45 jobs found in Downham Market

Role: MMA Welder Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Type: Contract to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Hours & Pay 45 hours per week 9-hour shifts £22.50 per hour PAYE £29.78 per hour Umbrella 5 days from 7 Initially Monday to Friday Once trained and competent, moving to a two-week rotation working Sunday to Thursday The Opportunity We are recruiting experienced MMA Welders to join a growing rail maintenance operation in Peterborough. This is a contract opportunity The role involves welding repairs, vehicle maintenance, corrosion rectification work and basic mechanical fitting duties. Full training will be provided on wagon maintenance and examination procedures. Key Responsibilities MMA welding repairs on rail vehicles and wagons Reactive and preventative maintenance activities Vehicle examinations (full training provided) Basic mechanical fitting and maintenance support Supporting slinging and lifting operations Attending occasional off-site breakdowns Working...

MIG Welder – Career Growth & Great Pay! 📍 Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk 💰 Pay: £13.00 – £16.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime Available 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 Benefits: 30 days holiday after probation, career development opportunities Join a leading fabrication company in Mildenhall and take your welding career to the next level! We're seeking skilled MIG Welders with either an NVQ qualification or strong hands-on experience to work on high-quality fabrication projects in a supportive, growth-focused environment. What You’ll Be Doing: 🔩 MIG welding mild and stainless steel 🛠️ Jig work to ensure precision fabrication ⚙️ Prepping metal components for welding 🏗️ Basic fabrication tasks 📐 Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Experienced MIG Welders (all skill levels considered) ✅ Ability to read engineering drawings (preferred) ✅ Motivated individuals looking for long-term career growth 🚀 This is more than just a welding job – it’s a...

Location: NR29 Hours: Rotating Shifts Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for a Glass Production Operative on behalf of our client based in the NR29 area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-quality glass products for a range of industries. The successful candidate will receive full training across various areas of the production process, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities Glass Cutting – Transfer CAD data and optimise nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and accurately cut components from glass sheets. Glass Grinding – Load CAD data, programme, and operate glass edge grinding machinery to achieve the required finish and specification. Glass Toughening – Train and operate specialist in-house bending and toughening processes, including flat glass furnaces,...

Buyer – Peterborough – Long-Term Contract £43.00 per hour FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) £32.25 per hour PAYE Location: Peterborough (fully onsite) Contract: 12 months initially Hours: 37 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Category Buyer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy procurement team where you will play a key role in developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering commercial value across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Develop, manage, and execute category strategies, policies, agreements, and sourcing activities • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimisation, and quality improvement • Support supplier negotiations and commercial discussions • Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring delivery and service expectations are met • Conduct risk assessments and support sound...

We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering clean water infrastructure projects. You will develop and deliver process engineering solutions focused on optimised asset performance, standardised design, and compliance with industry engineering standards. This is a long term contract, outside ir35.  In this role, you will be responsible for the process design of clean water pumping stations, chemical dosing systems, and associated control systems. This includes hydraulic analysis, process calculations, equipment selection, and development of control philosophies. You will also contribute to SCADA integration, commissioning support, and technical evaluation of supplier proposals. A strong focus of the role is ensuring safe-by-design principles are embedded across all work, including participation in HAZOP, LOPA, and DSEAR studies, in line with CDM regulations and industry best practice. You will play a key part in delivering...

Platers required for work in the Kings Lynn area Working Pattern Mon - Thurs 10 hours Friday 6 Hours Sat - Invite Only Sunday - 8 Hours Rate – Inline with NAECI Basic: £23.45 Plus 2.37 IBA Overtime A: £32.38 - is paid after 8hrs per day, and for the first 4hrs on a Saturday before Noon Overtime B: £42.21 - is paid Saturday PM and all Sunday & Bank Holidays Traveling Labour Accepted - Accommodation Inline with NAECI ( Daily Rate £53.39) If interested send CV and certificates, front and back of any cards UK residents only or RTW in the UK need apply The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.   We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you...

Panel Wireman 3 month Rolling Contract Based in Peterborough Monday - Friday 10 Hour Shifts £20ph Umbrella Opportunity to work for a major controls panel manufacturing company generating over £15milion annually.  If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Panel Wirer will include the following: Fabricate panels and fit electrical components according to detailed engineering drawings Drilling, Tapping, Trunking, Conduit of panel etc Installing electrical components such as circuit breakers, fuses, PLC’s Power supplies, motors, drives etc Wiring panels – crimping soldiering, terminating, stripping wires Basic testing of control panels The Panel Wireman must possess the following skills & experience: Proven experience in panel wirer within an industrial environment Understanding schematics and layout drawings Expertise in panel modification, building and machine...

