32 jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Job title: Test Technician (Metrology) (B) Location: Wolverhampton Duration: 6 Months (rolling) Hourly rate: £21.88ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) Heads are required to work 39hr working week. M - F, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F). POSITION DESCRIPTION: Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings. Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly. Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws. Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds. Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content. Perform radiographic analysis of components. Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams. Ensure...

Client Rep Site Manager in Chester for a 9 month contract role. Inside IR35 £55-58/h, 10h/day, 5 days a week Primary Objectives * Safety Assurance: To enforce a "Zero Harm" culture in a high-risk environment * Environmental Assurance; To enforce specification requirements relating to waste management, compliance with planning permissions, Station Environmental Permit and Natural Resources Wales restrictions relating to both contamination and ecology. * Asset Protection: To ensure demolition works do not impact adjacent live high pressure gas infrastructure or operational plant areas. * Contract Governance: To validate the contractor's progress, quality of work, and payment applications. * Compliance and effective risk management: Achieve compliance with the Employer's Requirements and report on the Contractor's risk management performance. * Organisation and Leadership of the site team. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Oversight * CDM Compliance:...

A fantastic opportunity with one of the biggest names in nuclear and defence is looking for an EC&I Engineer to join there team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to work on some of the best nuclear projects in the UK and work with a company that values learning and career development. Job Title - Senior EC&I Design Engineer Location - Warrington Salary - £60 an hour - Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Ensure any and all specification for clients design are implemented and checked for safety compliance Ensure changes are effectively controlled and that work is well documented and coordinated to the correct managers Ensure the implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) Improve construction safety performance to meet Company targets Liaise with designers and / or technical experts to ensure correct interpretation of their requirements and obtain authorisation for modifications as a consequence of local conditions. Implementation of Quality Plans,...

One of the most well-known nuclear companies in the UK is looking for senior mechanical engineers to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to work on a massive project within the defence/nuclear sector. Job Title - Senior Mechanical Engineer Location -  Warrington 2/3 days a week Contract Length - 12 Months Pay Rates - Up to £60.00 an hour (Inside IR35) Key responsibilities: Provide technical support to the team for you specialist area and ensure you are working to deadlines effectively Make engineering decisions from a project and technical stand point Act as the technical authority or lead mechanical engineer when required to do so. Ensure all change are assessed and managed accordingly to project scope Ensure the procedures and engineering codes are consistently met and managed throughout the project lifecycle. Produce and review all technical documents and approve calculations, analysis,...

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) £51-£56 per hour Long-Term Contract | Major Nuclear Programme - PFDO, Sellafield Are you a Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a high-impact role on one of the UK's most critical nuclear programmes? We're supporting a key delivery partner on the PFDO project at Sellafield, and we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive engineering excellence across complex, safety-critical work. The Opportunity You'll play a vital role in delivering engineering and technical activities across the project lifecycle-bringing your expertise to solve complex challenges and ensure high-quality outputs in a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a flagship nuclear programme, collaborating with experienced teams while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of major works. What You'll Be Doing Deliver...

Lead / Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear (Contract) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £56-£61/hour (Inside IR35) Long-term contract opportunity We're supporting a key nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Engineer to join a high-performing technical team working on a critical issue within a major facility. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll take ownership of technical work packages and play a key role in shaping solutions from early-stage studies through to project transition. The Opportunity You'll be supporting the technical team managing a leak within a major nuclear facility, taking responsibility for delivering engineering solutions, driving technical direction, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a strong level of autonomy - ideal for someone confident operating at Lead level who enjoys owning and delivering complex engineering scopes. What We're Looking For Background: Engineering or relevant science-based...

Overview A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Piping Stress Engineer to support a major nuclear civil decommissioning programme. This role is central to ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient piping system design within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidiscipline engineering teams, providing technical expertise across stress analysis, flexibility assessment, support design, and compliance verification. Key Responsibilities Stress & Flexibility Analysis Identify stress-critical lines through detailed review of P&IDs and line lists. Perform piping stress analysis using recognised industry software (e.g., CAESAR II / AutoPIPE). Evaluate nozzle loads, support loading, thermal expansion, vibration issues, and system flexibility. Conduct static and dynamic analyses, ensuring systems meet functional, safety, and engineering design requirements. Design & Technical Review Review and...

SCADA / HMI Engineer Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid - Warrington (Office + Remote) Security Clearance: BPSS / Eligible for SC Are you an experienced SCADA/HMI Engineer who loves solving complex problems, shaping high‑quality control systems, and working on projects that genuinely matter? What You'll Do In this role, you'll design, develop, implement and test SCADA/HMI solutions that meet rigorous engineering and safety standards. You'll play a key part in the full systems lifecycle, from requirements capturing through to system testing, documentation, and commissioning. You will: Design & Engineering Develop HMI/SCADA applications (e.g., Rockwell FactoryTalk View) using standardised objects, faceplates and intuitive visual displays. Prepare high‑quality engineering documentation such as URS/RTM, FDS/SDD, SSS, test specifications and I/O schedules. Work closely with PLC engineers to define the control system architecture, network diagrams and interface documentation....

