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IT Asset Coordinator – Contract

Location: Livingston, West Lothian (on-site)

Contract length: 3 months initially (potential to extend)

Rate: £45-£53 per hour (circa £350 – £400 per day), Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

The Role:

Our client is a large organisation based near Livingston, is looking for an IT Asset Coordinator to lead a major consolidation and audit of IT equipment held across multiple site locations.

This is a hands-on, physical role rather than a technical one – ideal for someone with a background in warehousing, stores management or logistics who is comfortable identifying general IT hardware. Candidates with a military stores/ logistics background are particularly well suited to this role.

You’ll start with a significant backlog of new and legacy IT equipment (laptops, monitors, network switches, printers, cabling, racking) that needs to be consolidated, audited and properly documented – then sorted for reuse, resale or disposal. As equipment arrives from other sites, you’ll repeat the process, working towards a clean, accurate, and repeatable stock system that can be handed over to the internal IT team at the end of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit and physically consolidate IT equipment arriving from multiple sites
Create and maintain an accurate stock record, capturing serial numbers, device type, storage location, PO reference, and intended purpose
Sort equipment into categories: ready for redeployment, for resale, or for disposal
Liaise with an appointed recycling/disposal partner to arrange collection of scrapped equipment
Coordinate with internal logistics/warehouse teams to arrange collection and transport of equipment between sites
Work with finance colleagues where equipment is being sold on
Prepare stock for deployment – organising shelving, building pallets and managing physical storage space
Work alongside two junior technicians responsible for wiping laptops and network equipment
Establish a clear, documented process that can be handed over to the IT team once the contract concludes

Skills required:

Experience in a warehousing, stores, or logistics environment is essential
A general understanding of IT equipment (laptops, monitors, network switches, printers, cabling) — you do not need to be a technical specialist
Highly organised, methodical, and accurate with record-keeping
A practical “doer” who is comfortable with physical, on-site work
Able to work independently, prioritise, and manage a large volume of stock
Ex-forces candidates with a stores/supply background are strongly encouraged to apply

Additional Information

This is a on-site role based in Livingston, West Lothian. You need to be able to commute to site daily for the duration of the contract.

Software Test Engineer – Medical Devices (Contract)

July 21, 2026/in North West, Remote Working Contract /by Chris Oddy

Software Test Engineer – Medical Devices (V&V)
Contract | Manchester | Up to £425/day, Outside IR35

KO2 is recruiting a Software Test Engineer (V&V) on behalf of a fast-growing medical device client based in Manchester, currently progressing a market ready device through FDA 510(k) approval. Following a recent increase in testing and documentation requirements, they need an experienced V&V engineer to take full ownership of test activity as the sole test resource on site.

This is a hands-on, standalone role. You’ll be working directly with the device hardware, so onsite presence three days a week is essential.

Key responsibilities

Develop verification and validation test specifications from the device’s design history file, requirements and specifications
Break high-level design/test requirements down into detailed sub-tests, test protocols and expected outcomes
Execute and record verification/validation testing in line with relevant standards and processes
Feed results back to the development team and support resolution of any non-conformances
Design software test plans in compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA documentation standards
Instrument and execute unit, module, integration and regression tests based on software design specifications
Work closely with Quality and Regulatory colleagues to ensure testing supports the technical file

Essential skills & experience

Strong experience of V&V activities within an embedded software environment
Embedded software development background using C/C++, sufficient to understand and define module level tests
Experience converting requirements into structured test cases and procedures
Experience working with medical devices running embedded software
Working knowledge of IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
Good understanding of the full software engineering lifecycle
Scripting ability
Able to work independently and self-manage a standalone testing function

Desirable

Knowledge of IEC 60601 and/or ISO 14971

Contract details

6 month initial contract, with potential to extend
3 days per week onsite in Manchester
Up to £425 per day, Outside IR35

Get in touch with Chris Oddy at KO2 to discuss or apply.

Scrum Master – Contract

July 17, 2026/in Remote Working, Scotland Contract /by Chris Oddy

Contract Scrum Master – Medical Devices – Glasgow Area (Hybrid) – Up to £75ph Inside IR35 – 12 Months

Are you a Scrum Master who adapts to the team in front of you, rather than reaching for the textbook?

Our client is a global medical device business whose software directly impacts patient outcomes. Their Scotland based development team has recently gone through significant growth – roughly doubling in size, within a wider delivery ecosystem that has grown even further and they need a dedicated, full-time Scrum Master to help this bigger team gel, structure itself, and deliver.

