The Software Test Engineer will join a growing team of talented, passionate professionals at a cutting-edge technology Company. 

Working as part of a small team, the Software Test Engineer will report to the Head of Software Development.  Your key contacts within the Company will be the Chief Engineer, Chief Scientist, General Manager, Customer Service Manager and the Production Engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop New Software Packages and Supporting Documentation:

• Develop verification and validation strategies for the assigned systems and subsystems.
• Assist with validation of requirements and develop test specifications against them.
• Specify/develop test rigs and harnesses as required to support the test plans.
• Deliver test solutions on time and in full.
• Maintain the test documentation set
• Use issue tracking, version management and continuous integration systems.

2. Existing Software Packages:

As above and additionally –

• Investigate software and system issues as reported by other areas of the business, customers, resellers etc.;
• Identify bugs, record on feature tracking software and ensure all relevant information is provided.
• Record feature requests from other areas of the business, ensuring that requirements are clearly captured.

3. Customer Support:

• Assist customers and resellers in using the Company’s software;
• Provide diagnostic support for systems and software in field via remote support and where necessary, in-field visits.

4. Planning:

• Be self-organised with good administrative skills
• Aspire to and maintain high standards of house keeping
• Ability to estimate task durations
• Ability to manage a number of tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

5. Improve Software Processes:

• Contribute to the Company’s software process description to further refine and optimise.

6. Widen Technical Competence and Domain Knowledge:

• Strive to contribute to all Company software packages;
• Consult with other areas of the business to widen understanding so that testing is as useful as possible.

The post-holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected.  Duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy.  In this event, appropriate training will be provided.

THE EMPLOYER

The Company designs and manufactures industry-leading environmental measurement systems and provides supporting services for energy projects and applications.

THE CANDIDATE

The following skills, knowledge and experience are essential for the role:

• Relevant technical qualification in Engineering, Electronics or IT Business to minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification;
• Knowledge and/or experience with one or more software programming languages;
• Ability to learn new technology fundamentals quickly, show flexibility, and work on several projects and priorities in parallel;
• Proven problem solving, technical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven analytical skills;
• Proven inter-personnel skills;
• Proven team player who can effectively interact with others to accomplish tasks within tight timescales and changing environments;
• Full UK driving licence and own transport. 

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:

• Experience with C++;
• Experience with Python;
• Software testing methodologies;
• Issue management (ticketing) systems;
• Experience of performing the software test role in an Agile/SCRUM environment.

PACKAGE

• Competitive salary (depending on experience);
• Impressive benefits package.

The Software Engineer will join a growing team of talented, passionate professionals at a cutting-edge technology Company.  Working as part of a small team, the Software Engineer is responsible for delivering rock-solid software, incredible user experiences and innovative data-analysis and calibration software tools.

The role will report to the Head of Software Development.  Your key contacts within the Company will be the Chief Engineer, Chief Scientist, General Manager, Customer Service Manager and the Production Engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop New Software Packages and Supporting Documentation:

• Develop requirements, design and implement new software packages. Produce design documentation, manuals and processes to support as appropriate;
• Follow industry best practice for all software development and follow the Company’s software development process;
• Provide timely feedback in the event that suggested implementation timescales cannot be met;
• Use issue tracking, version management and continuous integration systems;
• Participate in peer reviewing of other software engineers code.

2. Existing Software Packages:

As above and additionally –

• Investigate software and system issues as reported by other areas of the business, customers, resellers etc.;
• Identify bugs, record on feature tracking software and propose fixes;
• Record feature requests from other areas of the business and when appropriate, identify and implement changes.

3. Customer Support:

• Assist customers and resellers in using the Company’s software;
• Provide diagnostic support for systems and software in field via remote support and where necessary, in-field visits.

4. Train, Coach and Develop Other Business Areas:

• Provide training in software art to other areas of the business;
• Provide training in the Company’s software packages to other areas of the business.

5. Improve Software Processes:

• Contribute to the Company’s software process description to further refine and optimise.

6. Widen Technical Competence and Domain Knowledge:

• Strive to contribute to all Company software packages;
• Consult with other areas of the business to widen understanding so that software packages written for the Company and its customers are as useful as possible.

