43 jobs found in Milton Keynes

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...

Field Service & Calibration Engineer 📍Milton Keynes 💰 £35 - £40K (Flexible for the right candidate) ⏰ Monday to Friday | 40 Hours per Week 🚗 Company Vehicle Provided for Site Visits ✅ Temp-to-Perm Opportunity The Role We are recruiting for a Field Service & Calibration Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation based in Milton Keynes. This is a varied role combining workshop-based calibration and repair work with regular travel to customer sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, calibrating and fault-finding on specialist force measurement and testing equipment. Work will be scheduled in advance by the Service Manager, with a mixture of office-based and field-based activities throughout the week. Key Responsibilities Calibration, servicing and maintenance of force measurement and testing equipment Carrying out planned service visits at customer sites Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electronic faults Repairing...

Contract Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer Outside IR35 Rates:  £34.50 per hour Ltd Co Panama shift alternating days and night Short term or ad hoc work Location commutable from : Dunstable, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Buckingham, Bedford   Profile As an ad hoc contract Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be Electrical bias. The right candidate will be from a food background and have FMGC experience. You will be a highly motivated individual and be able to react quickly to breakdowns.   The Role As Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be working within a team responsible for the electrical and mechanical maintenance of new and existing equipment. You will be working on food process machinery and will be dealing with fault finding on various different PLC's, You will also be responsible for breakdowns.   Requirements: Company As a Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be part of an extremely successful food manufacturing company. My client is...

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...

Electrical Tester Vacancy We are currently seeking to recruit an Electrical Tester This role will be based in Wolverton. This is what we need you to do…. Responsibilities: * Read schematic drawings * With minimal supervision investigate rolling stock faults found within the test process * Assist the engineering process where necessary * Work within a high voltage environment * Download and process train diagnostic data, undertake fault finding to an advanced level * Test all types of on train systems * Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation * If required deputise for test team leader * Keep test paperwork up to date, including test sheets and fault logs * Liaise with production departments when necessary * Attend off site railway depots to support our customers requirement This is what we need you to have…. Educational Requirements & Relating Experience: * Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English. *...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire (On-site) Are you a senior, hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a high impact contract where your expertise genuinely shapes outcomes? This is an exciting 12 month Inside IR35 opportunity, based in Pitstone, offering the chance to join a technically advanced, safety critical engineering environment delivering real Through Life Support (TLS) value. This role will appeal to engineers who enjoy problem solving at pace, influencing technical direction, and working at the heart of production, quality, and engineering decision making. For those considering relocation, Pitstone offers access to excellent transport links, scenic surroundings, and a strong engineering community. The Opportunity As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the Through Life Support team, bringing depth of experience, technical leadership, and resilience to complex challenges. You'll provide both tactical...

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...

Systems Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £66-£77ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MATLAB/Simulink? Do you have experience across the full systems lifecycle? 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 Systems 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: Supplementing the Engineering Team across various Business Areas of the company Your skillset may include: Experience of systems engineering lifecycle Experience in modelling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink) Experience in the Verification and Validation lifecycle Development of Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements Knowledge of...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Interaction Engineering  Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker About the Company: Our client is a well-established and reputable organisation specialising in high-quality metal fabrication and installation. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their team. Key Responsibilities: Fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components to specification Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and job orders Operate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery (press brakes, shears, rollers, etc.) Measure, cut, bend and form metal with precision Conduct quality checks to ensure all work meets required standards Follow health and safety procedures at all times Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines Requirements: Proven experience as a sheet metal worker or similar role Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and metals Ability to read and work from technical drawings Competent...

Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate We're recruiting a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a major UK power plant programme in Bedfordshire.  You'll lead the electrical commissioning of a new-build power plant, managing site activities from pre-commissioning through energisation, first fire, synchronisation and handover. Requirements: Proven Lead Electrical Commissioning experience on energy projects  Strong HV/LV commissioning knowledge Experience with generators, transformers, switchgear and protection systems Ability to lead commissioning teams and manage contractorsIf you are an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer with a background in energy projects, please apply now

Our client is currently seeking a full time Counter Balance driver to work from their depot in Bedford. This is not your typical Forklift role, you must also have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points as driving the company van on an adhoc basis will be required. This is a hands on role working in the manufacturing team, and use of power tools and basic understanding of either carpentry or metal works would be desirable. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 This job will be made permanent for the right candidate

Job description: As a key member of our manufacturing operation, you will be responsible for producing high-precision crankshafts, camshafts, and various other engine components for leading super and hyper car manufacturers. The Role: Set up, operate, and monitor multiple CNC machines ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance. Read, interpret, and edit CNC programs, identifying and correcting errors in NC code to ensure smooth production flow. Perform quality control checks using various measurement tools and inspect machinery, tooling, and equipment to maintain product standards. Manufacture components efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to company standards and procedures. Maintain high level of communication with the Team and report operational issues promptly. Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to methods, processes, and tooling. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities....

Job Description As a key member of our manufacturing operation, you will be responsible for producing high-precision crankshafts, camshafts, and various other engine components for leading super and hyper car manufacturers. The Role Set and operate CNC and manual: cylindrical and surface grinders. Perform quality control checks using gauges, perthometer and Adcole equipment. Manufacture components efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to company standards and procedures. Maintain high level of communication with the Team and report operational issues promptly. Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to methods, processes, and tooling. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities. Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice. Candidate Profile Experience as a CNC Grinder,...

Automation Engineer - Contract | Immediate Start Initial 3-month contract, with strong potential to extend to 6 months We are recruiting on behalf of our client,who is looking for experienced Automation Engineers to join a fast-paced, multi-site automation programme across the UK and Europe. You will work alongside the client’s in-house engineering and controls teams, supporting PLC code development, implementation, commissioning, testing and continuous improvement across a network of highly automated sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Automation or Controls Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex, high-impact projects. Frequent travel across UK will be required. What You’ll Be Doing * Developing, testing and commissioning PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal * Supporting fault-finding and troubleshooting on live automated systems * Leading and contributing to process improvement initiatives * Integrating and migrating code...

Vehicle Builders Wanted - Northampton (all good mechanical knowledge considered) I'm currently recruiting for Vehicle Builders to join a long-term rolling stock project based at in Northampton. Location: Northampton Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (50 hours paid per week) Pay: £18.68 per hour PAYE/ £25.11ph Umbrella Contract: 12 months rolling Key duties include: Stripping and preparing vehicles for refurbishment Cutting and fitting materials to precise measurements Mechanically fitting Seats, hand rails, luggage racks and more. Installing flooring, carpets, panels and interior components Working with wood, metal, composites, sealants and adhesives Removing and refitting windows We're looking for candidates with experience as: Coach Builder Vehicle Builder Carpenter Shop Fitter Mechanical assembly Vehicle technicians Any mechanical assembly/fitting Or similar hands-on assembly/interior fitting roles An NVQ/IMI/HNC Level 2 (or above) in a relevant trade would be...

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer in Northampton on behalf of a national structured cabling contractor. Vacancies: 1 Contract date: 20/07/2026 Duration: 8 weeks initially ...with potential continuation on later projects following completion 8 hour day shifts 8am-5pm Monday to Friday The cabling engineers on this project will be carrying out wifi network upgrades adding new wireless access points and data cabling to existing network infrastructure. Predominantly CAT6 and containment, which can involve external work as well as internal. The ideal candidate will: Hold a valid ECS/Equivalent structured cabling/comms industry related card or CSCS Must have or be willing to complete first aid awareness course Must have or be willing to complete Manual Handling, asbestos awareness and working at heights (Course can be provided free of charge) Have a minimum of 2 years comms industry experience Be able to provide relevant work references and proof...