Technology & Digital
Introduction
Yolk Technology & Digital work with industry-leading employers across the UK and Ireland in such cutting-edge industries as Defence, Aerospace, FinTech, Consultancy and much, much more.
We cover hundreds of opportunities, across a huge breadth of technology verticals with household names, savvy start-ups, and heavyweight titans of future-thinking software. Our specialist Technology & Digital recruitment team span two continents, and are experts in placing top tech talent into temp, contract, and permanent positions throughout our growing sector.
Roles That We Specialise In (But Are Not Limited To):
Software Development
Network and Infrastructure
Project Services
QA, Testing and Software Verification
Data Science and Engineering (inc. Big Data)
Information Security, Cyber Security, NOC and SOC
C-Suite/Technology Directors/IT Managers
Systems Engineers
DevOps, SecOps, DevSecOps
Cloud
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your team, speak to our Senior Manager for Technology & Digital.
To find out more about some of our specialist Technology & Digital areas, please click below:
Software Development
We supply the best in UK technology talent to our customers across a wide scope of sectors. That includes (but is not limited to) languages such as Java, C++, C, JavaScript (inc. frameworks), C#, Scala and Python. From supporting new innovative ideas with international software houses, to providing expertise that allows a pilot to simulate their flight, we are well invested within our technology community and currently own the largest UK technology jobs group on LinkedIn.
QA/Testing and Software Verification
We thoroughly cover the QA/Testing and V&V space across the UK. We work with those who are at the most senior bracket, consulting on major million-pound projects, to those starting out their career in technology. We cover manual and automation, from Junior QA’s to Senior Software V&V Engineers; we also supply into roles that are in proximity to multiple verticals such as Performance Testers and Penetration Testers.
Contract
Yolk Technology & Digital are proud suppliers into some of the largest contingency programmes in the UK, supporting on decade-spanning defence and space projects, large transformation pieces and huge consultancy wins. We present the opportunity to work with exciting enterprises on brand new products, and also support in mopping up any issues! We cover all verticals listed above, and are bolstered by ex-data engineers-now-recruitment consultants, and decades of recruitment experience across the team.
Lewis Allen
Manager | Technology & Digital
lewis.allen@yolkrecruitment.com
07488 885 439
"The Yolk Technology & Digital team boasts some of Wales’s most experienced and well-connected technology recruitment professionals. We have a proven track record of building product teams from the ground up, as well as supporting leading Blue Chip companies with their technical recruitment headaches."

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Latest job vacancies in Technology & Digital
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Product Owner
Bath
Product Owner Bath (Hybrid) £50,000 + DOE Overview: We're working with a purpose-driven software business delivering impactful healthcare technology used across the UK and internationally. They're now looking for a Product Owner to join their collaborative team, with a particular focus on data-led initiatives. The Role: You'll take ownership of backlog planning and prioritisation, working closely with technical teams to deliver high-quality features and data-driven solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping the product roadmap and ensuring delivery aligns with both customer needs and wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Own and prioritise the product backlog Work closely with engineering and data teams Translate customer needs into actionable deliverables Remove blockers and support delivery teams Drive product improvements based on user pain points About You: Experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Exposure to data teams, analytics or data platforms (desirable) Comfortable working across the full product lifecycle Certified Scrum Product Owner (or willing to obtain) Why Apply? Meaningful product improving healthcare outcomes Strong collaborative culture Hybrid working with flexibility Opportunity to shape data strategy Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Sysops Engineer
Bath
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket‑chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health‑tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side‑by‑side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi‑environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech‑for‑good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Software Developer
Bath
Software Developer | Bath | Up to £60,000 DOE|Hybrid We're working with a growing software company building applications that genuinely make a difference in people's lives, particularly within mental health services. This is a developer role in a highly collaborative team where pair programming, whiteboarding and shared ownership are part of everyday work. If you enjoy working closely with others and care about clean, well-designed software, this environment will suit you. The Role Build and improve web applications used across healthcare services Work in an agile Scrum team delivering value in regular sprints Collaborate closely with developers, product owners and wider teams Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions and best practices Work in a team that values shared ownership rather than hierarchy Tech Environment JavaScript, React, PHP, MySQL MVC frameworks and modern frontend frameworks Git, testing frameworks and clean coding practices What We're Looking For Commercial software development experience Experience with modern frameworks (frontend or backend) Understanding of MVC patterns and/or modern JavaScript frameworks Comfortable working in agile environments Strong collaboration and communication skills Nice to Have Accessibility best practices (WCAG) Testing frameworks Software design principles Why Join? Work on products that have a real impact on people's lives Join a collaborative, supportive engineering culture Be part of a team that values learning, development and shared success Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Python Developer
Bristol
