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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a ICT – Digital Projects Analyst in ICT Business Change.

What you will be doing?
To support and drive the strategic vision of Dyfed Powys Police, aimed at optimising business processes and enabling operational efficiency through Robotic technologies. This will include leading process analysis, gathering requirements, and collaborating with Developers, designing innovative automation solutions aligned with Dyfed Powys Police's organisational objectives. The role will also act as process controller for all automations delivered.

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile.  If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidance below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Pension scheme
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.

Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

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We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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About Pronetx

Pronetx is a cutting-edge consulting firm that specializes in transformative customer experience (CX) solutions powered by AWS. With decades of experience deploying sophisticated CX solutions for industry leaders like Capital One, Social Security Administration, and Hilton, we're known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in customer experience technology.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Web Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain a robust web automation framework for API and functional testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable test frameworks using Playwright and Python, with a strong emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and rapid feedback for CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable web automation framework for API and UI/functional testing
• Develop test strategies, test plans, and automation suites using Playwright (Python) for web applications
• Create reusable, modular page objects and components to maximize test reuse
• Implement API testing strategies (REST/GraphQL) integrated with UI tests where appropriate
• Write clear, maintainable automated tests with robust assertions and meaningful reporting
• Integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Configure test data management, environment handling, and test environment provisioning
• Implement parallel test execution, flaky test handling, retry strategies, and test isolation
• Monitor test results, analyze failures, and provide timely root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to ensure quality goals are met
• Document framework usage, coding standards, and onboarding guides
• Stay current with automation tooling trends and propose improvements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in web automation testing
• Strong proficiency with Playwright (Python) for end-to-end web testing
• Demonstrated experience building automation frameworks from the ground up
• Proficient in Python, with good knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience with API testing (REST/GraphQL) and integrating API tests with UI tests
• Familiarity with test frameworks (pytest, unittest)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD integration and test reporting
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Nice-to-Have:

• Xray Test Management for Jira for integrating test plans/results with Jira
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) experience and tooling (e.g., Gherkin, Cucumber, Behave) to express acceptance criteria and drive automated tests
• Knowledge of performance testing fundamentals
• Docker and containerized test environments
• Cloud-based test environments and device/browser farms
• Experience with test data management and data-driven testing
• Prior exposure to Agile/Scrum development processes
• Hands-on experience with Cyara / Hammer/ Botium for automated testing and of contact center and IVR/ Chatbot flows.

Key Competencies

• Automation design and architecture
• Test strategy and planning
• Code quality and maintainability
• Debugging and problem solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning mindset

Why Pronetx?

Join a team of thought leaders who have shaped the evolution of cloud-based customer experience solutions. You’ll work on innovative projects implementing next-generation technologies while having the opportunity to influence the future of customer experience technology. Our collaborative culture encourages pushing boundaries while ensuring practical, scalable solutions for our clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development budget
• Fully remote work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: Pronetx is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About EIT: 

Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

The Role:

We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our team in building the next generation of autonomous laboratory platforms. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing automation workflows and developing software-to-hardware integrations that enable cutting-edge, self-driving science. 

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in automation engineering, with a track record of creative, out-of-the-box approaches to automating scientific or industrial processes. Experience with different scales of automation is highly valuable. This position requires strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable and innovative automation solutions.

Day-to-Day, You Might:

• Design and implement novel automated scientific workflows, translating complex processes into scalable, repeatable protocols using robotics & relevant software 
• Integrate laboratory hardware and software, exposing firmware capabilities through standardized interfaces to build a cohesive and robust system. 
• Contribute to the architectural design to ensure high reliability across all automation systems, following best practices for testing, monitoring, error handling, and performance tracking. 
• We look for engineers who can take systems apart, understand them deeply, and reimagine how they can be used to create innovative solutions. 
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional team including scientific, technical, and operational colleagues to ensure automation solutions meet project and user needs. 
• Collaborate effectively within the developer team to build robust, scalable, and re-usable pipelines, maintaining high standard of code quality and transparency. 
• Work with external vendors to evaluate and deploy new technologies. 
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and trade-offs clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience in hardware automation engineering, e.g., automation engineering, biotechnology, robotics, systems integration. 
• A demonstrable track record of designing and deploying automation systems in scientific or industrial environments in a robust manner, including success integrating robotics, peripherals, and/or mechanical automation systems, beyond the scope of commercial suppliers. 
• Expertise integrating lab instruments via communication protocols and experience orchestrating multiple devices 
• Skilled in firmware level control, driver development, device discovery, and exposing firmware capabilities through standardized APIs 
• Extensive experience adhering to software development best-practices. e.g., documentation, effective resources use, Git, PR reviews, etc,  
• Advanced skills in relevant programming languages such as C/C++ & Python 
• A creative approach to automation—able to design workflows that don't simply mimic human lab practices. 

Great to Also Have 

Nobody checks every box - if you’re not sure if you’re qualified, we still encourage you to apply. 

• Proficiency in relevant open-source libraries like PyLabRobot. 
• Experience designing and building device twins 
• A background in biotech, pharma, materials science, or other automation-intensive R&D. 
• A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. 

