48 jobs found in Ilminster

Site Engineer - Local Authority Highways Improvement Scheme - Farrington Gurney, Somerset £350 per day | CIS Umbrella | Initial 4-Month Contract with Strong Scope for Extension Our client, a Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the team delivering a local county highways improvement scheme in Farrington Gurney, within the Bath & North East Somerset region. This is a great opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor with a confirmed pipeline of 5 further schemes across the Bath/Somerset region next year, offering genuine long-term security well beyond the initial contract. The Role Managing all engineering activities including engineering control, setting out, and providing direction to the workforce Leading quality control systems to ensure compliance with project design and specifications Assisting and managing the permit process, including CAT scanning and issuing permits Keeping accurate records including site diary, records of works...

CNC Miller – Shift Work Available | Precision Engineering Are you an experienced CNC Miller looking for your next opportunity within a highly skilled precision engineering environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business producing complex, high-quality components for demanding industries. You’ll be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, working from detailed engineering drawings and ensuring every component is produced to exact customer specifications. With multiple shift patterns available, this role offers flexibility and the opportunity to maximise your earning potential while developing your skills within a modern machining environment. Key Responsibilities: Setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision-engineered components Working from engineering drawings, CAD data, and production documentation Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks Adjusting offsets and tooling to...

CNC Grinder | CNC Grinding Operator | Precision Grinder | Aerospace Grinder | Manufacturing Grinder Yeovil, Somerset | £18.99-£19.54 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting CNC Grinders on behalf of Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced CNC Grinders, CNC Grinding Operators, Precision Grinders, Aerospace Grinders, and Manufacturing Grinders to join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer producing precision-engineered components to the highest industry standards. What We Offer £18.99-£19.54 per hour. Full-time opportunities available. Weekend shift pattern. Work for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer. Modern, high-tech manufacturing environment. Career development and ongoing training opportunities. Supportive and professional engineering team. Immediate starts available. Key Duties Perform internal and external grinding using MDI (Manual Data Input) CNC grinding machinery. Carry out...

Electrical Engineer Yeovil, Somerset | £72 - £100 per hour - Depending on experience. | Monday - Friday, (some flexibility) Introduction Acorn by Synergie is working in partnership with Honeywell in Yeovil, Somerset and have opportunities for an Electrical Engineer to work on a full-time basis starting as soon as possible. Key Duties: Support end to end electronics design life cycle, from concept and requirements through production and in service support. * Define and document electronics requirements, design plans, and specifications. * Design analogue and digital circuits, progressing concepts through to complete PCB layouts and full manufacturing drawing packs. * Produce all supporting design, verification, and test documentation required for certification and manufacturing. * Participate in and contribute to design reviews, clearly communicating technical content to both technical and non technical stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with all relevant quality processes,...

CNC Turner | CNC Machinist | CNC Lathe Operator | Precision Engineer | Aerospace CNC Turner Yeovil, Somerset | £18.99-£19.54 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting CNC Turners on behalf of Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced CNC Turners, CNC Machinists, CNC Lathe Operators, Precision Engineers, and Aerospace CNC Operators to join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer producing precision-engineered components to the highest industry standards. What We Offer £18.99-£19.54 per hour. Full-time opportunities available. Choice of shift patterns. Work for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer. Modern, high-tech manufacturing environment. Opportunity to develop advanced engineering skills. Supportive team and career development opportunities. Immediate starts available. Key Duties Carry out CNC and Centre Lathe Turning operations to aerospace specifications. Manufacture precision-engineered...

Job Title: Welding Field Engineer - Surveillance Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Position: Contract Duration: Ongoing (December to December) Rate: Up to £350/day PAYE + 36 days annual leave or up to £475.72/day Umbrella Play Your Part in Building the Future of UK Energy Hinkley Point C is one of Europe's largest and most complex infrastructure projects - a multi-billion-pound nuclear new build that will provide low-carbon electricity to around six million UK homes. We are looking for an experienced Welding & NDT Field Engineer to join the Construction Surveillance team at Hinkley Point C. For this position, we're particularly interested in people who understand welding from both sides of the process. You'll need to be a CSWIP 3.2 qualified Welding Inspector with strong NDT knowledge and experience, but we're not looking for someone whose experience has been limited to inspection. You must have previous hands-on welding experience. Whether you started your career...

