Total 135 Information Technology job vacancies in Bristol, Bristol, BS32 4RX

Job Title: Senior Business and System Analyst
Location: Bristol, Leicester, or Plymouth + Hybrid Working
Compensation: £42,245 - £51,726 DOE + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56627

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business and System Analyst at our Leicester, Bristol or Plymouth office.

The role
As a Senior Business and System Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of defence projects utilising your knowledge and experience whilst developing new skills relating to the industry.

Day to day, you'll be responsible for leading medium to large scale projects within a variety of transformation programmes delivering solutions for all aspects of complex asset management.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Delivering detailed requirements, solutions and functional specifications
• Developing strong customer relationships based on confidence and trust
• Supporting a programme's deployed services, providing detailed advice regarding applications and execution of specialised tasks
• Supporting the bid process and response to customer Statement of Work (contribution to data item descriptions, budget, schedule)

This role is full time - 36 hours and will be based on site at etiher Babcock Technology Centre, Leicester or Devonport Royal Dockyard 2 days per week with hybrid working from home arrangements. Occasionally you may be expected to come into the office more often, dependant on project work and customer needs.

Essential experience of the Senior Business & System Analyst:

• Proven track record of Business Analyst experience
• Detailed requirements capture and requirements management
• Experience of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within waterfall and agile software delivery projects
• Modelling business and information systems - using appropriate notation within the context of structured Architecture Frameworks (e.g. Archimate, BPMN, TOGAF, NAF, etc).

Please note that this position is subject to national security vetting. The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements (this may include obtaining SC, NNPPI or Developed Vetting (DV) level of security clearances).

Qualifications for the Senior Business & System Analyst:

• An IT degree or relevant experience working in a senior BA role

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 03/04/2024

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Job title: Safety Critical Software Principal Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol - Hybrid available
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Experience as a technical leader
- A degree level qualification in computer science, mathematics, science or engineering
- Chartership status or working towards it
- Knowledge of design, development and testing of embedded software
- Experience applying standards in safety or mission-critical industries (IECs, DEF-STANs)
- Experience of the development and testing of software, logic devices and complex electronic hardware systems

Role information:
- Lead safety-critical software engineering teams
- Advise on how to develop safety-critical software and programmable systems to ensure they meet standards
- Define and execute delivery plans
- Ensure time, cost and quality meet preset requirements
- Mentor junior team members
- Liaise with sales teams to support bidding for new projects

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 permanent 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.

About The Role
.Mobile Security Officer We are recruiting for a Mobile Security Officer to cover the Residential assistant role when relief cover is required at one of our sites. The role covers the South West and travel will be required.

This is a relief position working 12 hours per shift. The shifts start at 8pm and finish at 8am. The role will include weekends as well as weekdays and bank holidays working 48 hours per week. The hourly rate is £12 per hour plus attendance allowance.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role as travelling will be required. You will need to have access to a vehicle. Fuel expenses will be covered. An SIA licence & first aid certificate is necessary for the role.

We are looking to expand our team which provides 24-hour support to residents at various Probation Service Approved Premises (AP) including security, welfare and monitoring services.

You will provide assistance and support to offenders to reduce their risk of re-offending, and ensure that residents, visitors, colleagues and the fabric of the premises are kept safe and secure.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role:

• Undertake regular inspections and patrols of the building, including patrols of common areas in accordance with local procedures /damage or defects
• Always maintain an active presence in the AP, always remaining awake and vigilant whilst on duty. Sleeping whilst on duty is not permitted.
• Monitor behaviour of high-risk residents and motivate residents to ensure compliance, and regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner.
• Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period, and confirm the presence and wellbeing of residents overnight
• Support and create a safe working environment for staff, residents, and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct curfew and night checks as directed and record details of these
• Deal with visitors and telephone calls and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety policies.
• Undertake First Aid if required
• Adhere to all policies in respect of sensitive/confidential information.
• Monitor CCTV systems as required and take responsibility for all internal security, including access control.
• Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour, supporting the NPS staff.
• Supporting the NPS staff with additional duties as required.
• Communicate regularly with staff through formal and informal channels on safety matters to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas and that morale remains high.
• Ensure that the OCS safety image is reflected positively through your actions and those of your subordinates.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that a safe system of work is produced and communicated to employees prior to the commencement of the work activity.
• Ensure that work activities are properly managed and supervised.
• Work closely with the Regional & Group Health and Safety team who are available to provide safety advice and support.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• SIA Security Guarding Licence
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in a similar role - security, probation, or equivalent
• Good IT skills
• Qualification in First Aid
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties
• Awareness of health and safety issues
• Strong communication skills required (verbal and written) and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including those who may present difficult or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to use and work on own initiative
• Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity along with a caring approach
• Understanding of factors related to offending - e.g. substance use, mental health
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment/ risk management relating to offenders
• Ability to work flexibly
• Security and identity checks - Enhanced DBS - this will be completed during our vetting process following successful application.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

We are looking for Mobile Cleaners to join our client, an independent organisation who provide accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable section. You will be based in and covering the Bristol and Gloucester areas.

