29 operations technician jobs found

Location: Peterborough Base Rate: £21.50 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £15.75 PAYE Shift Rate: £25.80 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £18.90 PAYE Shift Pattern: 4 Nights – 2 days off – 3 days on – 2 days off – 3 nights on – 2 days off – 4 days on – 8 days off. Duration: 12 months (likely to extend) This role provides clear progression paths within a global automotive company. Responsibilities: * 85% test bed operations and 15% training, development and improvement activities. * Following standard work procedures and instructions to install engines into test cells, and to connect test measurement systems and associated equipment and services to ensure high-quality data collection. * Diagnosing and fixing a range of faults on both engines and test cell equipment

EHS Administrator Contract to the end of 2026 Based in Belfast Offering £21.86ph Inside IR35 Do you have administrative experience? 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 EHS Administrator, 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: Administrative Assistant joining the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team Stabilise day-to-day operations during a period of significant organisational transition Take ownership of essential administrative functions Coordinate visitor PPE and site passes; manage the inventory, distribution, and exchange of employee workwear Provide weekly FR1 data and monthly waste data reports; maintain and update...

Job Title: Mechanical Craft Person Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £30.38 PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: On site role Hours of work: 8 &12.5 hour shifts patterns (full time) About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our team in the nuclear sector. This is a shift-based role, requiring flexibility and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance. 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...

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,...

CMM Quality Inspector 3 - 6 Month Contract / Temp to Perm £20.00 - £23.00per hour (Inside IR35) Kent Monday - Friday (Days) Are you a Quality Inspector with experience in operating CMM Machines, looking for an immediately available, days based contract role for a market leading engineering company that that design & manufacture a range of high-quality products for specialist industries. On offer is a chance for a Quality Inspector with experience in operating CMM machines that is looking for an immediately available, days based contract with the view to turn into a permanent role for a market leading engineering company that is at the forefront of their industry. This role would suit a Quality Inspector that is looking for an immediately available, days based contract role which is likely to turn into a permanent role where you will be working within a highly skilled quality department and a market leading engineering company. The Role: Quality Inspector Operating CMM...

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for a Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with an end date of 31st April 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling the component parts and subassemblies required for a finished product including: Roles and Responsibilities: Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable. Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA). Build process strategy for manufacturing. Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional...

Electrical Engineer Remote (occasional site visits to Portsmouth) £81.05 p/hr (inside IR35) Defence 6 months This is a technical role relating to the Electrical aspects of electronic hardware design. The Role Holder will :- Apply a breadth of design expertise and knowledge to generate electrical design solutions for both new products and technology insertions into legacy products. Be capable of generating detailed designs from concept to completion and addressing a range of engineering issues.Work within a multi-disciplined team. Typical Duties: Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. Motor drives, control, and positioning systems. EMC management and verification. Specification of bespoke procured hardware. Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations....

Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer - £27.30/hr (Umbrella Rate) (Ref: (phone number removed)) (Inside IR35) Location: Solihull Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing engineering? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that's driving innovation in the automotive industry. As a Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of assembly processes. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with industry experts, and make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you thrive on problem-solving, precision, and innovation, this could be the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: Design, develop, and implement new or revised processes for assembling components and subassemblies, ensuring efficiency and quality. Apply Lean Manufacturing and Design principles to optimise assembly processes. Conduct feasibility assessments to ensure designs align with manufacturing...

Senior Process Designer Location: Cumbria - Sellafield Site £35-41/hour Inside IR35 About the Project Join the Asset Care Project Delivery team, delivering critical process asset care across a portfolio of projects. Initially, you will focus on execution support, including as-built drawing updates for the HP Steam replacement project and other key site initiatives. This is a highly site-focused role providing engineering design support for projects in the execution phase, ensuring safe, reliable, and fully compliant outcomes. Role Overview As a Senior Process Designer, you will: Produce engineering design work packages (specifications, drawings, analyses, verifications) that meet legal, functional, and performance requirements. Support project execution directly on-site, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Deliver fit-for-purpose, fully integrated design solutions aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets. Liaise with stakeholders across technical and...

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)...

Role: Principal Safety Engineer Location: Plymouth(Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Main Purpose of Role Responsible for ensuring the delivery of the safety engineering aspects of the facility. Ensure systems are designed against a clear statement of compliance with defined requirements, including demonstration that the design meets relevant HSE requirements. Guiding the development of engineering to the required scope and quality to support timely delivery of the project. Review of Safety Engineering...

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...

Engineering Manager Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Reading 5x per week Rate: £60 Per Hour Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage a technical team within a highly regulated defence project in the UK. This role will act as the key leadership point of contact, ensuring the delivery of critical engineering capability aligned with current and future programme requirements. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the integrated technical programme, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Accountabilities ·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver both team and individual objectives safely and securely. ·Oversee performance management, ensuring staff are assessed against objectives and implementing corrective actions where required. ·Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within your engineering discipline. ·Maintain and promote the...

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...

Job Title: Nightshift site Engineer Location: Heathrow Airport Rate: £500 per shift (Inside IR35 or via Ltd Company) Shift: Night Shift Project & Department Overview Working on a major infrastructure programme at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, this role sits within a critical asset management and compliance framework delivering essential upgrades to key tunnel infrastructure. The project requires works to be delivered within tight possession windows while maintaining full operational functionality of the airport's transport network. Purpose of the Role The Backshift Night Engineer is responsible for overseeing and delivering works during restricted night-shift possession windows. You will ensure all planned activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications, acting as the key link between day-shift planning and on-site night-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery Supervise and deliver all on-site engineering...

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...

Quality Lineside Engineer 6 month contract Based in Filton Offering £31.30ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in a Lineside/Quality Inspection capacity? Do you have experience on the Shop Floor? 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 Quality Lineside 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: Perform product inspections according to standards, delegation rules, and guarantees attestation of work-orders under your accountability Perform Clearance of areas, Pre-delivery checks, Duplicate checks of Customer Protection Board items; Duplicate checks of Key Risk items Participate in setting of quality standards and ensures...

Avionics Test Technician Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Farnborough Offering £31.16ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience writing, modifying, or executing test scripts? Do you have experience with thermal or vacuum chambers? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Avionics Test Technician, 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: Supporting the verification and validation of avionics systems for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft Hands-on testing, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality test execution Your skillset...

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...

Job title: AMS - Business Process Subject Matter Expert Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Immediate Salary : £32.62 - £36.33 Location: Gloucestershire (Can be based remote) with ad hoc travel to site. Hours of work: Monday - Friday, part time hours available for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK nuclear industry as a AMS Business Process Subject Matter Expert, supporting the effective use of the Asset Management System (AMS) to enable safe, efficient and compliant operations. Working within a complex and highly regulated environment, you will play a key role in supporting critical business processes including work management, safety management and the maintenance of design integrity. The role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, applying your expertise to optimise system use, improve operational processes and contribute to the safe management of nuclear assets across the organisation. Applicants...