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Holt Engineering Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Software Support Developer to join our forward-thinking manufacturing business in Lymington!

This is an exciting opportunity which will see a motivated individual with a broad skillset assist the head of IT in the day-to-day support, maintenance and upgrade of the IT infrastructure. This position has arisen as the company are beginning to transform and upgrade their IT systems and environment looking to align to future requirements of their growing business and YOU could be a key part in this. 

The duties of the Infrastructure & Software Support Developer will be:

• To assist the head of Information Technology in the installing, managing, monitoring and upgrading of:
• VMware ESXI server and vCSA infrastructure
• Server/backup hardware provisioning
• Microsoft Server 2012 R2+ and services
• Active directory domains, security groups, permissions and group policies
• Network infrastructure, including TCP/IP LAN, switches, routers, firewall’s, and Wi-FI Ap’s
• Veeam Backups and Replication 
• Company applications, software updates and new software projects as required
• Windows laptop/ Desktop OS upgrades, feature updates,patches etc.
• Monitoring infrastructure health and performance for security and to prevent performance bottlenecks 
• Maintain accurate IT documentation 
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials as certified.

The successful Infrastructure & Support Developer will have experience with the following:

• Building and administering VMware ESXi and vCSA environments
• Server hardware builds, testing and provision
• Administering Microsoft Windows Server environments including new server setup, upgrades and services.
• Administering Microsoft domain environments, Active Directory, GPO’s, DNS, WSUS, 365/Entra
• Backup and Recovery support including NAS/ISCSI, disaster recovering planning
• TCP/IP Networking knowledge including subnet routing, switches, VPN, Wi-Fi
• Server hardware support and knowledge including troubleshooting, RAID disks, performance tailoring
• Software application installations/ upgrades and project support.
• Windows Desktop/Office 365/Team environment knowledge and support

The Infrastructure & Support Developer will:

• Have 3+ years’ demonstratable experience in a similar role.
• Be organised, self-motivated and can show initiative
• Be able to work in a team but also take the lead as required
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing timescales
• Have the ability to prioritise own workload and adapt in a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment 
• Have the ability to keep clear and accurate documentation including project progress reporting
• Have good communication skills at all levels within an organisation

This is a Permanent role paying up to £40,000pa DOE.

If you believe you are the right person for the Infrastructure & Support Developer role APPLY today and Hannah Will be in touch shortly.

Holt Engineering Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Software Support Developer to join our forward-thinking manufacturing business in Lymington!

This is an exciting opportunity which will see a motivated individual with a broad skillset assist the head of IT in the day-to-day support, maintenance and upgrade of the IT infrastructure. This position has arisen as the company are beginning to transform and upgrade their IT systems and environment looking to align to future requirements of their growing business and YOU could be a key part in this. 

The duties of the Infrastructure & Software Support Developer will be:

• To assist the head of Information Technology in the installing, managing, monitoring and upgrading of:
• VMware ESXI server and vCSA infrastructure
• Server/backup hardware provisioning
• Microsoft Server 2012 R2+ and services
• Active directory domains, security groups, permissions and group policies
• Network infrastructure, including TCP/IP LAN, switches, routers, firewall’s, and Wi-FI Ap’s
• Veeam Backups and Replication 
• Company applications, software updates and new software projects as required
• Windows laptop/ Desktop OS upgrades, feature updates,patches etc.
• Monitoring infrastructure health and performance for security and to prevent performance bottlenecks 
• Maintain accurate IT documentation 
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials as certified.

