800 jobs found in Melksham

My client is looking for ongoing Assembly staff, with good hand dexterity and attention to detail for immediate start. The ideal candidate would have experience but not essential as full training will be given You would be working on a three week shift pattern:- 06.00-14.00 Monday to Thursday 06.00-12.00 Friday, 14.00-22.00 Monday to Thursday, 12.00-18.00 on Friday 22.00-06.00 Monday to Thursday and 18.00-00.00 on Friday. This is an ongoing position that could lead to full time permanent work. There is a canteen serving hot/Cold food. Large Car Park The salary is £15.34 hour on a three-shift rotation pattern. There is also an opportunity to earn a bonus once trained. Weekly paid

We are currently looking for Mechanical and Electrical Assemblers/Fitters to join one of our clients on a long term basis. The company is a world leader in the manufacture, modification and servicing of specialist products for the rail industry. Based in their purpose-built premises in Wiltshire the role will involve working on the assembly of braking systems for trains. The main duties will include the following: - •Working from assembly instruction, assembling components •Testing and fault finding on existing and new equipment •Replacement of faulty components •Repair of faulty equipment •Re-build of equipment •General mechanical and basic electrical fitting work. The successful candidates will have some previous experience of mechanical and/or electrical assembly or be used to using basic hand tools. They will ideally have experience of working on the repair and maintenance of smaller scale machinery. It is essential that applicants can read and understand assembly instructions...

We are currently looking for Manufacturing Operatives to join one of our clients on a long term basis. The company is a world leader in the manufacture, modification and servicing of specialist products for the rail industry. Based in their purpose-built premises in Wiltshire the role will involve working on the assembly of braking systems for trains. The main duties will include the following: - •Working from assembly instruction, assembling components •Testing and fault finding on existing and new equipment •Replacement of faulty components •Repair of faulty equipment •Re-build of equipment •General mechanical and basic electrical fitting work. The successful candidates will have some previous experience of mechanical and/or electrical assembly or be used to using basic hand tools. They will ideally have experience of working on the repair and maintenance of smaller scale machinery. It is essential that applicants can read and understand assembly instructions This is an ongoing...

Network Engineer - DV cleared + 6 months + + Hybrid from MOD Corsham + DV cleared role + Inside IR35 + £500 - £550 a day Skills: +Cisco +DV clearance +MOD We are looking for a DV Cleared Network Engineer to join a Special Projects team on a long-term engagement. Role Overview Deliver and support secure communications and network systems within a specialist environment. Work across network and systems engineering, supporting design, build, configuration, and troubleshooting activities. Contribute to long-running, mission-critical projects with a strong operational focus. Skills & Experience Strong Network and Systems Engineering background. Proven experience with communications systems. Cisco networking expertise (routing, switching, comms-focused environments). MOD experience Security Clearance DV clearance is mandatory (must be current)

QC Microbiology Technician - Swindon Opportunity: This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products. Duties and responsibilities include: * Conducting QC Microbiology testing on finished drug products. * Supporting the QC Scientist’s on microbiology testing. * Maintaining the microbiology laboratory. * Maintaining stock levels and preparation of logbooks. * Maintenance of lab equipment to include but not exclusively: Switching on VLF Class II cabinet Boiling water / bead baths, Media preparation (pH testing of media, autoclave waste & sterilisation of equipment). * Maintenance of weekly stock culture isolates. * Washing Micro Glassware and use of glass washer. * Conducting In-process sampling testing when required. * Collective Environmental...

Quality Manager – Manufacturing (Hands-On) About the Company We are working with a well-established, globally recognised manufacturing business supplying engineered products into a range of industrial sectors. The site operates in a fast-paced production environment with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. The Role This is a hands-on Quality Manager position where you will take ownership of site quality while remaining close to the shopfloor. You’ll play a key role in: * Driving product quality and process improvement * Reducing defects, scrap, and rework * Supporting production teams with real-time quality issues * Embedding a strong quality-first culture This is not a purely desk-based or compliance role — we are looking for someone who is comfortable being visible on the shopfloor and actively involved in problem-solving. Key Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day quality control activities within a manufacturing...

Job Title: Projects Team Manager Location: South East UK (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Opportunity We are working with a well-established, global engineering and manufacturing organisation that delivers high-performance solutions into critical industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a Projects Team Manager to lead and develop their project delivery capability. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to oversee a portfolio of complex manufacturing projects while managing and mentoring a team of project managers. The Role As Projects Team Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects within a manufacturing environment. You will provide leadership, structure, and strategic direction across the project function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives. You will play a central role in driving performance, improving...

Sub Agent/Works Manager required for highways improvements taking place in central Bath!   Our client has an ongoing programme of works in the region and most specifically on this improvement scheme in which requires a knowledgeable Sub Agent/Works Manager with experience in Highways and civils.   As the successful Sub Agent/Works Manager, you will be tasked with looking at the technical detail on the project, ensuring plans are followed, resource is in place and managed. You will also have experience with writing RAMS and a level of experience with management and leadership too.   The work is to be carried out across day shifts and candidates will need to be based onsite 5 days a week.   For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane on (phone number removed)   FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We...

