19 jobs found in Castle Donington

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Derbyshire Contract: Initial 3–6 Month Contract Rate: £45–£48 per hour (Outside IR35) Hours: 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Thursday Office Based | Friday Remote Start Date: ASAP The Role Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Derby that designs and delivers bespoke, safety-critical equipment for some of the world's leading organisations across the power generation, energy, aerospace and oil & gas sectors. Working within the mechanical engineering team, you will take projects from initial customer requirements through concept development and detailed design to final Key Responsibilities Develop concept and detailed mechanical designs based on customer specifications. Carry out stress calculations and engineering analysis using Mathcad, NASTRAN and traditional calculation methods. Produce and...

Welder Location: Derbyshire – 1 month rolling contract Working Hours: Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday Friday 12.30pm finish Pay Rate: £22ph per hour + £2.66 holiday pay - PAYE £29ph umbrella £30ph LTD Outside IR35 A well-established manufacturing business in Derby is seeking an experienced Welder to join their team. If you are looking for a new opportunity, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Welder will involve the following: MIG welding and occasional TIG welding (Non-structural, with some basic structural welding) Welding materials such as Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Cromweld, and Chromalloy (Guage thicknesses range from 3mm to 20mm) Fabrication of components and basic mechanical fitting tasks The Welder must possess the following: Proven welding and fabricating experience in an industrial setting Experience with welding Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Cromweld, and...

We’re working with a fast-growing team at the early stages of an exciting new project, and they’re looking to bring on a Data Scientist with strong AI exposure to help shape and deliver innovative solutions. The Role You’ll be working on cutting-edge projects involving advanced modelling techniques, contributing to the development of intelligent systems and data-driven decision-making. Key Details 12-month initial contract Outside IR35 Mostly remote working Flexible, occasional travel to Nottingham 2-stage interview process (moving quickly)What We’re Looking For Strong background in Data Science with exposure to AI / Machine Learning Experience with forecasting and simulation techniques Proven track record in large-scale simulation modelling Experience within the utilities sector is a bonus (not essential)Why Apply? Opportunity to work on a brand-new, high-impact project Join a growing and ambitious team Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)

Job Title: Contract Product Safety & Compliance Engineer Location: Nottingham Rate: £40 to 50 per hour  Employment Type: Contract - Indicative Outside IR35 Working Arrangements: Hybrid - See below. As the Contract Product Safety & Compliance Engineer, you’ll be the go‑to specialist ensuring products meet the highest safety and regulatory standards. This isn’t a box‑ticking role - you’ll have real influence across R&D, shaping how new products reach certification while keeping legacy products fully compliant. If you enjoy autonomy, technical challenge and being the person everyone relies on for “getting it right”, this is a great fit. What You’ll Own - Lead all product safety and compliance activity across new development and existing product lines - Drive certifications for CE, UL, EMC and related regulatory frameworks - Partner with R&D to guide products through the full certification lifecycle - Review designs, test plans and documentation to ensure...

Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700)  CSCS / ECS Card Required  You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet ‘as sold’ specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue ‘punch list’ using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Leicestershire Rate: £(Apply online only)/Day- Outside IR35- Ltd company is an option Duration: 6 months rolling contract   Have you built your career managing commercial performance on major highways projects and want the flexibility of a freelance role with a nationally recognised contractor delivering critical infrastructure across the UK?   Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of highways schemes across the National Highways network. This freelance opportunity offers the chance to work on complex infrastructure projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking commercial team.   Job Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of highways projects from pre-contract through to final account, including tender support, subcontract administration, valuations, change management, cost reporting and financial forecasting. You'll...

Technical Designer (Revit) – Museums, Exhibitions & Visitor Experience Location: Leicester (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: End of June 2026 – February 2027 Rate: £40–£45 per hour (Outside IR35) Technical Designer – Revit | Museum & Visitor Experience Projects We are partnering with a globally recognised design studio to recruit an experienced Technical Designer (Revit) for an exciting contract opportunity supporting the delivery of major museum and visitor experience projects across the USA and Middle East. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cultural destinations, immersive exhibition environments, museum fit-outs, and bespoke visitor experiences that will be enjoyed by audiences worldwide. Project Programme June 2026 – November 2026 Supporting a major museum development in Chicago, USA November 2026 – February 2027 Supporting an international maritime museum project in the Middle East The Role As Technical...

Fleet Engineer - Rail Midlands £350 - £450 per day (outside IR35) TXM Recruit are seeking for a Fleet Engineer to play a critical role within a major rail client, providing effective Fleet Engineering and technical support to depot production and third-party maintainers. The Fleet Engineer plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing vehicle maintenance programmes and technical documentation. This position provides daily engineering support across the fleet, leads technical investigations, and drives engineering improvements to enhance safety, reliability, performance, and whole-life cost efficiency. Key Accountabilities Ownership of Fleet Engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation to ensure that the client’s fleet are maintained to the highest standards to meet safety, compliance, reliability, availability and customer outcomes. Ensure that adequate measurement exists for both train safety and fleet technical performance.  Set up and monitor suitable...

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience on rail infrastructure reactive maintenance frameworks? Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chesterfield (Predominantly Office Based - 4-5 Days per Week) Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Until March 2027 Initially Start Date: ASAP Looking for a contract where you can play a key role in improving the commercial performance of a major rail maintenance framework? This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile Buildings & Civil maintenance framework across the Northwest and Central region. Working within a reactive maintenance environment, you'll provide senior commercial support across a large portfolio of ongoing works while helping to drive improved commercial controls and client engagement. The framework currently manages a significant volume of reactive works and requires a commercially capable individual who can work closely with...

