DevOps Engineer (Platform Engineer)
Salary £35,000 - £75,000 DOE
Birmingham

The requirement for DevOps professionals is rapidly growing in Birmingham, West Midlands. We are looking to help one of our partners expand their Cloud Operations team which provides support to a variety of customers running on the AWS platform.

What will you do?

• Support scalable and highly available environments designed and developed using a range of AWS technologies
• Deploy platforms through emerging DevOps tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Service world-class clients across the world

What's on offer?

• Further training on cloud technologies and AWS (Certs) - 5 figure training budget
• Join and Learn from some of the best DevOps Engineers in the industry
• Life insurance + Medical Cover
• 10% pension scheme (total)
• 25 days holiday with ability to purchase a further 10
• A competitive salary, ranging from £40,000 - £95,000 depending on your level

What I need to see?

• Strong AWS or Cloud technologies experience
• Strong containerisation experience (kubernetes, Docker ect.)
• Proven ability working within a DevOps environment

So What Next?

If this is an opportunity that genuinely interests you, and you believe that you've got what it takes to be a successful candidate, I would be more than happy to arrange a conversation with you to discuss this further

Either apply to this advert, email me on or call me on

DevOps Engineer (Platform Engineer)
Salary £35,000 - £75,000 DOE
Birmingham

The requirement for DevOps professionals is rapidly growing in Birmingham, West Midlands. We are looking to help one of our partners expand their Cloud Operations team which provides support to a variety of customers running on the AWS platform.

What will you do?

• Support scalable and highly available environments designed and developed using a range of AWS technologies
• Deploy platforms through emerging DevOps tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Service world-class clients across the world

What's on offer?

• Further training on cloud technologies and AWS (Certs) - 5 figure training budget
• Join and Learn from some of the best DevOps Engineers in the industry
• Life insurance + Medical Cover
• 10% pension scheme (total)
• 25 days holiday with ability to purchase a further 10
• A competitive salary, ranging from £40,000 - £95,000 depending on your level

What I need to see?

• Strong AWS or Cloud technologies experience
• Strong containerisation experience (kubernetes, Docker ect.)
• Proven ability working within a DevOps environment

So What Next?

If this is an opportunity that genuinely interests you, and you believe that you've got what it takes to be a successful candidate, I would be more than happy to arrange a conversation with you to discuss this further

Either apply to this advert, email me on or call me on

Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Elements: -

·Responsible for providing 2nd / 3rd line technical support to the Service Delivery and Application Support teams across allotted hardware/software platforms.

·Responsible for the installation, configuration and on-going patching of physical and virtual servers in the datacentres and regional offices.

·Accountable for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation which supports infrastructure and supported services.

·Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and adoption of industry best practises.

·Ensure Service Level Agreements are adhered to.

·Ensure regular maintenance activities; including software / hardware service packs / license checks and data restores are performed to ensure that the system remains in compliance and fit for purpose.

·Where necessary, engage with 3rd party suppliers/vendors to facilitate the delivery and support of IT systems and services to the business functions.

·Provide system training to the Service Delivery support teams when required.

The ideal candidate will have:

·Minimum of 5 years’ experience of providing 2nd / 3rd line support.

·IT and/or Microsoft Qualification (MCSE, MCSA, CCNA etc.).

·Strong background in Windows Server 2008, Server 2012 (R2) & Server 2016.

·Extensive experience of VMWare and Hyper-V virtualisation software, including blade infrastructure.

·In-depth Active Directory skills.

·ITIL Awareness.

·Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;

·Good team player with proven ability to prioritise workload based on business needs;

·Experience of working in a heavily regulated environment is an advantage;

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Elements: -

·Responsible for providing 2nd / 3rd line technical support to the Service Delivery and Application Support teams across allotted hardware/software platforms.

·Responsible for the installation, configuration and on-going patching of physical and virtual servers in the datacentres and regional offices.

·Accountable for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation which supports infrastructure and supported services.

·Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and adoption of industry best practises.

·Ensure Service Level Agreements are adhered to.

·Ensure regular maintenance activities; including software / hardware service packs / license checks and data restores are performed to ensure that the system remains in compliance and fit for purpose.

·Where necessary, engage with 3rd party suppliers/vendors to facilitate the delivery and support of IT systems and services to the business functions.

·Provide system training to the Service Delivery support teams when required.

The ideal candidate will have:

·Minimum of 5 years’ experience of providing 2nd / 3rd line support.

·IT and/or Microsoft Qualification (MCSE, MCSA, CCNA etc.).

·Strong background in Windows Server 2008, Server 2012 (R2) & Server 2016.

