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Technical Services Manager
Technical Services Manager - Electrical Bias - Fife - Salary up to £55,000 DOE CBW is recruiting an experienced Technical Services Manager – Electrical to lead the delivery of critical electrical and hard facilities services at a major site in Kirkcaldy. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified professional looking to take ownership of essential building services within a complex, safety-critical environment. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the reliability of critical infrastructure, leading engineering teams and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational performance. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors and operational stakeholders. With a competitive salary, additional allowances, a strong benefits package and a weekday working pattern, this role offers an attractive opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional looking to develop their career in technical services management. Key Responsibilities:Lead, motivate and develop electrical engineering teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.Oversee the maintenance, reliability and performance of critical electrical infrastructure, including High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems.Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and lifecycle replacement programmes.Ensure maintenance activities are completed within agreed timescales and accurately recorded.Manage CAFM systems, including work allocation, asset records, maintenance schedules and performance reporting.Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures, statutory requirements and relevant technical standards.Oversee Authorised Persons (APs) and Competent Persons (CPs), ensuring technical appointments, competencies and responsibilities are maintained.Coordinate additional works, lifecycle projects and the procurement of equipment and materials.Manage external contractors and supply chain partners, monitoring performance, quality, safety and compliance.Promote a proactive Health, Safety and Environmental culture through inspections, risk assessments and effective risk management.Maintain accurate statutory, technical and contractual documentation, ensuring the site remains audit-ready.Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, providing regular performance updates and attending contract meetings.Manage team performance, including appraisals, training, development plans and competency records.Work closely with the Service Desk and operational teams to coordinate resources and maintain service continuity.Ensure local operating procedures, technical documentation and maintenance practices remain compliant with legislation and industry best practice.Prepare operational, contract performance and energy management reports.Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial forecasts, maintaining effective commercial control.Participate in an out-of-hours on-call management rota as required.Support organisational commitments to ethical standards, equality, diversity and inclusion.Person Specification:HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.Recognised electrical qualifications and/or fully qualified electrician status.Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in a comparable technical services or contract management role.Proven experience managing electrical and hard services within a contractual facilities management environment.Strong leadership skills, with experience managing, motivating and developing engineering teams.Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrable commercial and financial management experience.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and CAFM systems.Full UK driving licence.Ability to obtain the required Disclosure Scotland clearance, including PVG-level membership where applicable to the role.Previous experience within healthcare facilities management or another critical operational environment.Knowledge of healthcare technical standards, including SHTM 06-01, SHTM 06-02 and SHTM 06-03.Experience or certification as an LV and/or HV Authorised or Approved Person.Experience in a Responsible Person (RP) or Authorised Person (AP) capacity.Knowledge of confined spaces, fire safety and lift management.Experience managing projects and delivering engineering works within a live operational environment.Salary & Benefits: The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package, with a basic salary of up to £55,000 per annum, plus additional allowances where applicable. Financial package and allowancesSalary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.Responsibility allowance: £187.50 per month, subject to the relevant Responsible Person/Authorised Person appointment being approved by the appropriate Authorising Engineer and the applicable appointment criteria being met.On-call allowance: £140 for participation in the on-call management rota. The applicable payment period and arrangements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.Additional benefits25 days' annual leave plus public holidays.Private healthcare cover for the employee.Defined contribution pension scheme.Life assurance worth twice your annual salary.Company sick pay, increasing according to length of service.Employee discounts across a wide range of major retailers and brands.Discounted gym membership.Cycle to Work scheme.Holiday purchase scheme.Hours of Work:Monday to Friday.7.5 working hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid break.Flexible start and finish times between 07:00 and 17:00, subject to business requirements.Participation in an out-of-hours on-call management rota. ....Read more...