EC&I Engineer Warrington or Cumbria £40 to £50/hour (Umbrella, inside IR35) 12 month contract Due to security nature of the role, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and is eligible for BPSS and SC security clearance. Job Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and motivated EC&I Engineer to join our client's team in Warrington. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation systems within our projects. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain EC&I systems to meet project requirements. * Design control systems, electrical schematics, and instrumentation layouts. * Carry out system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting. * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. * Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, reports, and user manuals. * Ensure compliance with industry standards and...

First Article Engineer / Quality Engineer *** This activity is inside IR35 (Umbrella Company Required) £32 p/h Job Description: Urgently seeking a Quality Engineer / First Article Engineer to be based on-site full-time for approx. 3 months supporting a customer program in Derby. The desired candidate will have previous experience in working in an Aerospace First Article role, specifically preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102. Responsibilities: Complete a thorough and accurate preparation of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with the customer and AS9102 requirements. Work with customer personnel to gain access to / obtain all the required supporting documentation to support the preparation / completion of the FAIRs. Where issues are identified, work with the customer to identify potential solutions to ensure the FAIR preparation process can proceed. Provide concise feedback to customer quality, engineering and design...

Supply Chain Quality Manager - Broughton, UK (Contract) Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Manager to join their Procurement and Supply Chain Operations team, supporting a global network of suppliers delivering detailed machined and formed components for major aerospace programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of supplier performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery across a complex international supply chain. Key Responsibilities As the Supply Chain Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supplier oversight and quality performance. Responsibilities include: Acting as the main interface for suppliers on operational matters. Supporting supplier assessment throughout tendering processes and contributing to selection decisions. Managing supply chain and quality requirements within supplier contracts, ensuring delivery on time and to the required quality standards. Overseeing supplier...

Our client has an opportunity for a Build Process Engineer to join them on a contract basis until the end of the year with likely extension. You will be delivering build processes aligned with Industrial Architect and engineering definition with the main objective being to ensure industrial requirements are embedded into the Design Definition. Role: Build Process Engineer Location: Broughton, Flintshire. Fully onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £32.13 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Create documented Industrial Dossiers/build process up to handover to serial planning phase. To influence the product design and derive the process instructions concurrently. Influence and approval of the product design - Design Data Set (DDS). Manufacturing maturity of new technical solutions. Support and influence the Manufacturing System. Create Component Delivery Specifications (CDS). Work in collaboration with the MFT to...

Project Engineer * 6-month contract- fulltime onsite (extension likely) * £26.52 via Umbrella (inside IR35) * SC Clearance required (must be active) * Full UK Manual Driving Licence required Overview We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Project Engineer to support delivery of engineering projects within a specialist technical environment. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams, an Engineer with a strong Electronics background who is also happy to perform Supplier Management/Logistics duties. Contributing to high-priority programmes while developing your project delivery and engineering capability. Key Responsibilities * Manage projects from planning through to delivery * Develop and maintain system requirements * Produce structured business cases * Support technical evaluation and solution development * Manage safety risk with engineering stakeholders * Contribute to financial reporting (FoO, in-year updates) * Engage in cross-functional meetings and...

Job Title: Project Engineer - SC Location: Deeside, Flintshire (3 days /week on site – hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 Months initally Daily Rate: £26.52/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential Criteria Candidates must meet the following: Level 4 qualification + advanced/higher apprenticeship OR Level 3 qualification + recognised engineering apprenticeship + relevant engineering experience Eligibility to meet the criteria for EngTech professional registration (UK-SPEC) Full UK manual driving licence (travel required) Demonstrable engineering background – ideally mechanical bias Project delivery capability within engineering/technical environments Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Skills (Not required but beneficial) Defence or regulated industry experience Working knowledge of safety management practices Experience contributing to technical evaluations or product assurance PRINCE2/APM exposure What you’ll be...

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Calibration and Maintenance Team. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across MBDA to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: Bolton, fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£35 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting What you'll be doing: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology department supporting COTS (commercial of the shelf) equipment and STTE (Special to type test equipment) calibration and maintenance. You will be required to assist production with technical queries on fixtures and tooling along with supporting CMM (Co-ordinate measuring machine)...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Bolton Offering £37ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? 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 Production Test 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: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective...

Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Do you hold an Apprenticeship and NVQ/SVQ Level 3? Are you experienced with SAP? Are you looking to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for! As the Manufacturing 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: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning, and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supplier Planner subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  This role could suit a candidate from a MRP Controller, Supply Scheduler or Supply Chain Specialist background. This role is looking for a candidate with the following experience: MRP planning experience and ideally some exposure to SAP Manufacturing environment. Supply chain experience Rate: £27.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite, 2 days working from home Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Supplier Planner Job Description: This opportunity plays a significant part in...

Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...