9 jobs found in Witney

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...

General Manager - Utilities / Construction 📍 Reading (100% Office-Based) 💼 Permanent or Contract Opportunity 💰 Highly Competitive Salary / Day Rate (DOE, Outside IR35 for contract) The Opportunity We're working with a growing utilities contractor delivering projects under SSEN Lot 1, covering electricity connections up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL). They are seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of their office-based operations in Reading. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across multiple teams and ensuring efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the planning, RFQ (pricing), and streetworks departments Act as the Office Lead, overseeing administration, training, and operational processes Provide strong leadership to department heads (direct reports) Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams Ensure effective coordination across all business...

Operations Delivery Manager - Utilities (Electricity Connections) 📍 Reading / West London 💼 Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 options available) The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Operations Delivery Manager to support delivery across key electricity connection projects within a DNO, covering up to 11kV underground and 33kV overhead line (OHL) works. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for operational performance across civils, reinstatement, and OHL functions. Key Responsibilities Act as the operational lead across multi-disciplinary delivery teams Oversee civils, reinstatement, and OHL departments, with direct line management of relevant managers Ensure efficient, safe, and commercially viable project delivery Drive performance, decision-making, and continuous improvement across operations Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across projects and business functions About You Proven experience in a senior operational role within utilities,...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer 12 month contract £65-£75 per hour Outside IR35 Reading - Hybrid This role sits within a specialist engineering team responsible for developing electrical designs from early feasibility through to construction and handover support. It's a key technical position with ownership of design delivery and coordination across multiple stakeholders. Essential requirements: Experience in electrical engineering design within power, utilities or infrastructure environments Ability to produce and review electrical design documentation and calculations Good understanding of UK electrical standards and utility interface requirements Experience working with project teams, contractors and engineers Comfortable supporting projects through design, construction and delivery stages Desirable: Experience within substations, power distribution or HV environments Background in energy, utilities or large-scale industrial projects Exposure to site support and...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...

Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Gloucester/Bristol Days/Nights £40.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to boost your income or fit flexible work around your current schedule? Gap Technical is supporting a range of manufacturing businesses across the Gloucester and Bristol areas with ad-hoc shift cover opportunities. Whether you're looking to increase your earnings, gain exposure to different manufacturing environments, or secure flexible part-time work, we'd like to hear from you. Our Clients We work with leading businesses across: FMCG Packaging Automated Storage and DistributionKey Responsibilities Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out planned preventative maintenance. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently. Work closely with production and operations teams to minimise downtime. Conduct Root Cause Analysis to improve machine reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain...

Maintenance Engineer (Shift Cover) Gloucester/Bristol £40.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to boost your income or fit flexible work around your current schedule? Gap Technical is supporting a range of manufacturing businesses across the Gloucester and Bristol areas with ad-hoc shift cover opportunities. Whether you're looking to increase your earnings, gain exposure to different manufacturing environments, or secure flexible part-time work, we'd like to hear from you. Our Clients We work with leading businesses across: FMCG Food & Beverage Packaging Automated Storage and DistributionKey Responsibilities Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and carry out planned preventative maintenance. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently. Work closely with production and operations teams to minimise downtime. Conduct Root Cause Analysis to improve machine reliability and support continuous improvement...

Project Details: 6 month contract Data Centre Fit out hall Starting Middle JunePackage: Circa £450 per day all-in rate, Outside IR35 Monday to Friday working pattern 10-hour working daysKey Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical QA/QC inspections across the project Ensure all installations are completed in line with project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements Review and complete inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets, and quality documentation Conduct inspections on mechanical systems including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, and associated services Identify non-conformances and support resolution processes Liaise closely with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives Support commissioning and handover activities where required Maintain accurate QA/QC records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Other Details Outside IR35 Need to have exp managing subcontractors / technical documentation etc Predominantly plant and equipment install