21 technical operator jobs found

Our client has an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for 12 months. You will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Role: Production Test Engineer - Live Build Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£36 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test...

Role: Resident Engineer-Civil Location: Devonport(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 The primary purpose of the role is to provide advice and support to the Implementation Design Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality assets through witnessing and recording the physical works on site throughout the course of the Implementation phase and ensure the Design Intent is maintained. This will include the likes of the following; Assist the Construction and Project team by providing...

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Servies Engineer Rate: £73 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Devonport Contract Length: 12 Months Role purpose The primary purpose of this role is to lead and assure delivery of multi?disciplinary dockside design work to the required safety, quality, schedule and cost. Operating with a high level of autonomy, the postholder will own one or more work packages end?to?end, set technical direction, plan and control delivery, manage multi?disciplinary interfaces, and review/check fit?for?purpose design documentation and technical deliverables. The Senior Engineer will act as a key interface to the Design Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Services Lead), providing technical leadership, risk ownership, supplier oversight, and mentoring to engineers and designers. Key Responsibilities Own/manage the technical baseline and requirements for assigned packages; act as Responsible Engineer and technical focal point from need...

Our client has an opportunity for an Avionics Test Technician to join them on a contract basis. You will be supporting the verification and validation of avionics systems. Role: Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough, fully onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £31.16 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: The Avionics Test Technician will support the verification and validation of avionics systems. The role involves hands-on testing, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality test execution. Requirements: Previous experience in a test engineering or test technician role, ideally within aerospace, avionics, or a related engineering environment. Strong safety-first mindset, with a clear understanding of safe working practices. Familiarity with ESD control procedures and compliance with ESD-safe working...

EC&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects £46-51 per hour (Inside IR35) On-site - Sellafield Sector: Nuclear Are you an EC&I Engineer looking for a hands-on, site-based role on one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear sites? This is a strong opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical EC&I design and engineering solutions across Sellafield projects. This role is fully site-based, ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to construction, commissioning, and real-time engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities across nuclear infrastructure projects Produce and review design documentation, drawings, and calculations Ensure EC&I designs comply with Sellafield standards, safety case requirements, and site licence conditions Interface closely with construction, commissioning, safety, and project teams to support effective delivery...

Senior Planner - Reading, UK (On-site) Contract - 18 months IR35: Inside Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support a complex, highly regulated programme based full-time on site in Reading, UK. Overview The role offers the chance to operate at programme level, influencing business rhythms, supporting long-range operational planning and driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools and governance. As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring schedule integrity and providing clear, accurate forecast information to support effective decision-making. You'll work closely with task managers, project managers and technical teams, embedding best-practice planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities You will provide project controls planning and EVM expertise, producing high-quality schedule forecasts and variance...

Principal Pipeline Engineer Location: Remote - occasional travel to your local office (London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow) 6-month rolling contract £65 per hour Umbrella - Inside IR35 only ARM is recruiting for an experienced Principal Pipeline Engineer to support major projects across the power generation, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries sectors. You'll lead pipeline engineering activities across projects involving: Natural gas transmission Hydrogen infrastructure CO2 pipelines Carbon capture and wider energy transition developmentsWorking within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll support projects from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, construction and operation. Key Responsibilities Deliver pipeline and AGI engineering designs and calculations Lead feasibility, concept, FEED and detailed design activities Undertake pipeline routing and high-pressure pipeline studies Prepare technical specifications and engineering...

Our client has an opportunity for a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. You will be accompanying the production team in identifying and analysing technical issues. Role: Technical Shopfloor Engineer Location: Broughton, Flintshire Hours: Alternating weeks of mornings and afternoons: Monday to Friday Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm / Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm Clearance: BPSS required to start Hourly Rate: £40.13 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 + a 20% shift uplift What you'll be doing: Accompany the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT). Supports in identifying, analysing and solving technical issues not directly manageable by the Operators & First Line Manager (FLM). Provides an E2E perspective at the shopfloor level within the production team / APT in Airbus. Supports continuous production enablement by efficiently utilising available resources & knowledge Contributes to the Operational Excellence targets within her/his...

Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow – 12 months (Inside IR35) C-level vetting required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to support the delivery of major Transmission & Distribution projects across the UK energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes that contribute directly to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. You will join a collaborative Power & Energy team delivering FEED and Detailed Design solutions for leading clients including National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and other UK and international utilities. The role offers the opportunity to work across multi-disciplinary engineering projects while developing your technical expertise within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities * Operate in a senior role within one of the Electrical Engineering teams based in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds, or...

Job Title: Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer IR35 Determination: Inside Office Location: Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP End Date: Minimum 12 months (Likely to be long term) Charge Rate (Per Hour): £60 Hours Per Week: 40 Notice Period for Termination: 4 week (s) Vetting Required: Yes - C Expenses: Yes (For travel to sites) Role Overview: Our client's team is looking for engineers with a strong understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to the energy sector. If you're passionate about shaping a sustainable future and curious about how engineering can support the journey to Net Zero, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll be part of a team working on substation design projects, focusing on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You'll also have opportunities to support projects across the...

Job Title: Senior Substation Primary (P&C) Design Engineer IR35 Determination: Inside Office Location: Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP End Date: Minimum 12 months (Likely to be long term) Pay Rate (Per Hour): £60 Hours Per Week: 40 Notice Period for Termination: 4 week (s) Vetting Required: Yes - C Expenses: Yes (For travel to sites) Role Overview: Our client's team is looking for engineers with a strong understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the energy sector. If you are passionate about shaping a sustainable future and are interested in how engineering supports the journey to Net Zero, we would like to hear from you. This is an excellent long term contract opportunity that offers hybrid working. In this role, you will work on substation design projects, focusing on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You will...

The Redline Group have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Electronics Design Engineer - Altium to work with our customer and apply PCB Design skills to design and development products for use in applications ranging from small portable power devices to motive and industrial power systems.. This role will be based onsite in the outskirts of Leicester and will be for an initial 6 month contract. This role has an indicative INSIDE IR35 determination therefore candidates will be required to operate via an Umbrella company. The business is a well established and technically innovative organisation focused on the design and development of disruptive technology sold around the globe. Their products are used in critical applications and due to continued project demand and development activity, they are seeking an experienced contractor who can hit the ground running and deliver high quality design work. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on engineer to contribute to...

AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford Contract: 6 Months Rate: £37/hr Umbrella Inside IR35 (£27.66 PAYE) Shift Uplift: Up to 20% depending on pattern Clearance: UK National Eyes Only Work Pattern: On‑site, shift work including weekends Parking: Free parking available (15‑minute walk from site) Role Summary The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer plays a central role in the electrical testing and validation of spacecraft. This position supports the full test lifecycle, from engineering bench testing through to flight spacecraft verification, ensuring mission‑critical systems perform flawlessly before launch. The engineer operates within a high‑tech cleanroom environment, executing complex test procedures, supporting integration activities, and contributing to the success of major space programmes. Key Responsibilities Executes electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft Operates Central Checkout...

CNC Machinist Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 6 Months £28.00 to £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but will happily...

Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Do you have a NVQ Level 4 or an indentured apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering? along with familiarity with scientific instruments like CMM, surface finish, and CT/X-Ray equipment, coupled with a background in quality standards?  Are you ready to step into a role that combines technical expertise with a dynamic and innovative environment? This is your chance to become a Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer and play a critical part in supporting a world-class Metrology Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to engineering excellence, support cutting-edge prototype developments, and make a tangible impact on quality within the automotive sector. If you're passionate about precision, problem-solving, and delivering results, this role is tailored for you. What You Will Do: - Maintain and control laboratory environmental...

Role: Technical Author Location: Devonport,Plymouth(remote) Duration: 9 months Inside IR35 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. Primary purpose To bring Construction knowledge and oversight to the Business Management System (BMS) documentation for the MNCP Construction portfolio. To ensure the accurate and true reflection of the Construction Functional Processes, Work Instructions and Supporting Documents (Templates, Guidance and Forms). This role combines reviewing and approval activities, and stakeholder engagement, to deliver functional products in line with...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. 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....

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...