The post-holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected.  Duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy.  In this event, appropriate training will be provided.

THE EMPLOYER

The Company designs and manufactures industry-leading environmental measurement systems and provides supporting services for energy projects and applications.

THE CANDIDATE

The following skills, knowledge and experience are essential for the role: 

• Relevant technical qualification in Engineering, Electronics or IT Business to minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification, degree preferred;
• Development in the C++ language;
• Development in the python language (include web frameworks such as Flask or Django);
• GUI application design;
• Ability to learn new technology fundamentals quickly, show flexibility, and work on several projects and priorities in parallel;
• Version control systems;
• Issue management (ticketing) systems;
• Software testing methodologies;
• Demonstrable experience in developing in languages and domains mentioned above;
• Proven problem solving, technical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven analytical skills;
• Proven inter-personnel skills;
• Proven team player who can effectively interact with others to accomplish tasks within tight timescales and changing environments;
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:

• Development using .net;
• Development in the Python language;
• Understanding of comms systems (GSM, satellite, ethern-based etc);
• Continuous integration systems;
• Demonstratable experience in writing .net and Python applications.

PACKAGE

• Competitive salary (depending on experience);
• Impressive benefits package.

We have an opportunity to join the dynamic sales team of a global refrigeration controls specialist, trusted by leading retailers, and blue-chip companies, to deliver sustainable control and remote monitoring solutions.  

Reporting the Head of Sales UK & EMEA, the Account Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of key accounts and for delivering client-focused refrigeration controls solutions, across the UK, based on customer needs. You will maintain a strong sales pipeline through effective relationship building, account management and new business lead generation.

The primary focus of this Account Manager role is Contractors, OEMs and Retail customers within the Refrigeration/Retail sector but you will be expected to cover all products, applications and sales channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients;
• Responsible for the development and achievement of sales. through the direct and indirect sales channels;
• Focus on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business;
• Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions;
• Deal with the different entities and departments of major retail chains;
• Identify and assess a client’s critical needs;
• Identify short and long term growth opportunities;
• Present business proposals to existing and prospective clients;
• Attend meetings with clients;
• Forecast and track key account metrics;
• Keep up to date with market trend and competitor activity;
• Be a point of contact to priority customers and resolve any issues that they have;
• Collect and communicate customer requirements to all necessary departments;
• Conduct regular Business Reviews with customers and internal staff;
• Respond to client communications or queries;
• Network with business partners and customers;
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the Company’s CRM;
• Resolve any outstanding financial disputes with clients and customers and to achieve always the best outcome for the organisation;
• Actively promote applicable Company products and services with target customer base, gaining orders, specification and standardisation;
• Define technical requirements with the customer and produce cost effective and deliverable solutions;
• Establish and implement dynamic sales plan in accordance with:
  • Personal Sales plan (PSP);
  • Company policy, objectives and strategy;
  • In consultation with line manager, constantly review customer base so that the correct balance of target and reactive accounts is maintained;

• Work with internal colleagues in all Entity Sales, Marketing, Technical teams to ensure effective cross-entity, regional and national team co-operation;
• Ensure that customer issues are owned and resolved by the most appropriate owners within the business units;
• Provide all relevant accurate information and reporting in a timely manner as required by line manager and feedback to marketing;
• Manage and maintain customer and partner records using the appropriate Company tools(CRM);
• Actively monitor and report on the activity of competitors;
• Personal awareness of development needs in-line with knowledge and skills required for the role.

THE EMPLOYER

As a global energy and building controls specialist, the Company is trusted by the world’s leading retailers, and blue-chip companies, to deliver sustainable control and remote monitoring solutions. It works with customers to reduce energy costs and achieve sustainability objectives. The design and manufacture of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) control and monitoring solutions is provided for clients across multiple industries including retail, commercial, industrial, public sector and hospitality.

