49 education jobs found in Braintree

Location: Royston (SG8) Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Duration: 3 months initially with potential to extend or go permanent Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday Salary: £31200 per annum / £15.00 per hour Job Reference: 35881 We are seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join our client based just outside Royston. You will join a small but expanding team working on cutting-edge robotics. Initially this role is offered as a 3 month fixed term contract but there are likely to be opportunities to extend this or even go permanent in due course for the right candidates. Responsibilities: • Assemble mechanical and electrical components (motors, sensors, PCBAs) following SOPs • Test modules and complete system diagnostics on new and existing robots • Perform repairs and upgrades, from simple part replacements to major rebuilds • Support lean manufacturing practices, inventory control and continuous improvement initiative Requirements: • Hands-on technical experience and interest in...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Fitter or a Live Build Technician background.   Hourly Rate: £29.70 (Overtime Hourly rate of ‘Time and a half’ for hours worked over 37 hours per week).   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Live Build Manufacturing Technician Job Description: The Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a FPGA / Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking to recruit a number of contractors who have skills in FPGA, VHDL, Xilinx or Digital design.   Rate: £80 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Your base site can be any of the following (depending on your preference) Edinburgh, Southampton, Luton, Newcastle, Basildon, Bristol, or Yeovil.   FPGA / Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer Job Description: The Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA’s) on complex systems for airborne Radar products. The role will be based at our customer’s site in Edinburgh or Luton and may allow for hybrid working after an initial period of familiarisation onsite. Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording...

Principal Engineer with extensive experience in offshore wind turbine generators required for ongoing contract role, working on behalf of our client, a leading renewable energy design and engineering contractor. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 10 years experience in the design of offshore wind projects. As Principal Engineer you will report to the Floating ILA Engineering Manager within the Offshore Wind business line. You will be responsible for all activities related to turbine design and interface with turbine OEM in offshore wind. Duties to include: * Building and verification of aeroelastic model of the turbine * Manage the turbine controller tuning and development * Perform all required checks of the turbine and controller * Support the turbine tower design * Monitor, support and verify the ILA * Laise with external contractors related to the turbine model and controller * Participate in the technical meetings with clients * Provide a...

Join Our Team as a General Assembly Operative! Are you ready to dive into a dynamic role in manufacturing? Our client, a leading player in the industry, is on the lookout for enthusiastic General Assembly Operatives to join their team in Maldon. If you enjoy working with your hands and have a knack for assembling components, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role: As a General Assembly Operative, you will be at the heart of our production process. Your primary responsibility will be to assemble components and products while adhering to detailed work instructions and quality standards. You'll be using a variety of hand tools and power tools to perform mechanical, electrical, or structural assembly tasks efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities: Assemble parts and subassemblies by following precise work instructions. Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools (such as drills, screwdrivers, riveters, and torque wrenches) with confidence. Measure, cut, fit,...

Location: Newmarket (CB8) Duration: Temporary - 4 months initially with potential to become permanent Hours: 8:30 am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £26,000 Job Reference: 35853 Polytec are looking for Production Technicians for our Newmarket based client. Responsibilities: * Assembly of antenna kits, following documentation, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to * Operate Test and Measurement equipment * Ensure all relevant paperwork for each job is completed Requirements: * Previous experience of light mechanical assembly work * Electronics background or microwave experience preferable * Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs * Good soldering skills would be an advantage Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Start Your Career as a Trainee Field Service Engineer with Hotpoint Are you ready to launch a hands-on career with one of the UK's most trusted appliance brands? Hotpoint is offering an exciting opportunity to train and qualify as a Trainee Field Service Engineer. No experience? No problem - we'll give you all the training you need to succeed! If you enjoy fixing things, love working with your hands, and want a job where every day is different, this could be the perfect fit for you. About the Role As a Trainee Field Service Engineer, you'll be out on the road, visiting customers' homes to diagnose and repair household appliances. You'll be the friendly face of Hotpoint, helping people get their appliances back up and running. What you'll be doing: Driving your own Hotpoint van to customer appointments Diagnosing and repairing appliances like tumble dryers, electrical cookers, washing machines Providing top-notch customer service Managing your tools and spare parts stock...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 2 months initially, urgent start, likely to be extended or even go permanent Hours: 6am until 2:30pm and 1:30pm until 10pm on a weekly rotation (Monday to Friday) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 35860 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks in a for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components 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 beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 2 months initially, urgent start, could be extended or go permanent Hours: 6am until 2:30pm and 1:30pm until 10pm on a weekly rotation (Monday to Friday) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 35842 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components 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 beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