Python Software Engineer Bristol (Hybrid) A growing tech startup is looking for a Python Software Engineer to join their engineering team and help build and improve a behavioural science platform used by consumer brands. You'll work closely with the Head of Engineering in a collaborative team, contributing across the platform and customer-facing product. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys varied engineering challenges and the opportunity to wear multiple hats in a startup environment. Responsibilities Develop backend services and APIs using Python Contribute to the development of the core platform and product features Build and maintain services using Docker and AWS Work within a Linux-first development environment Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering on platform improvements Take ownership of problems and contribute across different areas of the product as needed Tech Stack Python FastAPI Docker / containerisation AWS Linux About You Around 2-4 years of software engineering experience Strong Python development skills Experience building APIs or backend services Comfortable working in Linux environments Familiar with AWS or cloud infrastructure Experience with Docker or containerised applications Enjoy working in small teams where engineers take ownership Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Senior Automation Tester
Newport
Role: Senior Automation Tester Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a Senior Automation Tester to design, build and maintain automated testing solutions that support continuous delivery. You will work closely with developers, product teams and other specialists to ensure high-quality, user-focused digital services. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain automated UI and API test suites. Collaborate with developers to ensure appropriate unit and integration test coverage. Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of scalable, reusable solutions. Identify, manage and report defects, risks and issues. Build automated test solutions from scratch aligned with agreed standards and principles. Develop and use toolkits and APIs to support integration, performance, security and scalability. Essential Experience Proven track record delivering technical solutions within large projects. Hands-on experience testing both front-end and back-end web services. Skilled in automation tools (e.g. MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript). Experience with non-functional test tools (e.g. JMeter, Azure Load Test). Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure), Azure DevOps, GitHub and SQL. Familiarity with Agile delivery models and test documentation (strategies, approaches). Understanding of software architecture and design patterns. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Automation Tester opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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DevOps Engineer
Cardiff
DevOps Engineer 📍 Cardiff | 💰 £50,000 - £60,000 | 🏢 Hybrid (2/3 days onsite) The Opportunity We're supporting a fast-scaling SaaS organisation looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in deploying, monitoring, and operating production systems serving tens of thousands of users. This is a high-impact position, directly influencing customer experience, system reliability, and overall company growth. You'll work within an agile engineering function using modern tooling including AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Ansible. What You'll Be Doing Providing technical thought leadership across Engineering & Architecture Designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code across dev & prod Building robust observability and monitoring frameworks Supporting uptime/SLAs Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters (advanced configuration) Designing and maintaining Kafka clusters (including DR & scaling strategy) Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines Identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and improving resilience What We're Looking For 3+ years DevOps experience in a SaaS environment Strong AWS expertise Advanced Kubernetes administration Advanced Kafka administration (DR, topic scaling, performance tuning) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform essential) Config management (Ansible, Chef or Puppet) CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions) Distributed systems knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, SSL, firewalls) Security-first mindset Prior development experience (ideal) What's On Offer Hybrid working (2/3 days onsite) Benefits Include: Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave Healthcare plan Cycle-to-work scheme Pension with employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Rewards & discounts programme LinkedIn Learning licence Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen or apply to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Scrum Master
Bath
Scrum Master 📍 Bath | 💰 £50,000+ DOE | 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Working The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a growing, award-winning software organisation delivering impactful solutions within healthcare. We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join a collaborative product environment made up of Product Owners, Developers, Designers and fellow Scrum Masters. This is a servant-leader role within a values-led business that genuinely lives Agile principles - not just practices them. What You'll Be Doing Guiding teams in the effective use of Scrum and Agile principles Coaching teams to focus on customer value and meaningful outcomes Removing impediments and enabling smooth sprint delivery Empowering teams to become self-managing and sustainable Supporting Product Owners with backlog refinement and planning Facilitating Scrum ceremonies with clear timeboxing and purpose Driving cross-team collaboration and organisational Agile maturity Creating an environment of trust, transparency and healthy conflict Contributing to continuous improvement across multiple Scrum teams What We're Looking For Proven experience Scrum Mastering technical/software teams Strong coaching capability (individual and team level) Excellent facilitation skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Confident communicator and relationship builder Comfortable driving change in evolving environments A genuine servant-leader approach Working Pattern Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday). Flexible "place of work" model - teams are expected to work where the work is best completed. Some weeks may be office-heavy, others remote. Flexibility is essential. Benefits Life assurance Private health insurance Pension (enhanced post-probation) Personal training & conference budget Onsite gym Parking including EV charging 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Important Information Must have right to work in the UK Not eligible for sponsorship Basic DBS check required (covered by employer) Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Principal Business Analyst
