178 jobs found in Letchworth Garden City

Overview of department: Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is recruiting an HNC/HND qualified Electronic Test Engineer to work at their state-of-the-art facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on an ongoing contractual basis You will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements **In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to hold a HNC/HND level qualification AND be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance as both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions** Responsibilities: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

Please not this role is not for a warehouse person** The Manufacturing Controllers role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Specific responsibilities include: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control. Load the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules. Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing of tooling. Updating computer records. Kitting activity. Loading and unloading of Lorries. Essential Skills: Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. Use own initiative. Flexible. Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Goods Inwards Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Must have goods in inspection experience. Apprenticeship required.  Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £28.71.  Overtime Rate of ‘time and a quarters’ of hours over 37 hours per week. Goods Inwards Inspector Job Description: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant...

Electronics Engineer 12 Month Stevenage   World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Engineer  on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Responsibilities: We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.   You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.   What we’re looking for from you: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

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...

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) Hertfordshire / Cambridge Border 12-Month Contract We’re looking for a hands-on Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of modular systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This is a practical, shop-floor-based role ideal for a technician or junior engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. The Role You’ll be responsible for the commissioning and testing of completed sub-assemblies, ensuring systems are fully functional and meet quality standards before final sign-off. Day-to-day duties include: * Testing electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of assembled systems * Carrying out fault finding and diagnostics * Completing electrical safety testing and validation checks * Following work instructions and acceptance test procedures * Recording results, serial numbers, and test documentation online *...

Senior Electrical Project Engineer £75 per hour Remote working with occasional site visits (South of UK) Immediate start available Are you an Electrical Project Engineer with at least 10 years experience in Grid Transmission and renewable power projects? If so, please read on... Role Summary: Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning across HV/MV/LV systems. Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and cost-effective while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project execution. Key Skills & Responsibilities Required: 10+ years in Electrical Project Engineering (renewables preferred) Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience working with UK grid operators (DNO/TNO) Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy projects End-to-end engineering ownership (design → construction → commissioning → handover) Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, including grid connections (DNO/TNO...

Job title: Quality Manager / Engineer Job type: Temporary Sick Cover (3-4 weeks, possibly longer) Location: Letchworth GC Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-4.30pm & Friday, 8am-1.30pm Hourly rate: £22.00 to £24.00 per hour (DOE)   Our highly sought-after client based in Letchworth GC are currently looking for a highly qualified Quality Manager/Engineer to join their team on a short-term Temporary basis to help support for sick cover. The successful candidate MUST have a strong working knowledge of at least one or more of the following standards: AS9100, ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.   Main duties of a Quality Manager/Engineer: - Support their upcoming AS9100 Stage 2 assessment - Review and carry out supplier and internal audits in preparation for next assessment - Carry out day-to-day Quality duties, such as closing down corrective action with 5Y - Providing support for any issues within the business that require quality attention - Lead the Development...

Job Title: Press-Brake Operative Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Location: Biggleswade Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am,-4pm (1pm Friday finish) Hourly Rate: £16.00-18.00 per hour   My well-known client based in Biggleswade are currently looking for a Press-Brake Operator to join their team, on a Temp to Perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the relevant experience looking to progress within this industry.   Role Purpose of the Press-Brake operator: To set and run presses to produce both cosmetic and non- cosmetic pressings to an agreed quality standard and component drawing, utilising machinery, and equipment as effectively and efficiently as possible. You will also be involved with using the guillotine and possibly trained in Laser Operations as the role develops.   Skills/Requirements of the Press-Brake operator: Experienced in programming and running a Brake Press Ability to read and interpret drawings and use your experience to...

Site Manager - UK Power Networks Framework (Contract) Locations: Houghton Regis, then Ilmer Grid (site-based) Rate: £400 per day Contract Type: CIS or Umbrella Start Date: Immediate / As soon as next week Overview An experienced Site Manager is required to work for a delivery contractor on the UK Power Networks framework, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of electrical infrastructure works. This is a contract position with an immediate start available, with initial works based at Houghton Regis, followed by a subsequent phase at Ilmer Grid. The role will involve managing site activities on high‑voltage electrical projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to programme. A strong background within a DNO or National Grid substation environment is essential. Key Responsibilities Day‑to‑day management of site operations on UKPN framework projects Managing works across Houghton Regis initially, followed by Ilmer Grid Ensuring all activities comply...

Job Title: Lead Structural Engineer Location: Bedfordshire Salary: £66.00 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot The Structural Integrity Engineer (SIE) is a senior technical specialist who analyses, develops, and validates the mechanical integrity of complex structural systems across light weight and heavy weight platforms. The role encompasses metallic, non metallic, and composite materials, covering design, production, testing, and maintenance phases. Core responsibilities include damage tolerance, durability, and structural modelling across dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue and thermal analyses. The duty cycle uses a broad array of engineering tools, notably MSC Nastran, MSC Marc, Siemens Simcenter, Beta CAE, ANSA, and PTC Creo. The Role: So, what will you be doing as an Lead Structural Engineer? The Structural Integrity Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert in structural analysis and integrity decision making, operating...

MPI are looking for a Welder/Fabricator, for our client based in Kempston, Bedford Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30 Ongoing contract Umbrella rate available Our Client Based in Bedford, our client designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of fluid processing equipment, predominantly for the water industry. Tanks and Pipework. They are currently looking for a Fabricator / Welder, to work in their workshop. The Role/Candidate The successful individual’s primary responsibility will be the fabrication of their products, so previous experience working with stainless steel, cutting, bending, grinding & assembling using manual machinery is essential. The role will also require you to MIG / TIG weld as and when required, so a proven ability to weld is also essential, No formal codings are required The ideal applicant will be able to read technical drawings and comfortable fabricating, assembling, and welding medium to large scale products independently. Candidates must...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

ASL Technical is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Data & Support Analyst to join our growing team. This role plays a key part in supporting engineering and project teams by managing service requests, analysing data trends, and ensuring the smooth operation of reporting and incident management systems. Key Responsibilities Manage and respond to service requests using ticket management tools, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Monitor incident tickets within the incident management system and track progress through to closure. Analyse data trends and anomalies, identifying root causes using analytical tools and SQL where required. Utilise advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power Automate, to manipulate and interpret cloud-based data. Validate reports produced by offshore teams to support vehicle campaign activities. Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Quality, Management, and Engineering teams...

ASL Technical is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support accessory and service part quality activities for a leading automotive client. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards throughout the development lifecycle and into the field. Scope of Work The successful candidate will deliver Quality Assurance Engineering services across a range of activities, including: Monitoring product issues and developing effective countermeasures and improvement proposals. Maintaining the New Product Quality Process (NPQP) and ensuring supplier compliance. Ensuring accessories and parts are developed in line with established automotive quality standards. Evaluating suppliers, maintaining an up-to-date supplier panel, and conducting quality audits in line with After Sales product plans. Managing supplier quality through PPAP validation and PSW (Part Submission Warrant) sign-off. Validating and tracking process changes...

Interaction Engineering  Mechanical Fitter About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Mechanical Fitter to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to work on a variety of mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assemble, install, maintain, and repair mechanical components and machinery Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals Carry out planned and reactive maintenance Diagnose faults and perform repairs efficiently Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations Collaborate with engineers and other team members on projects Requirements Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role Ability to read and understand engineering drawings Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills Experience with hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment Relevant...