Are you a maintainer of analytical systems looking to take your career to the next level? Imagine working at the absolute forefront of environmental technology inside a state-of-the-art, world-class Research & Development Centre. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly professional engineering environment where no two days are the same, this is the hands-on role you've been waiting for. Position: Maintenance Technician Contract: 12-month contract Location: Peterborough Pay Rate: £18.45-£23.45p/h PAYE Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM As a crucial part of the Emissions Measurement Services department, you will balance your time between independent project ownership and collaborating closely with a wider team of expert engineers. Your daily role will consist of: Maintain and control the complex gas systems used across the facility to measure gaseous engine emissions. Liaise directly with suppliers, manage gas ordering, and keep all critical...

Lead Process Engineer, Clean Water / Water Treatment Location: East of England / hybrid working Hybrid role, office base is Peterborough with hybrid working. May suit candidates based across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex or Hertfordshire, depending on exact location and project Sector: Water, Clean Water, Utilities, Infrastructure Discipline: Process Engineering Long term contract role. We are working with a major UK infrastructure contractor who is looking for a Lead Process Engineer to support clean water projects on a long-term water sector framework in the East of England. This role would suit an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in clean water, potable water, water treatment, pumping stations, dosing systems, hydraulics and control systems. You will work closely with the project design team to develop safe, efficient and practical process engineering solutions in line with client and...

Role:- Senior Design Engineer Location:- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Work Schedule:- 5 days in-office (ad-hoc flexibility aligned to business needs) Type:- PAYE Contract Inside IR35 Rate:- £37-40.46 PH PAYE (Pension, Holiday) Duration:- 24 Months The successful applicant will join a team supporting new product component introductions. You'll deliver complex design solutions across global manufacturing, suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Role Design/package components: aluminium & cast iron castings, gear-train, valve-train, drive-train, in-cylinder parts Input to breather, cooling, FEAD and lubrication system development Lead FMEA/risk assessment, design reviews and validation needs definition Produce drawings/technical data to internal standards for prototype and volume release Manage deliverable mile stones, and collaborate with suppliers using Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP toolsEssential Experience CREO10 expert; 6+ years CAD design experience...

Imagine walking into a role where you aren't just tweaking old models or managing legacy paperwork, but actually driving clean-sheet, first-principles design work. If you are a passionate engineer who thrives on taking a concept from a literal blank page, turning it into complex CAD geometry, and watching it come to life in the real world, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. We are partnering with a prestigious, large global manufacturer to find a talented Design Engineer who wants to leave a lasting mark on next-generation green energy and powertrain solutions. The Role Overview Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Peterborough (5 days per week onsite) Pay Rate: £33.50 - £35.50 per hour (PAYE) Contract Duration: 24 Months (with strong potential to extend) Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:45, Fri 08:30-16:15 What Makes This Role Brilliant? You will be joining a highly collaborative team of 12-15 engineers; spanning both local and global sites...

Electronics & Instrumentation Technician Peterborough - Fully Onsite £25.00 - £25.65 per hour 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension) We're recruiting for an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading engineering and R&D facility in Peterborough. This is a hands-on role supporting advanced test and development programmes, offering exposure to calibration, fault-finding, preventative maintenance, instrumentation, and facility upgrade projects. Key Responsibilities Calibration and maintenance of precision instrumentation Fault finding and breakdown support Building and upgrading instrumentation panels Preventative maintenance of test equipment and facilities Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic schematics Supporting equipment upgrades and commissioning activities What We're Looking For Electrical/Electronic apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience Experience with calibration, instrumentation, and fault finding Ability to...

Mechanical Engineer Location: Peterborough Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: Up to £38.49 per hour / £307.92 per day (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Full-Time, Onsite We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading engineering and product development environment, supporting engine and powertrain testing programmes within a state-of-the-art test facility. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work on bespoke test rigs, facility upgrades, fault finding, and new product development projects across a wide range of testing applications. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical systems, test rigs, and facility equipment Support engine and powertrain testing programmes Deliver small to medium-sized engineering projects Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and implement solutions Produce technical reports and engineering documentation Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teamsEssential Skills Strong fault-finding...

