15 jobs found in Banbury

Job Title: Auto Electrical Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) OR £25 per hour (Ltd Company Contractor) Build vehicles that save lives. NP Aerospace is looking for skilled Auto Electrical Technician to support high-priority defence vehicle programmes in our Coventry facility. These temporary roles place you at the heart of our vehicle integration teams, where precision wiring, system installation, and mission-critical reliability come together. ​ Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: * £19 per hour on a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) with NP Aerospace – including full employee benefits (see below) * £25 per hour if you join as a Ltd Company Contractor (outside IR35) ​ What you’ll be doing You’ll be part of a specialist production team, installing and testing bespoke electrical systems on low-volume,...

I'm recruiting for a small business in Cheltenham who are looking for an Embedded Software Contractor on a 3 month contract (outside IR35). The work is based around Zephyr RTOS on Nordic chips. Previous experience (in-depth!) is needed for this. ** Work can be done remotely after an initial period on-site. Also may require on-site visits to Cheltenham throughout depending on project progression. ** ROLE: Embedded Software Engineer LOCATION: Remote (Cheltenham) RATE: up to £60ph DURATION: 3 months Skills required for the Embedded SW Engineer: * C * Zephyr RTOS * Nordic chips If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with any questions Cheers, Nathan

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leader in transforming residual waste into power to recruit a D365 CMMS Engineer with a strong background in Energy-from-Waste operations to lead the upgrade and optimisation of our CMMS across multiple UK sites for an initial 6 month contract. The D365 CMMS Engineer comes with a rate of between £400-£600 per day. Key skills Lead the CMMS upgrade for all UK EFW sites. Maintain and update all CMMS platforms (D365) across the fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset hierarchies, and spare parts data are accurate and current. Audit CMMS data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, aligning with corporate and regulatory standards. Work closely with site engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff to capture new asset information and implement updates promptly. Optimise CMMS functionality, including warehouse functions and Dynaway Analytics, ensuring data standardisation and actionable...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Mid-Level) Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Contract: 12-month contract, Outside IR35 Rate: £20–£30 per hour About the Role We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of mechanical systems for themed attractions, immersive experiences, show action equipment, interactives, and bespoke engineered solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with design, engineering, fabrication, and project management teams to deliver safe, innovative, and production-ready mechanical systems that align with both creative and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities * Develop mechanical concepts and detailed designs for show action equipment, animated features, special effects, mechanisms, and themed components. * Produce high-quality 3D models, assemblies, detailed 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and engineering documentation. * Conduct engineering calculations including...

Project Engineer Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom not remote Contract Rate: £25–£30 per hour Contract: 12-month contract, Outside IR35 About the Role We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the design, technical development, and fabrication of themed entertainment projects, immersive experiences, attractions, and bespoke creative builds. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, fabricators, and project managers to deliver technical solutions that are safe, buildable, cost-effective, and fully aligned with creative intent. Key Responsibilities * Support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from concept development through detailed design, prototyping, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. * Produce and review technical drawings, schematics, 3D models, and engineering documentation. * Work with creative and design teams to translate concepts into...

Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * Dec/Jan Start Rate: Highly Competitive Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery-focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend. The Role: Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages The Person: Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Piping / Hydraulics / Pumping Systems) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 - 3 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months | Outside IR35 | December / January Start Rate: Highly Competitive (Ltd / CIS) Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in piping systems, pump hydraulics, water industry process equipment or mechanical assemblies? Are you looking for a technical delivery role where you'll be producing high-quality mechanical design outputs under the guidance of an experienced Design Manager? We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major UK water-sector infrastructure programme based in Birmingham. This position is purely mechanical focusing on pumping systems, hydraulic design, pipework layouts, mechanical bracketry, skids, fabrications, and equipment integration. This is a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend. The role suits someone who is hands-on with mechanical design documentation, who can produce...

My client is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to work from home on a hybrid basis on a long term basis. Paying £400 a shift + Long Term Works + Outside IR35 + Weekly basis Acting as a main contractor my client provides the management and delivery expertise to deliver a multitude of Security biased projects throughout the UK which involve Electrical, CCTV and Access Control systems. Due to continued expansion, they require someone to join their team working in the Design team. Main Duties to be carried out include the following: * Produce detailed security system line drawings as part of an integrated solution * Produce calculations to support the integrity of the design * Review completed designs * Develop our document template library * Liaise with other designers to enable co-ordination of projects * Ensure document control requirements are met. * Explaining designs to engineers and clients * Writing manuals for maintenance * Attending...