Duties include:

• To ensure the cleaning of all communal areas, offices, toilets and external areas on a regular basis and in accordance with the company standard.


• To ensure all accommodation is clean and fit for purpose.


• Remove rubbish to a suitable place and arrange collection.


• To ensure company procedures are adhered to and all cleaning records are completed and up to date.


• Other duties as deemed reasonable by the Head of Property Services.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. DVLA checks will be carried out.

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking the expertise of a Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer. The selected candidate will deliver real-time solutions for advanced in-house weapons. The engineer will be part of a team responsible for the entire software product, from design, development, building, integration, and testing to support.

As a Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer, the successful candidate will join the Embedded Software team in Bristol. They will work towards developing real-time software solutions for Missile Units and Subsystems produced internally.

What we're looking for:

Required:

• Embedded C programming & debugging
• Hardware/software integration experience
• Experience working to standards
• Experience with ARM processors
• Basic Linux skills

Desirable

• Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, and testing)
• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., PikeOS, FreeRTOS)
• Knowledge of Lauterbach debug tools
• Experience with ARM Cortex-A series processors
• Knowledge of ARM TrustZone
• Knowledge of IBM Configuration Management tools (RTC/EWM)
• Very interested in knowledge of the Texas Instruments TD4A family of processors

What you'll get to do as a Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer:

As a Low Level & Security software engineer, you will be responsible for developing one or more of our internally developed security solutions and bespoke product lines throughout its/their life cycle.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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The Clinical Systems Support Team Leader will be responsible for the daily operation of the team which provides services such as:


• Second line support for clinical system issues that cannot be resolved by the service desk
• Configuration of all clinical systems, including user set-up
• Support and development of automation routines
• Management of the trust’s Registration Authority (smart card service)



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the team are completing requests within the service level agreements by monitoring the call management system and allocating work to members of the team.



They will be expected to provide a level of technical, organisational and procedural support to the team members so that continuous improvements can be driven through the existing processes.

The post holder will be required to manage the clinical system support team on a daily basis to ensure their tasks are managed and completed as appropriate.



In addition, the post holder will also be the manager of the Registration Authority (RA) service and will be responsible for all matters concerning the implementation and operational management of the Trust’s Registration Authority.



As manager of the team you will be expected to be able to offer help and assistance to the team members should they require additional support. The role holder will be expected to devise and implement continuous improvement activities in order to enhance the support provided to other areas.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the team are meeting the service and operational level agreements for their tasks. They will be expected to manage the workload across the team and use statistical data to prove that tasks are being completed as necessary.





Please see the attached Job Description for details of what it is like working for our Organisation.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

Senior Software Engineer/Developer - iOS

Location: Bristol Harbourside

Salary: £68,202 - £75,780 + excellent rewards package

Hours: Full - time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

We're on a journey to build the bank of the future, and we need your help! We're looking for an expert iOS Engineer (mobile engineer) to join our team.

As a part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches.

Our team

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Frameworks Platform for a Senior iOS Engineer.

As a Senior Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining our iOS applications. You will work in a cross-functional team to create customer-friendly, high-performance, and scalable features that are being used by more than 26 million customer through brands including Lloyd's Bank, Halifax & Bank of Scotland.

Here's where you'll make a difference:

You have can-do attitude, interest in exploring technologies beyond your core skills, willing to learn, highly motivated and with a passion for working with people, working in a strong collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve our applications. You also enjoy working closely with the product and other engineering teams with lots of exciting new challenges. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy.

About You:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of iOS applications with other system
• Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends and technologies and actively contributing to architectural decisions and tech stack choices
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior iOS developers
• Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and supporting knowledge sharing through peer programming

About us

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll need -

We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you amazing!