Electronics & Instrumentation Technician Peterborough Initial 12 month contract – rolling contract/likely to extend for the right person! 37 hours a week: Mon – Thurs 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am – 3.30pm Up to £18.90 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £25.65 - depending on experience Our client is a globally renowned world leader in the design, manufacture and support of a world class range of engines, they are looking for an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to join their Electronics, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) team, who are responsible for the calibration and maintenance of the test facility measurement instrumentation and control systems to ensure quality data output is maintained and to assist engine development and verification. The ideal candidate needs the knowledge, base skills, and experience to be able to calibrate, repair and maintain the electronic control and data acquisition systems...

Imagine stepping into a state-of-the-art Research & Development Centre where your mechanical expertise directly impacts the next generation of global drivetrain systems. If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles, mastering test cell environments, and driving small-to-medium facility projects from concept to execution, this is your sandbox. We are partnering with a world-leading, large global manufacturer to find a dynamic Mechanical Engineer ready to leave their mark on cutting-edge engineering infrastructure. If you want a role where no two days are the same and your problem-solving skills genuinely matter, let's talk. Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Term: 6-Month Contract Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 4:45 pm Friday - 8:30 - 4:15 pm Pay Rate: £25.40 - £29.10 p/h (PAYE) What You Will Do: Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key player in the Test Facilities Engineering team. Your primary...

Mechanical Engineer – Test Facilities Peterborough Initial 6 month contract – rolling contract/likely to extend for the right person! 37 hours a week: Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 4.45pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.15pm Up to £28.25 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £38.50 - depending on experience A unique and interesting vacancy that will contribute to the successful design and implementation of development facilities. The work involves solving complex mechanical issues across the facility with specific focus on services and safety systems for the test cell environment. Also involving leadership and execution of projects and the successful applicant will become a key member of the Test Facilities Engineering team, with opportunities to work on the creation and deployment of these new systems. Key Responsibilities: * Evaluation, selection, and deployment of powertrain test cell technologies. * Design and development of mechanical systems and...

Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Assembly Technician to join our growing engineering team in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and innovative environment, supporting the build, testing and commissioning of specialist industrial equipment. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical assembly and maintenance work while contributing to projects that support sustainable engineering and advanced technology solutions. Full product training will be provided as part of your induction. Based at our Peterborough Service Centre, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a large-scale operational facility supporting both workshop and field-based equipment. Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) Responsibilities * Fabricating, installing and documenting electrical systems. * Working with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra low-voltage circuits. *...

Stores Person Location: Bury St Edmunds Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: Competitive Start Date: Immediate Start Stores Person An immediate requirement has arisen for an experienced Stores Person to join a busy operational depot in Bury St Edmunds. Due to ongoing workload demands, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials, equipment and depot supplies are available when needed to keep operations running efficiently. This is a hands-on role offering a 6-month contract with responsibility for stock control, materials management, depot operations and supporting frontline operational teams. Key Responsibilities ·Manage the day-to-day operation of depot stores and stock inventory. ·Order, receive, issue and maintain stock materials, equipment and consumables. ·Work closely with managers and supervisors to source materials for reactive repairs, maintenance activities and project works. ·Coordinate stock ordering with other stores personnel to avoid overstocking and...

Electro Mechanical Assembler Cambridge £29,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3-month contract) Hours: 39 hours per week (flexitime, Monday to Friday) The Opportunity: Service Service is recruiting for an Electro Mechanical Assembler on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer in Cambridge. This is an initial 3-month opportunity, ideal for someone with hands-on assembly experience looking to join a structured and quality-focused production environment. Key Responsibilities: * Assemble electro-mechanical products using provided documentation and tools * Carry out soldering and crimping of cables and PCB assemblies * Update works order systems accurately * Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any requirements * Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives About You: * Experience in electro-mechanical or electronic assembly * Confident with soldering and cable/PCB work * Good attention to detail...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Civils Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) on a 6 month contract based in Norfolk This role falls OUTSIDE IR35 Job Purpose Act as the appointed Contractor Design Approval Engineer for civil engineering design on National Grid substation projects, providing independent technical assurance and approval of contractor-produced civil designs to confirm compliance with National Grid specifications, statutory requirements, and project-specific design criteria prior to construction. Key Responsibilities · Review and approve civil design submissions produced by contractors/designers for substation works, including foundations, cable trenches and ducting, drainage, retaining structures, access roads, hardstanding, and security fencing/palisade. · Check designs for compliance with National Grid technical specifications (NGTS), ESI standards, relevant British/European codes (e.g., Eurocodes), and project employer's requirements. ·...