coleford, Gloucestershire.

The Role The role is based on supporting the Intuitive sales, marketing and business development processes. The main part of the role will be working with our network of partners operating around the world. The role will initially start within our marketing department, giving the candidate a chance to understand our business while working on some defined projects. This could include the production of marketing materials, website, videos, social media and partner events. After the initial placement the role will evolve to also include gaining experience in sales support, continuing to work with our partners from around the world. This will involve explaining the Intuitive value proposition, demonstrating our software products and helping with sales opportunities as well as supporting our partners with their marketing campaigns. We operate in many different time zones (from Australia to the USA), therefore the role will encompass some out of hours working. This is an ideal first role for someone looking for a career in sales and marketing. The placement will include projects in the following: Key Tasks • Assist the sales director with partner and end customer sales activity • Attend partner sales review and follow up / monitoring of actions • Following up sales and business development opportunities • Demonstrating the Intuitive software and value proposition • First line pre-sales support for new sales opportunities • Production of quotes and proposals • Updating the Company CRM with all activities • Assist with the production of marketing materials and literature, such as web content, brochures, blog posts and press releases • Write and proofread marketing copy • Upload material to the website(s), social media pages, online partner portal and Intuitive SharePoint • Assisting other areas of the business such as pre-sales and technical services Key skills Great interpersonal skills Ability to learn and understand about software, specifically in the business intelligence, print and process management markets Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. Personable manner, team-player and adaptability are all important Excellent written and oral skills: you will be called upon to write online content, so you will need strong copywriting skills. You will also have to regularly deal with clients and suppliers, face to face or on the phone. Attention to detail – required for proof-reading posts, news releases, website content and emails IT skills: You will need proficiency in MS Office packages and, ideally, in graphic tools such as Adobe, Publisher and video editing software.

- Job Title: Friendly & Engaging Interviewer for ToyPal (Part-time, Weekends) - Location: Leicester Square & Piccadilly Circus, London - Hourly Rate: £40-50/hour About ToyPal ToyPal is a revolutionary new parenting tool that transforms ordinary toys into extraordinary storytellers. We're passionate about helping parents create magical moments, spark their children's imaginations, and build healthy habits through the power of personalised play. We're looking for a friendly and engaging interviewer to capture the heartwarming stories of parents using ToyPal. You'll be interviewing British parents in the heart of London, capturing their experiences and insights on camera. ** Responsibilities:** - Conduct weekly interviews with parents in Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus on Sundays. - Engage with interviewees in a confident, warm and friendly manner, creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. - We'll provide you with the interview scenario and sample videos to help you prepare. A director and camera operator will be on-site to handle all the technical aspects, so you can focus on connecting with the interviewees. Requirements: - Must be a native English speaker with a British accent. - Advantage if you are a mother herself with a genuine understanding of parenting challenges and joys. - Confident and comfortable on camera. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Passionate about children's education and well-being. - Available to work on Sundays from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. ** Benefits:** - Competitive hourly rate of £40-50. - Opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative company. - Make a positive impact on families by sharing their stories. - Flexible, part-time work schedule. ** ** We'll review your information and guide you through the next steps in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you!