Senior Salesforce Test Engineer Contract | Remote (Occasional Swindon Travel) | Inside IR35 Service Care Solutions are seeking an experienced Senior Salesforce Test Engineer to support a major digital programme for our client. This role will focus on delivering high-quality Salesforce platform testing across enterprise-scale applications within an Agile/DevOps environment. Key Responsibilities Lead functional, integration, exploratory and automation testing activities Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and BDD/Cucumber Perform API testing using Postman/Rest Assured Manage regression testing, defect tracking and release activities Collaborate with developers, analysts and stakeholders to improve quality and test coverage Support UAT, stakeholder demos and continuous improvement initiativesEssential Skills & Experience Strong Salesforce/SFDC testing experience Salesforce Admin 201 certification or equivalent project exposure Experience with...

Facilities Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Facilities Engineer based in Solihull. This role is an initial 10-month contract is required to be onsite fulltime. Role Overview The role involves end-to-end project ownership, from concept definition through to final handover, ensuring delivery meets technical, safety, quality, and operational requirements. Your responsibilities Define robust delivery plans with minimised disruption to production operations. Define solutions to deliver required capabilities for throughput and quality for new and modified facilities. Manage Contractors in strict accordance with the businesses Control of Contractors procedures. Document and resolve issues using appropriate problem-solving methodologies and tool sets. Manage projects from concept through to final handover and acceptance, including management of timing, risks & issues. Co-ordinate the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve detailed project scopes,...

Senior DevOps Engineer, SC Cleared (MOD/Defence) - Bristol / Corsham / Hybrid Outside IR35 £500 per day Contract role for a defence consultancy on a MOD project for a senior DevOps engineer. You'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a critical application within a highly secure, air-gapped client environment across both Windows and Linux platforms. The role will involve building confidence in manual deployments through structured knowledge transfer and shadowing, while gradually taking ownership of deployment and support activities. You'll use your scripting knowledge in areas such as Bash, SQL, and automation to help streamline deployments and operational processes, while also developing hands-on experience with Docker and containerised environments. There will also be the opportunity to progress into using Ansible to help automate and accelerate deployments, supported by established documentation and experienced team members. Working closely with architecture,...

Project Engineer - Mechanical Bristol (Hybrid working - 2 days on site) 12-month contract Our client is seeking a capable and motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of industrial projects. This is a hands-on contract role where you'll play a key part in ensuring engineering solutions are fit for purpose, compliant with design authority standards and delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard. Overview As a Mechanical Engineer you'll work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, system engineers and contractors to turn functional requirements into robust engineering outcomes. You'll contribute to project planning activities, including execution plans, safety case strategies and commissioning approaches, while maintaining configuration control and adherence to quality standards throughout. Key Responsibilities As a Mechanical Engineer you'll identify project...

Good Morning! We are currently recruiting for 2 x Project Engineers - Mechanical/ Industrial for a great project for 12 months that is ran by a Public Sector Authority in Bristol Role requires availability to work 2 days per week in the Bristol office and 3 days working from home About the role: Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. Support project optioneering process. Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects Produce and/or approve project technical specifications Essential Experience Experience in a Engineering role Mechanical /or industrial plant Experience of nuclear or conventional project engineering Knowledge of relevant national engineering standards Awareness of CDM regulations Appropriate HNC, degree or National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 5/6Good to have:...

Project Engineer – Mechanical  Bristol up to £40.43 per hour initally 12 months Virtual interview (1 stage) Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is partnering with a key nuclear client to recruit a Project Engineer. You’ll provide fit-for-purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects and ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately.   What will you be doing? Determine and capture functional requirements along with stakeholder expectations for allocated projects. Assist in developing the Project Execution Plan, including approaches for design, safety case development, and commissioning. Contribute to the evaluation and selection of project options. Produce conceptual designs and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. Prepare and/or review and authorise technical specifications. Oversee detailed design work in line with established design authority requirements. Develop...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you passionate about data and eager to make a difference in the utilities industry? Our client is searching for a talented Data Engineer to join their dynamic team! If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to contribute to cutting-edge data solutions, we want to hear from you! Role: Data Engineer Duration: 6 Months (multiple extension options) Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol 1 - 2 days a month) Rate: £650 pd (umbrella) About the Role: As a Data Engineer, you will report directly to the Lead Data Engineer and play a pivotal role in...

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Systems Design Integrator for a 12 Month Contract contract based in Bristol (hybrid) Job description - the role What you'll do: Lead and support subsystem design integration across turbine projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth engineering integration. Conduct...

Job Title: Naval Architect Rate: Negotiable via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol Contract Length: 6 Months Role purpose We are looking for people with a good background understanding of Naval Architecture to join our technical team. The focus of the role is to provide Naval Architecture related advice and guidance to customers within the defence industry. The specific areas of interest include assessing surface ships and submarines to assess their performance in manoeuvring and control, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion. The work will include use of industry standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools. The role requires presenting work in internal and external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings. Participation in business support activities will also be required including bidding and planning activities through the provision of task estimates and breakdowns of task descriptions. The key...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...