Total 250 Engineering job vacancies in Kent, GU1 3AA

Validation Engineer:

We are seeking a dedicated Validation Engineer (Rig Calibration) to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be an expert in configuring and calibrating powertrain control modules for both standard and bespoke test systems and facilities. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams in software, hardware, and validation, as well as with project and functional management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide calibration and test system configuration support for on-site test and validation.
• Configure test and validation systems based on customer project requirements.
• Maintain a test and validation facility configuration library.
• Ensure test facility calibration and software are up-to-date and operational.
• Manage datasets, databases, and version control for compliance.
• Compile technical reports and presentations for decision-making.
• Escalate risks and issues to team members and management promptly.

Experience & Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Experience in working with Fuel Injection Equipment (FIE) calibration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information at management level.
• Significant product knowledge of FIE components and systems.

Desirable:

• Degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Experience in calibration, software, or system development and validation in a powertrain development environment, with exposure to mechanical and/or electromechanical components and products.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, fuel injection equipment, and fluid dynamics, including experience in hydraulic systems development and integration.

Skills and Attributes Required:

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to translate mechanical requirements into controls, and a quick learning ability. They should be proactive, results-driven, able to manage multiple tasks under pressure, and possess a continuous improvement mind-set with attention to detail and technical curiosity.

Benefits:

• Holidays - 27 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Dental Plan
• Pension
• On Site Parking
• Paid Monthly
• On site gym
• Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer (details on appointment)
• Relocation package of up to £6,000
• Private Medical Insurance

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Carbon60 are currently looking for Field Service Engineers to join a large engineering and industrial services provider. The position is based on various customer sites, covering Thames Water Regions in either Sussex or Kent or North London.

Our client is a leading Engineering & Industrial Services Provider with over 200 sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland. You will be working with a business who offer specialised engineering services, offering a wide range of engineering components, technical services and customised solutions across all areas of industry. Products range from flow control, power transmission to bearings with services ranging from maintenance, repair and replacement through to specialist engineering.

This will be field- based, with requirements to work at customer sites.

About the company:

We are a technology driven, specialist industrial services provider offering a wide range of mechanical engineering solutions and technical services to an incredibly broad spectrum of industries. We are involved, often without you knowing, in your day to day lives from your breakfast in the morning, to the microchips in your mobile and even supporting the NHS. We have over 7500 specialist colleagues in 20 countries adding value for industrial customers worldwide. Over the last 80 years, we continued to embed an entrepreneurial spirit and through our passion, specialism, and innovation, we make industry work better.

As this position is a Field Service role, your base location will be your home address. The client's workshop is based in Southampton and on a rare occasion you will attend here to collect tools and materials. We can consider applicants from a wide radius as you will be covering areas as far North as Banbury, as far West as Bristol and as far South as Kent depending on the area you will cover.
You will be supplied with a van and be paid door to door.
Ideally you will have a Thames Water Passport and Confined Spaces however if not, this will be provided.

The activities of the role are the strip-down, fault finding, remedial repair and re-assembly of the following types of equipment on customer sites:

• Large water pumps
• Smaller industrial pumps
• Gearboxes
• Electric motors
• Fans
• Other sundry mechanical equipment

We are looking for both mechanical and/or electrical skilled technicians.

Skills and Experience required:

• You will be flexible and be prepared to work the hours required in a demanding and busy 24/7 service orientated environment
• Participate in call out rota as required
• You will be used to working on site in addition to the workshop when required (Site working experience is a distinct advantage and suitable qualifications such as CCNSG passport is preferable)
• Health & safety will be at the forefront of everything you do
• You will be happy working with a team as well as working on your own initiative

Immediate starts are available for this role.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to find out further information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Ref: 4575984

Job Title: Site Engineer
Location: Ashford
Start: July 2024

Project: Groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Engineer for a groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4575984 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842780205 and quote job reference number 4575984

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Gas Engineer

Permanent Position

Basingstoke

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for a gas engineer based in Basingstoke.

