334 jobs found in Skelmersdale

We are recruiting for an Electronic Engineering Project Manager on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role is based in either Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton offices 3 days per week and remote for 2. We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated and we work as a team to deliver our projects. Preferred Engineering/Science/Electronics Managing detailed design of electronics product (printers, small thermostats) engineering development Not automotive But open to industries Alter electronic, E2V 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:...

Engineering Manager - Water Sector Contract or Permanent Occasional home working Purpose Manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team and lead the delivery of water industry designs, ensuring time, quality, safety, and client expectations are met. Key Responsibilities Direct, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates. Identify, develop, and implement safe, efficient, and value-engineered design solutions; communicate these effectively to clients and project teams. Act as the Professional Head for the design function. Guide design activities to ensure compliance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards; approve design packages. Identify and implement appropriate software tools; promote the use of BIM and 3D modelling where required. Manage the production of integrated design deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements. Review, interpret, and brief teams on standards, procedures, and updates. Ensure...

Job title: Engineering Technician Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting Duration: 6 Months Pay rate: £15.85ph PAYE or £21.51hr Umbrella Location: Deeside, Flintshire Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site role Hours of work: 37 hours per week Role information: - As an Engineering Technician your roles include the repair and overhaul of Electronic and Electro-mechanical equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards. Qualifications/Experience Required - Electrical Background - Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship - Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level - Carry out Feasibility and Development activity, including the Reverse Engineering and...

Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer based in the Broughton area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Assembly work processes, specifications for assembly tools, and methods for implementing modifications in production. Consistency of manufacturing engineering dossiers with design dossiers. On-site...

Mechanical Hoist Assembly How would you like to work a 4-day week?! Mechanical Fitters needed. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Mechanical Fitters to join a well-respected engineering company in Chapel-En-Le-Frith. Assisting with the production of Hoist Works for overhead cranes: Mechanical Assembly Hoist Assembly Help with stockkeeping and replenishment Assisting Skilled EngineersThe Ideal candidate. Must come from a mechanical-based background. Must be local to the area and able to travel to chapel en le frith. Must be willing to work weekly shift rotations including days and Nights. FLT Counterbalance licence is extremely desirable but not required.Working hours Based on a 4-day week (weekly rotation of Early and Lates) Early Shift - Monday - Thursday (5:00 am - 2:30 pm) + shift allowance 8% = £18.53 p/hr Late Shift - Monday - Thursday (2:30 pm - 12:00 am) + shift allowance 25% = £21.45 p/hr In return, you will be rewarded with a permanent position following...

CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER  6-month contract, Immediate start available  Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects. As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Purchasing Manager to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables. Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include:  Supporting the  purchasing of shop floor items Price negotiation  / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition. Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates.  Cost reductions Monitor supplier performance To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need: Previous purchasing/procurement...

Do you possess the skill, knowledge, and experience to bring an organisation closer to operational excellence? Our client, a civil engineering consultancy, is on the hunt for a talented Assistant Engineering Manager to join their team, on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of complex civil engineering projects from our client's office in Birmingham. Join now to gain invaluable experience and to expand your professional portfolio within a dynamic and supportive environment. -Competitive hourly rate ranging from £50-£57 (depending on experience). -On-site working arrangements. Responsibilities: -Support with the management, planning, and coordination of civil engineering projects, across all stages, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget alignment. -Assist the Engineering Manager with leading and guiding a team of engineers, technical staff, and designers, ensuring smooth project delivery and professional development. -Ensure all project...

Title: Engineering Stores Admin Location: Coventry Salary: £33,000 per annum (Fixed Term Contract) Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm Benefits: Company pension (statutory levels, salary exchange), Company sick pay (post-probation), Retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work / Techscheme, Long Service Award, Employee recognition programme, Employee Assistance Programme (via pension enrolment), 4 x Death in Service (via pension enrolment) In this role, you will support the Engineering Department by managing purchasing and inventory to ensure spare parts are available at the right time and in the right quantities. You will help keep the stores running efficiently so the wider operation can perform at its best. Engineering Stores Admin Role: Order engineering parts when stock reaches minimum levels Receive deliveries, log goods, adjust stock levels and file delivery notes Raise purchase orders using SAP and update budget cost sheets Track shipments to support operational...

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical or Multi skilled Location: Skelmersdale Pay Rate: £19.50/hour + 30% shift allowance (£25.35 ph) Working Hours: Day Shifts: Mon-Thurs: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Fri: 6am-12pm / 11am-4:35pm Night Shifts (when required): Mon-Thurs: 9pm-6:30am About the Role We're seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician with a strong background in machine maintenance to join our team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our production equipment runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting both preventive and reactive maintenance activities. Key Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on machinery. Monitor and control processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC). Conduct in-line quality checks and establish process conditions. Support delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and schedule targets. Build strong working relationships with on-site stakeholders. What We're Looking For Experience: Minimum 2...

CNC Programmer / Machinist Certain Advantage is hiring for a CNC Programmer based in the Skelmersdale area. This role is on a temp-to-perm basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a company specialising in precision engineering used across manufacturing, commissioning and installation phases for various industries. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a CNC Programmer/Machinist—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Fully programming at the machine, Reworking existing CNC Programs Working from engineering drawings on high-value, small-volume, bespoke Creating programs on Fanuc ControlsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Exposure to working in a similar environment of High-value/low-volume components...

