Total 9 job vacancies by Service Care Solutions

Job Title: Senior ICT Engineer/Designer
Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid role)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 18/11/2024
Contract End Date: 07/02/2025 (reviewed 22/10/2025)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Closing Date for Applications: 08/11/2024 at 12:00 PM
Interview Date: 12/11/2024

Job Description: Lancashire County Council is recruiting for a Senior ICT Engineer/Designer to join their Digital Services team, working across Architecture & Data, Digital Business Engagement, Strategy & Assurance, and more. This role will require lead technical expertise in ICT infrastructure and application support, ensuring high-level design, implementation, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and build of ICT solutions and manage small teams where necessary.
• Provide operational ICT support, including 2nd and 3rd line emergency on-call assistance.
• Take ownership of solution designs, monitoring performance, and recommending enhancements.
• Assist with disaster recovery efforts and ensure adherence to ITIL operational procedures.
• Lead discussions with suppliers, oversee design deliverables, and mentor junior team members.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Umbraco versions (version 7 and cloud), site migration, plugin development, and AD authentication integration.
• Expertise in .NET core, Bootstrap 5, and JQuery.
• Knowledge in building custom templates using Umbraco and CSHTML.

This hybrid role offers flexibility, with on-site work at County Hall, Preston, as required.

For full details, please see the attached job description.

How to Apply:
To apply, submit your CV by 08/11/2024 at 12:00 PM. For any queries, contact Lewis Ashcroft at lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208962

Service Care Solutions are proud to assist Lancashire County Council in this recruitment process.

Engineering Labourer
Clitheroe
Temp - Perm
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
£11.55 per hour

A well-established engineering company in Clitheroe is seeking an Engineering Labourer to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position, with no prior experience necessary as full training will be provided.
Engineering Labourer Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers with general labour tasks
• Moving materials and equipment around the site
• Preparing and cleaning work areas
• Supporting with basic maintenance tasks
• Adhering to safety protocols and procedures
• Using hand tools as required for various tasks
• Assisting with loading and unloading of deliveries
• General housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized work environment

Engineering Labourer Qualities

• Reliable and punctual
• Able to follow instructions and work under supervision
• A good team player with a positive attitude
• Basic understanding of health and safety in an industrial environment
• Physically fit, able to perform manual handling tasks
• Willingness to learn and take on additional tasks

The Package
This is a temporary, Labourer role,39 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary Labourer role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Labourer role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 967 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this Labourer role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.

Mechanical Fitter - Blackburn
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12.30pm
Pay Rate: £13 - £15 per hour (depending on experience)
Temp - Perm

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established company offering great hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.

Mechanical Fitter Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems and machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical plans.
• Conduct fault finding, repairs, and regular maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed to high standards and within safety guidelines.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines.

Mechanical Fitter Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures related to mechanical fitting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and meet project targets.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (£13 - £15 depending on experience).
• Early finish every Friday!
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

If you're a talented and experienced mechanical fitter looking for your next challenge, apply today!

The Package
This is a temporary, Mechanical Fitter role,37.5 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary Mechanical Fitter is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Fitter role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 967 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this Mechanical Fitter role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.

Engineering Manager - Lancaster - Manufacturing - £60,000 to £68,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking to play a key role in driving Engineering and Operational Excellence within a fast-paced, process-based manufacturing environment? Do you have previous experience of developing and leading a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Technicians and Planners?

If you can answer "Yes" to the above, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

My client is an established manufacturing business, providing a range of essential products to various markets across the UK, Ireland and Europe. My client is known for its innovative approach, high-quality standards and involvement in the full end-to-end production process, from raw materials processing to finished products. Supplying into a diverse range of industries, they have established a strong commitment to excellence in product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Planning Engineers across both planned and reactive maintenance
• Promote and maintain a safe operating culture with the team, ensuring all aspects of maintenance and installation are undertaken in line with relevant HSE legislation and company requirements
• Manage costs and resources, including waste control, labour, and spare parts, to optimise maintenance efficiency
• Oversee the CMMS system to ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Audit and ensure compliance of the engineering data systems
• Implement innovative solutions to improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency
• Spearhead Capex projects, with a budget of around £800k, and contribute to the strategic direction of the site
• Ensure the successful recruitment, training, and development of the engineering team
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks across the Department
• Manage external contractors on site, ensuring they meet legal and company requirements

