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Position: Controls EngineerLocation: Based in London, with worldwide travel, commutable from Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Dagenham, Tilbury, Basildon, Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Hadleigh, Ilford, Stratford, Epping, Edmonton, Upminster.Remuneration: Negotiable £50,000 - £70,000 + company benefits depending on relevant experience (Pharma sector, automated machinery, PLC control system design & programming)We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team at our London facility. As a leading integrator of special-purpose machinery, conveyor systems, production, and assembly systems, we specialise in delivering bespoke automated solutions across diverse industry sectors, including Automated Warehousing, FMCG, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, and Automotive.Key Responsibilities: * Designing, programming, and implementing control systems tailored to complex automation solutions. * Developing and commissioning electrical designs, PLC programs, vision systems, SCADA, and HMI interfaces to meet client specifications. * Integrating components and ancillary equipment such as conveyors, robotics, and vision systems into new or existing automated systems and production lines. * Providing technical support for installation, fault diagnosis, and commissioning on customer sites globally.Skills and Experience: * A technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Controls & Automation Systems, or a related field. * Proven experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of control system design, PLC programming, electrical schematics, and automation solutions. * Proficiency in programming at least one of the following PLC platforms: Allen Bradley, Rockwell, ABB, Fanuc, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Schneider. * Hands-on experience with product integration into automated systems, including conveyors, robotics, vision systems, and ancillary equipment. * While not essential, experience in the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors would be highly advantageous.This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a skilled and supportive team, and make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation. To apply for this Controls Engineer vacancy please click on the link to apply. Your CV will be forward to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist Automation & Technical Recruitment Agency. #LI-PB1

We are AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm enabling organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim solutions and temporary resources. Job description - the role Our client, Deutsche Bank, is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives them an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. Deutsche Bank offer their clients commercial and investment banking, retail banking and transaction banking as well as ground-breaking asset and wealth management products and services. On behalf of Deutsche Bank, AMS are now looking for a MariaDB SME to work in their database team based in London (Hybrid) a PAYE basis. We are seeking a highly skilled MariaDB Database Expert to join our dynamic team and contribute to our database management and optimization efforts. Your expertise in MariaDB's internal memory structures and architecture will be crucial in ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability of our database system. You will also be tasked with providing expert attention to a critical database that requires advanced troubleshooting and optimization Key responsibilities: Database Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of MariaDB databases. Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimize database performance, focusing on memory structures such as the InnoDB buffer pool, query cache, and other relevant components. Architecture Design: Design and implement database architectures that align with business requirements and best practices. Replication and Clustering: Set up and manage replication (Master-Slave, Galera Cluster) to ensure data consistency and high availability. Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity. Security: Implement and maintain database security measures, including encryption, authentication, and access controls. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor database performance, identify issues, and troubleshoot problems to ensure optimal operation. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to support database-related needs and provide guidance on best practices. Skills and Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of MariaDB internal memory structures (InnoDB buffer pool, query cache, etc.). Strong understanding of MariaDB architecture and storage engines (InnoDB, Aria, MyRocks, etc.). Experience with replication and clustering technologies (Master-Slave, Galera Cluster). About the client Deutsche Bank's Values: Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS based on site at Deutsche Bank. AMS's payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant.

Job Description Site Reliability Engineer with Python Our Client looking to bring on a site reliability engineer to help deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and enhance our complex cloud-based set of internal tools and externally managed services for a variety of users across our wide-ranging organization. You will have at least 7 to 10 years hands-on expertise working as a Site Reliability Engineer. You will work closely with IT, product, and engineering to extend and maintain this set of tools and services and to help debug and resolve problems. In addition, the ideal candidate will proactively look for system weaknesses and find ways to resolve them before they can cause production issues via monitoring and data we aggregate through various tools within our organization's IT & DevOps toolkit. Responsibilities • • Keep our suite of internal apps and services up and running or getting it back up and running quickly if a failure were to occur • • Be the technical point person of operational responsibility for two core platforms (one mobile and one web application) i.e. engaging as appropriate upon escalations from the IT support group whether it be problem solving, addressing production issues, enhancing features etc. - collaborating with engineers and others as needed • • Work closely with internal partners and teams as well as external vendors to ensure that we ship software that meets our code quality, security and performance requirements • • Write, update, and use our documentation, including runbooks and/or playbooks • • Help automate existing or build new internal workflows including ongoing infrastructure needs, testing, failover mitigations, and more • • Debug complex problems across our entire web and mobile application stack and advise key stakeholders on solutions, as well as implement said solutions if appropriate. • • Further our internal CI/CD processes to improve release cadence and developer experience • • Participate in the daily / weekly software development process (standups, sprint planning, retros, issue tracking, etc.) • • Actively lead any critical issue post-mortem processes, including coordination of any meetings and further steps to take Qualifications • • 7+ years experience with software engineering, software development, and/or system operations • • Experience debugging complex problems and implementing timely cost-effective solutions • • Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems • • Deep knowledge of Python is preferred, though other languages like Java, Go, Rust, or similar will also be heavily considered • • Experience using source control (Git, GitHub) and feature branching strategies • • Experience with a variety of open-source databases (MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc.) • • Experience with DevOps engineering and working with container orchestration, such as with Docker or Kubernetes • • Experience with log monitoring and observability via platforms like Sumologic or Cloudwatch • • Experience automating infrastructure, testing, and deployments using tools like CircleCI Configuration management tooling and infrastructure as code knowledge is preferred but not required • • Experience working with AWS services, with knowledge of Azure / Google ecosystems helpful but not required • • Strong familiarity with general modern web and mobile application development, including hands-on experience working with JavaScript (Typescript preferred) and Python stacks • • Cross functional team collaboration experience, especially working with engineers and user experience / product designers, as well as external stakeholders • • Strong skills for weighing and managing scope, risk, quality and timelines • • Strong focus on quality, security, performance, and end user experience This is an exciting position with an exciting organisation based in Central London and New York. The position can be London or New York based. The salary for this position will be circa £80K - £100K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join our team and lead complex infrastructure initiatives across our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering IT infrastructure projects on time and within scope and budget, while effectively managing cross-functional teams. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Lead and manage end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, including data center migrations, network upgrades, cloud adoption, and hardware/software implementations. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, ensuring resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency plans are in place. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including infrastructure engineers, network specialists, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and business units. Manage project governance processes, providing regular updates to leadership and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently. Oversee vendor selection and performance, ensuring third-party deliverables meet quality and contractual requirements. Drive adoption of best practices in infrastructure management, including automation, scalability, and compliance with company standards. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment of infrastructure projects with business needs. Monitor project performance using KPIs, ensuring milestones are met and delivering project outcomes successfully. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology , Computer Science , or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing complex IT infrastructure projects, preferably in large enterprise environments. Proven experience with data center operations, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), networks, and IT security. Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid). Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and IT infrastructure best practices. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a large, complex organization. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels. Familiarity with compliance requirements in insurance or financial services (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA) is a plus.

