438 jobs found in Royston

Location: Royston (SG8) Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Duration: 6 weeks initially with potential to extend Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday Salary: £31200 per annum / £15.00 per hour Job Reference: 36033 We are seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join our client based just outside Royston. You will join a small but expanding team working on cutting-edge robotics. Initially this role is offered as a 6 week fixed term contract but there could to be opportunities to extend this in due course for the right candidates. Responsibilities: • Assemble mechanical and electrical components (motors, sensors, PCBAs) following SOPs • Test modules and complete system diagnostics on new and existing robots • Perform repairs and upgrades, from simple part replacements to major rebuilds • Support lean manufacturing practices, inventory control and continuous improvement initiative Requirements: • Hands-on technical experience and interest in manufacturing / technology • Strong...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Hourly Rate: £29.70 (Overtime Hourly rate of ‘Time and a half’ for hours worked over 37 hours per week).   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Live Build Manufacturing Technician Job Description: The Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated...

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer/Setter with hands-on experience in multi-axis milling? Job Title: CNC Setter Programmer Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Salary: £negotiable DOE Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday (overtime available) Contract Type: Full Time, temp tp perm An opportunity has arisen for a full time CNC Setter Programmer for our client located in Saffron Walden, Essex. As CNC Setter Programmer you will be responsible for: * Programming and setting up 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling machines * Mutli axis turning centres * Sliding head lathes * Perform test runs to verify setup accuracy * Adhering to health & safety procedures. An ideal candidate for the CNC Setter Programmer will have: * Previous setting experience * Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Saffron Walden, Essex, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we...

An opportunity is available for experienced Industrial Pipe Fitters to join a project on a regulated site in Cambridge. The role offers ongoing work on an 11 days on, 3 days off shift pattern, with competitive hourly rates and an additional hourly bonus. Candidates must hold relevant pipe fitting qualifications and meet site compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities * Install, assemble and maintain industrial pipework systems in line with engineering drawings * Ensure all pipe fitting work meets project specifications and quality standards * Follow site health, safety and compliance procedures at all times * Work collaboratively with other trades and site teams to meet project deadlines * Carry out inspections and adjustments to ensure accurate pipe installation Benefits * Competitive hourly pay rates * Additional hourly bonus payment * Ongoing project work * Structured 11 days on, 3 days off...

An opportunity is available for experienced Industrial Pipe Welders to join a regulated project site in Cambridge. The role offers ongoing work on an 11 days on, 3 days off shift pattern with competitive hourly rates and an additional hourly bonus. The position involves TIG welding on carbon and stainless steel pipework. Key Responsibilities * Carry out TIG welding on 2” and 6” carbon and stainless steel pipework * Ensure all welding meets required specifications, procedures and quality standards * Interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures accurately * Follow all site health, safety and compliance procedures on a regulated site * Work collaboratively with pipe fitting and site teams to support project delivery Benefits * Competitive hourly pay rates * Additional hourly bonus payment * Ongoing project work * Structured 11 days on, 3 days off shift pattern * Opportunity to work on...

Junior Applied Physicist - Advanced Materials I am working with a leading UK technology company that develop novel materials that aim to solve highly complex problems across engineering and science, helping them search for an applied physicist. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate (or someone with a year's experience) in a physical science to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment that will give you both guidance and autonomy. This role is highly practical and lab‑based, supporting scientists in device fabrication, characterisation, and experimental investigation. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and engineers, making this an ideal entry point for someone curious, analytical, and passionate about experimental research. This is a fixed term contract position, running until November 2026. Here is what you will be doing' Support implementation of device fabrication and material characterisation. Plan and perform...

Research Assistant – Advanced Materials / Device Fabrication Cambridge | Cutting-Edge Scientific R&D | Laboratory Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join a highly innovative research organisation developing next-generation materials and device technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary scientific team, you will support the development, fabrication and characterisation of advanced electronic devices in a collaborative research environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experimental scientist looking to build their career in industrial research, working with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and contributing to the development of new technologies. The Role You will support research programmes focused on the fabrication and evaluation of novel materials and devices. Working closely with experienced scientists, you will plan and perform laboratory experiments, analyse data and contribute to the continuous improvement...

Assistant Scientist - Materials Development Are you a scientifically curious, hands-on researcher looking for a new role? I have an exciting opportunity for a talented scientist to join a growing R&D team and contribute directly to the development of next-generation materials and devices. This is a largely laboratory-based position in which you will work alongside experienced scientists to design, execute and evaluate novel experimental methodologies. You will play an active role across the full research cycle - from planning experiments and fabricating devices, to analysing results and presenting findings to the wider team. You will be responsible for planning and performing novel experiments, sometimes with senior scientist and sometimes independently, so a good understanding of scientific fundamentals is vital for this role. You will also be responsible for producing formulations, coating materials, and performing characterisation for novel devices. Data is an important...

Senior Planner – Power Transmission Cambridge (Hybrid Working) We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV–400kV+). If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership — this role is for you. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Schedule Development & Integration * Develop and maintain Level 3–5 integrated schedules * Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6 * Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans * Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements Planning Governance & Controls *...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Talentmark is recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This is a hybrid role with 50% onsite in Cambridge.    Salary: Up to £26.69 per hour PAYE or up to £34.54 per hour via umbrella company.   Quality Engineer Role: Lead design control and risk management activities for combination product development programs. Support effective risk management activities at external design companies and manufacturing facilities. Ensure combination product development activities are compliant with all required standards. Support the generation of all regulatory submission data.Your Background: Hold a relevant scientific degree or have equivalent working experience. Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 4, and the EU Medical Devices Regulation. Experience in design controls and risk management for combination products. Familiar with device assembly manufacturing processes. Understand Good...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 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.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 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 Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week 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) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 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 Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks 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) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...