89 jobs found in Haydock

Work Planner Location: Haydock Employment type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: Monday to Friday What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?  20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?  Cycle to Work scheme?  Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!  Life assurance cover?  Long service recognition?  Enhanced Maternity Pay Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?  About the role… The completion of work is an important requirement for the Business in collaboration with stakeholders and customers.  You will provide support to ensure that the...

Laser Operator 7.30 AM – 3.30 PM Certain Advantage is hiring for a Laser Operator based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Laser Operator—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.   The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate laser machines Check that materials issued for each job match the production and work orders Read engineering drawingsThe Benefits: Potential to go permanent Plenty of overtime at x1.5 Early finish on Fridays  Sounds like you? Apply today! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed)   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to connect top talent with career-defining roles. If you’re looking to grow your career and make a...

Press Brake Setter/ Operator Certain Advantage is hiring for Press Brake Setter/ Operator based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Press Brake Setter/ Operator —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Processing materials and components required for the future assembly of customer orders Setting and operating Amada machines.  The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate specialist machinery (e.g. press brake, CNC) in line with training and competency. Check that materials issued for each job match the production and works order(s); select and use appropriate tooling...

Network Engineer - Contract - OUTSIDE IR35 - £425-£475 per day Hybrid Working Opportunity for a Network Engineer (Contract) to join a boutique consultancy based out of West London working with a major UK client. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? As a Network Engineer, your job is to help with the Migration of DC's. Datacenter network engineering & build. With demonstrable hands-on technical capability with a variety of Networking Technologies such as Fortinet and Fortigate NETWORK ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Current experience in a Network Engineering role. Experience working in a Data Centre Environment Cisco Experience. Fortinet/Fortigate experience Infoblox Azure Zscaler SD-Wan Troubleshooting and resolution of complex networking incidents and escalations Monitoring and fixing of networking alerts Hardware and firmware upgrades to networking infrastructure Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability...

Senior / Principal CAE Analyst - (Contract) We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Analyst to join a leading engineering team within the automotive sector. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced vehicle development programmes in a highly technical and collaborative environment. You will work across a range of vehicle platforms and projects, supporting the development and optimisation of next-generation automotive systems. The role provides exposure to diverse engineering challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting. Key Responsibilities Deliver structural CAE analysis to support vehicle design and development Develop, build, and maintain finite element models Perform simulation work and interpret results to support engineering decisions Work closely with design and test teams to correlate CAE with physical testing Support optimisation and performance improvement activities where required...

Greater Manchester As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide lead technical expertise across electrical design, surveys and project delivery. You’ll work as part of a multi‑disciplinary construction team, delivering safe, compliant and cost‑effective electrical solutions from early design through to completion. Key duties will include: * Undertaking detailed electrical surveys of a wide range of properties * Producing designs, drawings and specifications for remedial and refurbishment works * Providing technical leadership across new build, maintenance and refurbishment projects * Managing and delivering complex work packages, ensuring quality, cost and programme targets are met * Working closely with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery * Supporting procurement, contract administration and CDM compliance * Contributing to service improvement, efficiency and best value delivery

Site/Sub Agent – Bryn Station, Wigan Duration: 6–12 months (days and occasional mid-week nights) Overview: Experienced Sub Agent with PTS/CSCS competency, responsible for supporting the Project Manager in delivering railway infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget. Acts as the primary point of contact for clients, Network Rail, and TOC representatives, ensuring project quality, compliance, and effective stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives. Oversee construction quality, compliance with specifications, and defect resolution. Develop Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Work Package Plans (WPPs), and material check sheets. Monitor project scope, progress, and changes, reporting variances and maintaining accurate construction logs. Manage subcontractor packages, reviewing design, documentation, and RAMS for safe integration. Conduct risk management, including environmental...

Contract Project Engineer (Capital Projects) – Outside IR35 We’re supporting a global hygenic manufacturing organisation with a significant capital investment programme in securing a Contract Project Engineer to support delivery and strategic project development across a complex environment. This role is ideally suited to a progressive, forward-thinking engineer who combines strong technical grounding with the ability to translate engineering outputs into clear, data-driven insights and presentations for senior stakeholders. The Role Working closely with the senior projects leadership team, you will support both project delivery and front-end project development, helping shape investment decisions and future pipeline. You’ll operate across the full lifecycle — from early concept and feasibility through to design — with a particular focus on structuring information, modelling capacity, and presenting robust business cases. Key Responsibilities * Deliver and support projects...

An immediate start opportunity exists for a Rail Sub Agent with a valid PTS on a station project in Wigan. Your responsibilities will include -  Precise setting out, Levelling and Surveying with a vast range of equipment Highly experienced in Rail, Steel Structures, Major Earthworks, Heavy Civils, Drainage, S278 works, S185, S106, S38 works. Excellent knowledge and experience of radio detection techniques (RD8000 & VIVAX) and underground tracing, performing Utility Survey’s to PAS 128 Specification Standards. Vast amount of experience working with national grid high and low voltage Substations. Maintaining commercial awareness for performance of contracts A practical understanding of health and safety management and the requirements of CDM. Undertaking progress, quality and health and safety. Strong Management and supervisory skills Planning and management of Inspection and testing plan Produce and implement Permits of Work. Compiling quality control /...

Fabricator/Welder Supervisor Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hands-on Fabricator/Welder Supervisor based in the Skelmersdale area. This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.   The Company We’re working with a manufacturer of bespoke equipment and assemblies serving a range of markets including Subsea, Nuclear, and Heavy Manufacturing.   The Role This position is ideal for an experienced, hands-on Fabricator/Welder with supervisory experience who takes pride in high-quality workmanship. You’ll be responsible for fabricating and welding to a high standard—mainly MIG, with TIG skills an advantage—while also leading a small team to ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards.   The Individual We’re looking for people who have: Time-served experience in fabrication and welding Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings Proven supervisory experience (managing 5–6 team members) Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise...

We’re seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our team on an initial 12‑month contract in Warrington. This role is ideal for engineers with strong PLC programming experience who want to work on challenging, safety-critical projects in a regulated environment. You’ll develop your technical skills across multiple PLC platforms and work on full lifecycle projects from design to commissioning. Salary Inside IR35 (Contract – initial 12 months) Location and Working Pattern Hybrid working based in Warrington, typically requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. UK travel may be needed at key project stages such as site installation and commissioning. Client Overview Our client is a leading engineering organisation specialising in the delivery of complex, safety-critical control and automation systems for the nuclear sector. They pride themselves on technical excellence, robust delivery, and fostering collaborative engineering teams. Responsibilities Design and...

We’re seeking an experienced EC&I Hardware Designer for an initial 12-month contract, based in Warrington (inside IR35). This role is ideal for an engineer with strong electrical design skills and experience in regulated industries, particularly nuclear. Join a technically driven team and contribute to complex, safety-critical projects with hybrid working flexibility. Salary Contract – Inside IR35 (rate discussed on application) Location and Working Pattern Warrington – Hybrid working (2–3 days office-based per week with flexibility) Client Overview Our client is a highly respected engineering organisation delivering complex and safety-critical control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. Their commitment to quality and technical excellence supports some of the most challenging and regulated projects in the UK. Responsibilities Design and develop electrical enclosures, control panels, and interface systems. Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and...

MIG/MAG Welder Vacancy Our client are a well respected engineering firm with a good name in their industry. They are currently looking to recruit a MIG/MAG welder to join the team on a temp basis. MIG/MAG Welder Job Requirements * MIG Welding on thin gauge stainless * MAG welding on mild and stainless * Able to read engineering * Apprentice trained MIG or MAG Welders MIG Welder Hours and Pay Details * The role is available on days, pay is £25 CIS/UMBRELLA or £19 paye Contract on offer * The role is temp on going Ways to apply If you wish to apply for this vacancy of MIG/MAG Welder please send your cv in word format Further Info Ambitek recruiters regularly for various roles including CNC miller, CNC Turners, Welders, Fabricators, FLT Driver, Maintenance engineers if you feel this role doesn’t match but are looking for a new role get in touch

Senior Mechanical Designer Location: Warrington (initially 5 days/week in office; occasional site visits or travel to other offices) £35-41/hour Inside IR35 About the Project Join the Asset Care Project Delivery team, supporting the Mechanical asset care portfolio, with an initial focus on the WVP Compressor Project. This is a key role delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions that ensure operational safety, compliance, and reliability across a range of critical projects. Role Overview As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will: Produce engineering design work packages including specifications, drawings, analyses, verification, and assessments that meet legal, functional, and performance requirements. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within cost, and to the agreed quality standards. Work closely within a multi-disciplinary design team, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to mechanical design of piping systems, machinery, and...

