271 jobs found in Christchurch

NES Fircroft is looking for Assembly Technicians on behalf of our client, a leading global plant-building and lifecycle partner in the metals industry. This is an initial 9-12 month contract opportunity, with potential for further work, based at the manufacturing facility in Christchurch. Mon-Fri, 37.5hrs per week.  Purpose of the Assembly Technicians:  Work within the Production Team to include both mechanical and electrical fitting/assembling. This will include electrical cabinets with module/DIN rail style assemblies and wiring with some mechanical assembly of other products. Potential for high accuracy mechanical fitting work on more complex mechanical assemblies depending on experience Responsibilities and Tasks Working under the guidance and leadership of the Production Manager to fulfil tasks to meet schedule deliveries Experience Required:  Some previous experience in simila assembly / production or equivalent roles.  Mechanical/Electrical fitting or assembly...

Mechanical Site Supervisor - Southwest Immediate Start £400-£450 per day Inside IR35 12 months Advance TRS are supporting a leading contractor in the Southwest Water region. They are looking for a confident, hands-on Mechanical Site Supervisor (Mechanical AP) to take charge on site. The Role Reporting to the M&E Manager / Lead Site Supervisor, you'll drive and control all mechanical site activities - delivering to spec, on time, and with zero compromise on health & safety or quality. You'll be at the heart of operations, ensuring: Safe working environments for all staff, subcontractors & visitors HS&E documentation is current, compliant & fully reviewed Method Statements & Work Instructions are robust and followed Mechanical works are delivered to specification and programme ITPs are completed progressively Accurate progress recording & as-built updates Non-conformances are identified, recorded and resolved efficiently Experience: You're an...

This is a great opportunity for a freelance General Foreman to join a highly regarded contractor specialising in the Water sector. Through a recently secured framework, my client is working on a £70m upgrade of a Water Treatment Plant in Dorset and will have work until at least 2030. As General Foreman you will: * Be responsible for managing operatives and subcontractors, ensuring programme deadlines are met. * Manage health and safety standards are upheld on site. * Keep site diaries, daily allocations sheets, plant sheets, issue permits etc. * Give daily briefings and conduct inductions and toolbox talks. Our client requires a General Foreman with: * Experience of working on civil engineering schemes * CSCS , SMSTS and First Aid * Strong written and verbal communication skills Salary/Benefits: * £350-£400 per day PAYE Umbrella If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Matt Hughes on (phone number removed). The...

Technical Author - SC Cleared  6-month contract Christchurch – Dorset (3 days a week onsite, 2 remote)   Certain Advantage are working with a leading consultancy who support some of the worlds largest Engineering, defence, nuclear and government projects. We're hiring for a Technical Author who can offer demonstrable experience in Data Module authoring to an S1000D 4.1 standard, and experience using industry proprietary software tools through an EAGLE LSAR and EAGLE Publishing System to construct a comprehensive CSDB.  Role Overview: You'll be working as part of a small technical documentation team on a wide-area military communications system. The role requires the production, amendment, and management of technical documentation outputs to support the development, operation, and maintenance of the system.  Responsibilities Request, gather and assess the required source logistic information from equipment suppliers to inform the required technical publications. Undertake...

TIG Welder Salary: £18–£19 per hour Location: Christchurch, Dorset About the Company Holt Engineering has partnered with a long-standing aerospace engineering business, known for specialising in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft systems. Supporting both commercial and defence aviation sectors, the site focuses on ensuring high standards of safety and performance across a range of critical components. The site is well respected for its focus on quality, reliability, and precision. What You’ll Be Doing TIG welding aluminium and stainless steel to an excellent standard Working confidently with thin-gauge materials and components of various sizes Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings Experience with Inconel is an advantage, but not essentialWhat We’re Looking For Strong background in TIG welding Excellent attention to detail Ability to work to strict specifications and maintain consistent qualityWhy This Role Stands Out You’ll be part of a highly...

Assembler | Ferndown | £12.50 per hour Looking for an Assembler role within a busy manufacturing company? This is a great opportunity that will offer immediate starts and an on-going contract. As an Assembler, your responsibilities will include: Building and testing components and sub-assemblies Working from engineering drawings and documentation Carrying out repairs and reworks as required Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards Meeting production deadlines efficiently As an Assembler, your experience will include: Ideally, have previous assembly experience within an engineering or manufacturing setting Ability to interpret basic technical drawings and follow work instructions Familiarity with measuring and inspection tools such as verniers and micrometres Reliability and a positive, enthusiastic attitude Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon about this Assembler position for more information

Miller – CNC or Manual Job Location: Ferndown, Dorset Job Type: Contract Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 7.30am – 4.45pm & Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm We are looking for a number of both CNC & Manual machinists to start ASAP on an initial 3-month contract that can potentially go longer. Ferndown Industrial Estate Industrial Products * Day shift, 39 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 4.45pm & Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm * Overtime paid at x 1.5 We are looking for; * XYZ Miller - £16.00 per hour * CNC Miller - £16.00 per hour For more information, please apply with a full CV and covering letter by email or call the Recruitment Team on (phone number removed). Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days...

