You?re bloody smart and you want to be somewhere where it?s reflected, and you feel challenged. You have great academics; solve problems and you could cause some real damage if you turned your mind to evil.

However you want a life don?t you? All the companies that seem to offer you the challenge you desire always seem to want you to work stupid hours. Yes I?m talking about investment banks.

Your luck is about to change! Now you can work somewhere with smart people around you, working for a customer who would look fantastic on your CV but they?re not your direct employer so your work to life balance can be normal!

You want to be pushed and you will be! Technically the role entails the following

• Commercial software development experience using Java
• Service oriented architecture development
• Experience working in an Agile environment

On top of this they are working with up to date practices such as CI/CD, DevOps and Microservices architecture

Sound like you? No need for a CV at this early stage, just email me on (url removed) and we can set up a chat

You?re bloody smart and you want to be somewhere where it?s reflected, and you feel challenged. You have great academics; solve problems and you could cause some real damage if you turned your mind to evil.

However you want a life don?t you? All the companies that seem to offer you the challenge you desire always seem to want you to work stupid hours. Yes I?m talking about investment banks.

Your luck is about to change! Now you can work somewhere with smart people around you, working for a customer who would look fantastic on your CV but they?re not your direct employer so your work to life balance can be normal!

You want to be pushed and you will be! Technically the role entails the following

• Commercial software development experience using Java
• Service oriented architecture development
• Experience working in an Agile environment

On top of this they are working with up to date practices such as CI/CD, DevOps and Microservices architecture

Sound like you? No need for a CV at this early stage, just email me on (url removed) and we can set up a chat

You love the way technology changes the way we live, in all sectors and industries it?s possible to change it through tech, want to be a part of that change? Read on?

Making people?s lives easier with your skills, save them time & money for a service they often require and sometimes can?t afford will make you feel good.

They?re an ambitious USA based company and you are highly ambitious. Disrupting an industry makes you think of Uber. Yes they are on the same page as you, they want to be as big as them

You love tech and enjoy building payment platforms so the business can tick over and make money. Integrations is your middle name

So besides E-commerce and payments experience what else do you need?

• Experience designing and developing RESTful services/APIs
• Experience with standard Java 8 frameworks such as Spring and SpringBoot
• Practiced test-driven development utilising unit testing frameworks and automated testing tools

Sound like you? No need for a CV at this early stage, just email me on (url removed) and we can set up a chat

You love the way technology changes the way we live, in all sectors and industries it?s possible to change it through tech, want to be a part of that change? Read on?

Making people?s lives easier with your skills, save them time & money for a service they often require and sometimes can?t afford will make you feel good.

They?re an ambitious USA based company and you are highly ambitious. Disrupting an industry makes you think of Uber. Yes they are on the same page as you, they want to be as big as them

You love tech and enjoy building payment platforms so the business can tick over and make money. Integrations is your middle name

So besides E-commerce and payments experience what else do you need?

• Experience designing and developing RESTful services/APIs
• Experience with standard Java 8 frameworks such as Spring and SpringBoot
• Practiced test-driven development utilising unit testing frameworks and automated testing tools

Sound like you? No need for a CV at this early stage, just email me on (url removed) and we can set up a chat

As a business, Hermes is driven by our four values of Do the right thing, Dare to be different, Strive for more and Be customer obsessed.   We run our business by these values and they are reflected in all of our roles, particularly within our Tactical Final Mile Delivery Manager  role.

Job purpose:
Hermes Tactical Final Mile Delivery Managers first and foremost support the Field Team and ensure that the Courier Teams deliver our customer's parcels.

About the role:
Hermes Tactical Final Mile Delivery Managers are the point of contact for the Couriers when they have issues, cannot attend work or need guidance. They ensure that all work that has been allocated has been picked up and delivered by a Courier.  Where this is not the case, they work on finding solutions to ensure that our customers’ delivery is achieved.  They review tracking data to ensure that the Couriers are on track and where relevant, step in to check if there are issues and offer appropriate solutions.   As an agile member of our team, they manage Courier service working out of a number of sub depots within a geographical area.  Courier recruitment and “on-boarding” is also a major part of this role.  Working alongside Compliance Managers they manage/monitor KPI targets and are responsible for cost management/budgeting.

