72 engineering jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to lead our busy fabrication shopfloor. This is a pivotal role responsible for keeping production running efficiently, ensuring jobs move through the factory on schedule, and maximising labour utilisation across all departments. You’ll act as the key link between production and management, driving performance, productivity, and quality standards across the shopfloor. Salary is negotiable. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor * Ensure all work progresses in line with production schedules * Monitor workflow across departments (laser, fabrication, finishing) * Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays * Allocate labour effectively and ensure accurate job clocking * Track job timings against estimates to improve efficiency * Act as the main point of contact for shopfloor staff * Maintain high-quality standards and minimise rework * Ensure compliance...

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Job Type: Contract Shift: Days/Lates Duration: 6 Months Work Type: Onsite Industry: Oil & Gas - Subsea Job Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Rate: £18.00/hr to £21.60/hr (PAYE) + Overtime Profile – Manufacturing Technician My client is a world leader in the provision of highly advanced technical solutions to the Energy and Marine sector. They are currently looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join their growing team who are advancing technology in their sector. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial. Job Role – Manufacturing Technician Reporting to the management team the Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing technical duties in one of the functional areas: electronic, mechanical or systems. Duties – Manufacturing Technician • Employ test techniques and procedures for key cell projects. • Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists,...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Liverpool Street - Temp ongoing - £26p/h Are you a Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for work in and around Liverpool street ? Are you looking for temporary work?  If the answer is yes, then read on... A Fantastic opportunity to work for a leading FM Service Provider situated in Liverpool Street. CBW is currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to be based in a Commercial Environment. The successful candidate will be Electrically biased (NVQ, C&G) with a proven track record in commercial building maintenance. Working with the maintenance team on-site, He or she will be required to carry out planned and reactive building maintenance to the following : Duties & Responsibilities: Lighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, Changing ballast, Control panel, Power distribution) Emergency lighting Air Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes,...

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Senior Project Engineer, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place for you. Role: Senior Project Engineer (Contract outside IR35) Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 WORKSCOPE Addison...

Project Manager – Addison Project, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family-owned business with UK wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and startup. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Addison Project Plc are seeking expressions of interest...

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...

EC&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects £46-51 per hour (Inside IR35) On-site - Sellafield Sector: Nuclear Are you an EC&I Engineer looking for a hands-on, site-based role on one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear sites? This is a strong opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical EC&I design and engineering solutions across Sellafield projects. This role is fully site-based, ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to construction, commissioning, and real-time engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities across nuclear infrastructure projects Produce and review design documentation, drawings, and calculations Ensure EC&I designs comply with Sellafield standards, safety case requirements, and site licence conditions Interface closely with construction, commissioning, safety, and project teams to support effective delivery...

EC&I Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract On Site - Sellafield, Cumbria £40.00 - £46.00 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Providing site-based design front line support to the Commissioning teams, Delivering, supporting the delivery of others and checking detailed designs/changes to meet functional and business needs. The implementation, testing and commissioning of the detailed designs/changes is undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams, hence is outside the scope of this role. The Candidate Minimum 5 years successfully delivering as a CE&I Senior Design Engineer: - working on external multidiscipline projects, - providing site-based front line design support to a Commissioning team, - delivering, supporting the delivery of others and checking detailed designs/changes, - with a working understanding of the following external Standards for: o PES based Control Systems o Process Instruments If this role is of interest, please send a...

Job Title: Health & Safety Engineer (Contract - Nuclear) Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria (Hybrid - site & remote working) Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside) Rate: Competitive rate About the Role We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Engineer to support nuclear projects based in Whitehaven. This hybrid contract role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance across project activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Key Responsibilities Provide health and safety support across nuclear project operations Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health & safety legislation and nuclear industry regulations Develop and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safety documentation Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety assurance activities Identify hazards and implement effective mitigation and control measures Support incident investigations and root cause analysis Promote a...

Lead Commissioning Engineer  Seascale £500 per day Hybrid working Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our nuclear client for a Lead Commissioning Engineer. They need someone who will lead Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.   Your responsibilities: Leading all testing activities throughout all stages of commissioning Supervising the production of commissioning test documentation Supervising and organising of Commissioning Technicians and support resources Supervising the initiation and implementation of FOBs and TQs Liaising with the regulatory compliance representatives to ensure witnessing of commissioning activities is expedited Recording and management of Temporary Commissioning Aids Recording of supporting data in accordance with test requirements Ability to utilise completions management systems to manage commissioning activities, and handovers from construction to commissioning and commissioning to the client Knowledge/Qualifications Project...

Have you previously authored or compiled safety-critical technical documentation within a nuclear (or similarly regulated) environment, and can you demonstrate how you ensured compliance, quality, and consistency across multiple document volumes? Are you experienced in interrogating complex engineering, design, and vendor data and translating it into clear, structured System Overview and Commissioning Completion documentation within strict project timeframes? Do you want to play a pivotal role in delivering high?quality nuclear documentation that directly supports safe commissioning, regulatory compliance, and successful handover on a major project? The Opportunity This opportunity has arisen due to continued project expansion on a major nuclear programme, creating the need for an experienced Technical Author to support the production and handover of critical lifecycle documentation. You will be joining a highly skilled, collaborative team operating at the forefront of...