·Extensive experience of VMWare and Hyper-V virtualisation software, including blade infrastructure.

·In-depth Active Directory skills.

·ITIL Awareness.

·Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;

·Good team player with proven ability to prioritise workload based on business needs;

·Experience of working in a heavily regulated environment is an advantage;

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Software Developer - .NET Core / C# / JavaScript

A growing marketing and communications business based in Wakefield is looking for multiple Software Developers with .NET and C# experience. The organisation is offering the Software Developers £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and level plus a good benefits package with remote working options.

As one of the Software Developers you will be working within the New Product Development team, playing a critical role in choosing the tech tools used to build the companies next gen of customer-focused software, working on exciting greenfield projects.

The company is currently going through a huge period of transformation and growth so this is a great time to get onboard as they are investing heavily in the latest technologies to diversify the business into new markets.

Important skills include:

• Good experience as a software engineer using .NET and C#
• Strong JavaScript experience
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server)
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment

If you are interested in this position and would like to see the full spec please apply within or email your CV to

Software Developer - .NET Core / C# / JavaScript

A growing marketing and communications business based in Wakefield is looking for multiple Software Developers with .NET and C# experience. The organisation is offering the Software Developers £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and level plus a good benefits package with remote working options.

As one of the Software Developers you will be working within the New Product Development team, playing a critical role in choosing the tech tools used to build the companies next gen of customer-focused software, working on exciting greenfield projects.

The company is currently going through a huge period of transformation and growth so this is a great time to get onboard as they are investing heavily in the latest technologies to diversify the business into new markets.

Important skills include:

• Good experience as a software engineer using .NET and C#
• Strong JavaScript experience
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server)
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment

If you are interested in this position and would like to see the full spec please apply within or email your CV to

CMS Distribution is a value-added IT distributor of business and consumer technology products. We create global markets for our 150+ manufacturers selling to corporate resellers, managed service providers, high street and online retailers. Our 400 people help our customers grow their business from twelve locations in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, France, Australia, China and the US. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Service Desk Manager to be based in our Harrogate or Castleford offices.

We want people with a growth mindset. If you know where you’re going, we can help you get there. We believe training and development is key and your PDP will reflect this. Our internal people development workshops and training will help you develop your skills in areas such as task management, learning styles, presentation skills…and stand-up yoga! There will also be opportunities to travel to our other offices

We encourage our people to take advantage of the extra benefits we offer:

o A bike-to-work scheme

o Free parking

o Coffee, tea and fruit

o Quarterly social evenings

o Amazing offices with showers and outside relaxation areas

o Dress down Friday’s

Minimum Requirements

• Experience using an IT Service Management tool
• Systems administration - Windows Server/AD/Azure/AWS
• Office365 administration
• License management
• Endpoint management
• Telecoms administration
• Experience of managing a team and working closely with stakeholders
• SAP experience is desirable
• Experience owning and seeing projects through to completion

What We Will Expect from You

• Used to working in a busy and challenging environment, the role will require you to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams
• Our internal customers expect high levels of service and this role will be on the frontline ensuring our processes are followed and KPIs/SLAs met
• We’ll expect you to be a structured thinker who is organised and with a keen attention to detail
• We will expect a good understanding of the purchasing process and negotiation skills as this role will involve procurement
• You’ll think exceeding people’s expectations is normal and be comfortable dealing with people
• You are a structured thinker who can cut through complexity and get the job done

Full JD available on request

CMS Distribution is a value-added IT distributor of business and consumer technology products. We create global markets for our 150+ manufacturers selling to corporate resellers, managed service providers, high street and online retailers. Our 400 people help our customers grow their business from twelve locations in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, France, Australia, China and the US. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Service Desk Manager to be based in our Harrogate or Castleford offices.

We want people with a growth mindset. If you know where you’re going, we can help you get there. We believe training and development is key and your PDP will reflect this. Our internal people development workshops and training will help you develop your skills in areas such as task management, learning styles, presentation skills…and stand-up yoga! There will also be opportunities to travel to our other offices

We encourage our people to take advantage of the extra benefits we offer:

o A bike-to-work scheme

o Free parking

o Coffee, tea and fruit

o Quarterly social evenings

o Amazing offices with showers and outside relaxation areas

o Dress down Friday’s

Minimum Requirements

• Experience using an IT Service Management tool
• Systems administration - Windows Server/AD/Azure/AWS
• Office365 administration
• License management
• Endpoint management
• Telecoms administration
• Experience of managing a team and working closely with stakeholders
• SAP experience is desirable
• Experience owning and seeing projects through to completion