Requirements:

• The ability to deal with people and conflict
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems
• An approachable manner and ‘can do attitude’
• Our job is for someone who is able to efficiently prioritise pressing needs where there isn’t an obvious solution and provide feedback to the wider business.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area
• An understanding that a role of this type is not your average 9-5 and will involve working on a weekend on a rotation basis
• Previous experience of managing a team, coaching and interviewing/recruiting people is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have all of this crucial experience

Benefits:

• Bonus (up to £6,000)
• Car
• 26 days holiday
• Opt in benefits

 

“To all recruitment agencies: Hermes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Hermes employees or any other organisation location. Hermes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.”

As a business, Hermes is driven by our four values of Do the right thing, Dare to be different, Strive for more and Be customer obsessed.   We run our business by these values and they are reflected in all of our roles, particularly within our Tactical Final Mile Delivery Manager  role.

Job purpose:
Hermes Tactical Final Mile Delivery Managers first and foremost support the Field Team and ensure that the Courier Teams deliver our customer's parcels.

About the role:
Hermes Tactical Final Mile Delivery Managers are the point of contact for the Couriers when they have issues, cannot attend work or need guidance. They ensure that all work that has been allocated has been picked up and delivered by a Courier.  Where this is not the case, they work on finding solutions to ensure that our customers’ delivery is achieved.  They review tracking data to ensure that the Couriers are on track and where relevant, step in to check if there are issues and offer appropriate solutions.   As an agile member of our team, they manage Courier service working out of a number of sub depots within a geographical area.  Courier recruitment and “on-boarding” is also a major part of this role.  Working alongside Compliance Managers they manage/monitor KPI targets and are responsible for cost management/budgeting.

Requirements:

• The ability to deal with people and conflict
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems
• An approachable manner and ‘can do attitude’
• Our job is for someone who is able to efficiently prioritise pressing needs where there isn’t an obvious solution and provide feedback to the wider business.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area
• An understanding that a role of this type is not your average 9-5 and will involve working on a weekend on a rotation basis
• Previous experience of managing a team, coaching and interviewing/recruiting people is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have all of this crucial experience

Benefits:

• Bonus (up to £6,000)
• Car
• 26 days holiday
• Opt in benefits

 

“To all recruitment agencies: Hermes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Hermes employees or any other organisation location. Hermes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.”

Helpdesk Administration
 
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Helpdesk administration near Wakefield

Responsible for general works administration duties associated with the Wakefield schools Framework. Must be focused on customer care with an infectious “can do” attitude with the flexibility and adaptability to be a team member in a changing business environment. Experience of working within a high profile, customer focused environment in addition to commercial and financial awareness including understanding contractual requirements.

Fundamental aspects of the role include:

• Creation and distribution of tailored Contractual documents for schools opting in to services
• Liaison with schools to ensure signed contracts are returned
• Implementation and management of Minor Works and Projects trackers across the Framework
• Administrative processing of WIP reports
• Cost capturing through the use of the internal CAFM systems, Coupa & SAP.
• Raising of Purchase Orders
• Reviewing aged purchase orders, correcting in P2P system and SAP.
• Providing support with month end billing and also providing financial objectives each month to show trends in the statistics.
• Identify correct billing types for internal orders based on contracts, escalating and rectifying as appropriate.
• Reviewing WIP, accrued income and debt to meet companies KPI’s.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of monthly reporting packs with Senior Management Team on financial performance of operations.
• Assist Contract Analyst with other month end duties as required.
• Support colleagues with processing of timesheets, sickness records and Purchase card logs when required.
• Support the wider contract with general administrative support as required.


If you would like to apply for this position please send a CV or call (phone number removed) and ask for Jordan for more details.

Helpdesk Administration
 
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Helpdesk administration near Wakefield

Responsible for general works administration duties associated with the Wakefield schools Framework. Must be focused on customer care with an infectious “can do” attitude with the flexibility and adaptability to be a team member in a changing business environment. Experience of working within a high profile, customer focused environment in addition to commercial and financial awareness including understanding contractual requirements.