PCB Layout Engineer Location: Cambridge Duration: 1 month Rate: Circa. £80 ph OUTSIDE IR35 Job Responsibilities: * Design and route multi-layer PCBs, handling high-speed digital, analogue, and RF circuits * Ensure layouts meet strict DFM, DFT, and EMC/EMI requirements Requirements: * A strong portfolio demonstrating successful PCB layout delivery * Deep understanding of layer stack-up, impedance control, PI, and SI constraints * Knowledge of IPC standards If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with directly with any questions

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (contract) Duration: 3-6 months (client flexible) Location: Hybrid (onsite prototype sessions expected) Start: ASAP preferred Software: SolidWorks required (contractor must supply own licence/seat and PC) Overview: We're recruiting a seasoned mechanical design contractor to develop and validate a folding mechanism for a new trolley. The project will use an existing design concept that needs detailed mechanical interrogation, refinement and production-ready documentation. The successful contractor will own the SolidWorks modelling work, support prototype assembly/testing, and hand over manufacturable drawings and BOMs. Day-to-day / deliverables: Review and interrogate the existing concept for kinematics, loads and failure modes. Develop full SolidWorks models and detailed drawings (GD&T applied). Produce tolerance stack-ups and tolerance analysis to ensure mechanism function. Provide DFMA recommendations and material selection...

Job Title: Electrician (Water Industry) Location: Anglian Water & Yorkshire Water Regions Rate: £27 per hour + Mileage + Stay-Away (10-hour days) Duration: 3 months Hours: 50 hours per week Start Date: 05/01/26 Essential Requirements: ·EUSR Water Hygiene Card ·Anglian (email address removed) Passport (Valid) ·ECS Gold Card ·Own Van We are currently seeking a time-served Electrician to join our team, supporting the delivery of upgrade and new installation projects across key clean water sites within the Anglian Water and/or Yorkshire Water regions. Working lcoations may vary drastically week to week. the client will pay for mileage and accommodation where required, but you must be able to travel long distances and stay away when required. Key Responsibilities: ·Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works on water treatment plants and associated facilities. ·Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical regulations and site safety...

Location: Cambridge (CB24) Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract Duration: 6 months, may be extended Hours: 8.30am - 5pm or 9am - 5:30pm, 37.5 hours a week Salary: £26000 - £30000 pa depending on experience Job Reference: 35857 Polytec are looking for an experienced Test Technician to join the Design Assurance team of our client based in Cambridge. Responsibilities • Conduct life testing and design verification of instruments and consumables, following established protocols and using both custom-built and standard testing equipment. • Accurately document work activities, including writing detailed test reports and maintaining comprehensive records. • Track and communicate test progress to the Design Assurance Lead and relevant task managers. • Reprocess medical devices using manual cleaning methods, automated washer disinfectors, and autoclaves. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to streamlining testing procedures. • Assist in the creation and refinement of...

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Stevenage (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Duration: 12 months (likely extension) Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  - Clearance: Active SC Clearance required  The Opportunity An industry-leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their growing team in Stevenage. You’ll be part of a highly supportive engineering function that prides itself on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivering high-quality solutions. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of design work packages, thrives in multi-disciplinary environments, and has a strong background across the full electronic product lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll play a key part in developing advanced electronic solutions for complex weapon systems, covering both on-board subsystems and land, sea, and air-based firing units. Responsibilities include: Leading and delivering end-to-end electronic design packages Taking...

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 12 months Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP (on-site 2-3 days per-week) Rate: Up to £55/hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes. Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports. Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting transfer into manufacturing. Conduct laboratory testing to support design validation, verification, and troubleshooting. Utilise CAD software and prototyping methods including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1...

Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage Preferred (But can consider other locations if needed Bristol / Bolton) SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC (Can Start on BPSS) – Not UKEO DURATION: 6+ Months WORK PATTERN: HYBRID; 2/3 Days onsite a week PAY RATE: £ 55 - £ 60 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 (some flex if needed) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Zuken E3 TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? Defence / automotive Open Renishaw – company facing redundancy’s & use Zuken E3 ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES Interconnect or cable harness design E3 knowledge is key Essential Skillset & Tools Zuken E3 must have Overview: The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design service,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Configuration Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Rate: £50 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 1-2 days per week onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: Two stage interview process, telephone and video interview.   Description/Job Summary Configuration Management is pivotal to the companies success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Consultant on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a someone from a military background, Supply Chain or Asset Management experience within the defence or Aerospace industries. Job Title:  Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Consultant Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 1-2 days onsite, but may need to be onsite more at the start of contract Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Job Description: Working within CSS Support Services providing support and assurance for the organisation, processes, improvement opportunities and the management of Government Furnished equipment held on behalf of our customers....