178 jobs found in Letchworth Garden City

Job Opportunity: Contract Electrical Technician Contract Length: 3 months Rate: £20–£22 per hour Umbrella Start Date: Immediate The RoleWe are looking for 2x electrically biased contractors to support an engineering project involving the assembly and wiring of standard electrical panels within empty cabinets. The panels are predominantly pre-populated, with full electrical schematics provided, so you will be required to follow drawings accurately and complete the wiring and installation to a high standard. Key Responsibilities  Building and wiring electrical panels within control cabinets.  Installing and connecting pre-populated electrical panels.  Reading and following electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.  Connecting and terminating electrical components and wiring.  Using hand and power tools for electrical assembly.  Carrying out basic electrical testing and quality checks.  Ensuring all work is completed to the required engineering and quality standards.  Working...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer | Bristol (Hybrid) | 12 Month Contract | £50 per hour Umbrella Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating at the forefront of advanced defence and aerospace systems. With a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence and investment in engineering talent, they deliver complex, high-performance solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer to join a specialist Electronic Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on sophisticated engineering programmes, contributing to the design and development of critical cable and harness systems used within highly advanced products. The Opportunity As an Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer, you will join a team recognised as the organisation's subject matter experts in...

MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN required for long term contract assignment in Stevenage. Skillset/experience required: - Practical Laboratory experience - hands on experience managing daily laboratory operations, including sample testing, logging, preparation and disposal - Experience in the Aerospace or Defence Industry advantageous but not strictly required. - Assessment of materials and components to established international standards including DEF STANs - Experience performing routine calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance on lab equipment - Experience supporting the selection, procurement and manufacture of engineering parts or components - Familiarity working within a certified quality management team - Proficiency in lab and data analytical software (Microsoft Excel, Matlab etc) - Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including proper handling of hazardous chemicals, SDS management and wearing of appropriate PPE. - Ability to accurately...

Mechanical Design Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. * Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. * Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. * Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. * Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. * Gain clarification of and help to generate requirements, including challenging of extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC and design complexitySkillset/experience required: * Experience using Creo 3D design tool Knowledge of several of the following: * Manufacturing processes * Tolerance studies * Environmental test * Mass property calculations * Material selection * FMEA * Design for...

Construction & Facilities Project Manager required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage. Responsibilities: As a Facilities Project Manager, you will be leading project teams of internal and external expertise through development of designs right through to final delivery of new infrastructure and improvement projects. Primarily based at south east sites (Stevenage, Henlow, Thurleigh and London). Your projects will range predominantly from £50k-£5M+ in value. The role will call on your project & programme management and problem solving skills and you will be encouraged to successfully interface directly with senior level collaborators. Skillset/experience required: A project leader with excellent people leadership skills, able to handle and drive the delivery of high-reaching projects. Project Management experience, with a strong desire to embed these working principles within the team. Manage all allocated projects in compliance with the Project...

Senior DSP Firmware Engineer | Contract | Hybrid | Stevenage The Role * Design, simulate and implement DSP algorithms for advanced communications and sensing systems. * Develop, test and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog. * Produce firmware designs from system requirements and functional specifications. * Support hardware integration, debugging and product development within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Key Skills * 5+ years' FPGA/DSP development experience. * Strong VHDL and/or Verilog design skills. * FPGA simulation, verification and test experience. * Experience with formal configuration control. Desirable * C/C++ for SoC or embedded processor development. * Xilinx Versal AI Engines. * 5G/LTE communications. * Technical leadership experience. Sponsorship is not available for this position

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work for a client based in Royston. This position is 5 days full-time on-site support, with call out support as well. Duration time: 12 months currently. Role The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring statutory and legislative compliance, and service delivery of the electrical infrastructure and distribution network across the Royston site. This will include the safety and operational integrity of site electrical equipment and systems, covering both HV (11kV) and LV networks. The role acts as the site Duty Holder and Responsible Electrical Person (REP) and will lead the electrical function, covering maintenance, operation, statutory compliance, and upgrades where necessary. The role is also responsible for ensuring suitable asset integrity practices are in place and that all training and competency requirements within the electrical team are met. The Senior Electrical Engineer...

Location: Royston (SG8) Job Type: Temporary Duration: 12 months initially but could be extended Hours: 8am until 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: up to £22.00 per hour dependent on experience Job Reference: 36282 Polytec are looking for a skilled and motivated Production Build Technician to join our client in Royston. In this hands-on role, you will help build high-value systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency and performance are consistently achieved. As part of the production team, you will be involved in the assembly, wiring and testing of products, while also working closely with internal departments to support continuous improvements in design, processes and manufacturing efficiency. Responsibilities: - Carry out hands-on mechanical assembly of products as part of the production team - Complete wiring and product testing where required - Follow established production processes accurately and consistently - Work alongside Production Engineering and...

E&I Maintenance Technician – Temporary Contract Location: Royston Contract: Temporary, approximately 3–6 months Shift Pattern: 5 and 4 block rotation Hours: 12.5-hour shifts, 6:30am–7:00pm, including weekends About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced E&I Technician to join a precious metals refinery chemical plant based in Royston on a temporary contract for approximately 3–6 months. The successful candidate will provide electrical and instrumentation support across the plant, assisting with breakdowns, fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation activities. This is a hands-on role within a chemical processing environment, where strong knowledge of COMPEX and ATEX requirements is essential. Key Responsibilities * Provide electrical and instrumentation support across the refinery and chemical plant. * Respond to plant breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting. * Diagnose and resolve electrical and...