Deburrer | Poole | Salary TBC If you take pride in working to exceptional standards and enjoy hands‑on, detailed tasks, this Deburrer position offers stability, structure, and the opportunity to work with high precision components. This role is ideal for someone who values accuracy, consistency, and a right‑first‑time approach. As a Deburrer, you will benefit from: • Choice of day shift or double day shift • Autonomy in your daily workload • Working with detailed and specialist components • Opportunities for training and skill development • Support from experienced Production Engineers • A clean, organised, and safety focused environment • Being part of a stable and well established precision engineering setting As a Deburrer, your responsibilities will include: • Precision deburring of metal components using a range of tools • Inspecting and deburring work under magnification • Reading engineering drawings and working to exact specifications • Selecting correct tooling, fixtures,...

System Safety Engineer (Contract) Location: Wimborne Division: Mission Systems About Us Our clients Aerospace group is a world leader in advanced technologies that make air travel safer and more reliable. Our Mission Systems Division in Wimborne is at the forefront of innovation, delivering safety-critical systems that support both commercial and defence customers. We are seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer (Contractor) to join our team and support ongoing programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities As a System Safety Engineer, you will: Support the development and assurance of safety-critical aerospace systems. Apply SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 standards to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Conduct safety analyses and risk assessments in line with programme requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering...

Senior Engineer - Systems - Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) Location: Wimborne Contract: 12‑Month Maternity Cover Start Date: June 2026 Industry: Aerospace / Defence Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance required Restrictions: Must be eligible to live and work in the UK and comply with ITAR restrictions Overview We are seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to join our aerospace client's Air‑to‑Air Refuelling (AAR) team in Wimborne on a 12‑month maternity cover contract. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into a senior role, providing technical leadership, customer-focused engineering support, and hands-on delivery across a broad range of aerospace systems activities. In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, contributing to the full systems lifecycle while supporting the ongoing development of junior engineers and project personnel. Key Responsibilities Project...

Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer – Guaranteed Day Rate | Southampton 💰 GUARANTEED DAY RATE – Secure, Long-Term Contract! Example Recruitment Group is working with an award-winning Utilities Services provider with over 60 years’ experience in Local Authority and Social Housing projects. We’re recruiting a Domestic Gas Service & Repair Engineer to join a prestigious contract with NO end date, offering year-round work and guaranteed pay. Why You’ll Love This Role: * 💼 Guaranteed day rate – no surprises, consistent pay * 📅 All appointments pre-booked – structured and manageable schedule * 🏘 Work in domestic housing association properties * 🔧 Service & repair gas boilers and appliances * ✅ 26/9 regulations checks of boilers and appliances * 📈 Contract without an end date – long-term stability What We’re Looking For: * ✅ Experience in servicing & repair of gas boilers and appliances * ✅ ACS qualifications:...

ICP Project Manager - 11-Month Contract (Project-Based) Southampton We are seeking an experienced ICP Project Manager to support a major project based in Southampton on an initial 11-month contract. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver ICP (Independent Connection Provider) projects from inception to completion Manage programme, budget, risks, and stakeholders Coordinate with DNOs, contractors, and client teams Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards Provide regular progress reporting Requirements: Proven experience managing ICP or utility connection projects Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure and DNO processes Excellent stakeholder and project management skills Relevant project management qualification preferred (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) Contract Details: Location: Southampton (project-based) Duration: 11 months initial term Competitive day rate (DOE), Outside IR35 If you're a results-driven Project Manager with ICP experience, we'd...

Cyber Security Engineer (DV Cleared) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for a Cyber Security Engineer for initially 6 months. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work you will be required to hold DV clearance and work the 37 hours per week fully onsite in Newport, South Wales. The hourly rate on offer is up to £90/hr (Umbrella, depending on experience) This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established leading services provider who serve a range of high-profile clients including prominent names within aerospace, government and high-tech manufacturing. As a Cyber Security Engineer you’ll stand as an escalation point for all SOC operational engineering activity. You will be responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You’ll also mentor/oversee members of the SOC...

