195 jobs found in Northwich

Ambitek are currently recruiting for a General Operative for ongoing site work in Northwich. This is a great opportunity for candidates with relevant site experience looking for consistent work. Key Requirements: * Valid CSCS card * Confined Spaces certification (essential) * Previous site work experience * Reliable and able to work as part of a team Role Overview: You will be supporting site operations, assisting with general duties, and ensuring work areas are maintained to a high standard of safety and cleanliness. What’s on Offer: * Ongoing work * Immediate start * Opportunity to work on a busy, active site ***Local candidates only please

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, CLIENT NOT SUPPLYING DIGS*** Ambitek are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HDPE Pipefitter / Fusion Welder to join an ongoing project in Northwich, supporting the redevelopment of a disused Biomass Plant. Location: Northwich, Cheshire Start Date: Immediate Duration: 3-week trial (with potential for 3–6 months ongoing work) Role Overview This position will focus on the installation and on-site fusion welding of HDPE pipework, working on straight runs installed mainly on pipe bridges. Day-to-Day Duties * Installation of HDPE pipework on site * Fusion welding HDPE lines ranging from 1” up to 10” * Working safely and efficiently to site requirements * Use of HDPE fusion welding machines and associated equipment Requirements * Proven experience in HDPE fusion welding (essential) * Confident using HDPE fusion welding machines * Valid SCATTS or CSCS or CCNSG or EMSS...

Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer Scope of Services The Launch Quality Centre Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Manufacturing Feasibility is evaluated in line with business process. Manufacturing Feasibility issues to be presented and agreed cross functionally and the product style and design influenced to support Manufacturing targets & functional deliverables. Key Deliverables 1. Analysis of final assembly feasibility on future programmes: 1. Review style and design to identify & subsequently resolve manufacturing feasibility concerns and support Manufacturing Functional deliverables i.e. Design For Manufacture best practice, assembly time targets, production quality targets 2. Conduct analysis of part design through virtual and physical studies to provide recommendations, identify issues and support problem resolution. 3. Analyse dimensional management outputs and develop assembly strategies to ensure product quality...

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...

Location: Warrington, Leicester or Bristol Hybrid working: 3 days/week in the office (some flexibility in this) Contract type: Permanent or Contract (inside IR35) Multiple positions available A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Senior Process Engineers to support the delivery of complex engineering and technical activities. This role is ideal for engineers with strong domain knowledge who can work independently, mentor others and contribute to high‑quality engineering outputs across a range of challenging projects. Role Overview: The Senior Process Engineer will manage and deliver engineering activities, applying specialist process knowledge to resolve technical issues, develop solutions and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You will work as part of a multi‑discipline team, supporting both project delivery and the development of less experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities Promote effective collaboration across engineering and wider functional...

Location: Warrington, Leicester or Bristol Hybrid working: 3 days/week in the office (some flexibility in this) Contract type: Permanent or Contract (inside IR35) Multiple positions available A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Principal Process Engineers to provide senior technical leadership across a range of complex engineering activities. This role is suited to engineers who can work independently, guide multidisciplinary teams and act as subject matter experts within their discipline. Role Overview: You will lead the delivery of engineering and technical outputs, applying broad process knowledge to shape solutions, resolve complex issues and ensure high‑quality standards. The role involves mentoring others, supporting capability development and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate multi‑discipline engineering teams to deliver agreed scopes efficiently. Supervise, mentor and...

We have a fantastic opportunity for Cost Estimator to join a growing SME delivering work on a high-profile nuclear defence programme. This role will play a key part in supporting project delivery through detailed reporting, data analysis and coordination activities, contributing to the successful delivery of work within a highly regulated environment. This position would suit a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in reporting, data analysis and project support, ideally within nuclear, defence or other regulated sectors. It will appeal to someone who is highly proficient in Excel, enjoys working with data and producing clear, accurate reports, and is comfortable working remotely while supporting a wider project team. Key Responsibilities * Produce and maintain detailed project reports, dashboards and performance data * Analyse project data using Excel to support decision-making and programme tracking * Support project teams with documentation, reporting and...

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) £51-£56 per hour Long-Term Contract | Major Nuclear Programme - PFDO, Sellafield Are you a Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a high-impact role on one of the UK's most critical nuclear programmes? We're supporting a key delivery partner on the PFDO project at Sellafield, and we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive engineering excellence across complex, safety-critical work. The Opportunity You'll play a vital role in delivering engineering and technical activities across the project lifecycle-bringing your expertise to solve complex challenges and ensure high-quality outputs in a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a flagship nuclear programme, collaborating with experienced teams while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of major works. What You'll Be Doing Deliver...