Temporary Mechanic Wanted! Are you a skilled mechanic lookin g for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client in Kendal is seeking a talented Mechanic to join their team for a temporary contract of up to 3 months. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your skills and work in a supportive, dynamic environment! Position: Mechanic Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Location: Kendal Hours: Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week Pay: £18.10 per hour What You'll Do: Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing vehicles (not HGVs). Perform day-to-day maintenance on fleet trucks and batteries. utilise your expertise in fuel handling equipment, pallet trucks, ride-on pallet trucks, and fork lift trucks.What We're Looking For: Experience in operational or manufacturing environments is essential. Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with various types of vehicles and equipment. A proactive attitude and the ability to work...

We are looking for a Lead Architect to report to the CS&A Discipline Lead Engineer and the Site Engineering Manager to be based at Sellafield site minimum 2 days a week (hybrid) BPSS security clearance is required for this role. ***Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.*** ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Completion of Building Regulations Report Completion of Operations and Maintenance Report Respond to all architectural Technical Queries, Product Permit and Concessions (site and vendor) Attend weekly client meetings and design reviews Fire related design issues / documentation Room Completions / handover to commissioning Responsible for the checking and approving architectural drawings and specifications. Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015 and duties as Designer. Nuclear Experience an advantage ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Degree qualified, BA(Hons) DipArch,...

Job Title: Materials Logistics Coordinator Location: Cumbria Contract Type: Contract (12 months +) Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Materials Logistics Coordinator to support stock control and the efficient distribution of materials across the Sellafield site. This role is critical in ensuring that materials are accurately tracked, stored, and delivered to meet operational demands in a safe and compliant manner. Key Responsibilities ▪️ Manage and maintain accurate stock levels across site locations ▪️ Oversee goods receipt, storage, and distribution of materials ▪️ Coordinate the timely delivery of materials to various departments and work areas ▪️ Monitor inventory movements and update systems to ensure real-time accuracy ▪️ Conduct regular stock checks, audits, and reconciliation activities ▪️ Investigate and resolve discrepancies in stock levels ▪️ Liaise with procurement, warehouse teams,...

CE&I Senior Design Engineer Altrad are currently seeking a CE&I Senior Design Engineer to join the Central Engineering team. The successful candidate will provide site-based design front-line support to Commissioning teams, delivering, supporting, and checking detailed designs/changes to meet functional and business needs. Implementation, testing, and commissioning of the designs are undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams and are outside the scope of this role. Key Deliverables: * Provide site-based front-line design support to Commissioning teams. * Deliver, support the delivery of others, and check detailed designs/changes for accuracy and compliance with functional requirements. * Ensure all designs/changes adhere to relevant external and company-specific engineering standards. * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams on site and in the design office. * Support early career engineers through guidance and mentoring. * Effectively...

Senior CE&I Design Engineer Location: Cumbria  Hours: 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC required Overview We are recruiting for a Senior CE&I Design Engineer to support a major regulated infrastructure programme. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design team, providing front-line, site-based design support to commissioning activities. You will be responsible for delivering and checking detailed CE&I design changes, ensuring alignment with functional and business requirements. This is a design-focused role – implementation and commissioning activities are carried out by separate site teams. Key Responsibilities Provide site-based design support to commissioning teams Produce and check detailed CE&I designs and design changes Support the delivery of design outputs across the wider team Ensure designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges Apply knowledge of...

Job title: Environmental Lead Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Join a leading nuclear sector environmental team and take ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and safety case input across high profile projects. We're looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to act as a trusted advisor across environmental regulation, permitting, and hazard analysis on a major regulated site. Lead environmental permitting (RSR, Installation/PPC, GHG) and manage variations, renewals & compliance. Provide environmental input into the nuclear safety case and lead Environmental HAZANs. Support Environmental Impact Assessments and planning submissions. Deliver environmental expertise for COMAH assessments and emergency planning. Integrate ISO 14001 requirements across...

Job Title: Administration Support Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £19.44 ph PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site Hours of work: MON-FRI, site based role 07.30-15.30. Working within the security vetting team. Description/Scope of work To provide administration support to the Personnel and Physical Security Department in terms of photocopying, scanning documents, booking meetings, booking visitors onto site, supporting the recruitment of employees, agency workers and contractors. There is an increase in workload in the department due to an increase in agency workers, contractors and employees. The Security Department not only look after SFL but all the satellite sites and support outages at customer sites. The Personnel Security Manager is currently providing support to the safeguards team. This support will continue due to a key member of the safeguards moving into a new...

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist Location: Preston Area / North West Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Shifts: Day Shift & Night Shift Available Pay: Excellent rates of pay, plus overtime Job Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to join a high‑precision engineering manufacturer based in the Preston area. This is a long‑term opportunity offering excellent pay, overtime, and flexible day or night shift options, with the role moving from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. This position would suit a skilled machinist with a strong background in precision manufacturing, capable of working to tight tolerances in a quality‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, and program CNC milling machines Produce high‑precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications Carry out tool setting, offset adjustments, and job prove‑out Perform first‑off and in‑process quality inspections using precision...

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...