The successful Infrastructure & Support Developer will have experience with the following:

• Building and administering VMware ESXi and vCSA environments
• Server hardware builds, testing and provision
• Administering Microsoft Windows Server environments including new server setup, upgrades and services.
• Administering Microsoft domain environments, Active Directory, GPO’s, DNS, WSUS, 365/Entra
• Backup and Recovery support including NAS/ISCSI, disaster recovering planning
• TCP/IP Networking knowledge including subnet routing, switches, VPN, Wi-Fi
• Server hardware support and knowledge including troubleshooting, RAID disks, performance tailoring
• Software application installations/ upgrades and project support.
• Windows Desktop/Office 365/Team environment knowledge and support

The Infrastructure & Support Developer will:

• Have 3+ years’ demonstratable experience in a similar role.
• Be organised, self-motivated and can show initiative
• Be able to work in a team but also take the lead as required
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing timescales
• Have the ability to prioritise own workload and adapt in a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment 
• Have the ability to keep clear and accurate documentation including project progress reporting
• Have good communication skills at all levels within an organisation

This is a Permanent role paying up to £40,000pa DOE.

If you believe you are the right person for the Infrastructure & Support Developer role APPLY today and Hannah Will be in touch shortly.

We are currently partnering with a world-leading provider of technical equipment. Our clients pride themselves on people being the core of their company, seeing their strength in trust, diversity, and progress. Our client is a well-established business that provides equipment that allows users to educate and research in innovative ways within the engineering, medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical sectors. They are a leader in Fluid dynamics, Chemical, and Civil processing. As a Senior Software and Electronics Development Engineer, you will provide software support and development within our client’s product portfolio.

Key responsibilities as Senior Software and Electronics Development Engineer

• Develop software interfaces for new and existing products.
• Test and development of software against control logic requirements
• Design of Digital and Analogue Electronics
• Development of GUI and Data logging interface
• Design of software to meet customer or internal specifications.

Experience for Senior Software and Electronics Development Engineer

• Very strong, demonstrable leadership skills in an engineering environment
• Schematic Capture using Proteus/ Eagle or similar.
• C Programming for embedded Microcontrollers, experience with serial protocols such as 12C, SPI, CAN, and sensor integration over 12C, SPI, CAN
• Design, build and maintain high quality, efficient C# desktop applications with rich touch screen driven GUI.
• Experience in creating Windows-based applications to read, display and data log the sensor readings and to control the machines.
• Experience in writing own PID algorithm either in desktop or embedded applications.
• Any PLC/HMI programming experience would be beneficial.
• General electrical and or electronic diagnostic experience
• Any PLC/SCADA programming experience would be beneficial.
• Electrical wiring familiarity with industrial motor wiring experience of UL/CSA safety and CE approvals (Technical conformance file)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Holiday
• 37.5 hours a week
• Flexible working

This is a full-time contract position for the successful Senior Software and Electronics Development Engineer For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk.

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Electronics Engineer

Our client, a leading forward-thinking and supportive engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an Electronics Engineer.
Manufacturing onsite, our client is both exciting and unique. An opportunity to join a dynamic team that will offer the right person an exciting opportunity to be part of the company’s expansion and growth plans.
 
As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and testing electrical components and systems.
 
Key responsibilities as Electronics Engineer:

• Heavily involved in the design and development of circuits, PCB layouts, and mixed-signal circuits using CAD software
• Liaise with other team members within the business such as mechanical engineers’ programmers and software engineers.
• You will assist and support manufacturing with any fault finding that is required.
• Involvement in the development of embedded systems firmware

Experience and skill required as Electronics Engineer:

• Educated to degree level in an Electrical, Electronic, or Engineering field.
• You will be knowledgeable and experienced in electronic circuit design, PCB Layout design, and embedded systems development.
• Experienced in using CAD.
• Great communicator with top-notch problem-solving skills and aptitude

Benefits for Electronics Engineer

• Up to £38 – 43K basic salary doe
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Electronics Engineer. For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Cladding CAD Technician

 We are currently partnering with a local employer who has an enviable reputation for design with the added benefit of manufacturing onsite. Our client offers a high-quality product and has a worldwide reputation for excellence. They work on projects all around the UK and have exported to over 140 countries throughout the company’s history. Our client, an engineering and manufacturing expert is now expanding and is looking for a Cladding CAD Technician to join their established team.

 As a Cladding CAD Technician, you will support the busy drawing office and project teams, where your drawings will be used to manufacture the company’s quality product.

