22 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Contract Maintenance Engineer Location: Cheshire Rate: £35ph Outside IR35 Shifts: 3 Shift 6-2/2-10/10-6 The Role We are seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer with strong experience in automated warehouse environments. You will be responsible for providing reactive, preventive, and continuous improvement maintenance across a range of automated equipment. This role requires a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias, solid electrical competency, and a proven track record in fast-paced automation or logistics settings. Key Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance on automated conveyor systems, sortation equipment, palletisers, AS/RS systems, robotics, and associated material handling assets Fault finding on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Performing component replacements, mechanical strip-downs, alignment, and adjustments Supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Working safely at height on high bay automation...

Design Engineer CIRCA £50 Per Hour LTD Derbyshire Contract – Outside of IR35, Certain Advantage are working on behalf of a global supplier of precision-machined components and sub-assemblies. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Gas turbine Design Engineer (NPI) on a contract basis and can be worked through your own LTD Company. The role is located in the Derbyshire area Seeking an experienced problem solver to conduct analyses and contribute to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes. Experience in Design and development of: Compressor/Fan Structural and rotating parts. Rotating Shaft, Shaft cone, Bearing support and Bearing design Development rig design, analysis and integration. Material selection 3D part modelling and drafting. Interface control definition Stack up/Layout creation. In depth knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing methods. Part tolerancing with Design for manufacturing applications Performing design calculations...

Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Stress Engineer-Gas Turbines—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Stress analysis on development projects Compliance with aerospace industry standards Contribution to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmesThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Stress and Lifting (fatigue, damage tolerance/...

Stress Engineer Outside IR35  Certain Advantage are hiring for a Stress Engineer based in Derby. This role is on a 12-month contract basis. The role Ownership of stress analysis of assigned components. Collaborate with support functions as needed (stress analysis, life management, heat transfer, materials, design). Ensure assigned components meet all technical and functional requirements. Interface with global engineering organizations and other internal organizations (e.g. design) as required to support activity on assigned components. Generate and deliver technical/program presentations to internal and external customers as required (systems tech review, design review and internal analysis review). Write Design Study Summaries (Design Definition Record), Technical Memorandums, Coordination Memos, and Certification Reports as required to document design engineering activity on assigned components.  The individual: 3+ years gas turbine experience 2D/3D stress analysis of...

Outside of IR35 --- Rate negotiable My client has had an increase in work so requires more project support. You will be covering projects in the Distillery, Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries and my client is ideally looking for someone with similar industry experience, delivering engineering projects. There will be some specifying and procuring mechanical equipment involved along with supporting the engineering team, checking quotes and technical queries as well as project management. Previous experience working as a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager covering engineering projects and working in a design office / engineering consultancy is essential. If this position is initially of any interest please apply and I will be able to provide further details. *Please note my client is only willing to consider people that have the right to work in the UK and that are already living in the UK

Mechanical Handling Engineer Plymouth – 3 days WFH circa £57.5 per hour LTD (Outside IR35) Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Mechanical Handling Engineer. You’ll support mechanical handling and building services projects across nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance assets.   What will you be doing? Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead with design, maintenance, and modification of mechanical handling systems. Scope and deliver mechanical designs and upgrades across the full project lifecycle. Maintain technical documentation, drawings, and compliance records. Collaborate across disciplines during installation, commissioning, and testing phases. Provide technical input to risk assessments and progress reports.  A couple of things you should know: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or CEng preferred). 3+...

Mechanical Design Engineers (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Mechanical Design Engineers based in the Huddersfield area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Detailed design Material selection, hand calculation, rotor dynamics Conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling BOM and gear data generation Concession/Non-conformance assessment and resolutionThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Structural design practices and methodologies...

Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer Location: Client Hub - Warrington or Cumbria (Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £65-£70 per hour (outside IR35, subject to confirmation) Project: AWE Programme (details restricted due to security sensitivity) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join our client's delivery team within a major nuclear infrastructure programme. This role will act as a technical authority, providing leadership and high-level engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary environment. You will operate from one of the client hubs (Warrington or Cumbria), supporting design development, technical governance, and delivery of EC&I scope on an AWE-related project. Due to the secure nature of the work, project details cannot be disclosed at this stage. Key Responsibilities Lead EC&I...

Quality Lead / Quality Co-Ordinator / QC QA quality engineer Outside IR35 | £350–£700 per day | 12 months + extension A leading UK engineering organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects within the energy and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator on a contract basis to support a major long-term oil and gas programme. With a reputation for technical excellence, robust engineering standards and strong customer delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation overseeing quality across a multi-year project. Key Responsibilities Lead all QA/QC activity across the project, ensuring full compliance with customer and industry requirements Act as the main point of contact for customer quality matters, managing communication and technical interface Oversee audits, inspections, documentation reviews and quality reporting Coordinate quality activity with internal teams including Projects, Design, Manufacturing and SHEQ Support the...

A freelance opportunity exists for Senior Civil Structural design Engineer with the structural analysis and design of, in particular, temporary works. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for the delivery of civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports and specifications. This is an outside IR35 opportunity where the candidate can work from home. Duties will include the following – Communicate designs effectively to the BIM teams. Effective communication with other disciplines and construction teams. Occasionally visit sites, to conduct design reviews and client meetings. Support and aide more junior team members. Confident and authoritative in front of clients. Requirements for this post include – Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering Chartership with ICE or IStructE preferred Competent and proficient in producing temporary works designs for industrial type projects. Confident structural design engineer with...

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...

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...

Maintenance Engineer (Shift Cover) - Liverpool Rates: £25.00-£27.00 Per Hour (PAYE) / £35.00-£40.00ph (Umbrella/Outside IR35) Are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking to boost your income or fit some part-time work around your current schedule? Join Gap Technical and assist a wide variety of manufacturing businesses across the Area with ad-hoc shift cover opportunities. Whether you're aiming to earn more, gain experience across different industries, or need flexible work options, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our clients: We partner with leading manufacturers in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Packaging, and Chemical sectors. Key Responsibilities: Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and carry out scheduled maintenance to ensure smooth operations. Troubleshoot and resolve machine faults efficiently using technical expertise and available documentation. Build strong working relationships with operational teams to maximize performance and reduce downtime. Conduct...

Due to an increase in business, our client, a single source service provider to the Aviation industry providing solutions which include aircraft maintenance, storage, disassembly, ground/cargo handling, parts sourcing, and FBO services, is recruiting for B1 Aircraft Engineers. * IMMEDIATE STARTS!!!! * Contract work for a period of 5 – 6 months with priority to return next season. * Negotiable. Highly competitive and flexibility for the right engineers. * Setup outside of IR35 * Approx. 200 hours per month. * Working onsite on a 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (7am-7pm) Main Purpose of the Role; Reporting to Hangar Crew Chief, B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers will be responsible for performing maintenance on time and by the applicable requirements, regulations, and approved standards so that all maintenance is released to service in a safe and compliant manner. The Licensed Aircraft Engineer role also includes tasks not directly related to maintenance, but...

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...