Oldham
Role: Principal Business Analyst Location: Oldham (Hybrid) Salary: £78,000 The role Proud to be partnered with a multi-award winning Housing Association who is now looking got a Principal BA to to lead and continuously develop the Business Analysis function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and user-focused analysis that supports organisational priorities and service improvement. The role will foster strong collaboration across operational, digital and corporate teams to enable effective, evidence-based decision making and successful delivery of change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership to the Business Analysis function, embedding best practice in requirements management, service design and process improvement. Work collaboratively with service leads, digital teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear, deliverable requirements. Lead early-stage scoping, options appraisal and development of business cases to inform investment decisions and ensure value for money. Develop and maintain enterprise-wide process architecture and documentation standards to support transparency, consistency and continuous improvement. Champion structured approaches to change, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and transformation priorities. Provide professional leadership, coaching and quality assurance to Business Analysts across the portfolio. Promote a culture of learning, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Ensure effective resource planning and stewardship of public funds. Stay informed of evolving best practice in business analysis, digital delivery and public service transformation. Key Outcomes Clearly defined, evidence-based requirements aligned to organisational objectives. Improved and standardised processes that enhance service delivery and user experience. Strong governance and assurance across change initiatives. A high-performing, collaborative Business Analysis function that supports organisational transformation. Essential: Significant experience in a senior Business Analysis leadership role. Proven ability to shape and deliver complex change programmes within structured governance environments. Strong experience in business case development, options appraisal and benefits realisation. Experience working across multidisciplinary teams in Agile and/or traditional delivery models. Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills. Strong analytical, written and presentation skills. Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) and relevant professional Business Analysis qualification. Desirable: Experience within public sector or regulated environments. Experience supporting digital transformation or cloud adoption initiatives. Accreditation in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean) or enterprise architecture frameworks. Leadership & Accountability Accountable for the effective delivery and continuous development of the Business Analysis function. Responsible for medium-term planning, performance management and professional standards within the discipline. Operates with a high degree of autonomy within agreed strategic direction. Builds effective internal and external partnerships to support organisational priorities. Think this one's for you? If you think this Principal Business Analyst role is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work
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Senior Software Developer
Cardiff
📌 Senior Software Developer (Java) 📍 Cardiff 💰 Up to £65,000 DOE What You'll Do: You'll join a collaborative, cross-functional team where you'll play a key role in building and enhancing robust software solutions used by organisations around the world. Day to day, you'll be hands-on with designing, developing and maintaining scalable applications, while contributing to technical decisions and continuously improving how the team works. You'll work closely with Product Owners, QA and DevOps colleagues to translate requirements into high-quality solutions, support production releases, and help resolve complex technical issues. There's also a strong opportunity to mentor others and progress towards a lead developer position, shaping both the technology and the team's future direction. What You'll Bring: Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ and modern development practices Solid knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Hibernate Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs A good understanding of modern software architectures including microservices and event-driven design Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker and cloud-native development Confidence writing and maintaining unit tests using tools such as JUnit and Mockito Experience working with relational databases such as SQL or MySQL Familiarity with Git-based version control and Agile delivery environments Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication and a genuine desire to keep learning Why You Should Apply: This is a chance to work on meaningful software that supports workplaces globally. You'll benefit from a hybrid working model, strong support for personal development, and a culture that values collaboration, learning and inclusion. Alongside an attractive benefits package including enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, healthcare support and a pension scheme, you'll have access to learning platforms and clear opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Data Analyst
Carmarthenshire
Role: Data Analyst Location: West Wales Salary: £42,068 We are proud to be partnered with a well-established public sector organisation who is looking to add a Data Analyst to the team to work through some exciting projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to projects that drive meaningful social and environmental impact! Key Responsibilities Produce clear, accurate reporting and insights using internal and external data sources. Develop, maintain, and promote Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Manage and maintain core performance measures, ensuring KPIs are accurate, timely, and published in line with internal deadlines. Champion data quality, integrity, and validation standards across all reporting. Work collaboratively with teams to understand business needs and deliver effective analysis and business intelligence. Own the end-to-end data process, including collection, cleansing, validation, analysis, and presentation of data for internal and external stakeholders. Complete required statutory and regulatory data returns. Support Subject Access Requests by gathering relevant data and producing compliant documentation. Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve efficiency. Think this one's for you? If you think this Data Analyst role is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Salesforce Developer
