6 jobs found in Alconbury

Location: Peterborough Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8am - 4:30 pm, Fridays 8am -1pm  Rate: £32.50/ hour (Umbrella inside IR35) or PAYE £23.50/ hour Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) We are looking for a hands-on technician who installs, sets up, and tests prototype engines and electric motors used in heavy machinery to make sure they work safely and correctly before going into mass production.   Responsibilities: Taking new or experimental engines (both l diesel and electric) and installing them into heavy machines. Setting up with sensors (thermocouples, pressure gauges, speed trackers) to collect data while the machine is running, and then diagnose any faults. Modifying any parts that don’t fit using engineering drawings to weld, machine, or build custom wiring looms.The company is ramping up development on next-generation engines and electric vehicles. Development technicians will be rotating between the different workshops to help build and validate entirely new...

Powertrain Test Technician Location: Peterborough Contract: 12 months (likely to extend) Rate: £32.51 p/h PAYE (approx. £260.08 per day) Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00 37Hours a week The Opportunity Join a busy engine and machine development environment supporting powertrain installation, shakedown and test activities across a wide variety of off‑highway machines. You'll work within a high‑volume project pipeline including full machine builds, repower programmes, prototype installs and new product development. Technicians rotate between workshops, giving exposure to internal combustion, electric and EV systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on engineering setting and enjoys varied technical challenges. Key Responsibilities Follow engineering instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly using hand/power tools and lifting...

Location: St Neots Duration: Monday 29th June - Friday 17th July (3-week contract) Hours: 7.00am to 5.00pm with 30 minute break Pay Type: Umbrella only (No CIS available) The Role We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and safety-conscious Banksman / Traffic Marshall for a short-term contract on a busy construction site in St Neots. You will be responsible for safely directing plant machinery, managing vehicle movements, and ensuring site safety. Requirements Must hold a valid CPCS card (Traffic Marshall/Banksman ticket). Proven experience working on busy construction sites. Excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for health and safety. Full PPE. Reliable transport or local to the St Neots area. What's on Offer? Guaranteed 8 hours per day. Straightforward 3-week assignment to bridge a gap in your schedule. Paid weekly via Umbrella (please note, this assignment is strictly inside IR35/non-CIS). How to Apply If you are available to start on Monday 29th...

Location: St Neots Duration: Monday 29th June - Friday 17th July (3-week contract) Hours: 8 hours per day Pay Type: Umbrella only (No CIS available) The Role We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and safety-conscious Banksman / Traffic Marshall for a short-term contract on a busy construction site in St Neots. You will be responsible for safely directing plant machinery, managing vehicle movements, and ensuring site safety. Requirements Must hold a valid CPCS card (Traffic Marshall/Banksman ticket). Proven experience working on busy construction sites. Excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for health and safety. Full PPE. Reliable transport or local to the St Neots area. What's on Offer? Guaranteed 8 hours per day. Straightforward 3-week assignment to bridge a gap in your schedule. Paid weekly via Umbrella (please note, this assignment is strictly inside IR35/non-CIS). How to Apply If you are available to start on Monday 29th June and fit the...

Randstad are recruiting for a Site Agent on a long term rail station project in Bedfordshire. The Site Agent you will be responsible for Civils through to final fit-out. The duration of the role is potentially 2+ years There is some flexibilty in working form home. Duties will include: Managing Section Engineers and site site engineers Subcontractor Management Planning, forecasting and delivering work Liaising with clients and stakeholders Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance. Managing design, NCRs, RFI's, H&S etc. Rate is Inside IR35 £500-£550 a day, Depending on experience Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support...

Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the...