158 jobs found in Royston

Production Build Technician We have a great opportunity to join a manufacturing team in Royston, as a Production Build Technician. You will produce small, high value bioprocess systems to the highest level of efficiency, quality and cost. As a Production Build Technician, you will be part of the production team responsible for the hands-on assembly, wiring or testing of products. You will also work with other internal functions to continuously identify design, process and efficiency improvements. Your Responsibilities * Work hands-on as part of the production team to mechanically assemble products * Assembly may require some wiring and testing of the product * Follow a defined process accurately * Work within the Production Engineering team and other internal functions to continuously identify design, process and efficiency improvements * Ensure that production documentation is correctly recorded and is kept up to date * Effective communication with the Cell...

Role:  Machine Setter Location: Letchworth Hours: Friday - Sunday 6pm to 6am Salary: Up to £16.90 per hour (includes a shift allowance) will increase after 12 weeks  An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Machine Setter to join our client on a Temporary to permanent basis. Main Duties of a Machine Operator Running machines manufacturing small products resetting and programming when needed  Keeping working area clean and tidy Training provided to learn to set machines to run What we would like from you as a Machine Operator Previous experience machine setting experience  Engineering experience essential  Must be committed and reliable Able to stand for long periods   WGCTEMPS By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our  and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application...

Engineering Technician  6 Month Fixed Term Contract  An innovative engineering organisation is seeking a practical, hands-on Engineering Technician to support the development of cutting-edge technologies. This role offers the opportunity to design, build and test prototypes while contributing to the scale-up of advanced manufacturing processes. You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, helping bring new ideas from concept through to real-world application. Key Responsibilities Design, build and test mechanical systems and prototypes Develop and run test rigs to validate performance Maintain and improve lab and workshop equipment Troubleshoot, repair and optimise engineering systemsPlease apply now

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

We're recruiting an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to work on the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting complex electronic systems in a defence environment. This is a hands-on hardware and test engineering role with real technical ownership, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements through design, verification, and in service support. What you'll be doing Designing Automated Test Equipment to support production and product verification Translating system and product requirements into test architectures and specifications Developing and reviewing test strategies including ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan Designing measurement systems, considering instrumentation, grounding, and power distribution Leading technical investigations and resolving complex test and diagnostic issues Producing technical documentation to support manufacturing and in service use Supporting bids and early phase technical definition where needed Providing...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Component Engineer / Components Cataloguer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This position requires experience of components and parts, MS tools, eye for detail, able to deal with multiple queries in a support environment    The role will be predominantly working from home with just 1-2 days a week in the office.  Your office base can be either Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference).    Contract Duration: 6 months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella)   Component Engineer Job Description: The Component Engineering department play an important support role not just within the engineering group but also within the wider business. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team completing administration activities, technical advisement, making requests to suppliers and responding to internal queries. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service...

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...

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....

Electro Mechanical Assembler Cambridge £29,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3-month contract) Hours: 39 hours per week (flexitime, Monday to Friday) The Opportunity: Service Service is recruiting for an Electro Mechanical Assembler on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer in Cambridge. This is an initial 3-month opportunity, ideal for someone with hands-on assembly experience looking to join a structured and quality-focused production environment. Key Responsibilities: * Assemble electro-mechanical products using provided documentation and tools * Carry out soldering and crimping of cables and PCB assemblies * Update works order systems accurately * Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any requirements * Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives About You: * Experience in electro-mechanical or electronic assembly * Confident with soldering and cable/PCB work * Good attention to detail...

Senior Project Manager | Cambridge | 3-month contract An established and growing technology organisation is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join its Project Management team. This role involves leading the full lifecycle of complex new product development programmes, covering both hardware and software, from concept through to volume production. You will be responsible for delivering projects to scope, time, budget, and quality while managing risks, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities +Lead delivery of high-visibility technology projects in collaboration with technical and product stakeholders +Manage full project lifecycle: concept, development, validation, and production +Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards +Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and manage opportunities +Facilitate regular project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication Day-to-Day...

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 exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Project Manager (Automation) to join our customer on a long-term project based in Hertfordshire. As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status should you wish to operate via your own PSC. Our customer is a well-established and growing provider of warehouse automation and systems integration solutions, delivering complex, high-value projects across logistics, manufacturing, and distribution environments. Due to continued growth and multiple project wins, they are seeking an experienced contractor to support the delivery of several large-scale automation programmes. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle delivery of automation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This will...

Do you have previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment? Are you available immediately? Job Title: Production Inspector Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hourly rate: £13 - £14 DOE Contract Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Monday - Friday rotating shift 8:30am - 5pm & 6am – 2pm Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for a Temp to Perm Production Inspector for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the Production Inspector your duties will include: * Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards * Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions taken * Work closely with production teams to address quality issues and implement improvements. * Participate in quality audits and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing production processes. An ideal candidate for the Production Inspector will have: *...

Do you have previous experience as a Machine Technician? Do you have an interest in Machine Wiring with some proven experience? Job Title: Machine Assembler Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm / Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm Salary: £12.71 p/h to start, increasing once trained Contract Type: Full time, 12 week temp to perm Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Machine Assembler As Machine assembler your duties will include: * Perform electrical testing of system builds * Read and work to engineering drawings and schematics * Ensure production schedules are met in line with customer demands An ideal candidate for the Machine assembler will have: * Electrical experience, including panel assembly and wiring from diagrams * Experience in building switchgear is desirable Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy...

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going (could go perm for right person) Hours: Monday -- Sunday (Shift Pattern: 6am - 2pm - 2pm - 10pm - 10pm - 6am) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take...