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Engineering Colchester engineering

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Aug 26, 2026  
Quality Engineering Technician
Job title: Quality Engineering Technician Job location: Basildon Rate: £20.64 Hours per week: 39 Duration: 6 months Start date: ASAP Client Summary: A leading, well recognised global manufacturer of Agricultural machinery Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the Quality functions through the inspection, validation, and rework of components and vehicles. The role will ensure finished products meet engineering specifications as well support the identification, investigation, and resolution of quality issues. This will encompass inspection duties across, warehouse, lineside, and finished vehicles. Roles can include: * Inspect and validate components against engineering drawings, specifications, and test criteria * Investigate quality concerns, capturing data and supporting root cause analysis * Support resolution of product quality issues in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers * Communicate quality concerns and updates in a timely manner * Prepare...
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CV-Library Basildon, Essex Contractor
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Aug 21, 2026  
Trainee Engineering Product Coordinator
Trainee Engineering Product Coordinator Looking for a role where you'll learn, develop and build a long-term career? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career. Whether you've recently completed a degree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship, or you're simply looking for a change of career in your first technical role, this is an opportunity to join a successful, global manufacturer who will give you the training and support you need to succeed. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll be trained on the SAP system and help ensure product data is accurate and up to date, supporting everything from manufacturing and production to supply chain and new product launches, coordinating product changes, maintaining product information and supporting the introduction of new products. No previous experience is required. We're looking for someone with an understanding of manufacturing, engineering or product management who is curious, organised and enjoys solving...
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CV-Library Maidstone, Kent Contractor
CL
Aug 28, 2026  
Section Engineer
Section Engineer Location: Colchester, Essex Rate: £375/day LTD or CIS Start: Immediate Are you an experienced Section Engineer with highways, drainage and structures experience looking for your next contract? We're recruiting for a Section Engineer to join a live highways infrastructure project in Colchester. You'll be responsible for delivering highways, drainage and structures works, ensuring quality standards are met and supporting the successful delivery of the scheme. Key Responsibilities ·Manage engineering activities across highways, drainage, structures, kerbing and surfacing works. ·Complete ITPs, quality documentation and inspection records. ·Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs). ·Support permits to dig and utility avoidance activities. ·Work closely with site teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery. Requirements ·Experience as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on highways projects. ·Strong background in highways, drainage, structures, kerbing and...
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CV-Library Colchester, UK Contractor
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Aug 27, 2026  
PSV Technician *contractor
Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Colchester Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...
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CV-Library Colchester, Essex Contractor
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Aug 27, 2026  
Assembler
Assembler - Colchester, Essex - Temporary - Immediately available - Earlies & late shift About the role: Working within a busy manufacturing team, you will be responsible for assembling large industrial products using a variety of hand and power tools. You will be required to work from engineering and technical drawings to ensure products are assembled accurately and to specification. The role involves working with metal components and can be physically demanding, with an element of heavy lifting involved throughout the shift. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term work with a reputable engineering manufacturer. Hours & Shift allowances: Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (8% shift allowance) Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (15% shift allowance) Key Responsibilities Assembling metal products using hand and power tools Reading and working from engineering and technical drawings Following manufacturing and assembly procedures Working with large...
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CV-Library Colchester, Essex Contractor
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Aug 05, 2026  
Electrica Assembler
Electrical Assembler Location: Sudbury, Suffolk Hours: Monday to Thursday | 06:30 - 17:00 (Four-day working week) Salary: £14.00 - £16.50+ per hour (DOE) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Stonetech Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Sudbury to recruit an Electrical Assembler. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company producing high-quality electrical control panels and enclosures. Working within a clean, modern production environment, you'll become part of a supportive team with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. The Role As an Electrical Assembler, you'll be responsible for assembling, wiring and testing electrical control panels to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Assemble and wire electrical control panels, cabinets and enclosures to engineering specifications. * Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings. * Install and wire components...
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CV-Library CO10, Sudbury, Suffolk Contractor
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Jul 31, 2026  
Welder
Welder/Fabricator Location: Near Sudbury, Suffolk Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (overtime available at enhanced rates) Stonetech Recruitment are working with a well-established engineering company based just outside Sudbury who are looking to recruit an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join their skilled workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business offering a varied workload, regular overtime and long-term career prospects. The Role * Carrying out high-quality MIG welding. * Fabricating architectural metalwork from engineering drawings. * Reading and interpreting technical drawings. * Producing work to a high standard of quality and accuracy. * Working independently as well as collaboratively within the workshop team. * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. The Ideal Candidate * Previous MIG welding and fabrication...