Fundamental aspects of the role include:

• Creation and distribution of tailored Contractual documents for schools opting in to services
• Liaison with schools to ensure signed contracts are returned
• Implementation and management of Minor Works and Projects trackers across the Framework
• Administrative processing of WIP reports
• Cost capturing through the use of the internal CAFM systems, Coupa & SAP.
• Raising of Purchase Orders
• Reviewing aged purchase orders, correcting in P2P system and SAP.
• Providing support with month end billing and also providing financial objectives each month to show trends in the statistics.
• Identify correct billing types for internal orders based on contracts, escalating and rectifying as appropriate.
• Reviewing WIP, accrued income and debt to meet companies KPI’s.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of monthly reporting packs with Senior Management Team on financial performance of operations.
• Assist Contract Analyst with other month end duties as required.
• Support colleagues with processing of timesheets, sickness records and Purchase card logs when required.
• Support the wider contract with general administrative support as required.


If you would like to apply for this position please send a CV or call (phone number removed) and ask for Jordan for more details.

Please note: This opportunity is open only to UK residents currently living and working in the country  

The company:

A world-leading SME who design and manufacture state-of-the-art robotic measuring instruments for use in such fields as biomedical research, optics, automotive and aerospace. My client is seeking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to help the development team and processes cope with the rapid growth in demands for their optical coordinate measuring machines.

Candidate requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity the successful candidate will have an engineering/mathematical background, experience of software testing, knowledge of the software lifecycle (preferably in C# and .NET) and proven experience working with a team of highly skilled engineers. Ideally, the candidate will have previously worked on integrated hardware/software solutions in a field such as automation and robotics or metrology industries.

Overall Responsibilities:

To become responsible for the company’s overall software testing strategy including a hands-on approach to testing and helping the development team through complex, time critical projects – Also to ensure the integrity of software solutions, many of which will interface to and control cutting-edge hardware systems - Planning future improvements to testing strategies and tools. The opportunity will exist to further develop existing software skills.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• Testing software developed in an agile environment, including setting up machines for running manual and automated tests, carrying out initial analysis of data produced by using Excel, creating charts, reviewing diagnostics data and logs etc.
• Developing new tests using appropriate tools and programming languages
• Working with Team Foundation Server.
• Working closely with a small team of software engineers.
• Using and developing Unit Tests using C# and .NET
• Improving software and mechatronics skills, diagnosing and fixing issues found.
• Helping plan the company’s long-term software testing strategy.
• Interfacing with third-party hardware and software.
• Understanding algorithms developed for both data analysis and robotic control.

Location of Post:

At the company HQ near Southampton.  Occasional travel to customers’ sites may be required. Destinations are likely to be, but not limited to UK, Europe, USA.

Key Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong experience of testing (both manual and automated) [E] preferably in a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment (HD)
• A good knowledge of the software testing lifecycle. (E)
• Some previous experience of software development [E], preferably in C# or C++ in a .NET environment. Familiarity with Unit Tests an advantage [D]
• Mechanical engineering or mechatronics qualifications or experience (E)
• Experience with issue tracking systems [E] – for example Team Foundation Server (HD)
• Familiarity with the use of mechanical tools, test and measurement equipment. (HD)
• Understanding of functional, long-term, stress, performance, regression and user acceptance testing (E)
• Ability to analyse and review requirements, specifications and models for testability. to prepare test plans, and to produce test reports on testing carried out. [E]
• Ability to provide support to software and hardware developers during test execution, setting up and running tests, evaluating and recording results and raising defects (E)
• Good skills with Microsoft applications including Excel and Word (E)
• Experience with SQL Server and the creation of SQL queries (HD)
• Experience of working in an agile software development environment (HD)
• Fluent written and spoken English (E).
• Strong academic background in computing, science, maths or engineering (HD).
• Experience in 3-D visualisation, i.e. OpenGL, DirectX or similar (D).
• Background or interest in robotics, automation, image processing, metrology or similar (D).

