80 jobs found in Knutsford

Quality Technician (days) Winsford £14.26 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role (benefits)   Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring all products are completed to specification and up to the highest quality standard.   Key Responsibilities: Oversee the completion of each product to required specifications. Conduct thorough quality assessments throughout the production process. Carry out final checks on all finished items prior to presentation and customer dispatch. Confirm that all products comply with relevant type approval standards. Produce and submit a detailed quality report for every finished product. Comply fully with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures. Reduce material waste through careful and efficient use of resources and consumables.  Your Background: Highly organised, motivated, and proactive with strong...

We’re Hiring: Time Served Fabricators – Winsford 🚨 Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Fabricators. 🔧 The Role As a Fabricator, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate materials * Ability to work independently from...

We’re Hiring: Time Served Platers – Winsford 🚨 Please note: this is a local role only as accommodation is not provided Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Platers. 🔧 The Role As a Plater, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate...

Ambitek is recruiting for Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client's team in Winsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals looking for long-term work. Key Responsibilities: ✅ MIG welding of structural beams and end-plates ✅ Perform solid wire MIG welding in the down-hand position ✅ Complete a 10mm T-joint multi-run fillet weld to a high standard ✅ Ensure all welds meet the required quality and safety standards Requirements: ✔️ Proven experience in structural MIG welding ✔️ Ability to perform a 10mm T-joint multi-run fillet weld ✔️ Ability to pass a trades test before starting 📌 CIS or Umbrella only 💰 Rate: £19.85/hour (basic) | £27.03/hour (overtime after 39 hours) 🕒 Hours: * Mon – Thurs: 07:45 AM – 16:45 PM * Fri: 07:45 AM – 12:45 PM ⚠️ Local candidates only – Accommodation is not provided 🚀 Immediate starts available upon successful completion of the trade test. Apply now

Ambitek is recruiting experienced Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client’s busy fabrication team in Winsford. This is a long‑term contracting opportunity offering strong rates, steady hours, and ongoing work for reliable, qualified welders. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * MIG welding of structural steel beams, end‑plates, and associated components. * Using solid wire MIG in the down‑hand position. * Completing 10mm T‑joint multi‑run fillet welds, including controlled start/stop techniques. * Working accurately from engineering drawings and welding specifications. * Ensuring all welds meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards. 🧰 Requirements * Proven experience in structural MIG welding, ideally within a fabrication workshop environment. * Ability to produce a high‑standard 10mm multi‑run T‑joint fillet weld. * Must successfully pass a trade test prior to starting. * Strong attention...

We’re Hiring: Time Served Fabricators – Winsford 🚨 Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Fabricators. 🔧 The Role As a Fabricator, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate materials * Ability to work independently from...

Quality Technician (days) Winsford £14.26 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role (benefits)   Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring all products are completed to specification and up to the highest quality standard.   Key Responsibilities: Oversee the completion of each product to required specifications. Conduct thorough quality assessments throughout the production process. Carry out final checks on all finished items prior to presentation and customer dispatch. Confirm that all products comply with relevant type approval standards. Produce and submit a detailed quality report for every finished product. Comply fully with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures. Reduce material waste through careful and efficient use of resources and consumables.  Your Background: Highly organised, motivated, and proactive with strong...

Ambitek is recruiting experienced Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client’s busy fabrication team in Winsford. This is a long‑term contracting opportunity offering strong rates, steady hours, and ongoing work for reliable, qualified welders. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * MIG welding of structural steel beams, end‑plates, and associated components. * Using solid wire MIG in the down‑hand position. * Completing 10mm T‑joint multi‑run fillet welds, including controlled start/stop techniques. * Working accurately from engineering drawings and welding specifications. * Ensuring all welds meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards. 🧰 Requirements * Proven experience in structural MIG welding, ideally within a fabrication workshop environment. * Ability to produce a high‑standard 10mm multi‑run T‑joint fillet weld. * Must successfully pass a trade test prior to starting. * Strong attention...

Production Assistant Location: Irlam, Manchester Pay: £12.71-£13.50 Contract: Temporary (minimum 3 months, potential to extend) Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Production Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Irlam. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a skilled production environment with the potential for long-term work. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will be involved in the assembly and manufacture of specialist products, with a focus on precision and quality. Key Responsibilities Assembling products in line with engineering drawings and instructions Manufacturing electrical cable assemblies to specification Cutting, preparing and terminating cables Using hand tools, crimping equipment and wire strippers Carrying out soldering tasks (where required) Performing testing and quality checks on completed products...

The Role – Semi Skilled Fitter / Mechanical Assembler As a Semi Skilled Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and complete assemblies in line with engineering drawings and company specifications. Key Responsibilities: * Assemble and construct complete mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings * Work from general arrangement and detailed engineering drawings * Ensure all components are correctly aligned using appropriate jigs and tools * Monitor build quality and ensure all parts are fit for purpose * Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process * Identify and report non-conforming or damaged parts to the supervisor * Ensure all work is fully understood before commencing final assembly * Complete builds within agreed timeframes and to required specifications * Maintain accurate quality and production records * Follow company procedures and comply with all health...

Senior Electrical Engineer – Water Sector Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid Working Available 3 days from the office and 2 days from home) Contract: 12-Month +  Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Rate: £56.82 Ltd per hour (Subject to IR35 Assessment Confirming Outside IR35 Status) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality electrical engineering designs, ensuring technical excellence, safety, compliance, and innovation throughout project lifecycles. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will take responsibility for electrical design activities on major water sector projects, whilst providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. Experience of Waste Water Treatment plant or Sewage Networks design.  Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality electrical design packages in accordance with project requirements,...

