353 jobs found in Chorley

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role… Join Avove at an exciting time of growth, where you’ll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile strategic projects that truly make an impact. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead critical contract mobilisations, transformation programmes and change initiatives from concept through to implementation, helping to shape future-ready processes that drive success across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking leader who thrives on challenge, enjoys influencing change, and wants to be part of a team empowered to think...

This Bid Manager role is responsible for leading the full tendering and bid submission process within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Working closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams, you will coordinate high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive proposals whilst driving continuous improvement and supporting business growth. This opportunity would suit an organised and commercially minded professional with experience managing complex tenders, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final presentation and handover. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end tender and bid submission process. Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to produce high-quality proposals. Review technical and commercial compliance to ensure competitive and profitable submissions. Manage and mentor the Bid Team whilst improving bid processes and tender...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Based at Bryn Station £(Apply online only) per day working inside of IR35 Immediate start, 4 month contract - potential for contract extension and future works We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile rail infrastructure programme. You will play a key role in the commercial management of a portfolio of station improvement projects focused on enhancing accessibility across four stations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative project team and contribute to meaningful transport infrastructure improvements. Responsibilities: - Deliver accurate commercial reporting, cost forecasting and profitability management. - Ensure contractual obligations relating to cost, quality, time and value are achieved. - Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlement. - Prepare and assess subcontractor valuations, variations, payments and final...

Fabricator/Welder Supervisor Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hands-on Fabricator/Welder Supervisor based in the Skelmersdale area. This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.   The Company We’re working with a manufacturer of bespoke equipment and assemblies serving a range of markets including Subsea, Nuclear, and Heavy Manufacturing.   The Role This position is ideal for an experienced, hands-on Fabricator/Welder with supervisory experience who takes pride in high-quality workmanship. You’ll be responsible for fabricating and welding to a high standard—mainly MIG, with TIG skills an advantage—while also leading a small team to ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards.   The Individual We’re looking for people who have: Time-served experience in fabrication and welding Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings Proven supervisory experience (managing 5–6 team members) Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise...

Job Title: EC&I Technician - Springfields Fuels, Preston Location: Springfields Fuels Rate: £27.21ph  + £1.75ph bonus CIS (PAYE rates available) Contract (3-6 Months) Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 12:30pm finish) Overtime: Available depending on project requirements Security Clearance: SC Cleared preferred (can be processed if required) We are currently looking for experienced EC&I Technicians for a long-term industrial project at Springfields Fuels in Preston. This is a 3-6 month contract with a strong likelihood of extension for the right candidates. We are specifically seeking electrically biased technicians with a strong heavy industrial background. Key Responsibilities Installation of EC&I systems Electrical containment installation Control systems work Installation and wiring of new panels Working within heavy industrial environments Ensuring all work is completed safely and to industry standards Essential...

Utilities Engineer / Maintenance Technician - MUST HOLD BOAS OR 8NDG 436 ACCREDITATION 📍 Manchester 💰 £20.00 - £25 per hour PAYE - Umbrella rates available 🕒 Full Time | On-Call Rota Required ES Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Utilities Engineer / Maintenance Technician to join a leading FMCG manufacturing site based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to join a busy, fast-paced environment. ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE - BOAS OR INDG 436 ACCREDITATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT BOAS OR INDG 436 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The Role Reporting directly to the Regional Contracts Manager, the Utilities Engineer will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across a large FMCG production facility. You will play a key role in ensuring all utilities and site services remain operational to support production requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide reactive engineering support and planned maintenance...

Electrical Site Supervisor (Rail - LV Upgrades) Location: North West England (multi-site) Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35) Rate: From £320 per day (DOE) The Opportunity Looking for your next long-term rail contract where you can take real ownership on site? We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to lead the delivery of LV upgrade works across four railway stations in the North West. This is a key role on a live rail programme, offering consistent work, strong day rates, and the opportunity to make a visible impact across multiple critical infrastructure sites. The Role You'll take responsibility for supervising electrical works end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate electrical installation works on LV upgrade projects across multiple rail station sites Ensure all activities are delivered in line with project programmes,...

A growing technology company is looking for a freelance design engineer to support the development and production scaling of innovative consumer products. This is a North West UK-based, part-time contract, Outside IR35 with a competitive hourly rate. The successful applicant will be working with a small multidisciplinary team across concept development, prototyping, supplier coordination, and manufacturing readiness. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine product and packaging concepts for manufacture Produce CAD models, technical drawings, and prototype specifications Support testing and production integration activities Coordinate suppliers and partners Assist with tooling, assembly methods, and production process improvements Help transition products from prototype through manufacture to scaled production Experience Required Background in product design, mechanical engineering, or packaging development Experience working with manufacturers and production environments...