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CV-Library CO10, Sudbury, Suffolk Contractor
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Aug 23, 2026  
Composite Laminator
Composite Laminator Location: Witham, Essex Pay Rate: Negotiable (Paid via PAYE Inside IR35) Monday to Friday, 08:00-4:30 (Plus 20% uplift on night shift) Contract: 6 - 12 months, potential for extension/permanent About Us We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams. We are partners on ultra-premium, low-volume programmes delivering vehicle programmes for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector for automotive brands. Role Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for Carbon Laminators to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and...
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CV-Library Witham, Essex Contractor
CL
Aug 23, 2026  
Assembler
A manufacturer of automotive components are looking for multiple assemblers to join their teams. Ideally you will have Assembly experience or come from a motor mechanic type background or maybe you have completed a manufacturing or engineering college course or similar equivalence. If you have experience putting things together, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company who have a fantastic working facility with a full order book. The company work on projects for ulta-high value automotive companies including Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina, Aston Martin, McLaren etc so you will be working on some exciting projects. If you want stability, this is the company to work for! There are 3 static shifts which are as follows:- 6am till 2.30pm Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday The hourly rate is £12.71ph There is free parking on site. Assembler Duties:- Assembling products to company standard Reporting defects to management...
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CV-Library Witham, Essex Contractor
CL
Jul 31, 2026  
Welder
Welder/Fabricator Location: Witham, Essex Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm Stonetech Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer of automotive equipment based in Witham who are looking to recruit an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join their growing team. This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone with strong MIG welding and fabrication skills who is looking for long-term employment with a well-established company. The Role * Carrying out high-quality MIG welding. * Fabricating components to engineering specifications. * Reading and working from technical engineering drawings. * Inspecting finished work to ensure it meets quality standards. * Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area. The Ideal Candidate * Previous experience in MIG welding and fabrication. * Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. *...
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CV-Library Witham, Essex Contractor
CL
Aug 26, 2026  
Quality Technician
Role: IQA Technician Location: Sudbury, Suffolk ASAP Start Duration: 6 months + Pay Rate: £20-£23 P/hr PAYE Inside IR35 Fully site based. Description The IQA Technician will be responsible for completing inspection, control, and disposition of all incoming materials across the Sudbury manufacturing sites, completing all relevant documentation and traceability processes to applicable quality standards. The IQA Inspector ensures that incoming materials to be used by production meet all quality requirements. Job Responsibilities: Carry out inspection of incoming goods across the Sudbury sites using measurement equipment, specifications, and quality control plans (QCP's). Ensuring all incoming materials fully conform to requirements prior to assembly, completing all associated documentation/records and following GDP (Good Documentation Practices). Provide input to the process for the control and disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing tasks, documentation, and...
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CV-Library Sudbury, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Aug 23, 2026  
Panel Wirer
Position: Panel Wirer Salary: £20.00 - £21.00 - Negotiable Location: Braintree Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00am - 16:00pm - 40+ hours per week - OT Available (Early start available) Proactive are currently recruiting for multiple experienced Panel Wirers to begin work for a leading engineering company based in Braintree. The correct candidate ideally should be multi skilled capable and adaptable, be self-organised and personable, with an eye for detail and good initiative. Principle Duties include: Control Panel Build and Panel Wiring Control panel & equipment build, cable installation & containment, wiring of sensors. Fitting / Assembly Including completion of build records. Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.Experience and qualifications required: Good standard of education Experienced with hand tools and power tools. Working to CAD electrical drawings, following BOM's. Adhering to strict quality standards. IT competent (general...
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CV-Library Braintree, Essex Contractor
CL
Aug 28, 2026  
Systems Control Design Engineer
Contractor Vacancy: Control Systems Engineer Industry: Advanced Engineering / Medical & Scientific Cooling Location: Maldon, UK - On-site Duration: 6 Months Rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR 35 The Role A leading innovator in cooling technology is seeking an experienced Contract Controls Design Engineer for an on-site project in Maldon. Operating within an Agile R&D environment, you will design control algorithms, build high-fidelity simulations, and integrate hardware to optimise ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems. Key Responsibilities Algorithm Design: Develop and implement PID and advanced control strategies for precise temperature regulation. Modeling & Simulation: Build, calibrate, and validate system models using MATLAB/Simulink to minimize physical prototyping. System Integration: Connect control software with sensors, actuators, and refrigeration hardware. Data Optimisation: Analyse performance data to improve system robustness,...
