44 jobs found in Didcot

Job Description CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking a Shift operator for a 2 year contract. The successful applicant will provide safe and efficient waste operations, processing and packaging service within operational area and assigned shift over a shift cycle in accordance with Company and local arrangements, procedures and safety rules taking full account of Site Licence requirements, statutory regulations and Company Policy. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 2 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Carry out decommissioning/waste/decontamination activities in a radioactive environment as directed. * Carry out waste streaming, size reduction and packaging activities as directed. * Operate powered equipment to facilitate decommissioning and waste tasks. * Maintain waste records as required. * Wear a variety of personal protective equipment and clothing. * When requested cover the chargehand...

Senior Data Engineer +8 months +Hybrid in Reading +Inside IR35 +£80 - £85 ph +SC cleared role Skills: +MOD +Data Engineer +Python We're seeking an adaptable, proactive Senior Data Engineer to build and scale data capabilities within a greenfield environment across critical Defence and Aerospace programmes. ⚠️ Essential Requirement: You must have hands-on experience working with aerospace engineering or operational data-such as aircraft platform data, sensor outputs, test datasets, or other high-volume technical data sources. This is a key role where you'll help shape secure, scalable data platforms from the ground up, so a can-do attitude, adaptability, and a passion for innovation are vital. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data solutions (ingestion, integration, storage, processing, analysis) Develop data pipelines, automation, and analytical tools to drive insight Work with complex aerospace datasets in secure, mission-critical...

Are you a Site Agent with proven experience working in highways or rail on drainage or earthworks packages?   Location: Oxfordshire Duration: 12 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £500 - £600/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella   Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Agent with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team.   This would suit a Site Agent with proven above experience on the UK transport infrastructure.   Requirements: ·HNC or degree in Civil Engineering. ·Proven Site Engineering experience on earthworks, drainage or structure packages. ·Must hold a CSCS - White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor ·Strong setting out experience on ideally a major project.   To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Olivia at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or...

Our client has an opportunity for an Avionics Test Technician to join them on a contract basis. You will be supporting the verification and validation of avionics systems. Role: Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough, fully onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £31.16 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: The Avionics Test Technician will support the verification and validation of avionics systems. The role involves hands-on testing, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality test execution. Requirements: Previous experience in a test engineering or test technician role, ideally within aerospace, avionics, or a related engineering environment. Strong safety-first mindset, with a clear understanding of safe working practices. Familiarity with ESD control procedures and compliance with ESD-safe working...

Process Engineer - Lean / Continuous Improvement Romsey, Hampshire £390/day (Inside IR35) 10 Months Ready to drive real change in a high-impact defence environment? This is your chance to lead lean transformation, optimise production, and make a measurable difference across manufacturing and supply chain operations. What You'll Be Doing: Improving, manufacturing, assembly & test processes to boost efficiency, quality & cost savings Leading root cause analysis (8D, RCA, DMAIC) to solve complex production issues Driving a culture of continuous improvement across teams Implementing Lean tools (PFMEA, 5S, Asset Care) Supporting production troubleshooting across electro-mechanical products Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver real operational changeWhat We're Looking For: HNC/HND qualified + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Strong background in Lean Manufacturing & CI methodologies Experience with electro-mechanical assembly & testing environments...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

Power Platform Engineer Day Rate: £450 - £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Power Platform Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous...

Automation Engineer Day Rate: £400 - £475 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous improvements across...

Automation Engineer Day Rate: £450 - £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 - 6 months Location: Horsham/Watford - Onsite I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-respected construction and civil engineering organisations who are investing heavily in digital and looking to strengthen their Automation capability with an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how the business operates day to day. You will be working across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint to automate processes, streamline systems and support users across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be building, improving and owning solutions that are used across the business. Key Responsibilities Build and enhance Power Platform solutions across the business Automate manual processes and drive operational efficiency Support and improve SharePoint environments, both online and on-prem Manage incidents, changes and continuous improvements across...