Day to Day for gas engineer:

• Annual servicing to boilers/heating appliances
• Repairs
• Safety inspections
• Installation & commissioning of domestic boilers
• Working with domestic gas boilers, and hot water and heating systems

Benefits for gas engineer:

• Van + fuel card provided
• Pension scheme
• 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 37 hour week
• Optional over time & call out
• Tool Allowance
• Stability and long-term growth

Qualifications needed from gas engineer:

• Essential qualifications must include: CENWAT1, CCN1, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, Unvented hot water systems.

Please apply or contact Josie Lee at Build Recruitment for further details.

We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Civil Engineer

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on a broad range of civil engineering and structural assets, from landside assets such as bridges and roadways, to marine assets, eg piers, quays and breakwaters.

Salary is £35,000/annum upwards, dependent upon experience, for a 40 hour week on a full-time and permanent basis, with benefits to include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Be part of a team responsible for acting as internal consultants to the rest of the engineering department and the wider business, reviewing designs and specifications to ensure they are aligned to statutory and best practice approaches.
• Oversee a programme of condition inspections, reporting on inspection findings, and applying your critical judgement to plan an efficient programme of maintenance and repairs that push forward the sustainability agenda. By taking a keen interest in emerging design and construction methodologies, material technologies, and inspection techniques, you will drive innovation and efficiency.
• Prepare designs, work packages, specifications and drawings, for work to be carried out by contract, whether new construction, planned maintenance or reactive maintenance.

To apply, you should possess the following:

• BEng/MEng in relevant engineering discipline, with 3+ years post-graduate experience
• Familiar with current design codes
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a structured, methodical approach, offer ideas, make decisions and apply good judgement in problem solving
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of (or willing to learn) AutoCad
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

*Our client encourages candidates working towards Chartership, and can offer mentoring and support in preparation for sign-off and professional review with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Plain CVs in Word please

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Digital with Purpose.

DWP Digital is hiring Data Engineers who are passionate about utilising cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful data products.

You'll help us design and develop of modern cloud-based data solutions, and develop your skills and career in a unique environment. The scale here is huge, and we have real purpose with real users at the end of everything we do.

DWP is the UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers.

DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones.

We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years.

Your role:

You'll join our Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS) team, which is a collaboration between DWP Digital, Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt and Cyber Resilience Centre.

IRIS is central to DWP's Fraud and Error Strategy and is radically transforming how we detect and prevent fraud and error in the welfare system.

You will deliver proactive, innovative and insightful data products in a hybrid cloud environment using agile approaches. The data products you work on will tangibly improve the outcomes for millions of citizens across the country.

Working closely with stakeholders to develop and maintain robust data products and services, you'll support the continuous improvement of data engineering standards and engage with stakeholders at all stages of the data engineering lifecycle.

DWP Digital is a great place to work, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make a real difference.

Essential criteria:

• Enterprise-level experience of SQL, Shell/BASH, Linux and command line
• Enterprise-level experience in developing and enhancing efficient, scalable, automated ETL/ELT pipelines including error handling, re-start and data quality
• Experience of translating technical concepts into non-technical language
• You understand how to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and can change your style of communication to suit technical and non-technical audiences

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us based at one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, London Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield
https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-locations/

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of home working and some time in the office.

In return for your skills, we offer a competitive salary of up to £41,567 in London and up to £36,545 for all other locations. There is also a Digital Allowance of up to £3,000 per annum available for exceptional candidates based in National locations.

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Sports and social activities
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity then consider using your skills and experience by working as a Mechanical Supervisor on a permanent basis at HMP Swaleside.

As a Mechanical Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and managing the shift to deliver planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and other aid as required in order to meet sites short term and long-term goals and objectives.

Duties of the Mechanical Supervisor will include, but not limited to:

• Undertake staff appraisals providing relevant performance information to Line Managers
• To take accountability for the effective management of the tool inventory and maintain security standards within the work area.

Skills and Abilities the successful applicant should possess:

• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Five years' experience as a plumber or equivalent
• Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water or building services systems
• Qualified plumber with experience working on commercial or industrial mechanical or heating systems is desirable

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Supervisor position based at Eastcurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX, please apply and the team will be in touch shortly.