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CV-Library Maldon, Essex Contractor
CL
Aug 27, 2026  
PSV Technician *contractor
Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Ipswich Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...
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CV-Library Ipswich, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Aug 26, 2026  
Structured Cabling Engineer
DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer in Ipswich on behalf of a national communications contractor. Vacancies: 1 Start Thursday 6th August Must have experience in data cable and device installation within an educational environment e.g. moves, adds, and changes. Experience with CAT6/6A cabling specifically is advantageous. The ideal candidate will: Hold a valid CSCS/ECS - industry related accreditation is preferred e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer Have their own PPE and tools including basic hand tools, termination kit, and drill for network infrastructure cabling and hardware moves, adds, and changesYou will be asked to provide relevant work references and proof of right to work in the UK prior to start. Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online to receive a call back. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and...
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CV-Library Ipswich, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Mar 08, 2025  
Apache Mechanic
M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We are currently looking for Apache Mechanics and Avionic Technicians to join our team The role Based in Illesheim, Germany you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base. This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as an Apache Mechanic, working in an exciting environment. Knowledge and Skills Required To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties: * You must have minimum 3 years’ experience working on the desired aircraft. * Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. * Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair. * Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment,...
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CV-Library Ipswich, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Aug 27, 2026  
Technician
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to service, maintain, and repair decarbonizing units across the Chelmsford / Billericay area. This is a full-time, permanent role with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be skilled in basic electrical work and mechanical repairs. This role would suit an individual who enjoys hands-on work and has a keen eye for detail. It is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently. A full driving licence is essential Key Responsibilities: Service and maintain decarbonizing units to ensure optimal performance. Perform plug rewiring and basic electrical repairs. Replace broken or faulty nuts, bolts, and other mechanical components. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with decarbonizing units. Ensure all repairs and maintenance work meet safety and quality standards.Immediate Start Contact Details For more information or to apply, please contact Sue on...
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CV-Library Chelmsford, Essex Contractor
CL
Aug 22, 2026  
Gas Escape Engineer
Emergency Gas Response Engineer Are you a Gas Engineer with CCN1 & MET1, looking for a rewarding contract, with a great work life balance and a new training opportunity? Ganymede have partnered with Cadent to provide Emergency Response Gas Escape Engineers. As part of the role, you will be provided with full training including putting you through your CODNESP1 (Gas escape qualification) & direct training with Cadent Gas along with mentoring before going out live as an emergency response gas engineeracross the Essex area. About the role: Working for Ganymede Energy, you will be the first on the scene at customers’ homes, which makes you the face of our brand for people who are worried about potential gas escapes or carbon monoxide activated alarms. Working for Ganymede Energy, you will be the first on the scene at customers’ homes, which makes you the face of our brand for people who are worried about potential gas escapes or carbon monoxide activated alarms. The...
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CV-Library Chelmsford, UK Contractor
CL
Aug 18, 2026  
Team Leader
We're Hiring – Team Leader 🚨 👥 Do you have previous team leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment? 📈 Are you passionate about driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement? 📍 Location: Haverhill 💷 Salary: £14-£15 DOE 🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday 📄 Contract: Full Time We're recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to lead a small team within a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment. 🔹 Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and motivating a small production team to achieve daily production targets • Allocating work and resources to meet shift production plans • Promoting and maintaining a strong health & safety culture • Conducting safety inductions and training for permanent and temporary staff • Completing and maintaining risk assessments and raising near misses where appropriate • Monitoring quality standards and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed • Escalating engineering, quality, or material supply issues...
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CV-Library Haverhill, Suffolk Contractor
CL
Aug 27, 2026  
Mig Welder
Role – MIG Welder Location – Close to Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Working hours – Monday to Friday – Full time hours Capacity of role – Temporary to permanent position Pay Rate – Up to £18.80 per hour Our client is currently recruiting for a MIG Welder to join their workshop team. This role offers an immediate start for the right candidate subject to passing a weld test. Main duties will include – * Welding sub-assemblies using MIG practises * Working with a variety of hand and power tools to complete finished product range * Fabrication duties – reading engineering drawings * Working in a team environment Candidate attributes – * Previous welding experience * Fabrication knowledge * Good communication skills * Own transport is essential due to the location of the business
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CV-Library Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Contractor
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