As a minimum to be considered, we would like to see demonstrated core experience in:

• Professional hands-on experience and working knowledge in designing mobile applications
• Proficiency in Swift, as well as a strong knowledge in concurrency and threading
• Solid understanding of software architecture (MVVM), design patterns and best practices
• Creating and managing frameworks in a modular codebase
• Strong problem-solving and attention to details

It would also be great if you had experience in:

• Familiar with CI/CD pipeline setup and native automated testing frameworks
• iOS Security mechanisms and best practices
• Secure coding standards and guidelines (e.g. OWASP Mobile)

Just so you know, we will be asking you to complete a technical task during the interview process. We hope you find it fun, interesting and challenging.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team?

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more.

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Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Transformation and Data Quality Consultant to join our Operations department.

In this role, you will play a key role in in supporting operational readiness and implementation of IT initiatives focused specifically on Transformation, Process guide sign off, Data Quality and Testing.

You'll be:

• Proactively support the Transformation, Process Guide sign off, Data Quality and Testing workstreams
• Developing testing plans to ensure the delivered end product has had robust testing and is fit for purpose
• Working within Operations to ensure they have detailed training and accreditation plans for testing
• Building strong relationships with IT and other project teams
• Working closely working with Line 1, risk and AML to ensure regulatory and risk requirements are delivered within the final solution

You should apply if you:

• Have excellent knowledge of baNCS and other operational IT systems
• Have the ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Have the ability to work independently
• Are well-versed with Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous migration project experience (desirable)

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 306811
Location: Bristol (Fishponds) Delivery Office, BS16 3ZZ Some flexibility to cover other local Delivery Offices may be required.
Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday to Friday working between 15:00 and 19:00

Please note, from the end of April 2024, your attendance times may change by up to 30 minutes in line with a national project, more information will be available at interview.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to a telephone screening call and if successful, this will be followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

If your application is successful, the next step will be a screening call, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 306810
Location: Bristol Delivery Office, BS34 7ST
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working five days across Mon-Sun, working between 15:00 and 19:00

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to a suitability discussion.

We may contact you within 24hrs of your application, and if successful you will be required to provide your Right to Work documents immediately, please have these prepared. Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. As well as the Health Matrix as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced EW RF System Design Engineer to join their team. Our client is expanding their Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities, and the successful candidate will be responsible for designing the RF System. The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon systems and missile projects. The RF System Design Engineer will work closely with the missile systems team to ensure seamless integration of RF equipment into the missile.

What we're looking for:

The EW group is ideally looking for a person who exhibits / holds a range of the following qualities / experience:

• Having knowledge of RF systems is essential, especially in an EW context or similar applications such as communications or radar systems.
• The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical understanding of RF/Microwave and electronic systems, including algorithm design and implementation.
• System design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition, and management; system design, integration, and test; system verification and validation
• Proficient in one or more systems design toolsets (e.g. SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody).
• EW tactics and techniques and Antenna design and / or EM modelling
• Understand and know about Integrated Air Defence Systems.
• System-level RF modelling, with the use of tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• Work package and project management, with the ability to manage schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's state-of-the-art facility in Bristol, which is crucial to missile operations. The location offers exceptional transport links, great learning and development prospects, and a range of social, charitable, and sporting activities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Are you passionate about the importance of water hygiene and Legionella prevention? Are you a confident and skilled Technical Sales Coordinator looking for a forever job, that offers stability, training, and progression? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a Technical Sales Coordinator to join their client in Thornbury. As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for client and engineer liaison, producing monitoring contracts and providing technical & complex quotes. This role is perfect for someone who is keen to learn and has excellent people skills, making it an ideal opportunity for someone interested in health compliance and Health & Safety and / or with a scientific degree or equivalent. If successful that starting salary is £28,000 per annum.

As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will often be the first point of contact for clients. You will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, ensuring their needs are met, and providing professional and knowledgeable advice on the latest regulations and compliance standards. Your role will involve coordinating with the engineers and liaising with clients to arrange site surveys, produce technical quotes, and build monitoring contracts.

To be successful in this role, you will likely have a science degree and / or a strong understanding of Legionella prevention and water hygiene. You should also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be required to liaise with clients and engineers on a daily basis. You must be confident, resilient, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

In addition to the technical aspects of the role, the Technical Sales Coordinator will also be responsible for managing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records. Our client is looking for a skilled administrator who can handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

This is a forever job, with opportunities for growth and development within the company. Our client values their employees and are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment. As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will have the chance to make a real impact and contribute to the success of their growing business.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and ongoing training and development opportunities. They also foster a culture of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments.

If you are a passionate and skilled individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the water hygiene industry, then we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where your knowledge and skills will be valued.