Morden
Salesforce Developer - Morden (Hybrid) - £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading global business that continues to grow and invest heavily in their Salesforce capability. Recognised for their collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, they're offering a great opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Developer to make a real impact. We're looking for a Salesforce Developer to join their dedicated team. You'll design, build, and customise solutions that support business goals, enhance user experience, and ensure the platform is used to its full potential. Alongside hands-on development, you'll play a part in driving best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across the function. What you'll be doing: Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Configure Salesforce with Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business needs. Build and maintain integrations with external systems using APIs and middleware tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments. Translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs. Support new Salesforce features and releases by assessing and implementing relevant enhancements. Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions. Take part in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and documentation to support maintainability and team learning. The skills you'll need: 5+ years' experience as a Salesforce Developer with strong expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and LWC. Proven experience integrating Salesforce with other platforms via REST/SOAP APIs or middleware (e.g. MuleSoft). Hands-on experience with Experience Cloud customisation and configuration. Strong knowledge of Salesforce security, governor limits, and performance best practices. Proficiency in JavaScript and building custom UIs on the Lightning platform. Familiarity with code versioning (Bitbucket/Git) and project tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence). Salesforce certifications - Platform Developer I essential, Developer II or Architect certifications a bonus. Knowledge of agile methodologies and Salesforce DevOps processes. Experience with data migration tools (Data Loader, ETL). Company Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3X base salary Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone who'd be great for this role? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Full-Stack Developer
Bristol
📌 Full-Stack Developer 📍 Bristol 💰 £45,000 What You'll Do: Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of regulatory tech. As a Full-Stack Developer, you'll play a central role in shaping intelligent, life-saving applications for organisations across the globe. You'll contribute to the development of innovative features, including a cutting-edge AI-powered search, while helping to modernise and scale core systems using tools like AWS, Docker and Terraform. Collaborating closely with design and product teams, you'll help bring the next generation of reporting and inspection apps to life. What You'll Bring: Experience building applications with Laravel or TypeScript Strong recent experience in PHP, Laravel, TypeScript and React A product-focused mindset with a passion for crafting user-friendly software Exposure to machine learning or a strong interest in practical AI applications Experience working with Docker and AWS infrastructure Familiarity with CI/CD workflows (DevOps experience is a plus) Bonus points for experience with Kotlin, Swift or React Native Why You Should Apply: Make a tangible difference in public health and housing with your work Be part of a team where engineers influence both product and tech direction Work with a modern and evolving tech stack, including AI integrations Enjoy genuine work-life balance with a 35-hour work week Access excellent benefits including 28 days holiday, a generous healthcare package, pension and Cycle 2 Work scheme Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Cyber Security Resilience Manager
Cardiff
Cyber Resilience Manager South Wales | Hybrid working Up to £100,000 + strong benefits package We're working with a large, regulated organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector who are strengthening their cyber security leadership capability. They're looking for a Cyber Resilience Manager to take ownership of key security functions and help shape the organisation's long-term cyber strategy. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across several security disciplines including Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management and Information Security, working closely with operational and technology teams. The role You'll play a key role in developing and maturing cyber resilience across the organisation, including: Leading and developing cyber security teams Owning and evolving cyber security strategy and roadmaps Ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001 Working with senior stakeholders to manage cyber risk and resilience planning Overseeing security architecture and identity strategy across enterprise environments Supporting incident response, risk management and regulatory engagement Helping embed a strong security culture across the organisation What we're looking for We're keen to speak with people who can demonstrate: Proven experience leading security teams in an enterprise or regulated environment Strong background in Security Architecture or Identity & Access Management Experience shaping strategy and managing cyber risk at organisational level Familiarity with frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001 Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at senior level Certifications such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience at this level Experience in utilities, telecoms, infrastructure, transport, defence or other regulated industries would be beneficial. Next steps If you'd like to find out more, apply now or contact Lewis Allen at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply.'
