248 jobs found in Houghton Regis

Lead Hardware Engineer Based in Luton 12-month contract Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to already hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Overview: Required to solve complex technical challenges involving high-speed digital design, FPGA-based architectures, signal processing, hardware integration and system qualification within a highly regulated defence environment. Responsibilities: Design and develop complex digital and mixed-signal hardware solutions for defence and aerospace applications. Define hardware architectures for FPGA, SoC and processor-based systems. Capture schematics and support PCB layout activities for high-speed, high-performance digital designs. Design and verify high-speed interfaces including DDR memory, PCIe, Ethernet and similar protocols. Integrate FPGA, processor, software and firmware components into complete system solutions. Perform design analysis,...

Principal Firmware Engineer Based in Luton 12-month contract Paying up to £85p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to already hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Overview: As the Principal Firmware Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. Responsibilities: Auto-generating code using model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Design using tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements Experience required: Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD A structured approach...

Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Luton 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...

Technical Sales Administrator Flitwick £28,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm If you enjoy solving problems, speaking with customers, and being the person who knows exactly how to find the right solution, this could be the perfect role for you. This is not a typical administration role. As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will be at the heart of the business, supporting customers and engineers with parts enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring the correct components are supplied quickly and accurately. If you are technically minded, organised, and enjoy combining customer service with problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected engineering business. The Role As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will provide front-line technical and commercial support to customers and internal engineers. Your responsibilities will include: * Handling...

Job Title: Warranty Technician (Rolling Stock) Job Location: Bletchley Hourly Pay Rate: £28.36 PAYE / £ 37.00 Umbrella Shifts: 12-hour shifts Shift Pattern: Mon - Thurs Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in...

Registered Biomedical Scientist Band 6 Milton Keynes | Temporary 3-6 Month Contract | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm | 37.5 Hours per Week | NHS Laboratory Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists Band 5 to support an NHS Clinical Chemistry Equipment Validation Project in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to support the implementation of new analytical platforms within an NHS laboratory. Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will support the installation, verification, and validation of new laboratory analysers, ensuring equipment is fully validated, quality assured, and ready for operational use. What We Offer Temporary 3-6 month contract. Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. 37.5 hours per week. Opportunity to support an NHS laboratory equipment validation project. Work within an experienced Clinical Chemistry team. Gain experience with leading laboratory analyser platforms. Key...

Engineering Direct Ltd Description Engineering Direct Ltd are seeking experienced Pipefitter Welders to join our expanding team, focusing on high-spec hygienic stainless steel installations across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.00 per hour Ongoing works available for the right candidate. What We're Looking For: - Proven experience in hygienic stainless steel pipefitting and welding - Strong TIG welding skills on stainless steel - Ability to read and work from technical drawings and isometrics - Experience working to high sanitary and hygienic standards - Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety conscious - CSCS/Site certifications are beneficial It is essential you have your own, full Welding Set. Responsibilities: - Fabrication and installation of stainless steel pipework - TIG welding of hygienic stainless steel systems - Working on process pipe installations and upgrades - Maintaining high-quality weld finishes...

Project Coordinator (Night-Shift) Working hours: Sunday 16:00 - 06:00, Mon - Thurs 22:00 - 06:00 Hybrid, Milton Keynes 12 month FTC - likely to extend The Opportunity We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Co-ordinator to join a growing operations team based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering projects from inception through to completion, working closely with internal teams, engineers, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The Role As Project Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the full project lifecycle, ensuring timelines, resources, and logistics are effectively managed. You will act as the central point of coordination between project teams, management, and customers. Key responsibilities include: * Maintaining and managing project schedules, documentation, and tracking tools * Coordinating engineers, site activity, and communications * Supporting logistics,...

Ref: MNSCON4320 Location: Milton Keynes (MK15) Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Pay: Up to £40,000 + overtime Duration: Ongoing Contract Duties: PPMs & reactive maintenance of a commercial office building as part of the wider maintenance team

Freelance Highways Supervisor - National Highways Network Location: Milton Keynes / National Highways Network Contract Type: Freelance - Rate DOE Duration: Ongoing / Contract Basis Overview We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Freelance Highways Supervisor to support maintenance and repair works across the National Highways network in and around the Milton Keynes area. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled highways professional with strong supervisory experience to join a busy programme of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with National Highways standards. Key Responsibilities ·Supervising highways maintenance and repair activities across the National Highways network. ·Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. ·Managing site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. ·Carrying out daily briefings, site inspections, and safety checks....