Position: Boatbuilder Job ID: 3485/2 Location: Lee On Solent  Rate/Salary: £21P/Hour Type: contract 12 Month Contract. HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: Boatbuilder Typically, this person will be responsible for sourcing materials, fabricating part and constructing the boats HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Duties and responsibilities of the Boatbuilder: • Constructing hulls, decks, bulkheads and other parts of our boats • GRP/Fibreglass structure fitting and maintenance            • Robust Boatbuilding construction knowledge               • Skilled use of hand and power tools             • Reading and understanding technical drawings             •...

Site Engineer Fareham Civil Engineering We’re recruiting Site Engineers to a live project, a scheme which will transform the area for future development. The contractor is renowned for their culture, excellence in delivery and development of people. The Site Engineer will join a thriving engineering team and work on some technically challenging and exciting pieces of engineering. The main scope of works will consist of a large excavation, construction of a dual carriageway, balancing ponds, new kerb lines, drainage and full depth road construction. Site Engineer duties: * Setting out and surveying (Total Station & GPS) * Produce as built drawings in AutoCAD * Quality control throughout construction process and ITP check sheets * Problem solving design changes, material changes. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions about the project or job role

Position: Laminator (infusion) Job ID: 1378/14 Location: Fareham Rate/Salary: £21 p/h Type: 2 Months Contract with 50 hours a week. HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: Laminator competent in Infusion Typically, this person will produce high-quality composite components using vacuum-assisted resin infusion techniques. Working with materials like carbon fibre and glass fibre, they prepare moulds, lay up dry fabrics, set up vacuum bagging systems, and control resin flow to ensure strong, lightweight structures for vessels. The role involves precise workmanship, reading technical drawings, adhering to strict safety and quality standards, and often collaborating with engineering and production teams to meet performance...

Avionics technicians wanted - £44 per hour ⚡ Avionics Supervisors 💷 £44/hr (all-in) 📍 Middle Wallop ⏱️ 6-month initial contract with strong extension potential 🛂 BPSS + SC (or eligible) 🌍 UK right to work required Supporting major UK defence aircraft programmes, including Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E-7 Wedgetail, within a regulated MAA MRP Part 145 MRO environment. 🔧 Role overview - Avionic maintenance, repair, modification and fault-finding Troubleshooting complex electrical and electronic aircraft systems Working strictly to approved technical data and publications Accurate task certification and work recording Maintaining compliance with MAA RA, QA and SMS requirements Supporting safe, on-time aircraft delivery 🔧 Requirements - Experience maintaining Chinook or Apache aircrafts (similar helicopter or military aircraft experience will be considered) Recognised avionics aircraft experience Defence or commercial aviation experience Strong understanding of military aviation...

We are looking for Host/Hostesses to join our front of house team at a new restaurant in Portsmouth. The role will be starting towards the end of March and will be an ongoing contract. Shift times vary. Must-Have Qualities; * A genuine hospitality mindset — you enjoy making people feel welcome and taken care of. * Strong sense of ownership — you take responsibility for the complete guest experience. * Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with guests, teammates and management. * Ability to follow simple systems and execute them consistently. * Positive, guest first attitude during both calm and busy services. * Reliability — show up on time, prepared, and ready to contribute, good history of workplace attendance. Skills & Experience; * Previous FOH or customer-facing experience preferably in a restaurant, but not essential. * Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to multitask while staying...

THE 2 ROLES ARE I seek 1 FPGA Engineer to design and develop FPGA electronics specifically for Servo Controls – This role will be a lot more remote working involved with a week or 2 on site initially. I seek 1 FPGA Design Engineer to undertake the layout of FPGA designs for Printed Electronic Circuits. This role is 3 or 4 days on site in Cowes

Planning Manager Portsmouth 12 Months £50 per hour Umbrella   Seeking a highly skilled Project Planner looking to work at the forefront of Space and Defence technology? We are seeking an Integrated Planning Manager to join our team, supporting major strategic programmes and high-growth projects within our Space Digital UK division.   The Role In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the creation and management of complex, multi-level schedules. You will act as a strategic partner to Project Managers, ensuring that every phase of our missions—from bid to delivery—is accurately planned and tracked.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain top-level and IPT schedules, ensuring robust logic and dependency linking. Analyze project costs against forward load, track payment milestones, and manage risk analysis. Provide consolidated monthly and quarterly project reports and Critical Path Analysis to senior management. Implement Change Control procedures and maintain...