Lead Strategist
Lead StrategistLocation: Farringdon, London (Hybrid)Contract: Full-timeSalary: £50k–£60k DOEAbout the CompanyWe’re a fast-growing app growth agency based in Central London, helping clients across the UK, Europe and the Americas launch, grow and scale their apps. We combine creativity, technology and data-driven thinking to deliver measurable growth.We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Lead Strategist to join our growing Creative Studio. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong designer with a passion for performance marketing who’s ready to take the next step in their career, develop their strategic skills and have a bigger influence on creative direction.About the RoleThis role is ideal for a Senior Designer or creative professional ready to step up into a more strategic, senior position. You’ll combine strong visual design skills with the ability to develop thoughtful, performance-led creative strategies for paid media campaigns.You don’t need to have spent years in a creative leadership role already. We’re more interested in someone with great ideas, a solid understanding of paid media creative, the confidence to explain their thinking and the ambition to take on more responsibility.Working closely with the wider team, you’ll help turn audience insights and campaign performance into creative ideas that make an impact. You’ll contribute to creative concepts, guide production and help improve campaign results across platforms such as Meta and Google.We’re looking for someone with energy, curiosity and a positive attitude who enjoys collaborating with others, brings ideas to the table and wants to grow into a key role within the Creative Studio.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop creative strategies for paid media campaigns across platforms such as Meta and Google.Turn audience insights, campaign data and performance learnings into clear creative ideas and recommendations.Generate fresh concepts for static ads, video, UGC and other paid media formats.Contribute to the creative process from initial research and ideation through to production and performance analysis.Use creative testing and campaign insights to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.Apply strong design skills to create, review and refine high-quality paid media assets when needed.Work collaboratively with account, performance and creative teams to deliver effective campaigns.Help brief and coordinate freelance designers, creators and other external partners where required.Present creative ideas and recommendations clearly to internal teams and clients.Keep up to date with emerging creative trends, platform developments and best practices in performance marketing.Explore AI-powered creative tools and new technologies to improve ideation, production and efficiency.Contribute ideas to improve creative processes, workflows and the quality of the studio’s output.Build your strategic, client-facing and leadership skills as you take on greater ownership within the team.RequirementsStrong experience as a Designer, Senior Designer, Creative Strategist or in a similar creative role, ideally within a digital, creative or performance marketing agency.A strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, visual design skills and work produced for digital or paid media campaigns.Experience developing, contributing to or executing paid media creative strategies across Meta, Google or other performance channels.An understanding of how creative assets influence campaign performance, engagement and conversions.The ability to turn audience insights, research and performance data into compelling creative ideas.Familiarity with different paid media formats, including static ads, video, UGC and other emerging formats.A good understanding of creative testing, optimisation and performance-led design.An interest in mobile apps, app growth and App Store Optimisation (ASO), or the motivation to develop expertise in these areas.Strong visual design skills and proficiency in Figma.Confidence in sharing ideas, explaining creative decisions and collaborating with different teams.An interest in AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies.A proactive, curious and enthusiastic approach, with the drive to learn, improve and take on more responsibility.A collaborative mindset, positive energy and the ability to contribute to a supportive, creative team culture.Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with strong creative foundations, good strategic instincts and the ambition to grow. You don’t need to have done everything already, but you should be excited to learn, bring fresh ideas and take your work to the next level.Company Culture & BenefitsAfter probation, you’ll have access to:Flexible hybrid working in LondonCollaborative and supportive working environmentRegular team socials, lunches and activity daysDirect access to senior managementCompany bonus schemeMonthly mobile phone contribution of up to £30Personal development and training budgetEmployee recognition programme and monthly prizes25 days' holiday, increasing after two yearsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP and mental health supportCompany pension and life insurancePrivate health insuranceSummer FridaysWork-from-abroad schemePaid sabbaticals after five yearsOffice refreshments and amenitiesCycle to Work and Electric Car SchemeWhy Join?This is an opportunity to move beyond design execution and develop into a more strategic role, with the support of an experienced team and the chance to make a real impact on creative performance.You’ll have room to share ideas, experiment with new approaches, develop your paid media strategy skills and gradually take on more ownership as the Creative Studio grows.If you’re a talented designer with a passion for performance creative, a curious mind and the ambition to step up, we’d love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Electrical & Controls Engineer