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

About EIT: 

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems. 

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. 

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and artificial intelligence & robotics. 

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. 

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges. 

Requirements

The Role:

We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our team in building the next generation of autonomous laboratory platforms. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing automation workflows and developing software-to-hardware integrations that enable cutting-edge, self-driving science. 

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in automation engineering, with a track record of creative, out-of-the-box approaches to automating scientific or industrial processes. Experience with different scales of automation is highly valuable. This position requires strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable and innovative automation solutions.

Day-to-Day, You Might:

• Design and implement novel automated scientific workflows, translating complex processes into scalable, repeatable protocols using robotics & relevant software 
• Integrate laboratory hardware and software, exposing firmware capabilities through standardized interfaces to build a cohesive and robust system. 
• Contribute to the architectural design to ensure high reliability across all automation systems, following best practices for testing, monitoring, error handling, and performance tracking. 
• We look for engineers who can take systems apart, understand them deeply, and reimagine how they can be used to create innovative solutions. 
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional team including scientific, technical, and operational colleagues to ensure automation solutions meet project and user needs. 
• Collaborate effectively within the developer team to build robust, scalable, and re-usable pipelines, maintaining high standard of code quality and transparency. 
• Work with external vendors to evaluate and deploy new technologies. 
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and trade-offs clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience in hardware automation engineering, e.g., automation engineering, biotechnology, robotics, systems integration. 
• A demonstrable track record of designing and deploying automation systems in scientific or industrial environments in a robust manner, including success integrating robotics, peripherals, and/or mechanical automation systems, beyond the scope of commercial suppliers. 
• Expertise integrating lab instruments via communication protocols and experience orchestrating multiple devices 
• Skilled in firmware level control, driver development, device discovery, and exposing firmware capabilities through standardized APIs 
• Extensive experience adhering to software development best-practices. e.g., documentation, effective resources use, Git, PR reviews, etc,  
• Advanced skills in relevant programming languages such as C/C++ & Python 
• A creative approach to automation—able to design workflows that don't simply mimic human lab practices. 

Great to Also Have 

Nobody checks every box - if you’re not sure if you’re qualified, we still encourage you to apply. 

• Proficiency in relevant open-source libraries like PyLabRobot. 
• Experience designing and building device twins 
• A background in biotech, pharma, materials science, or other automation-intensive R&D. 
• A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. 

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Job Title: Business Process Automation Engineer

Rate: £325 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Central London – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Overview

We’re seeking a Business Process Automation Engineer to support the maintenance, optimisation, and development of internal automation tools that streamline key business operations. With over 50 in-house tools already deployed to automate data handling, reporting, and workflow management, this role will focus on improving system stability and driving further automation initiatives as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain existing automated tools and workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing both short- and long-term solutions.
• Enhance tool reliability, performance, and monitoring efficiency.
• Design and develop new automation tools to meet evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users to understand processes and deliver practical automation solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation, including specifications and runbooks.
• Track daily progress, communicate updates to stakeholders, and adjust timelines as necessary.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA and VBS scripting .
• Working knowledge of Python for light automation and data processing.
• Experience with Power Automate , SharePoint , or Office Scripts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with system monitoring and operational stability best practices.

Business Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management – able to clarify requirements and manage expectations.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process documentation and continuous improvement.
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of prioritising workload effectively.

Job Title: Business Process Automation Engineer

Rate: £325 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Central London – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Overview

We’re seeking a Business Process Automation Engineer to support the maintenance, optimisation, and development of internal automation tools that streamline key business operations. With over 50 in-house tools already deployed to automate data handling, reporting, and workflow management, this role will focus on improving system stability and driving further automation initiatives as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain existing automated tools and workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing both short- and long-term solutions.
• Enhance tool reliability, performance, and monitoring efficiency.
• Design and develop new automation tools to meet evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users to understand processes and deliver practical automation solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation, including specifications and runbooks.
• Track daily progress, communicate updates to stakeholders, and adjust timelines as necessary.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA and VBS scripting .
• Working knowledge of Python for light automation and data processing.
• Experience with Power Automate , SharePoint , or Office Scripts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with system monitoring and operational stability best practices.

Business Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management – able to clarify requirements and manage expectations.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process documentation and continuous improvement.
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of prioritising workload effectively.

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, and robot integration.
• Configure and commission automation hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Develop and maintain process control strategies to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation systems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend innovative automation technologies to enhance operational performance.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including electrical schematics, program logic, and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to support automation projects.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs for automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in automation technology, recommending adoption of new solutions where beneficial.
• Ensure all automation solutions comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Provide remote technical support and training to on-site operational staff.

• BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and process control, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in programming various PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Omron) and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., KUKA, ABB, FANUC) and motion control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and network communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fully remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders remotely.
• Experience with simulation software for automation design and testing is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Analyze existing production lines to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including P&IDs, functional specifications, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety features within automated systems.
• Provide remote support and training to operational teams on automated equipment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through automation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in industrial automation, including PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA development, and robotic systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting automation hardware and software issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with IIoT and data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.