Senior EICA Engineer (Water Sector) Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days office based, 2 days home based) Contract: 12 Months +  Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: £55.00–£56.82 Ltd per hour (subject to IR35 assessment confirming Outside IR35 status) Description Are you an experienced Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) Engineer with a strong background in the water industry? We are seeking a Senior EICA Engineer to join a major water sector programme, supporting the delivery of high-quality electrical engineering designs across wastewater treatment works, sewage networks, and clean water projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role in electrical design delivery while mentoring junior engineers and working alongside multidisciplinary teams on critical infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality electrical design packages in accordance with safety, regulatory, and technical standards. Produce detailed...

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Projects E&I Design Engineer for our client located in Warrington. This is a contract position for a minimum of 10 months. This role has been assessed as inside IR35, PAYE only. You will be required on site 3 days per week and 2 days from home. Aim: To work within the Projects E&I design team delivering, supporting others delivering and checking design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. Essential: * Academic Qualification: HNC * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Security Clearance: SC * Hours: 37 hours over 4½ days a week * Location: Working 3 days a week minimum at Hinton House, Warrington, Cheshire Experience: * Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as an Electrical Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards governing the following works: *...

Highway CAD Technician Cheshire | Hybrid Working | 12-Month Contract | £35 - £40 per hour Are you an experienced Highway CAD Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? My client is looking to appoint a Highway CAD Technician to support the delivery of a busy programme of highway improvement works across Cheshire. With an increasing workload and a number of schemes progressing through the design phase, they require additional technical support to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team on an initial 12-month contract, working on a variety of highways projects with the flexibility of hybrid working. The Role: As a Highway CAD Technician, you will be responsible for producing and developing AutoCAD drawings for a range of highway infrastructure schemes, including: ·Highway improvement projects ·Footway and carriageway schemes ·Resurfacing and maintenance works ·Small-scale highway...

Reporting to the Planning Lead, this Senior Planner opportunity is offered on a short-term basis to provide parental cover. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing project programmes to ensure schemes remain on schedule from early design through to completion and handover. Initially focused on pre-construction, you will oversee the design programme and progressively build a comprehensive delivery schedule as design information becomes available. The programme will then be actively managed throughout the construction phase to final closeout. Key Responsibilities Develop detailed tender and contract programmes using the agreed planning software, integrating design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities across the full project lifecycle Identify and analyse the critical path, providing clear insight to the project team and client, along with recommendations for corrective action Establish and maintain programme baselines, managing...

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanically Biased) Warrington Contract until Jan 2027 Inside IR35   Responsibilities The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.    The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for: Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where...

Join Our Team as a Waste Collection Loader! Location: Woolston, Warrington Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: 10th June 2026 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Waste Collection team! This role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for helping others. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As a Waste Collection Loader, you will play a vital role in ensuring our community stays clean and sustainable. Your responsibilities will include: Team Collection: Work alongside a team to collect household waste for recycling and disposal within the Borough. Public Assistance: Engage with the community in a friendly and helpful manner, assisting residents with their waste queries. Promote Recycling: Help spread the word about our waste and recycling...

We're looking for a P6 Planner with a strong construction delivery background in the water sector to own and maintain integrated project programmes across the full lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover. Key responsibilities * Build, update and manage Primavera P6 schedules (baseline, updates, forecasts) * Set up WBS, logic ties, critical path, calendars, coding, and progress rules * Lead progress capture with site and project teams, including lookaheads and "what's changed" reviews * Produce reporting packs: critical path, float, milestones, earned progress, delays, and recovery options * Support change control, risk/opportunity planning, and scenario modelling * Coordinate with commercial and project management on impacts to cost, resource and delivery dates * Maintain programme governance, assumptions, and audit trail Required experience * Proven P6 planning experience on construction projects (civils, M&E in water) * Solid understanding of construction...

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a forward-thinking organisation? Do you have hands-on experience delivering complex engineering projects within a regulated or high-spec environment? Are you confident working with stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and programme objectives are consistently met? The Opportunity We’re working with a leading engineering organisation seeking a talented professional to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of technically challenging projects within a highly regulated environment. Working as part of a mechanical and piping team on an EPC project, including detailed design for modification to UK gas compressor units. We would also welcome applications from these industries Candidates from nuclear, defence, oil and gas, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and utilities backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This role would suit candidates working in these roles This position would suit...

Our client, a leading entity within the nuclear sector, is currently seeking a Building Controller/Technical Clerk to join their team on Sellafield. This contract role entails working on a rolling shift pattern, ensuring seamless operations around the clock. This is a rolling shift pattern - 4 x 12 hr days on, 4 days off, 4 x 12 hr nights on, 4 off 06:00 am to 06:00 pm - Days 06:00 pm to 06:00 am - Nights Key Responsibilities: As a Building Controller, your duties will include: Managing the Building Controller pager during shifts Opening and closing the building Signing in/out with the Contractors Control room Counting on-site personnel and relaying numbers Completing weekly and monthly exercises and associated paperwork Acting as Deputy during site emergencies and assisting with exercises Maintaining all necessary paperwork Counting and coordinating respirators Providing First Aid and acting as Fire Warden For the Technical Clerk role, responsibilities include: Producing,...