41 jobs found in Royston

Engineering Project Manager 6 Month initial Contract Work Location: Stevenage Overview of department:   The role sits within the Electronics Engineering department. They are growing, dedicated and we work as a team to deliver projects. You will be managing detailed design of electronics products such as printers, small thermostats ect.   Responsibilities: Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy.   Skillset/experience required: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management...

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role. We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation Supervisor to join our team in Royston. This role is with a global EPC, on an initial 12 month contract outside IR35. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and coordinate instrumentation installation and commissioning activities on-site. * Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and safety procedures during all instrumentation works. * Manage and oversee vendor and subcontractor personnel performing instrumentation tasks. * Perform and/or witness calibration, loop checks, and functional testing of...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 2 months initially, urgent start, likely to be extended or even go permanent Hours: 6am until 2:30pm and 1:30pm until 10pm on a weekly rotation (Monday to Friday) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 35860 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks in a for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 2 months initially, urgent start, could be extended or go permanent Hours: 6am until 2:30pm and 1:30pm until 10pm on a weekly rotation (Monday to Friday) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 35842 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Fitter or a Live Build Technician background.   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...

Senior RF Electronics Engineer Location: Just outside Cambridge Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 Hybrid working available Must be a sole British national and eligible for security clearance About the Opportunity If you want to work on genuinely cutting-edge technology, this role offers the chance to contribute to advanced robotic systems, autonomous drone sensors, mobile radio networks, emergency-service communication tools and even airborne or space-based radar projects. Every assignment is different, and the environment suits engineers who enjoy variety, innovation and meaningful technical challenge. You will join a team that is driven by engineering curiosity and problem solving. No two projects are the same, and you will be encouraged to explore new ideas, learn new skills and see concepts evolve into operational systems. The Role As a Senior RF Electronics Engineer, you will take a key technical role in the design, build and test of new RF systems and products. You will work...

Human Factors Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: DOE Contract role for 12 months Benefits: Flexible home and office-based working, competitive contract rates, opportunity to work on global projects Exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer to join our client’s Devices Centre of Excellence! This role offers the chance to contribute to global drug delivery device development projects and regulatory submissions. About the Role and Client Our client is a global leader in drug delivery device innovation, supporting projects across multiple therapy areas. As a Human Factors Engineer, you will manage and execute human factors engineering activities, ensuring usability and compliance for combination products. Responsibilities * Collaborate with internal teams, external design companies, and vendors to deliver human factors engineering outputs * Project-manage the supply, assembly, and testing of materials for HF studies * Provide usability input to device design and...

Role: Robotic Software Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK Work model:Onsite Contract duration-6 Months We are seeking a Robotic Software Engineer for a pioneering life sciences organization. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to software design, robotic control, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, helping to deliver scalable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for advanced therapies. Responsibilities Contribute to all stages of software and product development including analysis, architecture, prototyping, implementation, and testing Collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to integrate robotic automation solutions Develop and debug code for robotics and automation systems Apply technical breadth to quickly grasp new ideas and contribute across product development and manufacturing teams Support product lifecycle activities and contribute to scalable manufacturing solutionsRequired Skills Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science,...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to support the manufacture, repair, and assembly of composite structures within the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on skills in bonding, riveting, and precision fitting, with experience working to aerospace standards. Key Responsibilities Manufacture, assemble, and fit aerospace composite components. Carry out composite lay-up, trimming, drilling, and finishing operations. Perform bonding operations using adhesives, films, and structural bonding techniques. Conduct riveting and mechanical fastening to aerospace specification. Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation. Ensure all components meet required aerospace quality and inspection standards. Perform rework and repairs on composite structures as required. Maintain a clean, safe working environment in compliance with health & safety procedures. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and...

UK Environmental Sustainability Lead required for initial 12 month contract with multi national defence company based in Stevenage (Bolton could be considered) site and remote working. Expected attendance on a site is 3 days per week. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for shaping business-focused activities around scope 3 greenhouse emissions (particularly in relation to our current emission 'hotspots' of waste, business travel, employee commuting and homeworking, transportation and distribution), enhancing biodiversity on our sites, and making other workplace-based environmental improvements. You'll lead, influence and work with ESG team members, and colleagues in teams across the wider business (such as Facilities Management, Safety Health and Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Travel, Site Management, Engineering) to deliver them. You'll understand how to turn activity into outputs and positive outcomes. You'll be experienced in driving change and delivering...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) 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 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. 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.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...

Principal Thermal Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum WORK PATTERN: 3 days min a week on site; depending on project workload it could be full time on site (Please assume full time onsite when talking to candidates). Overtime: Yes (Project dependant) PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Defence would be beneficial; open to aero, electronics. As long as thermal skillset is apparent. ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES (“Thermal Engineer” OR “Aerothermal Engineer” OR “Heat transfer Engineer”) Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role...

Our client, a Defence and Aerospace supplier is looking for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance ahead of starting. 6 month initial contract. Hybrid working, based in Stevenage. £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Responsibilities: The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include: Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implementation of GMA Policies to...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Thermal Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Hourly Rate: £50.00  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 likely be onsite 3 days per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage onsite interview   Principal Thermal Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   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: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Stevenage (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Duration: 12 months (likely extension) Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  - Clearance: Active SC Clearance required  The Opportunity An industry-leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their growing team in Stevenage. You’ll be part of a highly supportive engineering function that prides itself on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivering high-quality solutions. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of design work packages, thrives in multi-disciplinary environments, and has a strong background across the full electronic product lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll play a key part in developing advanced electronic solutions for complex weapon systems, covering both on-board subsystems and land, sea, and air-based firing units. Responsibilities include: Leading and delivering end-to-end electronic design packages Taking...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Configuration Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Rate: £50 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 1-2 days per week onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: Two stage interview process, telephone and video interview.   Description/Job Summary Configuration Management is pivotal to the companies success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we...