MPI are looking for a Wirer for our client based in Milton Keynes Ongoing contract £16.36p/h PAYE or £21.81p/h Umbrella Monday - Friday Overview Working in the Assemblies team, you will be building assemblies and panels to customer’s design and specification. The client is looking for someone with previous wiring experience to: • Complete various LV assemblies as dictated by current orders. • Complete various first off panel builds to customer specifications and drawings • Work within the times set for builds but maintain a high-quality standard • Able to read from and work with various types of electrical / mechanical schematics drawings • Assist with the development of apprentices • Maintain job packs and other associated paperwork with Job Packs • Produce plotted and printed labels • Work with other team members of staff including other departments to streamline manufacturing process to maintain efficiency • Feed back to the Engineering Team during and on...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.54 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.58 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

We are currently recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of rolling stock to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components. To be able to install / repair components. To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work. To overhaul of rail components. To undertake training as and when required. To work within a realistic timeframe. To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner. To adhere to written or verbal instructions.Requirements: Previous experience in mechanical roles, or a similar hands-on trade/engineering environment. Confident in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery. Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and follow technical instructions. Commitment to working...

TXM Recruit are currently looking to put a team of Test Technicians together on a contract basis for a rail client in Milton Keynes. The team will be performing test and commissioning on various fleets of rolling stock vehicles. Job Title – Test Technician. General Description: Skilled work within a safety critical role which demands a standard of competence necessitating either an apprenticeship to a trade or recognised training programme where an employee is required to be fully qualified in all parts of the trade and capable of producing work to the required standards, specification or finish expected of a Test Technician. To perform defined tasks to written instructions and to be able to work to their own initiative to enable the Depot to provide a quality service to the business. Carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types of post works to a defined and written standard in line with UK rail safety regulations. Lead fault...

Technical Automation Lead - Industrial Automation Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Automation Lead to support the delivery of a major industrial automation programme within a process manufacturing environment. This is a pivotal position, bridging the gap between commissioning execution and site leadership. You will provide technical direction to commissioning engineers while supporting the Site Manager in coordinating automation activities on site. The successful candidate will be a hands-on automation professional with strong commissioning experience, ready to take ownership of key workstreams, lead small teams, and act as the technical authority for control system delivery and plant startup. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as the lead automation engineer across assigned project areas Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to commissioning and automation engineers Review and validate: Control system software Hardware...

Senior Hardware Engineer Hertfordshire (hybrid) £55 per hour Umbrella Initially 6-month contract Mon-Fri   Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a leading defence organisation seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment.   What will you be doing?  Radio Frequency design or testing System performance analysis Interface debugging and system integration Software design requirements System design for real-time applications  A couple of things you should know: Familiarity with Linux operating system Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage)  During an interview, you may be asked about: Integration of microcontrollers in RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)  Please note: You will be required to undergo a UK security check.   Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match...

Workplace Insights Analyst Hertfordshire – hybrid (3-4 days from home) £35 per hour Umbrella Initially 12-month contract (long-term thereafter) Mon-Fri (flexible working hours)    Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a leading defence organisation seeking a Workplace Insights Analyst to enable evidence-led decision-making across Facilities Management by transforming workplace, operational and system data into meaningful insight.    What will you be doing?  Analyse workplace, operational, and system data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Transform complex datasets into clear meaningful insight Work with the System team to identify reoccurring themes and root causes Provide evidence to support improvement opportunities Ensure the quality and integrity of workplace data Work with Systems colleagues to improve data capture Translate technical information into business insight Present findings to operational and senior FM leadership Translate technical...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Foreman / General Foreman to join the HS2 project in the Aylesbury area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering schemes, supporting the successful delivery of key construction works. The advert style is based on an internal Carmichael UK foreman template.  The Role As a Foreman / General Foreman, you will play a key role in coordinating site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You will lead site teams, manage day-to-day activities and work closely with Site Agents, Engineers and project management teams. Responsibilities Managing and supervising direct labour and subcontractors on site. Organising works, logistics and resources to achieve programme milestones. Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental requirements. Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks and site...