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally educated to Degree Level in an Engineering discipline
• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, gained within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment
• Expertise in Mechanical and Electrical engineering disciplines
• Strong track record of team leadership and development, with a demonstrable track record of leading a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers
• The ability to manage multiple complex jobs simultaneously to meet the ongoing changes in operational priorities
• Excellent knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• Continuous Improvement mindset, ideally with experience of driving CI and Operational Excellence projects
• Previous experience of managing Maintenance and CAPEX budgets, with the ability to drive cost-savings whilst maintaining the highest level of operational efficiency
• Previous experience of managing Capital Projects

Mechanical Fitter - Burnley
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm
Pay Rate: £15 - £16 per hour (depending on experience)
Temp - Perm

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Burnley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established company offering great hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.

Mechanical Fitter Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems and machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical plans.
• Conduct fault finding, repairs, and regular maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed to high standards and within safety guidelines.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines.

Mechanical Fitter Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures related to mechanical fitting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and meet project targets.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (£15 - £16 depending on experience).
• Early finish every Friday!
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

If you're a talented and experienced mechanical fitter looking for your next challenge, apply today!

The Package
This is a temporary, Mechanical Fitter role,37.5 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary Mechanical Fitter is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Fitter role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 967 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this Mechanical Fitter role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.

About The Company

We are currently looking to recruit a number of experienced Site / Installation / Service Engineers for one of our established clients. Providing high levels of after-sales and installation services to clients across a wide range of industries, they have been installing and servicing industrial doors for over 30 years. They have built up a strong reputation across a variety of industry sectors including nuclear, defence and national infrastructure.

As a Mechanical or Electrically biased Site Engineer you will work as part of a team on the installation, repair and servicing of various types of industrial doors, including the associated hardware and components.

These roles are National, so successful candidates will be working away from home Monday to Friday for a large percentage of the time, including the odd weekend.

A large percentage of the work is with the MOD and therefore ALL candidates must be able to pass the (SC) Security Clearance process, including a DBS Check and Criminal Record Check. All candidates will need to hold UK Citizenship Status, with full UK/British Passport and be able to demonstrate continuous UK employment for the last 3 years and proof of UK residence for the last 5 years. Successful candidates will also need to successfully pass medical and drugs & alcohol tests.

HOURS OF WORK - Core Hours are 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday - Thursday and 2pm Finish Fridays

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain a range of doors, which can be NPSA (CPNI) rated. The range includes Sliding-folding bi fold doors, side hinged doors and fire doors. All doors can be Mechanically or Electrically operated
• Provide an innovative and technically aware approach to problem solving
• Comply with all Health & Safety requirements. (All Engineers will be required to have CSCS Cards as a minimum, but all Supervisors will require SSSTS cards)
• Either Lead or be a member of a team of fitters, to ensure the project is completed within the allocated time and to the high standards required
• Ensure all HSE and company paperwork is completed and returned to the office after the project has been completed
• Ensure appropriate audits and checks are carried out on all equipment in line with relevant standards
• Receive and put into action all written and verbal instructions as required
• As a supervisor or senior member of the team, train and supervise all team members to ensure they adhere to all safety documentation and requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience of either Mechanical or Electrical Site Work
• The ability to work with power tools, Drills, Grinders etc.
• Hold a valid CSCS or SSSTS card
• Electricians will need to be qualified to BS7671 18th Edition Level
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications would be highly desirable, however the company will pay for these if required
• Previous experience with Security Doors, Security Gates / Barriers, Industrial Doors etc would be highly beneficial but not essential
• Current SC Security Clearance would be highly desirable

With over 35 years' experience of bespoke system design and system integration, my client have established themselves as one of Europe's leading design and manufacturers of specialist, high technology, electronic products into a diverse range of industry sectors world-wide.

Whether an off the shelf solution or tailored customisation, their experience across a broad range of industry sectors and applications allows them to offer industry focused expertise to a variety of customer requirements.

Due to continued growth and business requirements, they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Electronic / Senior Electronic Engineer to join their design team.