Key Business Attributes

Maintain confidentiality with respect to customer information and the companies own IPR (E).

Attention to fine detail and quality at all times (E).

Ability to manage and plan work to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities (E).

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues (E).

Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset. (E)

Experience in improving software testing processes (HD).

Personal Qualities

Highly self-motivated individual capable of working with minimum supervision, individually and as part of a team, in a dynamic environment (E).

Able to work to tight timescales and sometimes under pressure (E).

A flexible approach to work; able to work occasional overtime at short notice (E).

(E)= Essential (HD) = Highly Desirable (D) = Desirable

   

 

Please note: This opportunity is open only to UK residents currently living and working in the country  

The company:

A world-leading SME who design and manufacture state-of-the-art robotic measuring instruments for use in such fields as biomedical research, optics, automotive and aerospace. My client is seeking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to help the development team and processes cope with the rapid growth in demands for their optical coordinate measuring machines.

Candidate requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity the successful candidate will have an engineering/mathematical background, experience of software testing, knowledge of the software lifecycle (preferably in C# and .NET) and proven experience working with a team of highly skilled engineers. Ideally, the candidate will have previously worked on integrated hardware/software solutions in a field such as automation and robotics or metrology industries.

Overall Responsibilities:

To become responsible for the company’s overall software testing strategy including a hands-on approach to testing and helping the development team through complex, time critical projects – Also to ensure the integrity of software solutions, many of which will interface to and control cutting-edge hardware systems - Planning future improvements to testing strategies and tools. The opportunity will exist to further develop existing software skills.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• Testing software developed in an agile environment, including setting up machines for running manual and automated tests, carrying out initial analysis of data produced by using Excel, creating charts, reviewing diagnostics data and logs etc.
• Developing new tests using appropriate tools and programming languages
• Working with Team Foundation Server.
• Working closely with a small team of software engineers.
• Using and developing Unit Tests using C# and .NET
• Improving software and mechatronics skills, diagnosing and fixing issues found.
• Helping plan the company’s long-term software testing strategy.
• Interfacing with third-party hardware and software.
• Understanding algorithms developed for both data analysis and robotic control.

Location of Post:

At the company HQ near Southampton.  Occasional travel to customers’ sites may be required. Destinations are likely to be, but not limited to UK, Europe, USA.

Key Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong experience of testing (both manual and automated) [E] preferably in a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment (HD)
• A good knowledge of the software testing lifecycle. (E)
• Some previous experience of software development [E], preferably in C# or C++ in a .NET environment. Familiarity with Unit Tests an advantage [D]
• Mechanical engineering or mechatronics qualifications or experience (E)
• Experience with issue tracking systems [E] – for example Team Foundation Server (HD)
• Familiarity with the use of mechanical tools, test and measurement equipment. (HD)
• Understanding of functional, long-term, stress, performance, regression and user acceptance testing (E)
• Ability to analyse and review requirements, specifications and models for testability. to prepare test plans, and to produce test reports on testing carried out. [E]
• Ability to provide support to software and hardware developers during test execution, setting up and running tests, evaluating and recording results and raising defects (E)
• Good skills with Microsoft applications including Excel and Word (E)
• Experience with SQL Server and the creation of SQL queries (HD)
• Experience of working in an agile software development environment (HD)
• Fluent written and spoken English (E).
• Strong academic background in computing, science, maths or engineering (HD).
• Experience in 3-D visualisation, i.e. OpenGL, DirectX or similar (D).
• Background or interest in robotics, automation, image processing, metrology or similar (D).

Key Business Attributes

Maintain confidentiality with respect to customer information and the companies own IPR (E).

Attention to fine detail and quality at all times (E).

Ability to manage and plan work to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities (E).

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues (E).

Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset. (E)

Experience in improving software testing processes (HD).

Personal Qualities

Highly self-motivated individual capable of working with minimum supervision, individually and as part of a team, in a dynamic environment (E).

Able to work to tight timescales and sometimes under pressure (E).

A flexible approach to work; able to work occasional overtime at short notice (E).

(E)= Essential (HD) = Highly Desirable (D) = Desirable