Please apply and / or email your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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General Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments. Behave in a professional manner at all times. On rotational basis duties include: receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment including the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes. To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments, endoscopes and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers. To assess and approve work of colleagues and others. To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process. Operate and test all equipment within the department. To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in Decontamination Facilities and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485, HTMs, MDD 93/42/EEC and Health & Safety. Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices. To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards. Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance. Carry out all duties in line with the Trusts Health and Safety policies. Carry out all duties in line with the Departments accredited Quality System. Receive and document goods and equipment, check delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances. Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required. Carry out assigned clerical tasks as required. Mentoring / training of new colleagues and less experienced members of staff. Keep areas clean and tidy; maintain a safe and compliant environment. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise, depending on customer requirements to ensure, minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock. To have an understanding of how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the Team Leaders/Production Coordinators or Managers. To contribute to ensuring that quality assurance and production controls systems are maintained in accordance with work instructions. To report all customer complaints to the Quality Manager or Production Manager. To attend any training as required. To participate in performance and development review. To work alongside organisational colleagues in order to contribute to the NBTs vision and values Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered and to contribute fully towards Facilities objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans. Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging. Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock. Take part in stock take exercises when required. Comply with legislation relating to required storage conditions e.g., temperature, humidity, COSHH and manual handling. Responsible for maintaining levels of stock and the raising of orders for raw materials. Washrooms Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocesses (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Follow Washroom protocols and standard operating procedures all the time. To log all incoming set, scopes and instruments into the department via the Fingerprint Tracker computer system and prioritise workload. To check that all equipment is present and correct. Report any discrepancies to the customer and the Team Leader/Production Coordinator immediately. Complete the relevant documents for non-conformances. To wash and decontaminate medical devices according to the departments policies and procedures, particularly Health and safety and Control of Infection. To take delivery of and process unique specialist loan medical device for use in complex clinical procedures, following the manufacturers instructions. To be able to recognise single use equipment and dispose of as appropriate. Deal with customers queries and reschedule workload as Fast Track items as received. Receive and document contaminated equipment, check delivery notes against equipment delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances (NCR) where necessary. Adhere to specified levels of Personal Protective equipment and universal precaution for Cytotoxic, NICE Guidance & CJD (Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease) Policies. Disposal of waste bags to include clinical waste, sharps containers, linen bags, and fluids Inspection Assembly and Packing (IAP) Room & Endoscopy Clean Room Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units. Test and record results of heat sealers and diathermy testers. Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality before packing to agreed specifications. Pack sets and instruments using various designs of wrappings/containers in such a way as to ensure an effective sterile field for up to one year after sterilisation. The packer will sign the tray lists of instruments/apparatus, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken. Deal with clinical user queries and reschedule workload when Fast track items are received. Visual checks are carried out on all wash cycles to ensure correct parameters are achieved, if these are not achieved wash load is failed on traceability system and returned for reprocessing. To include tamper proof security seals, sterilizing indicators and wrapping materials. Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required. Comply with Gowning room procedure. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. A technician working in Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) will scan the endoscopes out of the washers and for their subsequent despatch to the end user, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken. Sterilisers Test all sterilisers within the department in accordance with the departmental Quality Control Procedures. To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Process instruments using sterilisers, maintaining safe working practice at all times, use correct PPE when necessary. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise workload depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. Inspect sets/instruments on a regular basis to ensure integrity of loads i.e., visual indicators. To raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary. Categorise all sets/instruments into appropriate areas for despatch. Raise decontamination certificates for returned loan sets and repairs. To process and deliver Fast Track items to meet customer demands. Receive and record sets and instruments using manual and traceability systems. Competent to use low temperature gas plasma sterilizer - Sterrad by following departmental protocols. High Level Disinfection / Endoscopy To decontaminate flexible endoscopes to agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures. To ensure endoscopes are stored and transported in line with agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures. To ensure all equipment used to decontaminate flexible endoscopes is used correctly. To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination - visual inspection, manual cleaning, disinfecting, storing, tracking & tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust. To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department. To safely and correctly use Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs), Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers instructions. To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals. To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol. To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems). Have an understanding of any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such. Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to Team Leaders or Production Coordinators.

• The Decontamination Technician is responsible for providing effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care.
• Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients’ and the Trust.
At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.