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Applications Manager
Cardiff
Role: Applications Manager Location: Gwent Salary: £52,000 We are proud to be working with a multi-award winning housing association who prides themselves on the relationship they have and maintain with their tenants. The Role You will work closely with Infrastructure and IT Support teams to ensure applications are secure, stable, and continuously improved, managing incidents, upgrades, fixes, and enhancements. The role also supports business change by partnering with senior stakeholders to translate organisational needs into effective technical solutions. Who we are looking for: You will be a confident and collaborative leader with strong communication and organisational skills. You'll be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvement. You'll demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with flexibility to meet business needs. Welsh language skills are desirable. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Significant experience developing and improving housing management systems Experience with dynamic resource scheduling systems Strong background in business process improvement Experience with data governance, data warehousing, and GDPR compliance Proven experience leading high-performing teams Think this one's for you? If you think this role Applications Manager is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Manufacturing Project Manager
Bolton
Manufacturing Project Manager - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £31.50 per hour - BOLTON, ONSITE - 6 Months (w/ Likely Extension) - BPSS to START, MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the team on an initial 6 month deal in Bolton. Overview of department: Manufacturing department Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance Role responsibilities: Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. ESD training Medical requirements None Health surveillance requirements Why you should come and work at our client's our client's, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence, our client's is Europe’s leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards. Please note that in order to apply for our client's UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Skillset/experience required: Significant project experience required
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Operations Support
Broughton
Operations Support - Inside IR35 - Up to £23.17 per hour - 12 Months - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Operations Support to join our client in the engineering space in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month contract. Working alongside the production management team to coach and facilitate business improvement using the company-centric Operating System. Based on ‘Right first time’ Lean principles such as, Problem Solving, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Quality Standards the Lean business improvement department of the Broughton site, is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility. Tasks ❖ Support the team in deploying the tools of the system to drive continuous improvement ❖ Provide lean coaching to Operations managers & their teams ❖ Support continuous improvement/waste elimination of business governance and associated reviews ❖ Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment ❖ Anticipate risks and find business improvement opportunities through data analysis ❖ Work alongside all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business Skills ❖ Good knowledge of the application of Lean manufacturing ❖ Strong ability to work well in a team ❖ Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills ❖ Coaching improvement of standards and management routines ❖ Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives ❖ Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency ❖ Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary ❖ Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business ❖ Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments ❖ Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences ❖ Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking ❖ Change Management
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Systems Design Authority
Newport
Systems Design Authority - Inside IR35 - Up to £570 per day - SC Cleared - 6 Months - NEWPORT, WALES, ONSITE - Single Stage Telephone Call Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Systems Design Authority to work on a 6 month deal in Newport with our major defence client. Reporting to the SDA (Senior Design Authority) as the System Engineer you will collaborate with a multi-functional team including Software, Hardware, Mechanical and FPGA engineers to deliver High Grade Crypto and Key Management solutions and will provide "system level" thinking and solutions to the team. Tasks and Responsibilities Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions, to engineering problems, and ensuring customer and stakeholder requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts across the product development lifecycle. Ensure effective engineering processes are utilised in the execution of the project. Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Contribute to the development of the engineering department functions and procedures. Involvement in the full lifecycle (from requirements elicitation through to verification/certification and delivery) Skills and Experience Essential Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Fundamental understanding of Systems Engineering and associated processes/lifecycles. Experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle UK National Desirable Experience of DOORS, SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, JIRA Knowledge of communication protocols (such as IP, IPSec, SIP) and/or Public Key Infrastructure Software Engineering background (preferably with C++ / C expertise). INCOSE – ASEP/CSEP/ESEP Certification
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Business Improver
Broughton
Business Improver - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £23.84 per hour - BPSS Cleared or Willing to Undergo - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - 12 Months - SINGLE STAGE VIRTUAL INTERVIEW Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Business Improver to work on contract for the next twelve months with our major engineering client based in Broughton. Role Profile Computer literate - knowledge of Google Suite and SAP ideally Compilation of KPI’s using SAP and Google Suite Compile invoicing documentation Control Goods in and Goods out Deal with Sub-contract firms and compiling all associated documentation - quotes, purchase orders, contractor reviews Part ordering Audit time booking of Tooling personnel Liaise and assist with the Tooling Planner Liaise with Customer to arrange release of Tooling for internal and external work Create Yearly recert Schedule, Roll Out and agree (amend where required) Plan in ad-hoc/project laser work Keep in regular contact with site planners to ensure on plan and move where required Update recert plan and database when recert’s are completed to enable delivery KPI’s Review weekly Out Of Life Tooling list Monitor and Create KPI of recert hours and feedback any concerns to process managers Sales and Ops – create pack Jig & Tool Budget Reviews Engage sub-contractors when we are unable to carry out recerts Key Skills The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy office environment and a proven track record to demonstrate this. A familiarity with Google Suite and SAP would be advantageous, but training will be given. You must be a good communicator and able to give precise and current information on request. Basic engineering knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
