184 jobs found in Saffron Walden

Do you have a previous experience as a Production Supervisor? Job Title: Production Supervisor Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: £15 - £18 Per Hour DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, day shift. Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join their team on a full time, temp to perm basis. As a Production Supervisor your duties will include: * Supervise and lead a team of production operatives, ensuring the production schedule is met and that all products are manufactured in accordance with strict quality standards. * Monitor and manage production processes, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. * Assist in the planning and scheduling of production activities to meet customer demands. * Ensure the accurate recording of production data, including output, downtime, and quality checks * Train, mentor, and develop production staff to improve their skills and knowledge. An ideal...

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going (could go perm for right person) Hours: Monday -- Sunday (Shift Pattern: 6am - 2pm - 2pm - 10pm - 10pm - 6am) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take...

Do you have an interest in materials testing, coatings, or analytical laboratory equipment? Job Title: Junior Applications Engineer Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hours: Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm) Friday (8:30am - 2:00pm) Salary: £14 - £14.50 Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm for right person Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer As Junior Applications Engineer your duties will include: * Operating and maintaining laboratory and analytical equipment * Preparing chemical solutions and assisting with laboratory testing procedures * Testing, evaluating and processing coatings for a wide range of engineering applications * Preparing documentation and recording results An ideal candidate for the Junior Applications Engineer will have: * A background in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Design or a related field * Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment (advantageous but not essential) * Practical skills such...

Do you have previous experience as a Machine Technician? Do you have an interest in Machine Wiring with some proven experience? Job Title: Machine Assembler Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm / Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm Salary: £12.21 p/h to start, increasing to £13 once trained Contract Type: Full time, 12 week temp to perm Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Machine Assembler As Machine assembler your duties will include: * Perform electrical testing of system builds * Read and work to engineering drawings and schematics * Ensure production schedules are met in line with customer demands An ideal candidate for the Machine assembler will have: * Electrical experience, including panel assembly and wiring from diagrams * Experience in building switchgear is desirable Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk following a registration process by PureKat...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Contract) Cambridge | Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) We are working with an innovative technology company developing advanced hardware systems used in cutting-edge scientific and research applications. They are looking to bring in a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on a contract basis to support a critical and time-sensitive project. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining project continuity, working closely with electronics and hardware teams to develop and enhance embedded software on complex systems. SKILLS REQUIRED * Strong embedded C * STM32 experience * RTOS experience (ThreadX or similar preferred) * Experience working with physical hardware and PCBs If you are on the market and looking for your next contract assignment then please apply online today

RF Engineer Contractor | 3 Months | Outside IR35 |Full-time, Onsite | North Cambridge I am currently recruiting for a market leader in the field of critical communications. Their focus is on providing high quality products to a demanding, mission critical client base, which includes the police, paramedics, sea rescue, major airports, large mining facilities and utilities or oil and gas plants located in hazardous environments. We are looking for a couple of RF Engineers to join the team, who have been have been developing comprehensive TETRA and LTE solutions tailored for users across multiple sectors to address their critical communication needs. You will be responsible for: Technical design and specification of RF circuitry for radio terminal products: Complete subsystem design and implementation Integration with Baseband, Audio and MMI subsystems Component specification and sourcing Design test documentation Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision Technical requirements...

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...

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...

We are recruiting for Electricians to work at a Magistrates Court in central Cambridge, replacing existing lights and fittings with LEDs. * Hours: 48hrs working nights, Monday to Thursday 6pm - 6am. * Rate: £35.90/hr * Duration: 8-10 weeks You will need a gold jib card, experience installing Dali lighting and a Basic DBS (We can apply for this if you do not hold one). Please contact Tim at Apex for further details. Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment business acting on behalf of this company

Location: Cambridge (CB24) Duration: Temporary, 3-6 months initially, possible transfer to permanent Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday to Friday), 30 minutes lunch break Salary: £13.70 per hour Reference: 36090 Polytec are looking for an Assembly Technician for our client based just north of Cambridge. This is a temporary role but could become permanent for the right person. Responsibilities: * Assembly, packing and despatch of products in a clean lab environment * Completion of manufacturing records and related documentation (ERP system) * Ensure all work is performed to agreed time scales Requirements: * Previous experience in an assembly and or despatch role preferred * Proven ability to perform with the highest accuracy and repeatability * Good communication and numerical skills * Punctual with a good attendance record * Capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time * Familiarity with following SOP's, working to ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 * Computer literate, previous...

Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Harlow Addison Project Plc are seeking a PSC contractor to provide Project Management services to support a project in Greater London. Workscope: * To Provide engineering design-based Project Management services from Front End through detailed design. * Full responsibility for the delivery to install a new process integrated into an operational manufacturing plant. Services to be provided: * Complete project management services from Front End through detailed design * Day-to-day client interface and stakeholder management * Provide guidance to client teams and the construction manager * Plan and control scope, schedule, cost and risk * Coordinate multi-discipline design (Process, Mech, EC&I, Civils/Struct) and constructability reviews. * Lead all on site activites, proactive client, design and construction team communication is key for this role *...

Lead Piping Designer - Addison Project, Harlow For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Job Type: Contract Outside IR35 Start: Spring 2026 Location: Harlow, Essex with travel to site in Home Countries Workscpe Addison Project Plc are seeking...

Senior Process Engineer- Addison Project, Harlow For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Senior Process Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35) Location: Harlow Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 Workscope Addison Project Plc invites...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Goods Inwards Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Must have goods in inspection experience. Apprenticeship required.  Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £28.71.  Overtime Rate of ‘time and a quarters’ of hours over 37 hours per week. Goods Inwards Inspector Job Description: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to support with Supply Chain engineering programmes in the defence sphere from our client's site in Stevenage. Please note, there will be regular supplier visits to international sites and you must have awareness of AS9100 and ISO 9001. PRINCIPAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR (£333 PER DAY) - 6 MONTHS - 2 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - STEVENAGE (+INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier Contribute...

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Supply Chain to join them on a contract basis. This opportunity provides the chance to work within a dynamic quality team. The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements. Role: Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Stevenage or Bolton, 2 days WFH the rest onsite/visiting suppliers Contract: 6 months rolling Clearance: Full SC required to start - UK Eyes Only due to project Hourly Rate: £40-£45 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design 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: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

Site Manager / Site Agent – Mechanical Bias Water Infrastructure Upgrade | Long-Term Contract Stevenage £(Apply online only) (IR35 status subject to determination) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager or Site Agent with a strong mechanical bias to support delivery on a major water infrastructure upgrade scheme. This is a key role on a technically challenging project, ideal for someone confident managing MEICA-heavy packages within a live operational environment. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, with a focus on mechanical installations and coordination across multiple disciplines. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive programme, quality and safety on a complex upgrade project. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate site operations, with a focus on mechanical and MEICA elements Oversee subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Ensure full compliance with...

Steel Erector (IPAF) – Required We are looking to recruit an experienced Steel Erector holding a valid IPAF licence for upcoming projects. This role offers steady work for a dependable and competent individual who takes pride in their work. Duties will include: Installing and erecting structural steel to specification Operating MEWPs safely and effectively on site Interpreting drawings and following site instructions Working closely with the site team to meet project deadlines Maintaining a high standard of workmanship Adhering to all site health & safety requirements Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in steel erection is essential Valid IPAF certification CSCS card is desirable Comfortable working at height Good awareness of health & safety practices Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team What we offer: Competitive rates, based on experience Ongoing work for the right candidate Weekly pay Well-run sites with supportive teams...