Onsite training will be carried out within all areas of the Decontamination Facilities.
• You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.
• To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.
• To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.
• To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.
• To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.
• To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.
• To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.
• To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks.
• Enjoys working as a team,
• Well-motivated and reliable,
• Able to undertake work methodically and in a timely manner,
• Flexible approach to role.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Have good manual dexterity

General
• Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times.
• On rotational basis duties include: receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment including the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes.
• To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments, endoscopes and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers.
• To assess and approve work of colleagues and others.
• To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.
• Operate and test all equipment within the department.
• To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in Decontamination Facilities and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485, HTMs, MDD 93/42/EEC and Health & Safety.
• Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices.
• To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards.
• Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Carry out all duties in line with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies.
• Carry out all duties in line with the Department’s accredited Quality System.
• Receive and document goods and equipment, check delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances.
• Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required.
• Carry out assigned clerical tasks as required.
• Mentoring / training of new colleagues and less experienced members of staff.
• Keep areas clean and tidy; maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise, depending on customer requirements to ensure, minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock.
• To have an understanding of how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the Team Leaders/Production Coordinators or Managers.
• To contribute to ensuring that quality assurance and production controls systems are maintained in accordance with work instructions.
• To report all customer complaints to the Quality Manager or Production Manager.
• To attend any training as required.
• To participate in performance and development review.
• To work alongside organisational colleagues in order to contribute to the NBT’s vision and values “Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered” and to contribute fully towards Facilities objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans.

Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms
• Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging.
• Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock.
• Take part in stock take exercises when required.
• Comply with legislation relating to required storage conditions e.g., temperature, humidity, COSHH and manual handling.
• Responsible for maintaining levels of stock and the raising of orders for raw materials.

Washrooms
• Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocesses (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Follow Washroom protocols and standard operating procedures all the time.
• To log all incoming set, scopes and instruments into the department via the Fingerprint Tracker computer system and prioritise workload.
• To check that all equipment is present and correct.
• Report any discrepancies to the customer and the Team Leader/Production Coordinator immediately.
• Complete the relevant documents for non-conformances.
• To wash and decontaminate medical devices according to the departments policies and procedures, particularly Health and safety and Control of Infection.
• To take delivery of and process unique specialist loan medical device for use in complex clinical procedures, following the manufacturers’ instructions.
• To be able to recognise single use equipment and dispose of as appropriate.
• Deal with customers’ queries and reschedule workload as Fast Track items as received.
• Receive and document contaminated equipment, check delivery notes against equipment delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances (NCR) where necessary.
• Adhere to specified levels of Personal Protective equipment and universal precaution for Cytotoxic, NICE Guidance & CJD (Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease) Policies.
• Disposal of waste bags to include clinical waste, sharps containers, linen bags, and fluids

Inspection Assembly and Packing (IAP) Room & Endoscopy Clean Room
• Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units.
• Test and record results of heat sealers and diathermy testers.
• Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality before packing to agreed specifications.
• Pack sets and instruments using various designs of wrappings/containers in such a way as to ensure an effective sterile field for up to one year after sterilisation.
• The packer will sign the tray lists of instruments/apparatus, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken.
• Deal with clinical user queries and reschedule workload when Fast track items are received.
• Visual checks are carried out on all wash cycles to ensure correct parameters are achieved, if these are not achieved wash load is failed on traceability system and returned for reprocessing.
• To include tamper proof security seals, sterilizing indicators and wrapping materials.
• Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required.
• Comply with Gowning room procedure.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• A technician working in Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) will scan the endoscopes out of the washers and for their subsequent despatch to the end user, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken.

Sterilisers
• Test all sterilisers within the department in accordance with the departmental Quality Control Procedures.
• To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Process instruments using sterilisers, maintaining safe working practice at all times, use correct PPE when necessary.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise workload depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• Inspect sets/instruments on a regular basis to ensure integrity of loads i.e., visual indicators.
• To raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) where necessary.
• Categorise all sets/instruments into appropriate areas for despatch.
• Raise decontamination certificates for returned loan sets and repairs.
• To process and deliver Fast Track items to meet customer demands.
• Receive and record sets and instruments using manual and traceability systems.
• Competent to use low temperature gas plasma sterilizer - Sterrad by following departmental protocols.



High Level Disinfection / Endoscopy
• To decontaminate flexible endoscopes to agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures.
• To ensure endoscopes are stored and transported in line with agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures.
• To ensure all equipment used to decontaminate flexible endoscopes is used correctly.
• To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination - visual inspection, manual cleaning, disinfecting, storing, tracking & tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust.
• To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and protocols as issued by the department.
• To safely and correctly use Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs), Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals.
• To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol.
• To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems).
• Have an understanding of any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such.
• Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to Team Leaders or Production Coordinators.


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