12 jobs found in Weston-super-Mare

R&D Engineer - Lab Filtration Hours per week: 37.5 Site Location: Cardiff Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Duration: 12 Months Role Summary The R&D Contingent Engineer will provide hands-on mechanical engineering expertise to support the development, validation, and transfer of new and existing lab filtration products. The role focuses on prototype development, design verification, manufacturing readiness, and technical problem-solving in a regulated life sciences environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise in the development and validation of new and existing products Conduct feasibility studies, design verification, and performance testing Support prototype design, fabrication, and iterative development Lead and contribute to design reviews for new product development (NPD) Develop 2D/3D CAD models using SolidWorks Support manufacturing transfer, process validation, and supplier engagement Prepare technical reports and product...

MPI are looking for Aircraft Structural Fitters with Composite experience to work on site at Western Approach, Bristol. Contract is for approx. 6 months – and is ongoing/rolling contract Rate of pay - Paye: - INSCOPE OF IR35 £23.59 per hour on shift Weekday overtime - £27.65 Weekend overtime - £36.86 ** Likely be up to a couple of weeks on Core Day Shift Training paid at £18.43/per hour ** Shift Pattern: Currently working 12/7 shift on days, 11.5 hour days average 40.25 hrs per week (known as 7 Day Fort Days) all days start from 6.00am to 6.00pm Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun. Week 2 Wed, Thursday. Duties: As a Skilled Aircraft Fitter with Composite experience, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies .Assemble composite and metallic aircraft components in line with...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Integration and System Validation Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     The role would suit a candidate with the below experience: Network systems and protocols, experience of switch and router configuration and management Fault finding and route cause analysis at subsystem integration level Doors/ETM would be desirable Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: 3-5 days on site; rest remote; lab-based position 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)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Integration and System Validation Engineer Job...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.     This role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible 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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...

Materials Engineer Location: Filton (Hybrid - approx. 60% onsite, initially 100% for handover) Contract: Maternity cover - until March 2027 (likely extension) Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week, worked over 4.5 days (between 7am-7pm, hours agreed by the business) Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £26.16 per hour (PAYE) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Assembly Technologies Specialist/Materials Engineer to join their Research & Technology (R&T) function. This role sits at the forefront of future manufacturing development and will play a key part in researching, developing and validating innovative assembly technologies for next‑generation aerospace production. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical understanding of assembly processes and materials, combined with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Research, develop and...

Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer Filton - 100% on-site 35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern IR35: Inside Shape the future of air travel with Guidant Global Guidant Global is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Airbus, a world leader in aerospace, for an experienced Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join a highly skilled Wing Engineering Design team based in Filton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of aircraft innovation, contributing to the design and development of fuel and mechanical systems across Airbus' commercial aircraft programmes. You'll be part of a collaborative, multinational engineering community that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role As a Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and manufacturable system designs from concept through to in‑service support. Working within a supportive and...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Yeovil. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting. 6 month initial contract. Fully onsite in Yeovil. £29.10 p/h PAYE or £39.83 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Independently deliver technical support, manufacturing work instructions, technical documentation, and tooling to support the production process Act as the technical owner for specific products or processes Develop and implement improvement initiatives Plan continuous assembly sequences and processes to meet build standards Ensure product quality, budget hours, and delivery schedules are met as defined by Programme Management Enhance product manufacturing processes and set high standards Job Requirements: Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) Proficiency in Catia Experience in electrical systems...

Configuration Engineer Yeovil 12-Month Contract Paying up to £25.84p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Drive the achievement of configuration deliverables (configuration management plans and other configuration documentation) Manage and monitor change requests and change collectors driving the timely progression from point of initiation through to operational implementation Deliver timely Configuration Management reports & management information, including configuration status reports, KPIs and trackers in line with a defined frequency Act as the company point of contact at internal and external customer meetings Provide configuration technical support to functional areas, to control the modification state of the product and its support equipment Essential Skills & Experience Knowledge of, or experience in, configuration management principles and processes Ability to prioritise and deliver your own workload Good interpersonal, facilitation and problem-solving...

Contract Mechanical Shift Engineer South Wales - easy access from most locations Inside IR35 (via Umbrella) 3-6 month initial contract with likely extension Rate DOE Yolk Recruitment are supporting a well established FMCG manufacturer in South Wales with the recruitment of Contract Mechanical Shift Engineers to support their maintenance team on site. These roles are available immediately. You'll join an experienced engineering team on a busy, well invested manufacturing site. The role will involve a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown support and some project work, working on a range of high speed production and packaging equipment. The site has good engineering support and well equipped workshop facilities, allowing the team to carry out a large proportion of work in house. You'll work 12 hour shifts, either 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, on a rotating pattern of 2-3 days on and off. The rota runs in two week blocks of days followed by two weeks of nights....

We are currently looking for a First Article Inspector for a 6 month contract based in Brockworth, Gloucester. Key Responsibilities: Perform First Article Inspections (FAI): Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of propeller assemblies and components using precision measurement tools. Verify compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements. Responsibilities/Requirements: Previous experience in FAIR review / sign-off Working knowledge of AS9102 Specification Relative commodity experience (mechanical is priority) Inspection techniques Reading drawings writing Root Cause and Corrective Action Request Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001 and AS9102 Standards Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports in accordance with AS9102 FAI documentation. Ensure proper traceability of materials and components. Identify, document & address non-conformances, collaborating with engineering and...