Principal EC&I Engineer Warrington (Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office) Contract - 12 Months Rate - £65 per hour We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of EC&I solutions across complex, safety-critical projects. This role is heavily design-focused, requiring ownership of electrical power system studies, protection design, and technical assurance, ensuring all outputs meet regulatory, safety, and engineering standards. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership & Delivery Lead the design and development of EC&I systems, ensuring solutions are technically robust, compliant, and fit for purpose. Own and maintain the electrical power system model (ETAP or equivalent) to support design development and validation. Produce and review key design deliverables including: Fault level calculations, Protection coordination studies, Arc flash risk assessments.  Ensure all designs align with relevant standards,...

Senior / Principal Process Engineer - Nuclear (Contract) Location: Warrington or Preston (3 days on site / 2 days remote) Rate: Senior: ~£60 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Principal: ~£75 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension) Start: ASAP The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Senior or Principal Process Engineer to support a key nuclear programme focused on Reprocessed Uranium (RepU). RepU is uranium recovered from spent nuclear fuel, historically reprocessed at Sellafield and reused in fuel cycles. While the UK has shifted toward once-through fuel strategies, significant RepU inventories remain in storage-creating a critical opportunity to develop safe, effective strategies for its management, reuse, or disposal. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of fuel cycle strategy and nuclear process engineering, contributing to complex challenges with long-term national importance. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver process...

We are currently seeking a TRAM Electrical Engineer to support a major nuclear engineering programme based in Warrington. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex nuclear engineering projects where reliability, maintainability and availability are critical to safe and compliant operations. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver and support Testability, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (TRAM) engineering activities across project lifecycles within a nuclear environment * Conduct and review Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) * Perform Reliability and Availability calculations to support system performance requirements * Carry out MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) analysis * Support the development and updating of TRAM strategies in line with nuclear project...

Senior Revit Designer - Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Contract | £36-£41/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Security: Sellafield experience and existing PP Pass is essential. We are seeking an experienced Autodesk Revit Designer to support engineering design delivery within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on the development and modification of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) and mechanical piping elements within a Revit model, supporting asset care and infrastructure upgrades. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the production of design deliverables including drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality targets. The role is primarily office-based in Warrington (3 days per week) with occasional site visits and travel to other offices when required. Key...

Senior CE&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Are you a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer looking to apply your expertise within one of the UK's most complex nuclear environments? We are seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to support a range of engineering and decommissioning projects across the Sellafield programme, delivering robust CE&I design and safety documentation within a highly regulated setting. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear decommissioning work, supporting the delivery of safety-critical systems that underpin long-term hazard reduction at Sellafield. Key Responsibilities Deliver CE&I design work packages across a variety of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects Produce and check design substantiation, safety documentation, and technical deliverables Provide expert CE&I input...

Senior EC&I Designer - Sellafield Ponds Programme Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning | Sellafield Ponds We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support major engineering works within the Sellafield Ponds Programme, one of the most complex and high-hazard decommissioning challenges in the UK nuclear sector. This role will see you taking a senior position within the EC&I design team, leading the development, review, and delivery of high-integrity design packages for safety-critical systems. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet strict nuclear safety, regulatory, and engineering standards while supporting project delivery across multidisciplinary teams. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will provide technical guidance to designers and engineers, contribute to design reviews, and ensure the production of high-quality EC&I...

Senior Mechanical Designer Location: Warrington (initially 5 days/week in office; occasional site visits or travel to other offices) £35-41/hour Inside IR35 About the Project Join the Asset Care Project Delivery team, supporting the Mechanical asset care portfolio, with an initial focus on the WVP Compressor Project. This is a key role delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions that ensure operational safety, compliance, and reliability across a range of critical projects. Role Overview As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will: Produce engineering design work packages including specifications, drawings, analyses, verification, and assessments that meet legal, functional, and performance requirements. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within cost, and to the agreed quality standards. Work closely within a multi-disciplinary design team, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to mechanical design of piping systems, machinery, and...

CE&I Safety System Design Engineer Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 | Nuclear & High-Hazard Environment Warrington Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£56/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Safety System Design Engineer looking to make a real impact on nationally significant infrastructure? This is a high-profile opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, working at the heart of safety-critical design in a complex, regulated environment. You'll be part of a specialist CE&I design team, delivering and checking Safety System design packages that underpin safe operations - while also supporting commissioning activities and mentoring the next generation of engineers. The Role You'll play a key role in: Delivering and checking CE&I Safety System design packages to meet safety, functional and business requirements Supporting and reviewing designs produced by other engineers within the team Working across disciplines to ensure compliant, integrated solutions...

Senior EC&I Designer Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working) Rate: £53.00 – £65.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: SC Clearance required Sector: Nuclear The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Senior EC&I Designer to support the delivery of complex nuclear engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a key role where you will lead Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design activities, provide technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality, compliant design outputs across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead EC&I design activities across nuclear projects from concept through to detailed and production design Allocate and review work, ensuring all deliverables meet nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements Produce and check EC&I design outputs, including: Schematics Wiring diagrams Loop diagrams Cable schedules General arrangements...