Industrial Electrical & Controls Engineer Location: UK – Site-Based / Field-BasedSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time Industrial Electrical Engineering | PLCs | Automation | Heavy Industry Are you an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer or EC&I Engineer who enjoys solving complex electrical and automation problems? We're recruiting for an established engineering business supporting industrial plants, manufacturing facilities and heavy process environments across the UK. This opportunity would suit a hands-on engineer with strong industrial electrical experience who is comfortable working with PLC-controlled machinery, motor control systems, variable speed drives and industrial automation equipment. Whether your background is in electrical maintenance, industrial installations, commissioning or controls engineering, we're interested in engineers who can diagnose faults, understand how machinery operates and deliver practical solutions. The Role As an Industrial Electrical & Controls Engineer, you'll work across a variety of industrial sites, supporting electrical installations, fault diagnosis, control-system improvements and commissioning activities. Your responsibilities may include: Diagnose and resolve electrical and control-system faults across industrial machinery and production equipment. Work with PLC-controlled systems, identifying faults within automated processes and associated electrical equipment. Support the installation, modification and commissioning of industrial electrical and control systems. Fault-find on motor control centres, electrical panels, three-phase motors and variable speed drives. Investigate issues involving sensors, instrumentation, safety circuits and control equipment. Assist with PLC, HMI and SCADA troubleshooting, configuration and system improvements. Support machinery upgrades, automation improvements and the replacement of obsolete equipment. Work alongside engineers, contractors and site teams to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability. Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and control-system documentation. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates with: Experience working with three-phase motors, VSDs, control panels, MCCs and industrial electrical systems. Practical experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery. An understanding of industrial automation, control circuits, sensors and instrumentation. The ability to diagnose electrical faults systematically and work independently on industrial sites. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites. Controls & Automation Experience Experience in any of the following would be particularly valuable: Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider or Mitsubishi PLC systems. PLC fault-finding, software modifications or programming. HMI and SCADA systems. Industrial instrumentation and process control. Variable speed drives, motor control and automated machinery. Control panel design, wiring or modifications. You don't need to be an expert PLC programmer to be considered. Engineers with strong industrial electrical experience and practical PLC fault-finding capability are encouraged to apply. Equally, experienced Controls or Automation Engineers looking for a varied, hands-on industrial engineering role would be very well suited. Relevant Industry Backgrounds We would welcome applications from engineers working within: Aggregates, quarrying and mineral processing | Asphalt, concrete, cement and building materials | Heavy manufacturing and industrial production Steel, metals and fabrication | Water treatment and utilities | Food and beverage manufacturing | Recycling and waste processing | Automated production and materials handling Experience within heavy industrial or continuous-process environments would be particularly advantageous. Qualifications Relevant qualifications could include: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering Electrical or Electronic Engineering HNC/HND Recognised electrical apprenticeship 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Additional industrial safety training, such as IPAF, PASMA or site safety passports, would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunities to develop further technical and controls expertise Long-term career development within an established engineering business Interested? If you're an Industrial Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or EC&I Engineer with experience working on industrial machinery, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. ....Read more...