What makes this role different

The hiring managers were clear: they don’t want someone who arrives and announces “you’re doing it wrong.” They want someone who says “show me what you do, and let me work out how I can help.” You’ll be a supporting player who lifts the whole team – not a project leader, and not a technical lead. Project leadership is already in place. This is about process, flow, and helping the team create value.

What you’ll be doing

Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies across multiple newly formed teams, keeping them productive and timeboxed
Coaching the team in self-management, cross-functionality, and conflict resolution as they settle into their new structure
Using Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down) to improve predictability and quality
Removing impediments, often working with external stakeholders to clear the path
Ensuring delivery stays compliant within a regulated medical device environment

What they’re looking for

3+ years as a full-time Scrum Master or Agile Lead in a software engineering environment
Proven experience stabilising a recently scaled or growing team – this is the situation you’re walking into
A coaching-led, adaptive approach: best practice shaped to the team, not imposed on it
Regulated industry background (medical devices, ISO 13485, IEC 62304 – or similar compliance-driven sectors) is a plus
Embedded software environment experience is a bonus, not a requirement

The details

Initial 12 month contract
Up to £75 per hour, Inside IR35
Hybrid working, office in the Glasgow area
Interviews moving quickly – this is the client’s top priority hire

If you’re the Scrum Master who brings the team with you rather than setting off a grenade, apply now or message me directly.

Contract DevOps Engineer – Embedded

April 2, 2026/in Remote Working, Scotland Contract /by Chris Oddy

12 month contract | Glasgow – 3 days onsite | Up to £80ph – Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You’ll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery.

Key responsibilities

Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery
Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment
Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes
Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub
Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments
Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability
Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability
Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD
Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products
Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management
Strong scripting / automation capability
Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams
Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial
Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous

Tech Environment

GitHub / GitHub Actions
Embedded software / electronic devices
Raspberry Pi test infrastructure
Jenkins to GitHub migration
Build, release and quality tooling
Potential AWS / virtualised environments

This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows.

If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.

Contract Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer (Through‑Hole PCBA)

March 12, 2026/in South Contract /by Chris Oddy

Rate: up to £55 per hour (outside IR35)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: 6 months (extension likely)
Start: ASAP

A contract opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with strong knowledge of through‑hole PCBA assembly. You’ll support the development, optimisation, and configuration of electronics manufacturing processes, focusing on how boards are built and how equipment is programmed.

What you’ll be doing
• Define assembly sequences for through‑hole PCBAs
• Configure and program semi‑automatic placement equipment
• Support programming of wave soldering machines
• Develop and refine processes for conventional leaded components
• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement across the electronics assembly area

This is an engineering and process definition role, not hands‑on board assembly.

Skills and Experience required:
• Experience in electronics assembly / PCBA manufacturing
• Strong understanding of through‑hole components and processes
• Background with semi‑automatic placement machinery
• Knowledge of wave soldering
• A process‑driven mindset and practical approach to optimisation

Electronics Engineer – Contract

January 21, 2026/in Remote Working, Scotland Contract /by Chris Oddy

Contract Electronics Engineer – Product Test & Development

Rate: Up to £70 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: East Glasgow – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months initially (likely to extend)

A medical electronics company is looking to hire a Contract Electronics Engineer to join an established engineering team. This role covers the full electronics product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on electronics testing, characterisation and verification, rather than brand new electronics design.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, embedded software engineers and scientists, helping to understand and improve complex medical systems.

The role

Work across the full electronics product lifecycle, from design review through to test and verification
Lead and execute electronics testing, characterisation and system level investigations
Develop and run test plans to assess performance, limits and system interactions
Review schematics and PCB designs and contribute to design discussions
Collaborate daily with mechanical, software and scientific teams
Support systems involving fluidic control mechanisms and optics

This role suits an Electronics Engineer who enjoys hands on hardware work and understanding how systems behave in the real world.

Skills required

Strong experience as an Electronics Engineer, covering both design and test
Solid electronics fundamentals with the confidence to challenge designs
Hands on experience with electronics testing and characterisation
Able to communicate clearly with non-electronics specialists
Curious, practical mindset and interest in electronics

Years of experience are flexible. The focus is on capability, attitude and the ability to contribute quickly.

Tools & environment

Schematic and PCB design using Altium
On site lab and test facilities
Close collaboration with other electronics engineers and wider engineering teams

If you’re an electronics engineer who enjoys testing, problem solving and working on real products, this is a great contract opportunity.