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Supply Chain and Quality Manager
Derby
Supply Chain and Quality Manager - Inside IR35 - Up to £45.20 per hour - DERBY ONSITE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Supply Chain and Quality Manager to join our client onsite over in Derby on an initial 12 month deal. On-Site Supply Chain and Quality Managers act as representatives of our client in front of the supplier and are accountable for the following activities: Supply Chain Management Suppliers’ performance monitoring Load and capacity analysis Rate readiness analysis Supply chain intelligence management Transfer of work management Design change industrialisation management Quality Management Correction: non-conformity eradication Prevention: implementation and management of quality improvement plan Supplier Development / Audit and Assessment Risk Management Identification Execution Governance The implementation of these activities shall be supported by the following skills Efficient communication Strong stakeholder management ability Industrial background and culture within aerospace industry Data analysis and synthetic reporting Practical problem solving Auditor qualification would be desirable
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Project Leader - Systems Engineering
Filton
Project Leader - Systems Engineering - Inside IR35 - Up to £35 per hour - 12 Months + High Likelihood of Extension - BPSS Cleared - Filton, South Gloucestershire ONSITE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Aerospace focused Project Leader to join on a particular product-focused project for the next 12 months in Filton. Responsibilities The Project leader will be accountable for leading all the activities within their portfolio. This is an interesting and sometimes challenging role which has a high profile within the systems perimeter. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver their work package in line with the agreed plan to ensure they achieve challenging time, cost, and quality objectives. The Project Leader will ensure that processes are in place and implemented to ensure project management and direction of cross functional teams to ultimately deliver to time, cost & quality. External integration of Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Services functions as well as external supplier management are key in achieving these deliverables. The Project Leader reports to the Programme Management Team (Filton) and will be expected to demonstrate excellent facilitation and co-ordination skills, in order to ensure that good lines of communication exist across the Wide Body (A330/A350) Programme. He/she will be expected to provide regular progress reporting and escalate issues that need to be resolved cross functionally or with external suppliers. He/she also contributes to the yearly Operating Plan development and monthly financial outlook, reporting on all activities within their perimeter. This will be achieved through regular reviews with the Programme Management, Chief Engineers Team & Engineering. Key end results include ensuring project costs remain within budgets, customer priorities and expectations are managed, and that development and modification projects are delivered to the declared target or POE (aircraft Point of Embodiment). This must be achieved whilst taking a global ‘best for business’ management approach and adhering to Programme Management and Configuration Management processes. This role will involve some travel for business and as such the candidate must be able to travel accordingly. Skill Set Essential Educated at degree level or equivalent experience in projects/programme management Experience of managing projects through the full project ‘lifecycle’ Proven abilities to manage suppliers An understanding of budget control Good technical knowledge to enable an understanding of technical issues and challenges An understanding of the specification, design, build and test process Knowledge of configuration management, its tools and processes Strong team player Experience at delivering to time, cost and quality Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English (Negotiation level) Ability to work in a transnationally managed environment Ability to influence and lead multi-functional teams Experience in facilitating, co-ordinating and directing meetings
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Yolk were incredibly helpful all the way through the job searching process. They made sure to keep tabs on me to see how I was doing and give me regular updates, as well as chasing up companies to get responses ASAP so as to not leave me in the dark. Great assistance all around.
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I’ve trusted Yolk to source developers and other technical roles for Wealthify and other businesses for years. They understand our company culture and technology stack, and have supported us in building a talented and loyal team. We value the close working relationship we have with Yolk over working with agencies further afield.
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Lewis and the team at Yolk Recruitment did a fantastic job helping us to grow a first-class development team from scratch. Ensuring that our specific requirements were well understood, the team worked not only to find candidates with right skills but, importantly, the right fit for our company culture and fast-paced start-up environment.
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I was contacted by Yolk's contract business about a new contractor opportunity that was coming up.On both our initial call and all subsequent ones they were very professional but also relatable, easy to talk to and frank in their guidance and when describing the role. They offered me a lot of support and checked in with me constantly through the recruitment process to make sure everything was proceeding as planned.They also reached out to me ...
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I recently worked with Lewis on an assignment to a Public Sector organisation and found him very hard working and supportive, from acquiring the assignment in the first place, working through the confusion of new IR35 contract issues, as well as ongoing housekeeping and support throughout the contract life span. I absolutely look forward to working with him again.
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