Head Chef, Luxury Five-Star Hotel
Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | Full-time positionAre you a talented Head Chef who combines excellent cooking skills with the leadership to run a quality restaurant kitchen?COREcruitment is working with one of Hertfordshire’s leading luxury resorts to recruit a Head Chef for one of its established restaurant operations.Set within 300 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this five-star destination offers a distinctive working environment, with a strong focus on quality food, seasonal British produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers and the resort’s own kitchen garden.We’re looking for a chef who cares about the food as much as the numbers. Someone who can lead a team, deliver consistent standards and bring creativity to an established food offering.The Role This is an all-day restaurant operation serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. With a focus on seasonal British cooking and quality ingredients, the restaurant offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team within a well-established luxury hospitality business.Reporting into the senior culinary team, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen’s food quality, team development and commercial performance.Your responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and motivating a kitchen team of approximately 13 chefs. Maintaining high standards of cooking, presentation and consistency across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Developing seasonal menus that showcase British produce and reflect the restaurant’s identity. Working closely with local suppliers and the resort’s kitchen garden team. Managing food costs, gross profit, purchasing, stock control and waste. Planning rotas and deploying the kitchen team effectively. Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards. Training and developing your team, building a positive culture and retaining good people. Working closely with the General Manager, Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director to improve standards and performance. Bringing fresh ideas and creativity while maintaining consistency and commercial awareness. About You We’re looking for a Head Chef with a strong culinary background who can demonstrate both excellent cooking ability and sound kitchen management.You’ll ideally have: Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step. A background in quality restaurants, hotels or substantial food-led operations. Strong à la carte cooking skills and a genuine interest in seasonal British food. The creativity to develop dishes while maintaining consistency and profitability. Experience managing a sizeable team and delivering across busy services. A good understanding of kitchen financials, including food GP, labour costs, ordering and stock management. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team. A stable employment history and a genuine interest in developing with a business over the longer term. A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front. Rosette experience would be welcome, but it isn’t the deciding factor. We’re interested in your cooking ability, creativity, leadership and long-term potential.What’s on Offer? A competitive salary, depending on experience. The opportunity to work within a five-star luxury resort. A well-established restaurant operation with a dedicated kitchen team. Access to quality British produce and ingredients from the resort’s own kitchen garden. Support from an experienced Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director. The opportunity to make your mark on the food offering and develop your team. A beautiful countryside setting within easy reach of Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area. Free staff parking and a shuttle bus from Watford town centre. You’ll need reliable transport arrangements to accommodate a variety of early and late shifts. Staff accommodation is limited, although individual availability can be discussed.Interested? If you’re an ambitious Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef who combines quality cooking with strong commercial management, we’d love to hear from you.Send your CV to COREcruitment, along with a short introduction outlining your culinary background, leadership experience and what you could bring to this opportunity. ....Read more...
Senior Sourcing Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager Location: Vernon Hills, IL Reports To: Sr Director Procurement Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes SUMMARY STATEMENT: At Rust-Oleum, we invent, innovate, and create industry-leading products that protect, beautify, and transform homes, businesses, and industries. The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading a small team, providing strategic and operational leadership within a sourcing category while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role translates business strategy into actionable plans, combines people leadership with day-to-day operational management to achieve achieve business goals and support organizational success. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage day-to-day operations strategy, planning, and execution. Establish team priorities and allocate resources effectively Monitor performance and ensure achievement of goals and objectives. Coach, mentor and develop team members. Support employee relations, engagement and performance management activities. Analyze data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness Collaborate with cross-functional partners to accomplish business objectives Ensure complain with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Manage departmental projects and initiatives Prepare reports, metrics and presentations for leadership review. Monitor department performance through metrics and reporting. Lead sourcing projects within the category. Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support organization and change initiatives LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise employees Conduct performance reviews and development discussions Set performance expectations and hold employees accountable Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts. Promote teamwork, communication, and employee engagement Lead Cost Reduction and identify margin enhancement opportunities. Coordinate with Packaging Engineer for Component specification management Conduct RFQ/Ps, evaluate supplier quotation and develop negotiation strategies Conduct or assist in supplier negotiations and act as mentor to others Collaborate closely with RPM Center Led Procurement to align overall strategy, negotation strategy and strategy execution Support revenue growth and develop supplier capabilities Secure supply and ensure supply risk mitigation Continuously develop supplier capabilities to improve performance and enable better product solutions for the future. Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand and support commercial needs Create supplier relationships that address and are suitable to business needs Supplier Relationship management Drive supplier performance and reliability Manage supplier pricing, rebates and contracts Build, review and implement supplier strategic depending on business need and market conditions. Facilitate escalation process when supplier performance is impacting service level to company's customers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Innovation and product cycle support (Project Management) : Collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, the plants and the project teams to support sourcing needs of the various projects in the pipeline. Other operational responsibilities Support plant management supply needs to minimize disruption to operations Prepare regular management reports such as E6, PPV, weekly updates, critical materials log, etc Work with legal and CLP in the contract life cylce management. Interface with other internal departments, including Finance, Legal, EHS, etc. to resolve issues relating to product cost, supplier payment terms, product safety and labeling issues and other regulatory requirements. Ensure prompt and accurate maintenance of ERP Source-to-Pay parameters assigned to procurement e.g. vendor master, Source List, PIR. Scope Leads a small team of 2-3 sourcing professionals or analyst Category spend : $160 million QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years of procurement experience Relevant certifications or professional credentials preferred, where applicable.Experience Demonstrated experience in a related field, industry, or functional area. Proven ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Prior experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment preferred. CPMG background is preferred.Knowledge Knowledge of industry practices, processes, and applicable regulations relevant to the role. Working knowledge of systems, tools, and technologies required to perform job responsibilities. Understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications.Abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Integrity & Trust - Acts ethically, follows through on commitments, and builds credibility through honest and accountable behavior. Communication - Shares information clearly, openly, and respectfully while promoting transparency. Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals and business results. Customer Focus - Prioritizes the needs of internal and external customers and delivers quality service and solutions. Results Orientation - Takes ownership, drives execution, and consistently achieves objectives. Accountability - Accepts responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes. Innovation & Problem Solving - Identifies opportunities, solves challenges, and supports continuous improvement. Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing priorities and business needs. Continuous Improvement - Seeks ways to enhance processes, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Respect & Inclusion - Fosters a workplace built on respect, professionalism, and valuing diverse perspectives. Leadership - Develops people, builds engagement, and leads teams to achieve business goals. Strategic Thinking - Aligns decisions with business priorities and long-term organizational success. From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer
Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer- 1 or 2 days a week expected at Head Office in Blackburn - Salary: £60k-£65kSummary of Position The Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer will be responsible for the administration, reliability, security and continuous improvement of the TW Group infrastructure estate across both Linux and Microsoft environments. This is a hands-on senior role for an experienced infrastructure engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of technical problems, investigating unfamiliar systems and delivering practical solutions with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will work closely with the Software Development Team, IT Operations and selected third-party technology partners to support business-critical infrastructure, development environments, databases, container platforms and deployment pipelines. The role will be expected to take ownership of day-to-day infrastructure operations while also improving automation, monitoring, resilience, documentation and disaster recovery capability across the wider IT estate.Key Responsibilities - Administration, maintenance and improvement of Linux and Microsoft server environments. - Provisioning and configuration of new virtual machines, servers, services and supporting infrastructure. - Deployment and configuration of applications and infrastructure components. - Monitoring the health, performance, availability and security of production and internal systems. - Investigating and resolving infrastructure incidents, performance issues and system failures. - Designing and implementing appropriate monitoring, alerting and logging for new and existing systems. - Managing and improving configuration automation using Ansible. - Supporting and administering containerised environments using Docker, CRI-O and Kubernetes. - Managing Kubernetes clusters, workloads, services and associated infrastructure. - Administration and operational support of MySQL, Galera Cluster and Microsoft SQL Server environments. - 1 Building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines. - Supporting software deployment and release processes in collaboration with the Development Team. - Maintaining system patching, upgrades, security configuration and vulnerability remediation. - Managing backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes. - Improving infrastructure resilience and reducing key-person dependencies through documentation and cross-training. - Reviewing existing infrastructure and recommending improvements where systems can be made more reliable, secure, maintainable or efficient. - Supporting infrastructure-related security incidents and remediation activities. - Maintaining clear technical documentation covering systems, infrastructure, recovery procedures and operational processes. - Working with third-party infrastructure and technology partners where specialist support is required. - Supporting the broader IT function where infrastructure, systems or operational responsibilities overlap.Experience - 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering or a similar role. - Significant hands-on experience operating production-grade infrastructure. - Strong Linux administration experience. - Practical