8 engineering jobs found in Didcot

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer (Weights Engineering) to support one of our premium automotive clients on a 12‑month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of next‑generation vehicle programmes within a world‑class engineering environment. Location: Gaydon, UK Contract: 12‑month contract About the Role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within the On‑Cycle Weights Engineering team, you will own and drive the vehicle mass attribute throughout the programme lifecycle. Working with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure weight targets are understood, balanced, and achieved, while maintaining full transparency at all programme gateways. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical capability, excellent data management skills, and a passion for delivering technically robust, compliant, and competitive vehicles. Key Responsibilities Lead coordination of vehicle weight data across functional...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and environmental...

Motorsport / Automotive Mechanics Wanted ASL Technical are proud to be working with a renowned UK-based luxury automotive brand who are seeking experienced Mechanics from motorsport, automotive dealership, or specialist performance car environments. This is your chance to join their expanding team on a contract basis and play a key role in building ultra-exclusive vehicles engineered for unrivalled driving experiences. What you’ll do: Assemble prototype and development sports cars with precision. Record build data accurately, including torque and serial number details. Follow Standard Operating Procedures while suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency. Support safety initiatives and ensure timely issue resolution. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop. What we’re looking for: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Repair, or HND in Automotive/Engineering. 3+ years’ experience in motorsport, OEM, or high-performance/low-volume manufacturing....

My customer has worked with one of the UK's largest automotive manufacturers over the last 10 years, providing a full engine air path diagnostic calibration to all of the OEM's diesel and diesel hybrid vehicle programs, meeting EU and EPA regulations. We have in recent years expanded our client base working with other prestigious OEM's covering gasoline projects and full OBD systems. ​The development of in-house programmes allows them to provide services ranging from software design meeting current standards, to post-processing data in order to assess calibration change impact or to identify events of interest from hours of logged data. They specialise in systems engineering, system integration, diagnostics, control systems, data processing and testing, providing a range of services from advice through to fully-managed turn-key projects. This position is for a calibration engineer with a focus on OBD test. It could be suitable for a graduate with an interest in this topic area...

Mechanical Engineer | Wembley, North West London Salary: Up to £42,000 oer year Location: Wembley (Excellent transport links) Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a stable, site-based role in the heart of London? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our facilities team in Paddington to maintain and optimize the mechanical systems of a premier commercial site. The Role You won't just be "fixing things"-you'll be the technical backbone of the building. You will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs of all mechanical plant equipment. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance of HVAC systems, pumps, motors, and pressurized systems. Basic plumbing repairs and water treatment monitoring (L8). Diagnosing faults and implementing long-term technical solutions. Managing sub-contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance on-site. Maintaining accurate digital logs of all works completed What We're Looking For...

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month interim contract supporting multiple commercial and industrial sites across the South East. This is a hands-on role requiring a technically strong M&E engineer with proven fault-finding capability across both electrical and mechanical building services systems. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, managing priorities, and delivering high-quality maintenance support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities · Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical and mechanical plant · Carry out reactive maintenance and complex fault diagnosis · Fault finding on single and three-phase electrical systems. · Inspection, testing, and certification of electrical works in line with BS 7671. · Maintenance of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, valves, actuators, pipework and HVAC plant. · Diagnose issues within control panels...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract (12 Months) | Bedfordshire | Inside IR35 Looking to take on complex engineering challenges that genuinely push your technical capability? We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a high integrity defence engineering programme focused on advanced platform integration and mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical sub-systems, complex mechanisms, and high reliability components designed for demanding military environments. Location Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2025 Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Schedule: 4-day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible working Rate: Competitive per hour (inside IR35, inclusive of employer deductions) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for...

A contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working in Warwickshire Senior Design Engineer (Driveline and Transmissions) for a contract position. Proven Mechanical Design experience on Automotive Transmission and Driveline Components is essential. Key Responsibilities: Designing mechanical components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases. Conducting detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks. Agreeing design approaches with the project Chief or Lead Designer. Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase, assembly drawings, and bills of materials. Ensuring design meets system and component specifications, along with fit and function within other systems. Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly. Reporting progress on assigned tasks to the project management teams, chief designer, or engineering...