What We Will Expect from You

• Used to working in a busy and challenging environment, the role will require you to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams
• Our internal customers expect high levels of service and this role will be on the frontline ensuring our processes are followed and KPIs/SLAs met
• We’ll expect you to be a structured thinker who is organised and with a keen attention to detail
• We will expect a good understanding of the purchasing process and negotiation skills as this role will involve procurement
• You’ll think exceeding people’s expectations is normal and be comfortable dealing with people
• You are a structured thinker who can cut through complexity and get the job done

Full JD available on request

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire. Commutable from Preston, Bolton, Burnley, North Manchester

£ Highly Competitive (depending on experience and seniority) plus benefits

Innovative electric vehicle development company urgently requires experienced Software Engineer with strong CODESYS experience to join their team to program and document their vehicle management units, battery management systems and other ancillary electronic components.

The Role:

You will be expected to bring technical knowledge and guidance of programming CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5 for an automotive application. Ideally you will have working knowledge of vehicle HV battery (BEV) systems and be from a mechanical, electrical and or electronic engineering background. Automotive / Electric / Battery powered systems background is ideal. Your support will ensure the achievement of business objectives and technical development by delivering projects on time and within budget. The role will require you to take responsibility for the development, documentation and maintenance of CODESYS software libraries and systems from development to production. Day to day you will:

Write and analyse programs written in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Work within the parameters of ISO26262 functional safety (with support)

Support vehicle build and advise on the battery and charging design process

Plan and execute vehicle tests

Manage component change including costs

Responsibility for the collation and presentation of data as and when required

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role/ automotive application

Sound working knowledge and experience in writing programs in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Understanding of battery electric vehicles

Good electrical and electronic skills

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and their programming

Any working knowledge of LiFePo 4 Prismatic Cells, Lithium Pouch and Lithium Cells

Working knowledge of HV DC battery safe working practices

HV isolation, automatic disconnection and insulation monitoring

An understanding of battery layout, their electrical design and charging capabilities

Excellent computer skills and preferably with knowledge and familiarity of, CAN CANOpen, J1939, Software C-code, CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5, communication protocols, CANMoon and toolchain

Experience of developing control algorithms for EV/HEV automotive applications, including electric motor controls

The Person:

Multitasker and organised

Good team player with the additional ability to work alone unsupervised

Friendly person with good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to fit in

An eye for detail, high standard of work

The Benefits:

My client offers plenty of opportunity for career progression for the right candidates who wish to progress within our successful organisation and offers competitive salary, pension and life assurance, free parking etc

Please send CV now and call Tim Morris on to find out more

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire. Commutable from Preston, Bolton, Burnley, North Manchester

£ Highly Competitive (depending on experience and seniority) plus benefits

Innovative electric vehicle development company urgently requires experienced Software Engineer with strong CODESYS experience to join their team to program and document their vehicle management units, battery management systems and other ancillary electronic components.

The Role:

You will be expected to bring technical knowledge and guidance of programming CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5 for an automotive application. Ideally you will have working knowledge of vehicle HV battery (BEV) systems and be from a mechanical, electrical and or electronic engineering background. Automotive / Electric / Battery powered systems background is ideal. Your support will ensure the achievement of business objectives and technical development by delivering projects on time and within budget. The role will require you to take responsibility for the development, documentation and maintenance of CODESYS software libraries and systems from development to production. Day to day you will:

Write and analyse programs written in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Work within the parameters of ISO26262 functional safety (with support)

Support vehicle build and advise on the battery and charging design process

Plan and execute vehicle tests

Manage component change including costs

Responsibility for the collation and presentation of data as and when required

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role/ automotive application

Sound working knowledge and experience in writing programs in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Understanding of battery electric vehicles

Good electrical and electronic skills

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and their programming

Any working knowledge of LiFePo 4 Prismatic Cells, Lithium Pouch and Lithium Cells

Working knowledge of HV DC battery safe working practices

HV isolation, automatic disconnection and insulation monitoring

An understanding of battery layout, their electrical design and charging capabilities

Excellent computer skills and preferably with knowledge and familiarity of, CAN CANOpen, J1939, Software C-code, CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5, communication protocols, CANMoon and toolchain

Experience of developing control algorithms for EV/HEV automotive applications, including electric motor controls

The Person:

Multitasker and organised

Good team player with the additional ability to work alone unsupervised

Friendly person with good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to fit in

An eye for detail, high standard of work

The Benefits:

My client offers plenty of opportunity for career progression for the right candidates who wish to progress within our successful organisation and offers competitive salary, pension and life assurance, free parking etc

Please send CV now and call Tim Morris on to find out more

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire