13 jobs found in Colchester

Job Title: Contract Quality Engineer Location: Colchester Rate: £40 to 45 per hour Employment Type: 3–6 Month Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite We’re seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support a busy manufacturing site in Colchester during a critical period of audit preparation and QMS improvement. This short‑term contract is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on quality environment and can quickly embed structure, compliance, and documentation control. You’ll play a key role in strengthening ISO9001 compliance, preparing the business for upcoming audits, and tightening QMS processes and documentation. This role requires someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running in a fast‑moving production setting. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Quality Engineer - Lead ISO9001 readiness activities ahead of internal and external audits - Review, update, and manage QMS documentation to ensure full compliance - Support audit preparation,...

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...

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...

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...

Composite Trimmer 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 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 Trimmers 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...

Factory Operative Location: Witham, Essex Pay: £12.85 per hour Hours: Weekly rotating - 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00 We are currently recruiting Factory Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Witham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity offering full-time hours, ongoing training, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a significant pay increase. This role is ideal for candidates with previous manufacturing or factory experience who are looking to join a busy production environment with genuine career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities of Factory Operative: Preparing products ready for the manufacturing process Working on production lines within a fast-paced factory environment Operating machinery and manufacturing equipment Using overhead cranes and forklifts where required (full training provided) Loading, unloading and safely moving products around the factory Carrying out quality inspections on finished...

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. *...

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Resin Shop Operative on behalf of our client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering a permanent position following a successful temporary period. Working within a clean room environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components while adhering to strict health, safety and quality standards. Roles & Responsibilities * Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including the use of protective suits, gloves, respirators, safety footwear and local extraction systems where required. * Work within the Resin Shop Clean Room, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping. * Assemble moulds and prepare them for production. * Mix and pour polyurethane and epoxy resins, hardeners and fillers in accordance with work instructions. * Operate vacuum systems to fill moulds with resin. * Demould finished products and prepare them for...

Site Agent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our team on a major piling and tunnelling project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex, high-profile infrastructure scheme, leading site operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction activities, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. Site Agent Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage daily site operations on a major piling and tunnelling project. * Plan and coordinate construction activities to achieve programme milestones. * Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. * Manage site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. * Monitor productivity,...

My client requires an experienced Construction Manager with an Electrical Bias for a long term role based near to Ipswich, Suffolk. Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments + 2 year duration My client has delivered a wide range of M&E projects over the last 15 + years working with Tier 1 clients in a number of sectors, and due to continued growth requires an experienced Construction Manager to join their business. The position will require you to assist the Project Manager and the management of the sub contractors delivering MEP packages of work. This is a long term contract role and would suit someone who has extensive experience covering the following: * Reporting into the Senior Project Manager * Forming close links with the client’s representatives and their teams at a senior level. * Attending site meetings, liaising with clients and subcontractors * Promote a positive health and safety culture across the project & workforce * Managing any changes that occur throughout...

My client requires an M&E Project Engineer who has worked on M&E projects to join their team on a long term project based next to Ipswich, Suffolk. Paying £(Apply online only) a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments My client has a good name in the engineering sector for delivering M&E projects for high profile clients in a number of different sectors and offers a stable, professional and friendly atmosphere in which to work in. Role & Responsibilities: * Assurance of materials * Managing sub contractors * Defining the installation requirements * Working with the construction teams * Supporting problem solving during build process Requirements: * Ability to work in Suffolk (Accomodation options) * Ability to produce paperwork (ITP's) and prioritise workloads This would suit someone who is looking for a long term role and someone who wishes to join an experienced team in Suffolk delivering M&E packjages of work. Outside IR35 + Paying £(Apply online...

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,...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex to join our customer on an initial contract basis. This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own PSC. Our customer is a leading developer of high-performance embedded computing solutions, supplying innovative technology across sectors including defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support their supply chain and procurement function. As a Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement activities to ensure the timely supply of critical components. You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, and Sales teams to drive supplier performance, reduce costs and lead times, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Key Responsibilities -...