18 jobs found in Widnes

Job title: Engineering Technician Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 6 Months Pay rate: £15.85ph PAYE or £21.51hr Umbrella Location: Deeside, Flintshire Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site role Hours of work: 37 hours per week Role information: - As an Engineering Technician your roles include the repair and overhaul of Electronic and Electro-mechanical equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards. Qualifications/Experience Required - Electrical Background - Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship - Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level - Carry out Feasibility and Development activity, including the Reverse Engineering and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Warrington Contract Type: Contract (12 months) Pay: 45/50 Per Hour (Inside IR35) Must have SC Clearance or eligible About the Role We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work on important nuclear projects. This is a contract role within our client’s nuclear business. You’ll help support national defence, clean up old nuclear sites, and build the future of nuclear energy in the UK. What You’ll Do * Design and develop engineering solutions for nuclear projects. * Work closely with other teams and help manage technical issues. * Talk to clients and suppliers about designs and equipment needs. * Make sure all work follows the right rules and standards. * Help improve safety, quality, and efficiency. * Investigate technical problems and help solve them. * Support the project team by writing reports and preparing technical documents. * Must have experience with Shielded Glovebox design What We’re Looking For *...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices. The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartership, or working towards chartership Experience in EC&I Engineering design Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD's, BCD's, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role An hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour (based on experience) Hybrid working 52 week contract Inside IR35Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply...

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 - 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, Method...

Our client is currently looking for Senior EC&I Engineers based within the Northwest, the position would be a long term contract Inside of IR35 that will be offering negotiable rates that are commensurate with your experience, the workload will be based in either the clients Preston or Warrington offices dependant on your location and will also be working on a project that is located towards Preston. Our client will be looking for EC & I engineers who have experience within producing CE&I documentation such as: * Risk assessments * Functional safety verification reports * Sequence and interlocks definition documents * FDS * Instrument datasheets * EMC design philosophy * P&IDs * Interlock proof tests * O&M manuals * Technical file and training documentation The client will also be looking for candidates who have knowledge of configuration diagrams, cable route diagrams, Instrument tubing diagrams and pressure drop and cable...

Our client is seeking a professional Traffic Engineer for a contract role within the highways sector. Key Responsibilities: Providing advice on the design and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) Offering TRO processing support for schemes within the council's 25/26 and 26/27 capital programmes Assessing existing moving traffic regulation orders and producing related technical reports Job Requirements: Experience in traffic and highway engineering Proficiency in AutoCAD, Keyline and Keysign software Knowledge of developing and amending Traffic Regulation Orders and Moving Traffic Regulation Orders for capital programme and network management schemes Degree qualification in traffic engineering or equivalent experience Understanding of the Framework Agreement and NEC 4 Professional Services Contract Additional Information: The role is a hyrbid workign arrangement - 2 days per week in the office. The position is considered to be inside IR35 If you are a skilled...

Design Integrator Location: Broughton (Onsite Requirement) Contract Duration: Until 15/12/2026 (Likely to be extended) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm) Clearance: BPSS+ required Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking a Design Integrator to join the Wing Plant Engineering Team, supporting continuous product development and incremental improvement projects. This role is pivotal in bridging engineering and operations, ensuring technical solutions meet industrial requirements while maintaining a customer-focused perspective. You will lead improvement projects, manage deliverables to time, cost, and quality, and act as the main interface between engineering and operational teams. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities As a Design Integrator, you will take ownership of improvement projects and lead them through the LBIP process, ensuring that...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance ahead of starting. 6 months initial contract. 4 days per week onsite in Bolton. £50 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. We are looking for someone with passion and drive to take ownership of all aspects of the delivery of these solutions. Responsibilities: Development of technical requirement. Creation of concept designs. Organising design/peer reviews. Managing workload and priorities. Completion of detailed design. Interfacing with definition team to create 2-D drawings. Publication of all CAD...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Tooling Design Engineers on an initial 6-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing tooling solutions across a wide range of projects. This is a critical position involving close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver effective engineering solutions. Role: Tooling Design Engineer Pay: £50.00 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Bolton Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to start, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities Development of technical requirement. Creation of concept designs. Organising design/peer reviews. Managing workload and priorities. Completion of detailed design. Interfacing with definition team to create 2-D drawings. Publication of all CAD data. Essential Requirements Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with demonstrable experience in Mechanical design and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day per week onsite 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) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to join the ISP Procurement team supporting a variety of Mechanical &...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.   The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.   Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager  Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite 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 Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Data Analyst This is an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering, someone to read analyse and report the data.  A background in Automotive, medical devices, aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status:...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Data Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering.  A background in the Defence, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite 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 Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential. This role would suit a candidate with a strong Supplier Quality Engineer background.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day per week onsite 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) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to...

Job title: Shift Technician Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: £25-£28 per hour shift depending Hours of work: 8 &12.5 hour shifts patterns Location: Preston Key Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability. Accurately record operational data and report any anomalies promptly. Work collaboratively with engineers and other team members to support continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to all nuclear safety, environmental, and quality assurance requirements. Essential Requirements: Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering. Previous experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, chemical, power generation...

Electronics Test Engineer Are you a skilled Test Engineer with a strong background in electronics and diagnostics? We're working with a global leader in Aerospace & Defence Electronics, who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their growing team in Rochdale. Location: Rochdale Rate: £35 - £40 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37.5 per week Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance The Role: As a Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring product performance through rigorous testing and fault diagnosis down to component level. You'll work across various test environments to support both manufacturing and after-sales diagnostics in a facility that's recently undergone major investment and development. Key Responsibilities: Testing electronic sub-assemblies and full systems Diagnosing issues and identifying component-level failures Developing and executing both manual and automated test procedures Supporting Avionics and Environmental test...