We are interested in speaking to Engineers with at least 2 years relevant industry experience and in turn my client are able to offer an extremely attractive salary in line with experience and an extensive rewards and benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, operate, and develop products to meet customer requirements on time and within budget
• Design systems and test specifications to fulfil requirements
• Complete testing and validation of systems against objectives to validate designs
• Proactively re-engineer existing products to reduce costs while maintaining product quality
• Ensure efficient and consistent translation of products from development to production
• Support the sales team in producing technical information and cost estimates for bids.
• Collaborate with customers to agree on requirements, provide progress updates, control changes, and deliver to acceptance criteria
• Provide technical support for products throughout their lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with preferred suppliers and encourage their contribution to new product development
• Identify and define work packages and tasks required for timely, high-quality project delivery
• Report project and technical progress to internal stakeholders on behalf of the department
• Coordinate product handovers from Engineering to Production

Essential Experience Requirements:

• Hold a BEng Degree or Master's Degree in electronic or Mechatronics Engineering, or hold a number of years relevant experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years' experience, involved in full product life cycle from initial product design through to product test and sign off
• PCB Design, ideally using Altium
• Strong understanding of component selection / sourcing, component obsolescence, component compliance
• Hold a British Passport with the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Desired Experience Requirements:

• RF and/or FPGA Design
• Communications ethernet, serial, USB
• EMC compliance knowledge
• Environmental compliance knowledge
• Mechanical enclosure design/draughting experience

We are currently partnering with an established and privately owned design and manufacturer of products into the Aviation industry sector to identify and recruit a Deputy Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

This is an exciting time to be joining this established business, who have developed an extensive track record of developing and supporting a range of innovative products into the Commercial Aviation sector, including major aircraft manufacturers and operators world-wide.

The successful candidate will have a defined career progression opportunity to the position of Engineering Manager and play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of the business and introduction of new products to market.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designed products are fit for purpose, meet relevant Aerospace Standards/Approvals and can be manufactured within designated Manufacturing parameters
• Ensure Engineering activities are delivered in line with company procedures and assist in the development of improved processes to facilitate the success of future projects.
• Alongside the Engineering Manager, provide technical advice and guidance to both design and manufacturing teams with regards to technical compliance and product safety
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, flight test plans, and other product / project technical documentation
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement with the ability to implement best practice and process improvement
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality and/or performance
• Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to address challenges and drive improvements and innovation
• Work closely with Quality and Senior Management to ensure relevant Design Certifications and Approvals are maintained including the implementation of Technical Changes and Revisions as required / appropriate

Key Experience Requirements:

• Ideally educated to Degree level in a technical discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar), with a strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic disciplines and "how things work"
• Previous Experience working within Aerospace Design & Manufacturing environments
• The ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team, including Design, Quality and Manufacturing
• In-depth understanding of aerospace industry standards, regulations and best practices, including TSO and DO-160
• Demonstrable ability to implement process improvements and drive best practice
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to "think outside of the box"

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Are you passionate about creating clear, concise, and informative technical documentation?

Do you have an ability for transforming complex technical information into easily understandable materials?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!! We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Technical Publication Engineer to join our clients' engineering team, supporting both internal and external stakeholders with the following:

• Generation and delivery of Technical Publication Documents to customers, potentially including Product Manuals, Repair Manuals, User Guides, Service Bulletins, CMM's, Service Letters, Temporary Revisions and Service Manuals
• Act as the point of contact for customers and technical authorities for all technical documentation queries
• Develop and manage publishing software tools required by the business

Main Responsibilities:

• Meeting the requirements of applicable ATA specifications
• Authoring and publishing documentation to high standards that serve the customer's needs to service and maintain the companies range of products
• Work with design data and guidance materials to produce quality and compliant documentation
• Take responsibility of progress of technical publications documentations against project plan(s) to ensure documentations are available when expected and required by the customer
• To ensure existing CMM's are maintained, revision controlled and communicated with customers in a timely manner.
• Build strong relationships both internally and externally with all relevant parties including but not limited to engineering, production, quality assurance, customers, suppliers, aircraft manufacturers, external (A)DOA organisations
• Understand the product limitations based on airworthiness, certification basis and/or design, and ensure the documentations generated are a true representation of these limitations

Key Experience Requirements:

• Ideally educated to a minimum HNC / HND level in a technical / engineering discipline
• Previous experience working as a Technical Publications Engineer, ideally within an Aerospace / Aviation environment
• Previous experience of authoring product publication with both Mechanical & Electrical Components
• Good knowledge of publishing software and tools
• Previous experience of Commercial Aviation and International Standards / Approvals and Certifications is highly desirable
• Previous Experience of ISO9001 and AS9100

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a company that will value your skills and contribution and can offer career progression opportunities, including allowing you the exciting opportunity of developing their Technical Publications capability further we want to hear from you.

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