15 jobs found in Leicester

Role:               Electrical Systems Engineering consultant Based;            Home based with travel to site as needed - Cambridgeshire PE19 Contract:        12 months+ Rate;              Negotiable Our client is building a team and requires two candidates who will be part of a multi-disciplined team conducting various studies from concept design to feasibility studies. Be responsible for the electrical system studies and design of the generation & distribution infrastructure operation philosophy. Role & Responsibilities: Support sales team with early engagement with customers by understanding and interpreting customer needs and objectives. Be creative, analytical, and flexible in generating designs and solutions and effectively communicating features and limitations of various solutions. Ensure customer needs are understood and met from a FES perspective. Document and share best practices and lessons learnt from projects System Studies and Analysis – performing...

Do you have a proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma or operational excellence? Are you passionate about driving measurable improvements across complex rail operations? If so TXM Recruit are partnered with a major railway client to recruit a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join them based in East Midlands on a contract basis paying up to £500 per day. The purpose of the position is to drive measurable, sustainable improvements in rail depot performance, safety, and efficiency through structured continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities Lead, design, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across rail operations and support functions. Identify waste, inefficiencies, and process variation within safety-critical environments. Ensure all improvement activity aligns with rail safety standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks. Develop and implement best practice frameworks and operating models. Define and track KPIs to measure the impact of...

Job Title: Electrical Technician Location: Midlands Rate: £25 - £30 per hour - OUTSIDE IR35 Shifts: Days or Nights 4 on 4 off About the Role We’re looking for electrically qualified technicians to support dynamic testing, fault identification, and system performance validation of rolling stock. As the electrical technician you will be responsible for testing phases, working alongside engineering, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure the fleet is reliable, compliant, and ready for full passenger operation. Key Responsibilities * Monitor system performance in real time * Perform fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, and software-integrated systems * Liaise with engineering, testing, and depot teams to log, report, and escalate issues during dynamic testing and early service rollout * Conduct basic corrective actions and support deeper root-cause investigations * Capture detailed technical data and support the continuous...

Contract Process Engineer Waste Water and Water Treatment Contract Pay Outside IR35 £30 - £45 per hour Staffordshire Are you a seasoned Process Engineer within the wastewater and water treatment space? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Do you have experience of designing, optimising, and troubleshooting treatment systems to ensure water is cleaned to environmental standards? Come and join Henderson Brown Contract Division. Responsibilities Contract Process Engineer System Design & Modelling - Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), plant layouts, and hydraulic models for new or upgraded wastewater treatment plants. Optimisation & Troubleshooting - Analyse underperforming plants, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to improve effluent quality, reduce energy consumption, and manage chemical usage. Technology Selection: Evaluate and implement advanced treatment technologies (e.g., membrane bioreactors, sludge management). Compliance &...

Contract Panel Beater – Accident & Repair Shop (Outside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a busy accident and repair workshop on a contract basis. This role is outside IR35 and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment. Location: Wellingborough, Northants Hours: Monday to Friday, 50–60 hours per week Rate: £20ltd per hour Role Responsibilities: Repairing and restoring vehicles damaged in accidents to a high standard Stripping, straightening, and welding body panels Preparing vehicles for painting and finishing Working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality Following health & safety guidelines and workshop proceduresRequirements: Proven experience as a panel beater in an accident repair environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong attention to detail and high-quality workmanship Own tools preferredWhat we offer: Consistent Monday to Friday hours Supportive,...

Lead AWS Data Engineer | Birmingham | Finance | AWS | Java | Outside IR35 | Contract | 12 Months Opus is partnered with financial services client to deliver a major programme of work. You’ll join an established engineering group, working alongside internal teams to build a new reporting workflow, upgrade an existing pipeline, and lead a full data‑sourcing uplift across multiple reporting workflows. The team will also be responsible for helping upgrade the framework for two critical internal workflows. This role will require you to be on site in either the London or Birmingham office 5 days per week, please only apply if you hit this criteria. Required Experience Strong background in data engineering within distributed data environments Hands-on expertise with AWS, Spark, Glue, and Snowflake Experience building and optimising data pipelines & reporting workflows Ability to work closely with internal engineering and controls teams Experience upgrading or modernising existing...

Site Manager – Birmingham Location: Birmingham Shift: Monday to Friday – Days (48 hours per week) Rate: £400–£450 Contract: LTD (Outside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support a New Logistics Distribution Centre project in Birmingham. This role focuses on the installation of a conveyor cross-belt sorter system and coordinating closely with the main project contractor. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day site activity, coordinating multiple installation suppliers, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery on site. Key Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate multiple installation suppliers on site Take full ownership of EHS compliance and site safety standards Act as the main point of contact for the client and stakeholders Lead daily activity briefings, safety briefings, and site meetings Drive site progress and resolve issues quickly and decisively Monitor and report project progress using MS Office and MS...

