16 skilled operative jobs found

Engineering Buyer Manufacturing background, Ideally Castings or Machined Components exp. £30 - £32 FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35) Fully office based in Shrewsbury, 5 days per week This role would suit an Engineering Buyer or Purchasing professional & will be based in the Shrewsbury Area with scope for some work from home (Hybrid Model, min 3 days in Office pw) Are you a buyer / supply chain specialist or purchasing person looking to work with a well known & well respected company? Do you have manufacturing experience? Do you have experience of category buying, cost reduction, consolidation of suppliers and similar? Read on! We have an opportunity with a local company who are looking to source a person for a long term contract opportunity (initially 12 months, although the project could easily be  2- 3yrs) that may even eventually extend beyond this Essential Skills:   * Able to read Engineering Drawings & understand related technical...

Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We’re working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer / Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments * Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns * Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security * Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (e.g. HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) * Partner with engineering and...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: West Midlands Shifts available: - Days - Double Days - 3 Shift Rotation - 4 Shift Rotation Contract: 6 Months Temp-to-Perm ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have xxperience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford (Onsite, UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Required Rate: £37.00/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Shift Pattern: Up to 24/7 rotation, including weekends Initial Base: Stevenage, transitioning to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire in March 2026 Role Overview The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer plays a key role in the preparation, execution, and analysis of electrical and functional testing for spacecraft and engineering test benches. Operating within a cleanroom environment, the engineer ensures that spacecraft systems meet stringent performance and safety standards ahead of environmental testing and launch campaigns. Key Responsibilities Core Activities Executes electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Utilises the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check-Out Equipment (SCOE). Validates electrical test aids,...

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer Location: On‑site (UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Clearance Required Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Step into a role at the heart of spacecraft innovation. As a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the electrical ground support equipment that powers spacecraft build, integration, and test. This is your chance to work on mission‑critical systems, solve complex engineering challenges, and directly contribute to the success of space missions. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of the electrical test racks and EGSE systems that keep spacecraft development moving. Your day‑to‑day will include: Maintaining, validating, and fault‑finding on advanced electronic and RF test racks Administering and configuring computer systems and networks across Windows and Linux environments Setting up and securing local networks, including firewall configuration Supporting environmental and...

ATM Installation Engineer Various locations - Midlands - Sheffield - Cheshire - Lancashire and surrounding areas. On behalf of NCR Atleos – Rapid Resource are looking for an ATM Installation Engineer on a contract basis to join and support our existing team in the field. About the Role: The work is on an ad-hoc basis, although we anticipate you will be very busy, we cannot guarantee that you will be scheduled to work 5 days a week. * For installation duties, working hours are varied and will require a willingness to work OOH, in a team of 2 or 3 and with appropriate machinery to aid, you will be asked to load a van with an ATM machine and drive that van to the work site to set up installation – any location up to 150 miles one way. This may require early starts to arrive at NCR’s warehouse and then travel to the work site in sufficient time. A typical installation will be roughly four hours minus travel time. * During busy periods, please note that a willingness to work extra...

My client is looking for a Design Structures Authoriser to join them on a 9-month contract. As the Design Structures Authoriser you will be part of a fast-moving team who deliver high quality Design Support to meet the needs of the Plant. The team's function is to provide engineering solutions to all areas of Broughton Plant Manufacturing to ensure the achievement of their business objectives. Role: Design Structures Authoriser Pay: Up to £52 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location - Broughton Contract: 10 Months Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week Responsibilities Lead, guide approve and / or authorise design solutions for a range of tasks, including (but not restricted to) Major/Minor Design Modifications, Design Query Notes (work's query notes). Provide technical leadership and continued mentoring to the engineering team, assisting the development of team members, assisting in the identification of skill gaps and driving plans to close the gaps. Ensuring that...

Up to £64.81 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Up to 4 days per week on site 6 Month contract (initially) Our client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes.  Key Responsibility Areas: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with...

Quality Inspector Afternoons - Flexible on start and finish times (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton £28 - ​​​£30 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CMM Inspector to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 3- 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28 - £30 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery - Hexagon CMM’s using PCDMIS * Hours: Afternoons * Flexible on start and finish times Key Responsibilities: *...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Codification Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Candidates from the following fields would be well suited to this role: Configuration Engineer, Engineering Data Engineer, Engineering Data Analyst, Technical Data Engineer, Product Configuration Engineer, ILS Engineer (Integrated Logistics Support Engineer), Supportability Engineer, Defence Logistics Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer (Defence), Codification Engineer, NATO Codification Specialist, NSN Codification Engineer, PLM Engineer, SAP Master Data Engineer, and Configuration/Data Management Specialist within engineering or manufacturing environments. Rate: £45 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...