2nd line support analyst/ Customer Support Analyst This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a 2nd line support analyst/ Customer Support Analyst to join my thriving financial technology business as they are growing their brokerage clearing trading team. Role details • Title- 2nd line support analyst/ Customer Support Analyst • Team- Clearing system production applications • Employer- electronic trading brokerage financial technology • Permanent role salary £45-65,000 dependent upon experience • Location: London City (Cannon Street/ Bank) 2 /3 days a week in the office • Shortlisting over December and closing the role on 10th January to shortlist for 1st stage interviews This role will be ideal for a junior 2nd line support analyst/ Customer Support Analyst, who is looking for their 2nd or 3rd role, to grow and develop themselves You will be working to provide 2nd line support on the clearing system production applications and your role will include Troubleshot Clearing application problems utilizing hands-on Unix and oracle/SQL techniques Perform daily Clearing System support procedures, Handle Clearing System user requests, ad hoc queries, and reports Review audit trails Prepare Unix and SQL scripts for reports and reconciliation processes This is an interesting role, where you will be working alongside a more experienced Customer support analyst to help grow and develop you for your long-term career Role requirements • Excellent UNIX/Linux skills, including basic scripting, file editing, system resource monitoring, running and scheduling processes and troubleshooting system issues. • Ability to write and run Transact-SQL, • Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server preferred) • Exposure to source code control and / or release management • Exposer to scheduling products, such as Autosys or crontab • Experience in Banking or financial services is highly beneficial We will be Shortlisting for this role over December and closing the role on 10th January to shortlist for 1st stage interviews For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV for consideration Many thanks and good luck! To find out more about Huxley, please visit XX XX XX XX XX Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Position: Project Manager (Automation/System Integration Projects)Location: London, commutable from Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Dagenham, Tilbury, Basildon, Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Hadleigh, Ilford, Stratford, Epping, Edmonton, Upminster.Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant experience + company benefits Due to business growth, we are seeking a Project Manager to support and lead with the build of our bespoke projects. We are a leading provider of customised automated solutions for a wide range of industry sectors including Automated Warehouse, FMCG, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, Food & Drink, and Automotive. Our projects involve understanding customer needs, conceptualising initial designs, engineering the design and then manufacturing the automated solution. We integrate advanced automation technologies, including robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC control systems, to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.Key Requirements, Skills & Experience: * Support, lead and manage concurrent automation/machine build projects. * Prior experience working on similar projects/environment (special purpose machinery, automation systems, packaging machinery, end of line systems, robotic systems, conveyors, material handling systems, auto-tending machinery). * Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. * Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or delays, implementing corrective actions as necessary. * Communicate regularly with clients to provide project updates and address any concerns or issues. * Supervise and provide guidance to mechanical fitters, panel wiremen, controls engineers, and software engineers. * Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination between team members. * Strong understanding/implementation of GMP/Good Manufacturing Practices. * Conduct regular team meetings to review project milestones, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project objectives. * Cultivate strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. * Preferably a technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in an engineering or scientific subject or equivalent industry experience. * Hands-on approach with a willingness to work directly on the shop floor, overseeing project activities. * Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.If you feel you have the required skills and experience for the Project Manager vacancy, please click on the link to apply. Your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist Automation & Technical Recruitment agency, sourcing candidates for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.Vacancy Ref: 32112 #LI-PB1