Traffic Signals Engineer Wanted Wiltshire Area Hybrid Role 6 month rolling contract £ Flexible Inside IR35 Start ASAP Job Purpose To support the delivery of the Council's responsibilities as Highways Authority; To manage the Councils traffic signal asset by undertaking assessment, design, operation, installation and maintenance; To administer the traffic signal maintenance contract and associated budget; To lead the planning, coordination and provision of services covering all aspects of traffic signal maintenance and other electronic highway control and monitoring equipment. Working hours: 37 hours a week min Monday to Friday Weekly Pay How to Apply or for more Information: 3 simple ways to apply or get in touch: Apply directly online via the Matchtech website Call Callum Laycock directly on (phone number removed) Email your CV to Matchtech: Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK. Future Roles: If you...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Brakes Refinement Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: The brakes refinement team is responsible for the engineering and delivery of a refined braking system from the pedal to the foundation brake on all vehicle lines to customer expectations. Brakes refinement attributes include squeal, judder, creep groan and wheel honk and brake actuation NVH and EPB sound quality. There is a strong focus on ensuring that our standards satisfy our customers in conjunction with developing efficient methods for delivery of programmes including the use of virtual tools and translation of customer requirements into objective measurements. This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of the brake refinement customer attributes for Jaguar Land Rover...

Job Title: Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £25.26ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £33.88ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures. Responsibilities include: * Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures * Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution. * Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of our client’s products by influencing their strategies * Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. * Problems faced are difficult and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Battery Test Delivery Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: Using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll provide the power behind our vehicles working in our Engineering Operations Powertrain team. The company has made a major investment in new testing capability to ensure future Powertrain development can take place and meet the business requirement to develop new and exciting products. The Battery Test Operations Team is part of Powertrain Test Operations within Product Engineering Operations. The team maintains productive test workflow for HV Battery development at our internal test labs at ABE Lyons Park (Coventry) and BatLab (Gaydon), delivering high quality electrical characterisation and performance data at cell, module and pack level. The team also supports HV battery activity at other internal...

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Senior Design Engineer in Gloucester on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Senior Design Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £40.00 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella Role: Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements Support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems Lead innovative mechanical design projects and ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecycle Key responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Ensure accuracy and...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural 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! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

CNC Machinist Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 6 Months £28.00 to £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but...

Production Specialist (Contract) Location: Eastleigh Duration: 6 months Rate: Up tp £45/hour - Umbrella Inside IR35 Our client seeks a skilled Production Specialist for contract work building helicopter rotor trackers, aircraft cables, and engine monitoring units at their Chandlers Ford facility. Focus: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost. Key Responsibilities: Hand soldering, crimping, PCB assembly per specs/drawings Test/inspect products to BoM standards Fault finding, rework/repair on PCBs Goods inspection, continuous improvement input Team collaboration and efficient operations Essential Skills (2+ years): Electro-mechanical assembly (soldering, wiring, crimping) Read schematics, wire diagrams, BoMs Identify electronic components (resistors etc) ESD procedures, basic PC skills (Word, Teams etc) Excellent manual dexterity Desirable: IPC610/620 certs, conformal coating, PCB repair, NVQ L3 Electrical Eng, QC experience Immediate start for right candidate. Apply with CV

Project Support Location: Gloucestershire Contract: 6-month contract with potential for extension Hours: Full-time Salary: £26.67 p/h (umbrella) / £20 p/h PAYE IR35: Inside About the Position We're looking for a proactive Project Support professional to join a dynamic project portfolio based in Gloucestershire. Working on site as part of a small, varied team, you'll collaborate closely with project engineers as well as facilities and health & safety colleagues. A solid grasp of project administration-such as action tracking and budget monitoring-is essential, along with experience thriving in a fast‑moving environment. Project Landscape You'll contribute to a broad mix of projects, including: * Relocation of operational departments to enable site expansion * Small civil engineering works (£100k-£750k) * Operational enhancements to increase capacity * Mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades * Procurement, installation, and commissioning of process...

Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson Location: Westcott Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: North London (multiple sites) Contract Type: Freelance Contract Rate: £550 – £650 per day – INSIDE IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across North London. This opportunity sits with a well-established Tier 1 contractor operating across sectors including water, utilities, transport, and energy. The business delivers projects through long-term frameworks, standalone schemes, and reactive works, offering exposure to a diverse range of project types and environments. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team on a contract basis, supporting key infrastructure projects with an immediate start. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects across various sites in North London. This is a hands-on role...