SkyBlue Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

Job title: Waste Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 months
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Location: Kent
Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

Applicants must have experience of the following:
- HNC / HND or equivalent in scientific, environmental or an engineering discipline
- Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislations, and stakeholders relating to radioactive waste management
- Experience developing waste inventories together with records management

Ideally applicants should also have:
- Dangerous goods safety advisor certificate
- International movement of dangerous goods certificate

Role information:
- Provide technical support to the team
- Provide technical support to current and future design and implementation
- Provide internal and external stakeholders with advice
- Carry out investigations when required and diagnose faults and improvements
- Ensure health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Working for a global manufacturer at the Gillingham operations, as Manufacturing Assembly Engineer, you will support activities to ensure that all components, products and assemblies are produced to the required quality and quantity, in the most efficient time and cost effective manner, whilst supporting the Project Management and Engineering team's project deliverables.

The role

• Defining the manufacturing and assembly method/process for prototype components and assembly - creating manufacturing / assembly routing
• Building product to a defined order schedule.
• Defining, ordering and manufacturing of special tooling as required.
• Identifying supplementary processes from sub-contract specialists; agreeing the process parameters/drawing features/tolerancing to ensure compliance with engineering drawing requirements.
• Recommend improvement processes and product quality.
• Writes work instructions
• Support training plans for team members.
• Define supporting documentation for works orders
• Establish first off sign off and maintain required quality standard
• Define calibration and control of all assembly equipment
• Oversee the cleanliness testing facility and completion of cleanliness audits.
• Complete inspection and preparation of products for despatch.
• Complete Risk and COSHH assessments
• Define front line maintenance and basic fault diagnosis

You should possess sound understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing/assembly processes, be competent with engineering drawings and specifications and have excellent knowledge of assembly techniques and processes. Experience of collecting QMS data to qualify products and components is essential. Ideally you will be degree (or equivalent) educated, be familiar with CAD/Solidworks and familiar working in a prototype, small batch environment, along with knowledge with of GD&T.

Benefits

• Holidays - 27 days p.a. Plus bank Holidays
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Dental Plan and Private Health Insurance
• Pension
• On Site Parking
• Paid Monthly
• On site gym
• Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer
• Relocation package available
• Private Medical Insurance

CVs in Word Format to j.stevens@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Job Title: Fabric Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum

Benefits: 33 days holiday, 1 in 5 call-out rotation

About Us:

We are a leading facilities management company based in Basingstoke, committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our static site facilities.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of fabric and building services across our static site in Basingstoke. From ensuring compliance with health and safety standards to delivering efficient and effective solutions, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance tasks on fabric and building services equipment.
• Responding promptly and efficiently to reactive maintenance requests.
• Identifying and rectifying faults in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
• Undertaking minor installations and repairs as required.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Collaborating with colleagues and external contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a facilities management environment.
• Strong knowledge of fabric maintenance techniques and building services.
• Relevant qualifications in fabric engineering or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Opportunity to participate in a 1 in 5 call-out rotation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme and other company benefits.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Production Engineer:

Working for a manufacturing business in the Sandwich area, you will be responsible for co-ordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release. Working closely with the engineering and project team along with production and supply chain, the role will be to ensure successful transition for new and existing product design and achieving project timelines within budget and to the highest quality.

Duties:

• Responsible for managing the standards, methods and procedures for design, modification and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
• Develop & deliver production plans, build documentation and route cards for a variety of engineering projects
• Contribute to the development of strategy
• Resolve manufacturing issues and work cross-functionally
• Develop best practice to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Contribute and support CI initiatives
• Support NPI
• Production engineering tasks with ToT
• Undertake customer and suppliers visits

You will ideally be educated in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering Apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment. You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices and standards and have the ability to implement effective and timely production solutions

Benefits:

• Holiday is 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day)
• Competitive salary, company profit sharing scheme, stakeholder pension and death in service scheme
• Rewards and recognition scheme and employee engagement initiatives

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Quality Engineer

In this role, you will monitor, plan, and improve business processes to enhance production output and product quality. You will introduce new processes and procedures, set quality standards, drive continuous improvements, and resolve problems. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to implement lean methodologies, optimizing processes, equipment, and performance. Other responsibilities include creating acceptance test procedures, inspecting materials and products, developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits, and determining corrective actions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions.
• Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes, including on-the-job training.
• Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Complete First Inspection Reports
• Monitor the calibration system and ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.
• Support prototype, sample, and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells.
• Complete internal product and system audits and perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.
• Support the supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and QA. Can use problem-solving techniques and effective at presenting data and identifying problem areas through analysis. They can interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies is essential. Experience working with cross-functional teams is necessary, and experience in manufacturing in a high-value, low-volume setting is desirable.