Contract Civil Design Engineer Infrastructure & Drainage Rate: £45–£50 per hour – Outside IR35 Contract: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid / Office-based as required) An award-winning civil engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who can take schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals, working within a high-quality consultancy environment known for design excellence. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential & mixed-use developments Design foul and surface water systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage Produce highways, levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Civil 3D Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for S104, S38 and S278 approvals Liaise with...

Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract 6 Months outside IR35 Hybrid | Birmingham £35–£40 per hour We’re recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a leading engineering business based in Birmingham on a hybrid contract basis. The role focuses on the design of mechanical and mechatronic systems for automation and motion-based applications. Key Responsibilities * Mechanical design of mechanisms, kinematics, and linkages * 3D CAD design and detailing using SolidWorks * Development of mechatronic and automated systems * Integration of actuators, motion control components, and sensors * Supporting prototyping and proof-of-concept builds * Applying DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles * Working closely with manufacturing and cross-disciplinary engineering teams Required Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer * Strong background in mechanisms and...

Self-Employed Electrician (EICR) Outside IR35/Self-Employed 4-5 days per week initially £200pd - £400pd + Contract Length: 6 months + Location: Midlands - B/WV/WS/TF/ST/CV/LE/DY/WR/GL postcodes Are you an Electrician with a background of Testing and Inspection looking for your next immediately available, days-based contract position which will be outside IR35 for a market leading electrical and Gas services provider? Are you looking to add 4-5 days per week to your current workload? The company are a highly respected industry leader in their field who offer electrical and gas services throughout the UK. As the company continue to grow from strength to strength, a new position has opened up within the business for a Test & Inspection Electrician. The successful candidate will need to be 18th edition qualified Electrician and hold testing and inspection qualifications (City & Guilds 2391 or C&G's 2934+2935), as well as being Level 3 qualified in Electrical...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer - Defence Midlands | Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35) | Flexible Working An excellent opportunity to join a well-established defence manufacturing organisation supporting critical programmes within a highly regulated environment. With a strong pipeline of work and ongoing investment in production capability, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and process development. The Role Supporting and improving manufacturing processes to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets Developing and maintaining manufacturing methods, work instructions, and routings Providing hands-on engineering support to production teams to resolve technical and process issues Working closely with design, quality, and supply chain functions to support NPI and ongoing production Ensuring manufacturing processes comply with defence, quality, and regulatory standards Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety,...

Commissioning Engineer – Automation & Robotics £45–50 per hour | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Wolverhampton | Site-Based (No Hybrid / Remote Working) We’re looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a project team working on automation and robotic machinery for a major industrial installation. This is a 6-month contract, Outside IR35, offering long hours and solid continuity for the right contractor. The role is fully site-based in Wolverhampton and will require regular on-site presence throughout the contract. The Role * Commissioning of automated and robotic systems on-site * PLC commissioning and software development using Siemens TIA Portal * Fault finding, testing, and system optimisation during commissioning phases * Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams * Supporting site acceptance testing and handover Key Skills & Experience * Proven experience commissioning...

Infinity Employment are seeking FAIRS Engineers to work on behalf of our Industry leading client, specialising in providing Engineering Solutions to various sectors. You will be responsible for fully supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining company quality expectations through compliance to company policies, system procedures, work instructions and specifications. Driving improvements, the Quality Engineer will ensure the timely completion of 8D investigations and be the first point of contact for any quality escalations. This contract will be based in Wolverhampton for a 6-12month rolling contract, highly likely to be extended. Must have an aerospace background and experience within a manufacturing environment. For the right candidates, more contracts will follow. £26 p/h LTD (Outside IR35 ) Early finish on a Friday. Principal Responsibilities: * Ensure the timely completion of 8Ds including the implementation of corrective actions * Completion of FAIR Overcheck...

Job Title: Composite Laminator (Days) Location: North Buckinghamshire Rate: £20 - £27 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract: Ongoing Overview: We are supporting a leading composites manufacturer in the North Buckinghamshire region who are looking for experienced Composite Laminators to join their day shift team. You will be producing high-quality composite components for motorsport and advanced engineering projects, working to tight tolerances and high standards. Key Responsibilities: Hand-lay carbon fibre laminating using pre-preg materials Working from technical drawings, ply books and work instructions Preparing moulds, including cleaning, release application and general prep Bagging and de-bagging components Trimming, bonding and finishing composite parts Ensuring components meet quality, dimensional and cosmetic requirements Supporting production schedules and working effectively within a team environment Requirements: Previous experience as a composite laminator...

Are you a Control System Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on.... Control System Engineer £50-55 per hour Outside IR35 Hybrid - Milton Keynes (4 days per week) 37.5 hours per week Essential Skillset: 10+ years as a Control System Engineer Proven experience (3+ years) with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. Strong background in control systems engineering, automation, or machine building. Solid understanding of HMI/SCADA integration and general industrial communication protocols Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts. If this is of interest, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible