341 jobs found in Darwen

Workshop / Engineering Assistant 📍 Location: Rochdale ⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm / Friday 8am – 3:30pm 💰 Pay: £12.21 📄 Contract: Temp ongoing Are you practical, hands-on, and keen to work in a busy and friendly workshop environment? We’re looking for a Workshop / Engineering Assistant to support our engineering and production team with a range of tasks involving tools, machinery, and general workshop duties. Key Responsibilities: * Assisting with the use of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and other workshop equipment * Preparing and cutting materials to specification * General assembly and support on engineering projects * Keeping the workshop clean, safe, and organised * Helping with loading, unloading, and moving materials * Supporting qualified engineers with day-to-day tasks Requirements: ✅ Basic experience using tools such as drills and saws (training can be provided) ✅A strong work ethic and willingness to learn ✅Good attention...

Contract: Long-term opportunity for the right person About the Role We are seeking a proactive and dependable Multi-Skilled Stores Person to join our client’s engineering team. This is a long-term role suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on position with plenty of variety. You will be responsible for managing equipment as it moves through the stores—ensuring items are correctly received, inspected, maintained, tested, and prepared for future use. Your work will directly support smooth and safe day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities * Inspect, check, and process equipment returned to stores * Carry out basic maintenance and safety checks * Perform PAT testing on a range of equipment (experience preferred) * Assist with mechanical and electrical tasks as needed * Maintain stock levels, organisation, and general stores housekeeping * Prepare and issue equipment for jobs and projects * Update records accurately and...

How have you coordinated multi discipline teams during FEED/EPC stages? Do you have familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts and project governance frameworks? Would you like the opportunity to work across high profile infrastructure project of national importance? The Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineering Manager with a strong civil and structural background to join our project delivery team. This role offers the chance to lead engineering activities on high profile infrastructure projects of national importance. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and successful delivery within a regulated environment The Role Full time position – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Based at Sellafield/West lakes (Cumbria), with flexible working arrangements in line with project and client needs. Expected duration: 6 months (with potential for extension depending on project requirements). Your duties and...

Associate Project Manager (Engineering) Duration: 6 months, potential for extension Location: Hybrid / Birmingham NEC Working Pattern: Approx 1 day per week on-site, Mon to Fri. Day Rate: Circa* £375 via Umbrella Join Our Clients Team as an Associate EPC Project Manager! Are you ready to progress your career in Project Management? If you are passionate about driving forward the green energy revolution, then this is your opportunity! As an Associate (Engineering/Construction) Project Manager, you will play a vital role in managing some of the most exciting projects in the energy sector. You will contribute to our ambitious Net Zero goals, including the delivery of 50GW of offshore wind by 2030 and the implementation of innovative technologies like T-pylons. What You'll Do: Support Project Management: Assist the EPC Project Manager in administering EPC contracts (FIDIC, NEC3, NEC4) across a diverse project portfolio. Financial Management: Help manage budgets, forecast spend...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Wiring Operator on an initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Electrical Wiring Operator Job Description: An exciting opportunity for a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator to join our Calibration and Maintenance team for a 12-month period in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. We are seeking a Skilled Wire Operator to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications. Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies. Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs. Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit a UK Environmental Sustainability Lead.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite (likely 3 days per week) and remote working 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   UK Environmental Sustainability Lead Job Description:   Defence is necessary for peaceful prosperity. By doing business responsibly, the company supports their people, local communities and our planet. The company has a Strategy for ESG, Sustainability and Social Value, and is seeking an experienced and practical environmental professional, to lead delivery and reporting of environmental improvements...

S&D Trade Recruitment are currently looking for a skilled Fabricator with the ability to Mig Weld to join a well- stablished company in Bolton, specialising in bespoke design and fabrication services. This is a temporary Fabricator role with ongoing work up to and after Christmas, with some weekend work potentially available. Salary: £20 per hour.Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (some weekend work may be available) The successful Fabricator will work in a busy workshop producing high quality fabricated components from mild steel and some stainless steel, working from engineering drawings and specifications. MIG welding experience is essential. Fabricator Key Responsibilities: * Fabricate and assemble metal components using techniques such as cutting, bending, drilling, grinding, and MIG welding. * Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately. * Inspect components to ensure quality and precision. * Maintain a clean, safe, and...

Discipline: 135 Welder Location: Lostock, Bolton Starting: Testing next week, start 5th January Duration: 4-6 weeks Hours: 44 hrs Monday to Friday, weekend overtime available PAYE Pay Rates: Weekdays / First 40 hrs - £22.31 + £2.69 hol pay = £25.00 /hr Over 40 hrs / Weekends - £29.68 + £3.57 hol pay = £33.25 /hr Lodge Allowance: £60 per day worked The Role: Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for 5 x 135 Welders for minimum 4 weeks work in a workshop in Lostock, Bolton. Duties will include gouging and welding structural plate work for a major bridge project. Should you perform well, there is potential for the duration to be extended to join the site installation team. Requirements: - Experience with the 135 process on heavy steel plate work - Stong gouging abilities - Ability to pass a weld test in the 135 processes About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to support in assembly and integration for major defence programmes from our client's Bolton HQ. *MUST HAVE DEMONSTRABLE SAP EXPERIENCE IN YOUR CV, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT IT* MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS (HIGHLY LIKELY EXTENSION) - BOLTON - MUST UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – 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   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) Bolton £35 per hour initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.   What will you be doing? Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.  A couple of things you should know: Formal...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Mechanical Fitters Job Description: The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential – not just the inspecting of their own. Must have had significant recent experience of this – major part of their role.   Hourly Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks. Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week. Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Mechanical Inspector Job Description: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure Examining for correct assembly Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Inspect for physical damage Intermediate inspection checks non product certification Monitor product certification operators Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day 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: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to join the ISP Procurement team supporting a variety of Mechanical &...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.   The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.   Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager  Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based 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 Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Apprenticeship essential Significant electrical test experience required  Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £28.35ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is £29.70ph   Electrical Test Operator Job Description: The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Carry out setting-up...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Data Analyst This is an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering, someone to read analyse and report the data.  A background in Automotive, medical devices, aerospace industry would be great.   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: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status:...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Data Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering.  A background in the Defence, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry would be great.   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: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based 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 Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces...

Job title: C&I Design Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance Duration: 12+ month (rolling contract) Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £45-£55 per hr *Umb Location: Preston, Lancashire/ Hybrid - Full time 5 days per week onsite for the first 6 months, thereafter at least 3 days working from site per week (Hybrid), Hours of work: 37-40 hours per week Mon-Fri About the Role Control, Electrical & Instrument Design Engineer required for design modifications to existing plant and for design of new build facilities on a Nuclear Licenced Site. Provision of CE&I engineering design to specified standards, regulations & design governance procedures. Designated work packages will be completed to appropriate standards of quality and safety whilst meeting programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of designs from concept through development to final production hand-over. This will involve...