Role: Assistant Quality Engineer Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa £135 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £180 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Assistant Quality Engineer supports the delivery of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities within the Joint Design Office. The role combines technical support, reporting, and quality process assistance, helping ensure compliance with standards while developing practical quality engineering skills. Principal Accountabilities Support quality assurance, audit preparation, and governance activities. Assist in coordinating internal audits and quality reviews Carry out basic quality checks on documents to ensure consistency and completeness Use Excel to analyse data, produce charts, and maintain dashboards and trackers. Apply rigorous quality checks to reports, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance. Coordinate the production and...

Job title: Junior Surveyor Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £210 PAYE / £285 Umbrella per day Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Hours of work: 5 days on site The Junior Surveyor will support the successful delivery of major engineering and construction projects by assisting with a range of site surveying activities. Working closely with the Surveyor, they will prepare site measurements, operate surveying equipment, process and validate survey data, and produce accurate calculations and reports. The role plays an important part in ensuring construction activities are completed to the required quality standards, specifications and programme, while maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety and effective teamwork. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Previous experience within a surveying, engineering or large industrial/project environment is...

CONTRACT OR PERMANENT ILS - Trials ITEA Planning Engineer ILS ENGINEERING FOR User manuals Training provision Disposal planning TRIALS / ITEA PLANNING Responsible for producing a ITEA plan through the duration of the program Producing the Trials plan Leasing with Customer trial and ranging staff

Health & Safety Consultant (Interim – 6 Months) Location: Dorset (On-Site) £60,000–£75,000 Pro Rata 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract We're partnering with a well-established UK manufacturer to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Consultant for an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering and manufacturing business at a key stage in its Health & Safety journey. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll review current arrangements, identify opportunities for improvement and help strengthen systems, culture and compliance across the site. This role would suit a pragmatic, hands-on Health & Safety professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing positive change and delivering practical improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role Review and enhance existing Health & Safety management systems and processes. Provide practical advice and support to managers across the...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Enabling Works Project I'm working with a leading civil engineering contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major enabling works project supporting a large-scale battery storage development in the South West. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a technically challenging infrastructure scheme, offering the chance to play a key commercial role from an early stage of the project. The Role You'll be responsible for the commercial management of the project under an NEC4 contract, ensuring robust commercial processes are maintained throughout the lifecycle of the scheme. The client is looking for someone who is commercially astute, proactive, and confident managing all aspects of contract administration. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of an NEC4 contract. Strong forecasting and cost reporting. Administration and recovery of Compensation Events. Early Warning Notices...

Welder / Fabricator (MIG & TIG) My client is seeking an experienced and reliable Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team. This is a workshop-based role offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke fabrication and engineering projects across multiple industries. The successful candidate will have strong MIG and TIG welding experience, excellent fabrication skills, and the ability to work independently from engineering drawings to produce high-quality finished products. Key Responsibilities * Carry out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard within a workshop environment. * Fabricate, assemble and repair a wide range of steel, stainless steel and aluminium components. * Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications. * Manufacture bespoke fabrications and modify existing components as required. * Operate fabrication machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently. * Inspect completed work to ensure it meets...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing installation contract in the Exeter area. They are able to offer part-time or full-time work on an ongoing basis with consistent guaranteed work all year round. Rates: circa £300-£400.00 per day based pricework Materials: Supplied and delivered to site Work Type: Boiler installations incl. swaps, conversions/upgrades Wiring: Completed by a qualified electrician Waste/Scrap: Collected and disposed of from site Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly pay one week in hand Contract requirements: * Van (plain or sign written) * Gas Safe Registration * In date ACS Qualifications * Calibrated Flue Gas Analyser * Powerflush machine * £2m Public Liability Insurance * Clean DBS Check To apply for this vacancy please use an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch

CONTRACT (Rolling)  OR PERMANENT Rate Negotiable  Electronics Engineer x1 • Assessment of power demands from the effector electronic systems, throughout the flight to determine the required battery size and management • EMC testing of NKE payload with mock up of effector electronic assembly • Initial discussions with potential suppliers on available solutions - to inform performance values input to modelling. • Establish power requirements across the flight profile, based on component power demands and when different components are active across the flight. Query if we need two independent batteries for critical systems (FTS/S&A) • Design of Ground based INS solution to be integrated with one-way effector internal IMU and GNSS solution