THE CANDIDATE

• Proven salesperson with historic success in selling a technical product, preferably within the refrigeration/controls sector;
• Experience dealing with contractors, end users, specifiers and system integrators;
• Must have experience managing sales in large value National multi-site accounts;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload;
• Efficient time management skills are essential;
• Ability to work using their own initiative;
• Ability to spot opportunities and proactively develop accounts;
• Territory: this is a national role covering the whole of the UK and candidates can be based anywhere, however, it is essential that you live within easy access of a main motorway network;
• Full UK driving licence.

PACKAGE

• Salary circa £50k - £55k (depending on experience);
• Annual Bonus Incentive £5,250 OTC (with the potential of an additional 50% of bonus if target is exceeded);
• Electric company car (in addition to environmental benefits, employees will be liable for much lower personal tax)
• Attractive benefits including private healthcare.

This is an exciting job opportunity for candidates with a background in chemistry, physics or materials science to join one of the world's leading manufacturers of analytical laboratory and process measurement instruments.  As Inside Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Company’s Measurement product range, which includes density, dissolved gas, optical, viscometry and petroleum testing instruments.

Based at the company’s UK headquarters and reporting to the Sales Manager the role provides the primary interface for incoming customer enquiries and supports lead and opportunity development across the portfolio. The successful candidate will join a motivated, international team.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first-line technical and sales support for incoming enquiries for the Measurement product portfolio;
• Generate, nurture and qualify leads and opportunities for the responsible products to enhance sales pipeline development through proactive telemarketing;
• Take responsibility for the direct sales of entry level instruments;
• Directly support the field-based Measurement Sales team across UK and Ireland.

 You could be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following skills and experience:

• A degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, material science or related discipline;
• Previous experience in an inside sales or telemarketing environment would be highly beneficial;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills through all media;
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, can do attitude, able to work under own initiative;
• Good computer literacy – competent in use of MS Office and CRM software;
• Availability to travel within the UK as required and occasionally overseas for training and business meetings;
• Valid full UK driving licence;
• Located in the South East within easy access to the Hertfordshire office.

PACKAGE

• £24,000 to £26,000 salary;
• £4k OTC bonus;
• A competitive package of benefits.

This is an exciting job opportunity to join one of the world's leading manufacturers of analytical laboratory and process measurement instruments.  As the Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for promoting the Company’s portfolio of Particle Measurement instrumentation across South East England.

The product range includes Density Meters, CO₂ and Oxygen Meters, Viscometers, Polarimeters, Refractometers, Raman Spectrometers and Rotational Viscometers.

The Sales Engineer will support current customers and develop new business throughout the territory.  The candidate should be able to conduct equipment demonstrations and to explain the measurement techniques to a broad audience. Travel throughout the territory and occasionally overseas will be required.  The successful candidate will join a motivated, international team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of existing customers and generation of new accounts through prospecting, lead generation and follow up;
• Management of sales projects from lead to negotiation and closing of orders;
• Effective territory management and CRM utilisation;
• Support customers for application and equipment evaluations;
• Participation at conferences and exhibitions;
• Support the development of marketing communications for your customers and territory;
• Visit customer sites on a regular basis to give sales presentations, perform instrument demonstrations and train customers on the correct use of their equipment;
• Work with other product groups within the Company to promote a complete solutions-offering.

THE EMPLOYER

The Company is a world-wide leader in the development, production and distribution of highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems, including custom-built automation and robotic solutions.

THE CANDIDATE

• Suitable candidates should hold a degree/ HND (or equivalent) background in chemistry, physics or related discipline;
• Experience of successfully selling analytical instruments into a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, beverage, food, petro/chemical, cosmetics and academia would be highly beneficial;
• Ability to effectively communicate with laboratory managers, PhD level scientists and technicians;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong character;
• Self-starter with hunter mentality;
• Availability to travel throughout the defined territory and occasional European visits for training and business meetings;
• Territory: Central & Greater London, and postcodes BN, BR, CR, CT, DA, EN, GU, HA, KT, ME, PO, RM, SS, TW, UB, WD;
• Located on territory and within easy access to the main road network;
• Full UK driving licence.

PACKAGE

• Circa £35,000 salary, plus £14,600 OTC (uncapped);
• A competitive package of benefits;
• Company car.