 Key Responsibilities as Cladding CAD Technician

• You will prepare and lay out drawings for the project team.
• Communicate and liaise with internal departments such as sales teams, engineering teams, in-house designers, and external clients where appropriate.
• Advise and work with Project Managers on any changes or updates as the projects progress.

Experience as Cladding CAD Technician

• Mathematically capable of applying trigonometry and checking calculations.
• AutoCAD or similar 2D software
• Have good commercial business acumen and awareness.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position in the cladding industry

 Benefits for Cladding CAD Technician

• Competitive basic salary £35 – £40k DOE
• No blame culture business with great values
• On site parking
• Pension

 
 This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Cladding CAD Technician for more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Commercial Support Specialist

 
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a global supplier of complex technical solutions, and they are currently on the lookout for a Commercial Support Specialist to join there expanding commercial team.
 
The company are on an incredible growth journey, just recently securing the financial support they needing to expand their already substantial business offering. This in turn presents an exciting opportunity for the successful Commercial Support Specialist to grow and progress with the business over the coming years.
 

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• Market analysis of trends relevant to the company’s industry offering.
• Compile a database of competitors and information on their movements.
• Supply recommendations to sales and marketing teams based on analysis of trends and innovations.
• Create required company documentation (datasheets, compliance reports, white papers, etc.)
• Book and set up commercial training for staff members within the business.
• Manage and maintain company website and shared drives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international sales teams.

 
Experience required as Commercial Support Specialist:

• Data driven with a strong analytical thought process.
• Proven commercial awareness and / or technical background within engineering.
• Business management studies / experience desirable.
• Confident with MS Office software packages.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to create and maintain company and training related documentation.
• Proactive attitude to tasks and issues.
• High levels of attention to detail.

 
Benefits for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 4 x Salary Death in Service payment
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
  • Corporate Healthcare Plan
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Wellbeing App
  • Discount scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Eligible for enrolment in Employee Share Scheme

 
Job details for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• Permanent full time position.
• 5 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working available.
• £28k – £33k

 
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Commercial Support Specialist so apply now or email Nathan on nathan.dixon@holtengineering.co.uk for more information.

Production Supervisor
 
The head office of one of our top clients are currently on the lookout for a Production Supervisor to join their business and lead their production team through the build and test of the company products.
 
As a Production Supervisor you will enjoy working within a dynamic team and on products for industries including Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, and Industrial. The Production Supervisor will lead teams in mechanical assembly, soldering, cabling and wiring, ensuring high industry standards are consistently met.
 
Production Supervisor responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor production staff through the daily build of company products.
• Ensure all company specific procedures are followed and perform operator audits where necessary.
• Utilise the company skills matrix ensuring all operators are trained and developed inline with this.
• Assess technical issues and respond accordingly.
• Set and monitor all production related KPI’s.
• Assist with any non-conformance reviews / investigations and implement appropriate actions.

 
Production Supervisor experience:

• Previous experience supervising within an electronics environment.
• Confident with technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Understanding of J-Standard, IPC, AS9100 standards are highly desirable.
• PC literate and knowledge of MS Office software packages.
• Excellent levels of communication skills both verbal and written.
• Motivated with a proactive attitude towards work and issues.

 
Production Supervisor benefits:

• “Perks at Work” membership.
• Company pension scheme.
• Maternity / paternity packages.
• Ability to buy an extra 5 days holiday per year.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Free parking.

 
This is a full time permanent position for the successful Production Supervisor. For more information simply apply now or call Nathan on 07921 479890.

Holt Engineering are recruiting for a After-sales Administrator to join a busy team close to Poole, our client is a friendly professional business with a fantastic team who have just moved in to a new office.

This is a permanent position that can offer an immediate start and salary of £24-£26,000 DOE
Duties for the After-sales Administrator will include: 

•  Respond promptly and courteously to customer inquiries, both via email and phone
• Order Processing & Data Entry
• Prepare and maintain various documents, including invoices, receipts, shipping records, and warranty paperwork.
• Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels 
• Conduct follow-up calls or emails to customers to ensure their satisfaction with the products and services provided.
• Assist in collecting and organizing customer feedback 
• Provide administrative support to the after-sales team members, such as scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and handling general inquiries

Requirements to be considered for the After-sales Administrator role:

• Proven administration experience is essential, within a sales environment would be advantageous 
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and self motivated
• Proficiency in using office software, including MS Office
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits for the successful After-sales Administrator 

• New modern offices and facilities
• Free car parking
• Company pension, private medical and critical illness cover

If you have the required experience and keen to join  a well established local business please apply now and Yasmin will call you. 