Site Engineer required for highways project in Bedfordshire!   Carrington West are working with a highway's contractor in their search for a number of Site based Engineers to focus on the delivery of highways works in the region.   Works will be carried out predominantly over day shifts, covering all aspects of highways site engineering and setting-out.   As Site Engineer you will be tasked with: - Liaising with the project team to ensure the project is delivered to a high quality and on time - Offering guidance and direction to more junior members of the team - Setting out of roads, kerbing etc - Keeping daily records of site activities & Supervision of the site.   You will also hold: - A Degree, Bachelors, MSc or HND in Civil Engineering - Knowledge and experience of Highways standards and procedures - Knowledge and experience of high-speed road projects and setting out engineering - Experience working for a major highway's contractor - CSCS qualification -...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: ongoing, possible permanent transfer Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations after training Early / Late shift (6.15am - 2:15pm and 2pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36238 Polytec are looking for Assembly Technicians to complete manufacturing tasks in a cleanroom environment for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components within a cleanroom Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 - 4 months Hours: Late shift, 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36247 Polytec are looking for a QC Technician to complete a specific project for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. The role involves ensuring that components for a medical device product meet strict quality and regulatory standards. While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train. Responsibilities: * Inspection of small plastic components using a microscope * Accurately recording pass / fail, maintaining quality records Requirements: * Experience in materials inspection * Handling of small plastic components * Attention to detail, good dexterity and familiarity with quality requirements * Experience using a microscope for inspection of components * Capable of maintaining quality standards whilst completing repetitive tasks Please contact us as soon as...

CNC Turner Kensworth, nr Dunstable £18.00 – £20.00 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join an established precision engineering business based in Kensworth, near Dunstable. CNC Turner Roles and Responsibilities: * Program, set and operate CNC turning machinery * Create CNC programmes offline using CAD/CAM * Work from engineering drawings and specifications * Ensure components are produced to the required quality standards and tolerances * Meet production deadlines and internal milestones * Identify and resolve machining and production issues * Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the manufacturing process * Work effectively as part of a team CNC Turner Ideal Candidate: * Extensive experience in CNC turning * Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience * Experience using CAD/CAM * The ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings * Experience machining different materials * Strong...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Technician (Late Shift) Immediate Start | £21-24 Per hour + Overtime Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a late shift role with a successful, family-run business? Do you enjoy fault-finding, maintaining machinery, and keeping operations running at peak performance? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Our client is a well-established organisation with over 30 years of success, a strong industry reputation, and a commitment to investing in its people. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Engineering Team with the addition of a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Benefits: £21-24 Per hour + Regular Overtime Company Pension Training & Career Development Excellent Team Culture Key Responsibilities: * Fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of plant and production equipment. * Service and inspection of conveyors, material handling systems, motors, and high-speed processing...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer role will require the following qualifications and skills as a minimum. * Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical products, especially in Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) domain seen as a huge advantage. * Experience of working within the defence or industrial automation industry is essential. * In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce designs. * Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles. * Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations. * Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments. * Understanding of current materials, treatments and finishing technology for use in defence products. * Impeccable attention to design detail. * Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve...

Our client is currently seeking a full time Counter Balance driver to work from their depot in Bedford. This is not your typical Forklift role, you must also have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points as driving the company van on an adhoc basis will be required. This is a hands on role working in the manufacturing team, and use of power tools and basic understanding of either carpentry or metal works would be desirable. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 This job will be made permanent for the right candidate

Assembly Technician/Electrical Assembly, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts £13.45 p/hr Hours - Monday-Thursday 8-5. Fridays (phone number removed) month contract The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling parts and components to build electro-mechanical products, including servo motors and PCB sub-assemblies. They will assemble components accurately; test completed assemblies and report any faults. This role also involves testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing any issues that may arise. The successful Assembly Technician must work safely and efficiently using hand tools, power tools, machinery, and other equipment, such as T-bars, Allen keys, and screwdrivers. They must also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ensure that all products meet quality and safety standards. Duties and Responsibilities • Assemble components in accordance with technical drawings and specifications. • Build electro-mechanical products, including servo motors and...

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior System Engineer to work for our global client based in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. Our clients’ Technology Solutions division is evolving. They are moving to a Product Operating Model – a new way of working that empowers product teams to take full ownership and accountability for delivering customer and business value in ways customers love and that work for the business. Our client’s product and platform teams are cross-functional and durable, bringing together all the skills required to deliver impactful outcomes. Each team includes a Product Manager, Technology Lead, Product Designer, Delivery Lead, engineers, and developers. Our client believes in customer centricity, ownership, and accountability. Solutions must be: * Valuable – customers choose to buy or use them * Viable – aligned with business constraints and goals * Usable – intuitive and user-friendly * Feasible – achievable with our technical capabilities Leadership...

A Degree qualified Senior Electronics Engineer with strong analogue and digital design expertise together with knowledge of embedded systems and interfaces will lead the design and development of a range of advanced electronic systems, critical to border security. The senior Electronics Engineer will contribute to the full product lifecycle from prototyping and circuit design through to design verification and support; with responsibility for delivering one of the new radar electronic sub-systems. This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract with company benefits. Key Skills and experience should include: * Bachelors / Masters’ Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline. * 5+ years’ relevant industrial design experience. * Strong Digital and Analogue circuit design experience. * Familiarity with PCB design tools. * Knowledge of Embedded systems and interfaces such as SPI, 12C, CANbus, UART. * An appreciation of EMC, and signal integrity. You will also have...