CONTRACT TEAM LEADER REQUIRED - ESEL INSTALLATION PROJECTS Field-Based Contract Role | Retail & Supermarket Environments | £240-£260 Per Day We are currently recruiting experienced Contract Team Leaders to oversee Electronic Shelf Edge Label (ESEL) installation projects across retail and supermarket sites throughout the UK. This is a project-based contract opportunity, ideal for experienced field-based leaders who enjoy working on large-scale retail deployments. You will lead installation teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise installation teams on-site. Allocate workloads and monitor project progress. Ensure installation quality standards are achieved. Train and support installers where required. Conduct quality checks and resolve issues. Act as the main point of contact for store management. Complete daily reporting and site documentation. Promote safe working practices at all...

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Midford, Bath Pay Rate: £15.14 per hour Type: Temporary ongoing Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 12:30 Our client Cross Manufacturing, based in Midford, Bath, is looking to recruit additional Production Operatives to join their busy manufacturing team. Cross Manufacturing is a world-leading manufacturer of precision components, supplying products into the aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors. As a Production Operative, you will be working within different areas of production, initially supporting the Winding department. The role will involve a mixture of manual work, operating machinery, quality checking, and producing components to a high standard. Duties will include: Operating machinery following training Producing components to required specifications Carrying out quality checks and inspections Using measuring equipment Completing production paperwork Following health & safety procedures Working...

CNC Miller - Bristol - Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm Benefits Clear route to a permanent position Set Monday to Friday hours, no weekend work Stable, consistent shift pattern Opportunity to work with an established engineering team The Role We're looking for a time served CNC Miller to join a well-established engineering operation in Bristol. Working with Fanuc controls, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality precision components while maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout the production process. Your duties will include: Setting and operating CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce parts to specification Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using standard measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges) Making minor programme edits/offsets where required Identifying and reporting any quality or...

Mechanical Assembly Fitter Location: Bristol Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm Job Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Benefits Set Monday to Friday hours, no weekend work Clear route to a permanent position Stable, consistent shift pattern Overtime available The Role We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Fitter to join a well-established engineering operation in Bristol. You'll be assembling fixtures ranging from small to large scale, working accurately from engineering drawings to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Assemble mechanical fixtures of varying sizes, from small components to large assemblies Read and interpret engineering drawings to work to specification Use hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks Carry out quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency Adhere to health and safety standards at all times What We're Looking For Proficient in reading engineering drawings Experience...

Fanuc Robotics Training Specialist You will develop robotics training capability for advanced manufacturing environments, using your Fanuc expertise to create practical learning solutions. This contract role offers the opportunity to apply technical knowledge across real production processes. What you will need • Fanuc robotics experience • Robotics training or instruction background • Industrial manufacturing knowledge • Robot programming and troubleshooting skills Rate and rewards Rate: Open Your role • Create training materials for Fanuc robotics operation, programming and fault finding • Develop practical exercises aligned to manufacturing applications • Adapt training content for different levels of technical experience • Support hands on learning within a production environment • Provide technical guidance to operators and engineers Your experience • Experience delivering robotics or automation training • Strong knowledge of Fanuc systems and...

Job Title: Exam Technician Position Type: Contract (6 months) Shifts: 4 on 4 off Permanent nights Hours: 19:30-06:30 (10.5 Hours paid per shift) Pay: £22.07 P.A.Y.E. or £29.49 Umbrella Job Description: We're looking for an Exam Technician to join an exciting project to help cover the existing permanent team on-site in Bristol. Reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader, you'll be responsible for carrying out maintenance and overhaul activities on vehicles in line with agreed standards and procedures. You'll play a key role in supporting safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement, helping to ensure rolling stock availability meets operational requirements. This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off nights shift pattern, averaging 37 hours per week. Key Responsibilities * Carry out maintenance and overhaul work as allocated by the Team Leader, within agreed timescales and quality standards * Operate (drive) rail vehicles within depot operating limits and in...