Design Engineer (Defence Sector) OUTSIDE IR35 (LTD) Contract Rates: Negotiable (DOE) 5 Month CONTRACT Full-Time On-Site (5 Days/Week) in Swindon, Wiltshire The Opportunity: Immediate Start Required A leading engineering firm in the defence sector is seeking an experienced Draftsman / Design Engineer for an immediate, high-impact project focused on critical power and distribution systems within a secure facility. This is a crucial role supporting the ESF Facility project, requiring full-time commitment (5 days per week) on-site in Swindon to ensure seamless project delivery and access to sensitive information. Key Requirements & Responsibilities You will be the lead technical contributor for mechanical design elements, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Design & Drafting: Produce precise, detailed drawings for complex equipment, including generators and power distribution equipment, utilizing AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Mechanical Design Leadership:...

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to bring their expertise to a leading engineering consultancy, on a contract basis, outside IR35. Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement, for the chosen candidate, to create detailed electrical system designs, for a variety of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from their office, near Reading. -Competitive hourly rate of £40-£45 (subject to experience). -Hybrid working arrangement. Responsibilities: -Produce in-depth electrical system designs, across a range of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from concept through to implementation. -Assemble and develop detailed drawings, specifications, layout, and model coordination, for electrical systems, using BIM workflows and other relevant tools. -Work alongside industry professionals (engineers, contractors, and clients), resolving issues and queries, whilst integrating ongoing edits and changes to designs and plans. -Ensure relevant industry...

Senior SHE Advisor - Reading/Burghfield (On-Site) ? Full-time site-based | ? Outside IR35 | ? £500-£600 per day (all in) ? Security Clearance (SC) required - active SC preferred Project Overview A major design-and-build facility project near Reading, Burghfield, covering Programme Management, Construction, Building Services (M&E), Instrumentation & Control Systems, and external works. The project is transitioning from an active construction site into a hybrid live environment, with permanent services operational and commissioning ongoing. This creates a unique set of SHE challenges and requires strong behavioural leadership on site. Role Purpose As Senior SHE Advisor, you will support the contract SHE functions and provide practical solutions to operational teams, ensuring compliance with the SHE Management System. You will work closely with stakeholders and provide an independent view of SHE performance across the contract. Key Responsibilities Support and...

Test Engineer – Leicestershire (Automation system background is essential) £400 per day (Outside IR35) (£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700) CSCS / ECS Card Required We’re looking for an organised and technically minded Test Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects. This role focuses on defect coordination, reporting, and communication with engineering and integration teams. Although primarily office-based, at times going onto site will be required (Office and site are in the same location) Key Responsibilities: Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail, ensuring accurate updates and timely resolution. Updating and managing defect logs and dashboards. Work closely with engineering and integration teams to clarify issues and support troubleshooting. Maintain test documentation, update scripts, and produce ad-hoc reports. Keep dashboards up to date, reflecting real-time defect...

Automation Test Engineer – Leicestershire (Automation system background is essential) £400 per day (Outside IR35) (£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700) CSCS / ECS Card Required We’re looking for an organised and technically minded Automation Test Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects. This role focuses on defect coordination, reporting, and communication with engineering and integration teams. Although primarily office-based, occasionally going onto site will be required (Office and site are in the same location) Key Responsibilities Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail, ensuring accurate updates and timely resolution. Work closely with engineering and integration teams to clarify issues and support troubleshooting. Maintain test documentation, update scripts, and produce ad-hoc reports. Keep dashboards up to date, reflecting real-time defect and test status. Attend...

Mechanical Installation Fitter – Conveyor Systems Location: Leicestershire Pay: £270–£300 per day Hours: 10-hour shifts Contract: Outside IR35, 3 months initial contract Start: Immediate/short notice We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Installation Fitters to join ongoing conveyor installation projects across Leicestershire. This is hands-on site work for fitters with experience in industrial installs, material-handling equipment, or large mechanical assemblies. Key Responsibilities: Mechanical assembly and installation of conveyor systems Working from drawings and layout plans Bolting, alignment, and general mechanical fitting Collaborating with site supervisors and installation teams Maintaining a safe and tidy work area Requirements: Valid CSCS card Strong mechanical fitting experience (conveyor or automation experience ideal) Ability to read mechanical drawings Own basic tools & PPE Reliable and safety-conscious Available for 10-hour shifts, outside IR35 (LTD...

Meter Operative - Smart Metering Salary: £39,000-£41,000 + £3,000 annual bonus Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (30 min lunch) Role: We?re looking for Meter Operatives to join a leading smart metering contract across the North & Midlands. Depending on the location, you?ll install and maintain Single Fuel (electric-only) or Dual Three (dual-fuel, including gas and three-phase electricity) meters. You?ll travel to domestic properties, carry out safety checks, install or exchange meters, test equipment, and record work accurately. Requirements Eligible to work in the UK Relevant qualifications: EMI for Single Fuel, Gas Safe + dual-fuel accreditation for Dual Three Previous experience in meter installation or similar field work Reliable, punctual, and customer-focused Full UK driving license Benefits: Company-provided van, tools, uniform, and mobile phone 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays Structured, KPI-driven work with optional weekend pay Disclaimer: This vacancy is...