experience across both Linux and Microsoft server estates. - Proven experience managing infrastructure supporting business-critical applications. - Experience taking ownership of complex technical problems with limited supervision. - Proven ability to investigate unfamiliar systems and determine appropriate solutions. - Experience improving infrastructure reliability, automation, security or operational efficiency. - Previous experience operating in a senior or highly autonomous engineering roleSkills and Experience - Core Linux & Systems Administration- Strong professional experience administering Linux server environments in production. - Strong understanding of Linux system administration, including: users and permissions system services package management networking storage and filesystems scheduled tasks logging performance management troubleshooting. - Experience provisioning and configuring servers and virtual machines from initial deployment through to production readiness. - Strong understanding of production infrastructure reliability, availability and operational support. - Experience with system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management. - Experience diagnosing complex infrastructure issues independently.Monitoring, Reliability & Security - Strong experience with system, application and security monitoring. - Experience designing and implementing monitoring and alerting for new infrastructure and applications. - Ability to identify meaningful service health indicators and create appropriate alerts. - Strong understanding of: infrastructure security access control patch management vulnerability remediation system hardening logging auditing certificate management - Experience responding to production incidents and security-related infrastructure issues. - Strong understanding of backup, recovery and disaster recovery principles. - Experience documenting and testing disaster recovery procedures.Automation & Configuration Management- Strong working knowledge of Ansible. Experience using automation to manage: server configuration 3. - Application deployment package installation security configuration environment setup recurring operational tasks - Ability to design reusable, maintainable and well-documented automation. - Strong understanding of infrastructure automation and configuration management principles. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts.Containers & Kubernetes- Strong experience with Docker and containerised workloads. - Experience with CRI-O, containerd or comparable container runtimes. - Practical experience administering Kubernetes clusters in production or business-critical environments. - Strong understanding of: deployments pods services ingress persistent storage secrets configuration resource allocation cluster networking availability monitoring troubleshooting - Ability to independently deploy, troubleshoot and maintain applications within Kubernetes. - Experience supporting highly available containerised environmentsDatabase Administration MySQL / Galera- Strong experience administering MySQL environments. - Experience managing Galera Cluster or comparable highly available MySQL architectures. - Good understanding of: replication backup and restore performance - monitoring database troubleshooting permissions and access upgrades clustering high availability failover disaster recovery - Ability to investigate and resolve database performance and availability issuesMicrosoft SQL Server- Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server / MSSQL environments. - Good understanding of: database backup and recovery - permissions maintenance - monitoring performance - troubleshooting availability resilienceMicrosoft Systems Administration- Strong experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments. - Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Windows-based servers and applications. - Experience with system monitoring, patching, security and operational support. - Strong understanding of Windows Server permissions, services and network configuration.- Ability to troubleshoot Windows infrastructure and application issues independently. - Experience supporting business-critical Microsoft workloads.CI/CD & Development Operations - Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Experience designing, maintaining and troubleshooting automated deployment pipelines. - Understanding of build, test and production deployment processes. - Strong working knowledge of Git and modern source control workflows. - Experience supporting software developers with infrastructure and deployment requirements. - Ability to improve deployment reliability through automation and standardisation. - Experience supporting multiple development, staging and production environmentsInfrastructure & Networking- Strong understanding of: TCP/IP DNS HTTP / HTTPS firewalls VPNs load balancing reverse proxies TLS / SSL certificates - Experience administering web servers such as Nginx and Apache. - Understanding of highly available, multi-server environments. - Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues across operating system, networking, database and application layers. - Experience working alongside external infrastructure or managed service providersWorking Style & Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability. - Comfortable being given an outcome or problem rather than a predefined technical solution. - Able to independently investigate, evaluate options and implement appropriate solutions. - Strong ownership mentality and willingness to take responsibility for systems through their full lifecycle. - Proactive approach to identifying operational risks before they become incidents. - Calm and methodical approach to production incidents and high-pressure situations. - Strong attention to detail. Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to explain infrastructure risks and recommendations in practical business terms.Nice-to-Have- Previous experience supporting SAP environments. - Experience working with infrastructure hosting or supporting SAP application and database workloads. - Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tooling. - Experience with cloud infrastructure. Experience with centralised logging and observability platforms. - Experience with vulnerability management and security tooling. - Experience administering Redis or similar caching technologies. - Experience with highly available ecommerce or customer-facing infrastructure. - Experience supporting infrastructure across multiple physical locations or datacentres. - Experience working in organisations subject to formal audit, governance or listed-company control requirements. - Familiarity with broader Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise systemsIs this role for you?? Click apply! ....Read more...