Knowledge:

Essential knowledge includes the ability to read and understand technical drawings and complete FAIRs. A solid understanding of ISO standards, such as 9001 and/or AS9100, is required. Desirable knowledge includes an understanding of ISO 14001, 27001, and AS9100 standards, as well as lean principles. The ability to use a CMM (Coordinate-measuring machine) is also desirable.

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Senior Engineer- Mechanical in the water industry? Are you passionate and ready to make a positive change? If so, then read on!

I am looking for an experienced Senior Engineer- Mechanical to work in the Rochester area. The perfect applicant will have knowledge and experience working on projects within wastewater or water treatment.

Role: Senior Project Engineer- Mechanical

Location: Rochester

Contract: Freelance

Rate: £380- £400 per day

When: ASAP

Randstad Contact: Georgia Joslyn ()

Duties will include:

• Assist with the Project Management
• Assist in the production of the contract programme
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise with site management on design and procurement
• Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take over
• Technical coordination
• Challenge all stakeholders to identify opportunities
• Work closely with Project Quantity Surveyor to generate cost plans

Skills Required:

• Project Engineering experience
• Experience of delivering utilising NEC3 form of contract
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline.
• Preferably APMP or equivalent
• Previous experience within water treatment (Non-Infrastructure)
• Previously mechanical project engineering background preferred

Skills Desirable:

• Ambitious and dynamic personality
• MEICA/Civil works multi-disciplined interfacing
• Experience of working on Water Industry construction projects, preferably with experience of large and complex deliveries
• Someone with a commitment to Right first time

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

Alternatively, if you are looking for other roles within the wastewater and water treatment industry, please get in touch and we would love to assist in finding your dream role!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Digital with Purpose.

DWP Digital is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to apply data engineering on a massive scale, influencing issues which affect millions of citizens and making a real difference to how the UK works.

DWP is the UK's largest department, every year we pay over £195 billion to over 20 million citizens.

DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones.

We help people find jobs, and support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years.

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Your role: 

You'll join a close-knit team at the heart of one DWP's highest priority transformation projects - the Health Transformation Programme. This team is responsible for both the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Health Assessment services.

Working with huge datasets (quite possibly the largest on offer in the UK), you'll be delivering benefits that positively impact thousands of UK citizens.

Data modelling is key in this role - you'll be running platforms and transforming raw data into model raw datasets. Our production environment is currently on-prem, but the direction of travel is cloud engineering. You'll be executing code in different places across the following tech stack: Azure, Databricks, PySpark and Pandas.

You will steer the data engineering function within a wider product team. There'll be lots of connecting and interaction with stakeholders - you'll work closely with product and delivery managers, business analysts and data scientists.

You'll manage a small team of data engineers and will also oversee specialist contractor data engineers. You'll explore new ideas and support your team in developing their technical and interpersonal skills. Your time will roughly be split 70% data engineering and 30% leadership, strategy and management.

DWP Digital is a great place to work, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make a real difference.

Essential criteria:

• Enterprise-scale experience with Azure data engineering tools, Databricks, PySpark and Pandas
• Experience of data modelling and transforming raw data into datasets
• Experience of building team capability through role modelling, mentoring, and coaching
• Able to manage relationships with non-technical colleagues and can work in a collaborative, inclusive way

It's also great if you have the following (if not, don't worry, you'll have lots of opportunity to learn skills like this here):

• Experience transitioning from On-Prem to cloud production environment
• Experience of building automated data processes
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for data engineering and emerging technologies

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us based at one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-locations/ 

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of home working and some time in the office.

In return for your skills, we offer a competitive salary of up to £63,517. There is also a Digital Allowance of up to £15,000 per annum available for exceptional candidates.

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (worth £18,400 a year).

You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Sports and social activities
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Please note, this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.