Shepherds Friendly is a modern mutual society, offering a variety of adult and children's financial products and services such as ISAs, savings plans, life insurance and income protection. Located in south Manchester in the heart of Cheadle village, the Society has been providing financial security to members for almost 200 years. Guided by our values of working together, doing the right thing, and making a difference, we are committed to delivering a service which helps our members plan their finances and secure their family's future. In a world of financial complexity, we believe in the power of simplicity. We are currently recruiting for a 1st Line IT Support Engineer within the IT & Cyber Security Department to join our team of talented individuals. Role Purpose: The 1st Line IT Support Engineer is responsible for providing first line technical support to colleagues across the Society, ensuring timely resolution of queries and incidents. The role supports the...

German Speaking IT Support Agent Location: Wigan Salary: Up to 30,000 + on call allowance ( 4000) Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday , 8am - 4pm My client based in Wigan is looking to recruit a fluent German Speaking Helpdesk / 1st Line Technical Support Advisor to work out of their main office on a permanent basis, offering a salary of up to 30,000 plus additional on call allowance ( 4000). As a Helpdesk Advisor you will be dealing with inbound and outbound calls and e-mails from both German and English speaking customers, ensuring the service you provide is thorough and customer centric. Job Description: Provide 1st line support to all end users globally Incident Management and Resolution Ability to solve basic, common user problems in real time, including software functionality; data communication/network troubleshooting and installation, PC and network configuration; operating systems and browser related issues Escalation to...

Position: 3rd Line Engineer - MSP Exp Needed Location: Manchester ( Hybrid ) Salary: 50k About the role: We are looking for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer to join our technical support team, providing senior-level technical support across a managed client environment. You will act as a key technical escalation point for complex incidents, recurring problems and engineering-level changes. You will take ownership of advanced technical investigations through to resolution, drive Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management, and work closely with internal teams, customers and third-party vendors to deliver permanent solutions. A strong networking background is essential for this role . The successful candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting enterprise networks, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP and associated network technologies. You will also contribute to service improvement, automation, technical...

Infrastructure Engineer / IT Support Engineer Join an IT team delivering infrastructure and cloud projects with support. It suits someone confident with Windows, Microsoft 365, networks and server migrations who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and client contact. This role is known as an IT Projects Engineer within the business. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Projects Engineer, IT Project Engineer, IT Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Support Engineer, IT Engineer Benefits include flexible working, healthcare, extra Christmas leave and career development.   SALARY: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Burnley, Lancashire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW An excellent opportunity is available to combine...

IT Technician -Schools Salary: £27,274 to £29,070 per annum, dependent on relevant experience Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round Contract: Permanent Start date: As soon as possible Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 at 12 noon Are you a practical and customer-focused IT Technician who enjoys solving technical problems and supporting users with different levels of IT confidence? St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is looking for an IT Technician to provide responsive day-to-day IT and audio-visual support across its two College sites and the feeder primary schools it supports. This is a varied role covering service desk support, desktops and laptops, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra, networks, wireless systems, AV equipment, livestreaming, CCTV, telephony and access control. The role Reporting to the IT Services Delivery Manager, you will provide approachable and effective technical support to staff and students. Your...

IT Technician -Schools Salary: £27,274 to £29,070 per annum, dependent on relevant experience Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round Contract: Permanent Start date: As soon as possible Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 at 12 noon Are you a practical and customer-focused IT Technician who enjoys solving technical problems and supporting users with different levels of IT confidence? St Bede s and St Joseph s Catholic College is looking for an IT Technician to provide responsive day-to-day IT and audio-visual support across its two College sites and the feeder primary schools it supports. This is a varied role covering service desk support, desktops and laptops, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra, networks, wireless systems, AV equipment, livestreaming, CCTV, telephony and access control. The role Reporting to the IT Services Delivery Manager, you will provide approachable and effective technical support to staff and students. Your responsibilities...

IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst Join a supportive IT service environment where you’ll solve technical issues, keep colleagues productive and secure, manage IT assets and help new services transition smoothly into business-as-usual support. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Support Technician, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Support Analyst, IT Technician, Desktop Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, IT Support Analyst, Infrastructure Support Technician Benefits include a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension with a 28.97% employer contribution, 28.5 days’ paid holiday plus UK public bank holidays and flexible working hours. This job is officially known within the organisation as a Local Systems Administrator   SALARY: £33,227 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England (100%...

IT Support Engineer (Security Systems) Wirral, Merseyside The Company As a leading technology company in the area of connected security systems, NW Security Group Limited offers cutting-edge, intelligent video surveillance and access control solutions to business customers and public sector organisations throughout the UK. Due to further expansion, we are now looking for an IT Support Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00. The Benefits - Salary of £32,500 per annum, DOE - Annual performance-based salary review - 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays - Ongoing training and skill development - Workplace pension - Company sick pay (after 3 month probationary period) - Private Health Insurance after one year of service - Free membership with the gym next door to the company This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional with a solid grasp of networking, device and software management, and strong...

Job Title: Scrum Master - Financial Services Location: Manchester, 4 days per week in the office Contract length: 12 Months About the Role: Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master with experience in Financial Services to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will guide teams through Agile practises, fostering an environment that delights customers and promotes self-organisation. Key Responsibilities: Ensure customer satisfaction by guiding teams in the effective application of Agile/Scrum practises and values. Facilitate self-organisation within teams, empowering them to identify and fill gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks. Assess the Scrum maturity of teams and coach them to higher levels, ensuring growth at a comfortable pace. Remove impediments and assist teams in finding personnel to resolve issues...

Capita Regulated Services is building a talent pool for upcoming specialist fixed-term contract opportunities within our Life & Pensions business area. With numerous projects and increases in client demand linked to change activity anticipated from summer 2026, we’re keen connect with experienced Developers in the UK, ideally with experience in the FCA Regulated Life & Pensions sector, to support the delivery of these projects. Specifically, we will be seeking: • C# Developers • Mainframe Analyst Developers (incl. IBM Mainframe, Cobol, JCL, DB2, CICS and Microfocus Cobol) • VB6 Developers Whilst the roles are not live just yet, we want to get ahead by identifying and engaging with talented individuals early, so that we can move quickly when the requirements are confirmed. If you’re open to future contract opportunities and would like to be considered when roles become available, we’d love to hear from you. These roles will be based in the UK, however will require the...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Software Engineering Graduate   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)   Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you?  If so, then look no further…   What is the Engineering Development Programme? This is a 3-year programme with the option to...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear...

SAP Group Reporting Analyst - S/4HANA Transformation 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Manchester Airport / Hybrid Working Why MAG? At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities through decarbonisation, skills and employment programmes, and community engagement initiatives. At MAG, we recognise that creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues. We are committed to building...

SAP Systems Analyst - S/4HANA Transformation 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Manchester Airport / Hybrid Working Why MAG? At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities through decarbonisation, skills and employment programmes, and community engagement initiatives. At MAG, we recognise that creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues. We are committed to building inclusive...

Purpose of the role: Lead developers are experts on the practical and technical aspects required for a project's completion, but they typically handle the management or business side of technology projects. They are technology professional who guides development teams. They lead the development team with all software development tasks especially on giving technical guidance. They will be expected to work well in a team environment with no supervision. Job title: Senior Software Engineer Job Description: *CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE* What you'll be doing: Building and configuring applications in a Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform stack Documenting and refactoring complex programs/scripts. Ensuring team adherence to project quality standards Applying agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes. Communicating client specifications to development teams Assisting with application troubleshooting and...

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer   SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation...

Job Title: Scrum Master - Financial Services Location: Manchester, 4 days per week in the office Contract length: 12 Months About the Role: Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master with experience in Financial Services to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will guide teams through Agile practises, fostering an environment that delights customers and promotes self-organisation. Key Responsibilities: Ensure customer satisfaction by guiding teams in the effective application of Agile/Scrum practises and values. Facilitate self-organisation within teams, empowering them to identify and fill gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks. Assess the Scrum maturity of teams and coach them to higher levels, ensuring growth at a comfortable pace. Remove impediments and assist teams in finding personnel to resolve...