Our client is seeking a professional Traffic Engineer for a contract role within the highways sector. Key Responsibilities: Providing advice on the design and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) Offering TRO processing support for schemes within the council's 25/26 and 26/27 capital programmes Assessing existing moving traffic regulation orders and producing related technical reports Job Requirements: Experience in traffic and highway engineering Proficiency in AutoCAD, Keyline and Keysign software Knowledge of developing and amending Traffic Regulation Orders and Moving Traffic Regulation Orders for capital programme and network management schemes Degree qualification in traffic engineering or equivalent experience Understanding of the Framework Agreement and NEC 4 Professional Services Contract Additional Information: The role is a hyrbid workign arrangement - 2 days per week in the office. The position is considered to be inside IR35 If you are a skilled...

PMO Lead / Planner - Major Project I am currently recruiting a PMO Lead / Project Planner for a large Captial Project within the pharmcetucial industry. My client is building a new factory and need some assistance to aid the Project Management Team and co-ordination of various work streams. Key responisbiltiies include 1. 1. Key duties: 1. Run the change management process, raisin and issue change control forms, updating the log and controlling the document sign off 2. Generating the weekly review meeting presentation packs and the fortnightly steering meeting packs, using input from other project team members 3. Coordinate the action tracker, monitoring activity reporting status and chasing outstanding actions with owners. 4. Be responsible for project Risk log, providing reports, and coordination reviews. 5. Generate project reports 6. Trade clash planning / maximizing productivity of work faces...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the local authority sector. They require self-employed commercial heating engineers for a long term social housing contract. Contract Details: Location: Wigan Contract: Housing Association Work Type: Landlord Gas Safety Checks and Central Heating Repairs on both Commercial and Domestic heating systems Commitment: Minimum of 3 set days per week Contract Length: Long term Payment terms: Weekly one week in arrears. Rates: * Commercial Boiler (40kw and over) Major - £76.50 Minor - £51.00 LGSR (Per Property) - £42.50 * Domestic Boiler (under 40kw) Major - £51.00 Minor - £34.00 LGSR (Per Property) - £25.50 * Out of hours rates also available Key Benefits: * Work within a small radius * Weekly pay – no chasing invoices * Monday to Friday (part-time min. 3 days per week commitment can be accommodated) * All appointments pre-booked...

Our Client are a World market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure compressors. Due to a specific time critical project we are currently looking for a Semi Skilled Workshop Assistant Your duties will also include workshop labouring, pulling heavy duty electrical cables and assisting skilled engineers. This contract is for a minimum of three months working days Monday to Friday. Standard hours 38 hours Monday to Friday with premium overtime rates available. The standard rate of pay is £15.00 p/hr paid weekly. To apply please contact Neil on (phone number removed) or email an up to date CV to (url removed)

Job Title: Projects Finance Assistant Function: Finance Location: Knowsley (Hybrid working available) Job Purpose: To support the financial management of projects across all UK regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Key Responsibilities: Support the finance team to ensure project financial information is accurate and up to date. Set up new projects in the accounting system based on information provided by the sales and project teams. Assist with monthly revenue recognition in line with accounting standards. Liaise with the sales team regarding new and ongoing projects. Update and amend project budgets as required. Raise project sales invoices and liaise with logistics to prepare and process invoices for overseas projects. Assist with the month-end work-in-progress (WIP) process. Represent finance in project handover meetings. Support both internal and external audits from a project finance perspective. Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices. The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartership, or working towards chartership Experience in EC&I Engineering design Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD's, BCD's, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role An hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour (based on experience) Hybrid working 52 week contract Inside IR35Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply...

A fantastic opportunity with one of the biggest names in nuclear and defence is looking for an EC&I Engineer to join there team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to work on some of the best nuclear projects in the UK and work with a company that values learning and career development. Job Title - EC&I Design Engineer Location - Warrington Salary - £60 an hour - Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Ensure any and all specification for clients design are implemented and checked for safety compliance Ensure changes are effectively controlled and that work is well documented and coordinated to the correct managers Ensure the implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) Improve construction safety performance to meet Company targets Liaise with designers and / or technical experts to ensure correct interpretation of their requirements and obtain authorisation for modifications as a consequence of local conditions. Implementation of Quality Plans, Method...

Job Title: Principal EC&I Engineer Location: Client Hub - Warrington or Cumbria (Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £65-£70 per hour (outside IR35, subject to confirmation) Project: AWE Programme (details restricted due to security sensitivity) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join our client's delivery team within a major nuclear infrastructure programme. This role will act as a technical authority, providing leadership and high-level engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary environment. You will operate from one of the client hubs (Warrington or Cumbria), supporting design development, technical governance, and delivery of EC&I scope on an AWE-related project. Due to the secure nature of the work, project details cannot be disclosed at this stage. Key Responsibilities Lead EC&I...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Area Lead to oversee critical workstreams within a pioneering initiative aimed at converting uranium recovered from spent nuclear fuel into new fuel for future reactors. This role is integral to delivering a project that enhances national energy independence and fuel security. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, nuclear, and chemical domains. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Technical Delivery Oversee design, development, and implementation of processes for recovered uranium fuel utilisation. Provide technical guidance on mechanical systems, nuclear fuel cycle, and chemical processing. Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with internal teams, regulators, and external partners. Represent the organisation in technical forums and client meetings. Project Management Drive schedule adherence, cost control, and risk management. Report progress...

Are you an experienced Process Engineering (from a Chemical Engineering background) that has proven experience of working on highly regulated projects? Have you worked in a consultancy, engineering contractor environment or for the end client where you have been responsible for design deliverables related to concept/feasibility studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) or Detailed Design? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most significant nuclear projects and work with a market leader in the industry? If you have answered yes to these questions, then please apply or reach out for further information now!   Due to major expansion on a key nuclear programme, an opportunity is available for Senior Process Engineers to join a trusted leader in nuclear services. This is your chance to contribute to a project that shapes the future of sustainable nuclear fuel management, working on complex engineering challenges that truly make an impact.   Why apply? Be part of...