Project Design Engineer (Water Industry) Contract | Outside IR35 |Remote The company is a specialist engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across the UK water sector. They deliver integrated hydraulic modelling, MEICA and civil engineering design services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Their senior-led team supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with practical, buildable and value-engineered solutions. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced Project Design Engineers, Mechanical Project Designers, Electrical Project Designers and Civil Project Designers to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the UK. These are opportunities operating outside IR35, suitable for professionals who can lead multidisciplinary design packages from concept through detailed design. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design solutions. Manage project design...

Mechanical Designer/Cad Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - Hourly Rate - Full time Office based - Engineering Consultancy - Staffordshire * Experience using and modelling 3D components on Solidworks 3D CAD (priority). * Preferable if that experience is modelling and design chemical process vessels / systems (pipework, instruments etc). Not a deal breaker if you do not have the specific equipment experience. * Ability to translate P&IDs and used to working with process design environments would also be preferable. * AutoCAD P&ID drawing experience would be ideal. If you'd be interested please call on (phone number removed)

Contract position - Outside IR35 Hybrid working (2 days on site) Key Responsibilities: Designing, testing, and analysing parts of the Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment (FiE) system Engaging in discussions with customers, understanding customer evaluations, and presenting results Conducting component testing of injector pumps and rails Performing detailed analysis, collaborating with the hardware design team, and reporting findings to customers Providing customer support functions across Europe with small dedicated teams Supporting system teams in performance aspects such as rail pressure and injector calibration Ensuring component design and customer utilisation meet performance and life requirements Job Requirements: Experience in Mechanical Engineering within Automotive, Off-Highway. Proven Fuel Systems/Component development ideally for Diesel Engines or similar Understanding of Design Life Cycle in related fields Experience in validation, testing, and reporting Ability to...

Automation Process Specialist Location: Coleshill Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: £500 per day / Ltd Company / Outside IR35 Following the award of a major programme, we are seeking an experienced Automation Process Specialist to play a critical role in optimising and developing a highly automated production process. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional to become the technical expert for a challenging high-volume manufacturing process, driving performance improvements, fault resolution, process optimisation and technician development. The Opportunity You will take ownership of a complex assembly and packaging system, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational efficiencies are achieved. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful commissioning of a new fully automated production line. This role would suit candidates from...

Tank Recruitment is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of special purpose machinery and automated production equipment. for a Midlands based client. The role will involve concept design, detailed design, and integration of mechanical systems within complex automated environments. Key Requirements: Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D design and detailing. Experience designing special purpose machinery, automation equipment, and integrated systems. Knowledge of machine build, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Ability to work closely with controls, electrical, and manufacturing teams. Experience producing engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation. Desirable: Previous experience in packaging, automotive, FMCG, or industrial automation sectors. Hands-on support during machine build, commissioning, and installation phases. This is an Outside IR35 role, for a 3-6 month period. If you are interested please...

Contract Project Manager – Water & Wastewater ProjectsLocation: West Midlands Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35) The OpportunityAn established engineering business specialising in water and wastewater treatment solutions is seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects across the UK. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning teams, you will be responsible for managing wastewater treatment projects from contract award through to final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle delivery of wastewater treatment projects. Develop and maintain project plans, budgets and resource schedules. Act as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Manage procurement, manufacturing,...

Automation Engineer – High Speed Manufacturing Process Coleshill £400 - £450 per day – Ltd Company / Outside IR35 6-Month Contract (Minimum) Following significant growth and a major programme award, this company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the development, optimisation and commissioning of a highly automated production line. This is a rare opportunity to join a critical project where your expertise will directly influence manufacturing performance, process stability and production output on a flagship automotive programme. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will become the hands-on technical expert for a complex automated manufacturing process. Working closely with production teams, suppliers, customers and engineering stakeholders, you will identify process issues, drive improvements and ensure the successful delivery of production targets. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent fault-finding capability and the ability to...

Vehicle Technician - NVH Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Contract: Outside IR35 | 6-months initial contract Rate: £20.00–£25.00 per hour (Ltd Co.) Hours: 08:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday Role Overview We are seeking a Vehicle Technician - NVH to support powertrain and vehicle development testing activities within a workshop and test cell environment. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Automotive Technician or Master Technician with strong mechanical fitting experience, looking to transition into a development/testing environment. Prior NVH experience is not essential, as training will be provided. Role Responsibilities Assembly and disassembly of powertrain systems and vehicle components for testing Installation and removal of instrumentation for test activities Mechanical fitting of standard and prototype components Supporting operation of dynamometer (dyno) test cells (increasingly automated systems) Conducting HV safety checks and supporting safe working...

Paint Process Engineer Telford  6 Month Contract ( Outside IR35)  We are working with a well established Tier 1 automotive supplier, they are looking for a Paint Process Engineer to join the team and support with an NPI Project.  As the Paint Process Engineer you will be responsible for ownership, control, and continuous improvement of paint processes at the Telford plant. Ensures stable, efficient, and capable production processes while supporting NPI and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. You will acts as the technical authority for paint operations and supports cross-functional alignment across production, engineering, quality, and NPI teams. Paint Process Engineer Job Description  Own paint processes across production and NPI Ensure process stability, repeatability, and capability Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Improve efficiency, cycle time, and waste reduction Support product launches and...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team is known...