Mechanical Fitter 📍 Trafford, Manchester 💷 From £17.50 per hour + Overtime 🕒 39 hours per week 📅 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm 📄 Temp to Perm Opportunity (Permanent after 13 weeks) ES Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering company based in Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience repairing and refurbishing industrial mechanical equipment to work across varied site and workshop-based projects. The company provides specialist services including on-site machining, workshop engineering support, fabrications, and mechanical maintenance across a range of industrial environments. The Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, refurbishment, and maintenance on industrial gearboxes and mechanical plant process equipment. The role will involve both workshop and on-site work, requiring a hands-on engineer with strong...

EC&I Technician – Cumbria – 6 months FTC - COMAH Site Our client is looking to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician to join their busy engineering team at their COMAH facility based in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and safety-focused business offering long-term stability, training and career development within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role will involve undertaking preventative and reactive maintenance activities across a wide range of electrical, controls and instrumentation systems to support site safety, reliability and production performance. Requirements: As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, fault finding and engineering activities across the plant. Previous experience within COMAH is preferred; however, candidates from other heavy industrial or highly regulated environments will also be considered. Therefore, to be successful you should have experience with:...

Your next move A major city. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline.. This Local Authority needs an interim leader who can take control of a £150m+ programme, sharpen delivery, and modernise how the service operates. If you thrive on big, visible infrastructure and high‑stakes delivery — you’ll want to hear this. What you'll lead on: * The delivery of major strategic highways projects across a five‑year capital programme. * Oversight of in‑house design & PM teams + external framework partners. * Full governance, risk, reporting and commercial oversight. * Acting as Principal Designer under CDM for complex, high‑value schemes. Managing NEC contracts. [ECI, to the spade in the ground] * Embedding new ways of working, raising performance, and driving a culture shift. What the Authority will need: This is a service in transition. They need someone who can walk in, steady the ship, and elevate standards fast - ensuring effective delivery [capex £150m] To add, you’ll be...

Maintenance Engineer £35p/h Days / Nights / Weekends Location: Blackburn gap technical are proud to be representing a market-leading manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support operations at their site in Blackburn The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics Take ownership of a nominated production area Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with...

Fabricators & Welders - Long-Term Contract Opportunities | Rail & Infrastructure A leading UK steel fabrication company is looking for experienced Fabricators & Welders to join their growing team working on major engineering projects within the rail and infrastructure sector. If you have experience working with medium to heavy structural steelwork and are looking for secure, long-term contract work with excellent rates, we want to hear from you. The Role You'll be involved in the fabrication and welding of structural steel components for large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects. Key duties include: Fabrication and welding of medium to heavy steelwork Working from engineering drawings Maintaining high quality and safety standards Supporting rail and infrastructure engineering projects What We're Looking For Experienced or qualified Fabricators and/or Welders Background in medium to heavy structural steelwork Ability to work from technical drawings...

STRUCTURAL WELDERS - £25/HR - BOLTON - IMMEDIATE STARTS 🔥 Top rates. Long-term work. Industry-leading employer. We're recruiting experienced Structural Welders to join a major ongoing contract in Bolton. ⚙️ THE ROLE Welding heavy structural steel and bridge components Processes: MAG and Flux Core (FCAW) Working on large-scale steel projects💰 THE MONEY £25.00/hr - first 40 hours £33.25/hr - overtime and weekends £60 per day lodge allowance (dependant on commutable distance)Strong earning potential with regular overtime available. ⏱️ HOURS Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 5:15pm Friday: 7:00am - 12:00pm 44 basic hours per week🧰 WHAT YOU GET Full PPE provided, including air-fed masks Subsidised canteen Free parking Lockers Pension and holiday pay Cycle to work scheme Early finish every Friday🚀 APPLY NOW If interested, apply now or contact George Lloyd at ES Recruit

Negotiable Hourly Rate | Contract Role | Opportunity For Extension A Technical Manager contract job opportunity has arisen within an advanced materials manufacturer and packaging specialist supplying technical products into pharmaceutical, construction and industrial markets worldwide. This contract role will support technical development, product performance, compliance and innovation across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior leadership, Production and Operations, the role requires a highly organised and commercially aware technical professional capable of operating at pace, simplifying complex problems and driving projects through to completion. Technical Manager responsibilities include - * Leading technical projects across temperature-controlled packaging and specialist material product ranges. * Supporting product development, testing, trials and certification activities. * Solving technical product performance and material application...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) 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   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    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: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Night Shift General Maintenance Operator on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £39.50ph   Night Shift General Maintenance Operator Job Description: We are looking for a reliable and proactive General Maintenance Operator to join our team and support the Calibration and Maintenance department in ensuring the facility and equipment remain safe, compliant, and operational. Responsibilities include: • Support the Calibration & Maintenance department with general maintenance activities across the facility. • Carry out routine facility compliance activities including:    ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) testing throughout the facility    Electrical Safety Testing of equipment and portable appliances    LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) filter changes and associated...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite 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) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Test Equipment Design Support Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong Electronics Engineer OR Production Support Engineer OR Test Systems Designer OR Electronics Design Engineer background.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).  The department are happy for a Compressed week to be worked, for 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Design Support Engineer Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the...