Principal CE&I Protection Engineer - Hybrid (Sellafield Project) Location: Warrington - 1 day per week on-site, 4 days WFH (with occasional site visits) £56-61/hour Inside IR35 Project: Sellafield Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade - Infrastructure Strategic Alliance The Opportunity: Join the CE&I design team delivering power systems and protection engineering for a high-profile Sellafield project. You'll play a key role in shaping the Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade through cutting-edge modelling, fault analysis, and protection system design. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the project's working ETAP model Produce and review fault calculations Support protection and control system design for 11kV & 400V networks Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs Essential Experience: Strong knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations Skilled in power distribution modelling software Hands-on experience with...

Project Quality Control Engineer Location: North West UK (Site / Hybrid) Sector: Nuclear / Highly Regulated Industries Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quality Control Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on providing independent quality input across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Key Responsibilities Review enquiry, tender, and contract documentation in line with customer quality requirements Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to define inspection and quality expectations Support engineering teams to ensure design deliverables incorporate quality control requirements Review and approve supplier quality documentation (e.g. QCPs, WPS, NDT procedures) Attend supplier kick-off meetings to communicate project quality expectations Develop and assign inspection scopes...

Are you an experienced piping designer looking to take on complex, high-value project work? Do you enjoy working with E3D/PDMS to deliver precise, efficient piping layouts? Are you ready to support major projects within one of the UK’s most highly regulated sectors? The Opportunity A leading engineering consultancy is expanding its design team and is seeking an experienced PDMS/E3D Piping Designer to support major long-term projects. You’ll play a key role in developing process piping packages for large-scale, safety-critical facilities, working closely with engineers and designers across multiple disciplines. We would also welcome applications from these industries Nuclear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, and petrochemicals. This role would suit candidates working in these roles Piping Designer, PDMS Designer, E3D Designer, Plant Layout Designer, Mechanical Designer, CAD Designer, Piping Draughtsperson, Piping Layout Engineer, Piping CAD Technician, or Process Plant...

Our client, a leader in the nuclear sector, is seeking a Hardware Designer to support the delivery of complex control and automation systems. This is a contract position that offers the opportunity to work on high-integrity, safety-critical projects within a highly regulated engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop electrical enclosures, control panels, and interface systems Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and design packages Develop and manage general assemblies, I/O schedules, cable calculations and routing, and power load and heat calculations Support design reviews, site visits, and engineering assessments Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality design delivery Produce supporting documentation such as test specifications, installation method statements, inspection reports, and quality records Job Requirements: Strong experience using AutoCAD for electrical design Experience delivering EC&I hardware design within...

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with solid PLC experience looking to step beyond routine tasks and take real ownership of engineering challenges? You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, working on complex, safety‑critical systems from design through to testing and commissioning. Why Apply? Work on complex, safety-critical projects - not repetitive maintenance work Gain hands-on experience across multiple PLC platforms (not confined to a single vendor) Be involved end-to-end, from initial design to live commissioning What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing PLC software using platforms such as: Rockwell (Studio 5000) Siemens (TIA Portal) Schneider (EcoStruxure) Developing and configuring HMI / SCADA systems, including: Rockwell FactoryTalk View (ME/SE) Schneider AVEVA, Citect, Vijeo Designer Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flexible Wonderware InTouch or similar platforms Supporting full project delivery, including: Conceptual and detailed design System build,...

Lead EC&I Engineer (Design) – Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Warrington (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote) Rate: £55.00 – £60.00 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 40 hours per week Duration: 12 months + Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of complex design work across major nuclear projects. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing EC&I design activities, ensuring technical quality, and guiding a multidisciplinary team within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage EC&I design activities across nuclear projects from concept through to detailed design Provide technical authority and guidance to engineering teams Review and approve design documentation, including calculations, specifications, and drawings Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements Interface with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to...