Junior IoT & Embedded Systems Engineer

Who We Are In a Nutshell.

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.

With our specialist asset reliability services, we help prevent machinery failures and, as a result, unscheduled (and, very often, costly) downtime for our customers. We’re all about operational efficiency and our team of highly skilled engineers not only use, but also develop and produce, some of the most sophisticated technology to help keep our customer’s assets doing what they need to, without any unexpected surprises along the way.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior IoT & Embedded Systems Engineer for British Engineering Services Group - Asset Reliability, you will be an early‑career engineer building strong practical skills in IoT and embedded systems, learning on the job within a supportive and experienced team. You will contribute to the design, build, testing and ongoing support of embedded sensing and data acquisition systems that underpin our asset reliability solutions.

You Will

• Build and prototype embedded hardware, including soldering, wiring and integrating sensors, data acquisition units and communication modules
• Write and maintain simple, well‑tested software components (primarily in Python) to interface with hardware and handle sensor data
• Support configuration of edge devices and integration with cloud services, learning MQTT‑based messaging and end‑to‑end data flow
• Carry out structured testing, calibration and validation in the lab, with occasional site‑based testing and commissioning
• Help diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues using test equipment and debugging tools
• Support on‑site installation, commissioning and maintenance activities, working safely with engineers and project teams
• Document builds, configurations and fixes so systems can be supported and improved over time

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Get

• A starting salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need: 

• Some hands‑on exposure to embedded systems through university projects, placements, hobbies or a first role
• Comfort with practical electronics work such as soldering, wiring and building prototypes
• Basic programming capability (Python preferred, but other languages welcomed)
• Awareness of common communication methods and data transfer concepts (e.g. serial, TCP/IP, publish/subscribe)
• An interest in testing and troubleshooting, with a structured and curious approach to problem solving
• A proactive, 'get‑things‑done' mindset with good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to attend occasional site visits
• A degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline (desirable)

Please find full details on the attached Role Profile document.

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!  Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”.  We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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