11 jobs found in Kempston

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

Supplier Quality Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK £43,000-£55,000 p/a + BUPA, bonus, benefits 37.5 hours per week + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. We are seeking a proven Supplier Quality Engineer to cover a Fixed Term of 12 months in support of a surge in Manufacturing & Production across several very busy defence programmes. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting on all...

CNC Machinist Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 6 Months £28.00 to £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but will happily...

Defence Quality Engineer **** This role is inside IR35, and candidates will be required to work via an Umbrella Company. Seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer full-time (37.5 hours per week) for a 12-month+ project near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options including 4 day week. Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support a range of projects across our customers' organisation. The role will play a critical part in ensuring that quality standards are consistently met, maintained, and improved throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for all quality-related matters, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and project management. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving quality issues, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external standards. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to...

Panel Wireman 1 month Rolling Contract Based in Bedfordshire Monday - Friday 10 Hour Shifts £22ph Outside IR35 I am looking for a skilled Switchgear Builder / Panel Wirer to join our manufacturing team who will be responsible for building, wiring, and testing low and medium voltage switchgear systems used in critical infrastructure projects across the UK. If this is you, please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Switchgear Builder will include the following: Build switchgear panels from engineering drawings and schematics Install components such as circuit breakers, relays, contactors, and busbars Carry out panel wiring to a high standard using wiring diagrams Terminate, crimp, and label cables neatly and accurately Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, insulation resistance, etc.) Work closely with engineers and inspectors to resolve build issues Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment...

Tooling Design Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CREO? Do you have experience using PDM Windchill? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies; NC Machining Composite layup Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications Creation of detailed process instructions Creation of Manufacturing BOM's / routings to aid ease of manufacture Active involvement in the...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MRP systems? Do you have experience with SAP or similar ERP systems? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing processes Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 5 Axis CNC Machining? Do you have experience of MRP Systems and managing BOMs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing processes Medium /Large CNC machined components Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Electrical Design Engineer - HV/LV (BESS / Grid Connection) 📍 Location: Olney, MK46 💼 Type: Contract 💰 Salary: £180 - £240 a day - Open to discussion About the Role We are seeking a highly capable Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a major energy infrastructure project, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and grid integration. You will be responsible for delivering electrical design work from concept through to construction and commissioning, working across both low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) systems up to 33kV. A key aspect of the role will involve designing how BESS assets connect into the wider transmission network (up to 400kV). This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to grid-scale energy projects and contribute across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Deliver LV and HV electrical designs (up to 33kV) from concept through to detailed design and commissioning Produce high-quality...

Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer - HV/LV (BESS / Grid Connection) 📍 Location: Olney, MK46 💼 Type: Contract 💰 Salary: £220 - £300 - Open to discussion About the Role We are looking for a Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering a major grid-scale energy infrastructure project, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and transmission network integration. In this role, you will lead the delivery of electrical design from concept through to construction and commissioning, covering both LV and HV systems (up to 33kV). You will also provide technical oversight on how BESS assets connect into the wider transmission network (up to 400kV). This is a high-impact position offering ownership of design outputs, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership across a complex, large-scale programme. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HV/LV electrical design activities across the full project lifecycle Provide technical...

Plant Maintenance Engineer - Temp to Perm My client is a food waste processing company based in Rushden, and they require a Plant Maintenance Engineer, (Electrical or mechanical) on a temp to perm basis. The role is to maintain the plant using the most cost-effective work methodology resulting in the highest up time possible. The role is to work within company work procedures and protocols and to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. The ideal person will have worked in a similar an environment (such as Water) and have extensive experience of pump repairs and maintenance routines. You will also have a variety of industry related qualifications and experience such as NEBOSH, confined spaces, working at heights, PLC controls etc. You will also need a full driving license and ideally a Telehandler license Hours of work are likely to be 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be confirmed but could be rotating early and late shifts or on a shift pattern...