CNC Miller

Salary: £19-22 p/h dependent on experience

Location: Andover

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company in the Andover area, who are looking for a CNC Miller Programmer to join their growing team and increased production capabilities.

CNC Miller Programmer responsibilities:

• Setting, operating, and programming vertical mills, monitoring the machining process, and making necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on CNC milling machines, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn-out parts to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues or malfunctions that may arise during the machining process.

CNC Miller Programmer requirements:

• Experience of setting and operating vertical mills within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience of offline programming with Hypermill Cadcam software.
• Knowledge of machining principles and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with a variety of materials, cutting tools, and machining techniques.
• Able to read technical drawings and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in the CNC Miller Programmer role, please contact Harry Parsons on 07739277675 or via email at harry.parsons@holtengineering.co.uk.

Senior Design Engineer

The company, a full system life-cycle manufacturer of secure communication systems, antennas, image technology and embedded computing are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing team in Redditch. Their products can be found transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, enabling secure ticket sales on trains, processing colossal amounts of data or gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths of the ocean floor!

The successful Senior Design Engineer will be joining a company that really care about their staff, placing safety as their number one priority. They will also be entitled to a very lucrative benefits package as well. 

Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership:
  • Evaluate and interpret project technical requirements to develop innovative concept architectures and designs.
  • Design and develop hardware solutions from initial concept, through qualification testing, to final implementation and integration.
  • Ensure all customer requirements are meticulously met throughout the development process, demonstrating successful completion of Verification and Validation activities.
  • Support the creation of comprehensive test strategies and plans for formal qualification testing (including shock, vibration, EMC, and safety).
  • Produce and maintain all necessary design documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Play an active role in key milestone events like internal and customer-facing Design Reviews.
  • Support the build of initial prototypes and qualification systems.
  • Support other Engineering Team members by sharing design information as required.
• Business Acumen:
  • Possess knowledge of Project, Product, and Business lifecycles, understanding Engineering activities at each stage.
  • Provide support, as required, to other areas of the Business.
• Supplier Management:
  • Work with external suppliers and manufacturers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Essential Skills:
  • Experience in an Engineering environment, ideally defence-related.
  • Designing products for harsh environments (shock, vibration, thermal extremes).
  • Working knowledge of Military Specifications and Standards (advantageous).
  • Extensive knowledge of Electrical/Electronic/Computer components and systems.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, processes, and standards.
  • Good understanding of EMC, particularly in design.
  • Experience of designing for longevity and usability/through-life support (Human Factors and Integrated Logistics Support).
  • Proficient in creating accurate and professional documentation.
  • Understands configuration control, change management, and security marking aspects of all types of documentation and drawings.
  • Experienced in managing own work and able to prioritise tasks to meet milestones.
  • Working effectively in a multi-disciplined environment (mechanical, electrical, electronic, safety, human factors, security, software etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail, conscientious, and takes pride in work.
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Eligible for SC Clearance.

Additional Expertise (advantageous):

• Knowledge of EU/UK safety and CE regulations.

Senior Design Engineer Rewards and Recognition:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Time for You: Take advantage of generous paid time off, increasing with tenure, to relax and recharge.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with a company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Share Scheme.
• Overall Well-being: Maintain your physical and mental health with access to a comprehensive healthcare plan, gym discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle Perks: Save money on everyday expenses with retail and travel discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and an EV scheme.
• Growth and Development: Feel valued and supported in your career with opportunities for advancement and skill development. (This last benefit can be implied by the responsibilities listed).

Senior Design Engineer’s please apply or if you do have any questions please email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk