54 education jobs found in Swadlincote

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for NDT Inspector on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in East Anglia & Hybrid. Role Summary Within the Gas Services Distributed business, you will independently perform NDT and dimensional inspections on components for gas turbines, often in collaboration with suppliers. Your duties will include conducting inspections in line with specifications, as well as technically and formally reviewing the accompanying documentation. Typically, NDT is executed at supplier locations. Should you identify any deviations from supplier results, you will be responsible for clearly describing these discrepancies in technical terms, effectively communicating them, and coordinating further actions with the cross-departmental team. How You’ll Make an Impact * Responsibility for the preparation, execution, and follow-up of non-destructive tests on gas and steam turbines components * Supplier qualification, development and active participation in...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Location: Birmingham Contract: Self-Employed – 8 Months Start Date: Start of March Rate: £240 – £275 per shift (DOE) Hours: Out-of-Hours (OOH) Requirement: Enhanced DBS (essential) Experience in Mechanical Supervisor (Essential) Mechanical Supervisor Role We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to lead retrofit works across school projects in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, client-facing professional who thrives on responsibility, autonomy, and delivering high-quality mechanical works in live environments. Working on education facilities, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and upgrading critical building services systems — primarily within plant rooms and heating systems — ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. If you’re a seasoned professional with a plumbing, pipefitting, or HVAC background and are ready to take ownership on site, this role offers strong...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Battery Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Coventry *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Coventry, who are looking for a Battery Engineer to join their team. Duties: Accountable for system design and validation of battery packs including modules, upper and lower shells, high and low voltage harness, battery disconnect unit (BDU) and heating/cooling schemes (including the design of water-cooled pipeline structure) to meet the requirements of environmental adaptability of the vehicle. Evaluates battery structure design and daily battery tests such as such as charging and discharging capacity, battery cycle life, and battery failure analysis. Designs and optimizes battery pack thermal management scheme, completes thermal simulation and thermal testing...

We're supporting our customer based in Coventry in recruiting an experienced Battery Engineer to join their team on a maternity‑cover contract. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in battery systems, thermal management, and test operations-someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, problem‑solving environment and can work independently while guiding junior team members. As a Battery Engineer , you will be accountable for the design, validation, and optimisation of battery packs and associated systems. This includes modules, upper and lower shells, HV & LV harnesses, the BDU, and all thermal management schemes-including detailed water‑cooled pipeline design. You will support battery structural design evaluations, daily functional and lifecycle testing, and lead the analysis around capacity, cycle life, and failure modes. The role also includes delivering thermal simulations, theoretical calculations, and practical testing to ensure robust,...

Project Manager (Contract) Coventry, UK Salary £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Fixed-Term Contract) or £300 - £350 per day (Ltd Company Contractor - Outside IR35) Shift Pattern / Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:35 Friday: 08:00 - 15:10 Must hold active UK Security Clearance   An established engineering organisation operating within the defence and protected mobility sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an immediate start. This role sits within a technically focused business unit responsible for delivering vehicle systems, services, and support solutions that maintain operational capability.   You will lead multiple engineering projects within a fast-paced, engineering-led environment where technical understanding and structured delivery are essential.   The position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical national capability programmes while working closely with engineering, production, and key external stakeholders.   This...

Test Engineer Coventry 12 Month   The Opportunity Working with a large known Automotive Company.They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our Test Operations team. This is a critical role responsible for the end-to-end management of Bills of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT) across our cutting-edge Battery, EDU, and Engine Test environments.   You will be the central pivot point between Engineering, Procurement, and Test Operations, ensuring that every kit is complete, accurate, and delivered exactly when needed to keep our test schedules on track.   Key Responsibilities BoM Ownership: Manage and own the Bill of Materials for UUTs, ensuring 100% accuracy for all scheduled test activities. Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and expediting of components through internal systems and external suppliers to meet high-pressure deadlines. Work closely with Engineering Design and Test Operations to translate technical requirements into actionable...

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor Contract Type: Contracting / Self-Employed Daily Rate: £270 – £275 per shift Working Hours: Out of Hours (OOH) – Evening/Night Shifts Project Type: School Retrofit & Maintenance Works The Opportunity Our client, a well-established contractor delivering retrofit and maintenance projects within the education sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee out-of-hours works across live school environments. This is a contract opportunity offering consistent project-based work, competitive shift rates, and the chance to operate in a leadership capacity on essential upgrade and maintenance schemes. The successful Electrical Supervisor will take full responsibility for site operations during OOH shifts, acting as the key client-facing representative. The Role The Electrical Supervisor will oversee electrical retrofit and maintenance works within school buildings, including plant room upgrades, heating system improvements, PPMs,...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: HIL Test Engineer - Steering Systems - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: - Develop test cases to be executed within the Steering System HIL. - Implement existing JLR Vehicle test procedures in Steering HIL environment. - Operate the Steering System HIL rig. - Develop analysis methods and metrics to judge test case results. - Liaise with internal customers to satisfy test requests. - Characterise and compare different steering systems and generate reports. - Correlate Virtual models with Steering System HIL data and vehicle data. Skills: - Extensive experience in HIL testing: DSPACE, XPACK4 or similar. - Good knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics principles. - Significant experience in mechatronic systems validation and verification. - Experienced in vehicle simulation software packages such as Matlab/Simulink, IPG Carmaker or similar. - Experience in...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for Battery Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position with a typical work pattern of 07:00-15:30. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour The Opportunity: Accountable for system design and validation of battery packs including modules, upper and lower shells, high and low voltage harness, battery disconnect unit (BDU) and heating/cooling schemes (including the design of water-cooled pipeline structure) to meet the requirements of environmental adaptability of the vehicle. Evaluates battery structure design and daily battery tests such as charging and discharging capacity, battery cycle life, and battery failure analysis. Designs and optimizes battery pack thermal management scheme, completes thermal simulation and thermal testing work with theoretical calculation. Models battery efficiency and service life. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with...

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor Contract Type: Contracting / Self-Employed Daily Rate: £270 – £275 per shift Working Hours: Out of Hours (OOH) – Evening/Night Shifts Project Type: School Retrofit & Maintenance Works The Opportunity Our client, a well-established contractor delivering retrofit and maintenance projects within the education sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee out-of-hours works across live school environments. This is a contract opportunity offering consistent project-based work, competitive shift rates, and the chance to operate in a leadership capacity on essential upgrade and maintenance schemes. The successful Electrical Supervisor will take full responsibility for site operations during OOH shifts, acting as the key client-facing representative. The Role The Electrical Supervisor will oversee electrical retrofit and maintenance works within school buildings, including plant room upgrades, heating system improvements, PPMs,...

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor Contract Type: Contracting / Self-Employed Daily Rate: £270 – £275 per shift Working Hours: Out of Hours (OOH) – Evening/Night Shifts Project Type: School Retrofit & Maintenance Works The Opportunity Our client, a well-established contractor delivering retrofit and maintenance projects within the education sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee out-of-hours works across live school environments. This is a contract opportunity offering consistent project-based work, competitive shift rates, and the chance to operate in a leadership capacity on essential upgrade and maintenance schemes. The successful Electrical Supervisor will take full responsibility for site operations during OOH shifts, acting as the key client-facing representative. The Role The Electrical Supervisor will oversee electrical retrofit and maintenance works within school buildings, including plant room upgrades, heating system improvements, PPMs,...

Description (Remote Working) A specialist independent building services consultancy, has, due to planned expansion and a full workload, an immediate requirement for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for a 3 - 6 month contract in the West Midlands. They work in a wide variety of project sectors including, commercial, residential, educational and industrial work. As an Electrical Design Engineer you would be expected to provide effective designs, prepare feasibility reports, specifications, provide site supervision and management of electrical services installations, following health and safety, QA and environmental policies and procedures. Your should be qualified to a minimum of HND level and have a minimum of 10 years' UK building services design experience. You should have a demonstrable UK building services background. Your responsibilities would include: * Design calculations using industry leading software (i.e. Hevacomp). * Assisting in preparing reports such as...

Job Title: Stores Operative With Flexi Licence Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: 6 Months Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experienced Stores Operative for initially 6 months. Must have valid in date licenses for Reach Truck & Counterbalance Truck Must have Bendi Truck Licence and VNA Licence Must be computer literate Own transport highly recommended due to site location. Must be conversant with PI (Physical Inventory ) and Cycle checks RF Scanner experience essential The role: The role entails dealing with products that come into stores. Daily tasks would include, checking for damaged or missing parts. Moving stock around by hand or using forklift truck, selecting orders and keeping paperwork up to date on the computerised system Oracle. Booking goods in / out and despatching parts to customers. Responsibilities: * Stock records, reported accurately in respect of...

Job Title: Stores Operative With Bendi Truck Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: 6 Months Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experience Stores Operative for initially 6 months. Must have valid in date licenses for Reach Truck & Counterbalance Truck Must have Bendi Truck Licence and VNA Licence Must be computer literate Own transport highly recommended due to site location. Must be conversant with PI (Physical Inventory ) and Cycle checks RF Scanner experience essential The role: The role entails dealing with products that come into stores. Daily tasks would include, checking for damaged or missing parts. Moving stock around by hand or using forklift truck, selecting orders and keeping paperwork up to date on the computerised system Oracle. Booking goods in / out and despatching parts to customers. Responsibilities: * Stock records, reported accurately in respect of quantity...

Job Title: Stores Operative With FLT Licences Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: 6 Months Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experienced Stores Operative for initially 6 months. Must have valid in date licenses for Reach Truck & Counterbalance Truck Must have Bendi Truck Licence and VNA Licence Must be computer literate Own transport highly recommended due to site location. Must be conversant with PI (Physical Inventory ) and Cycle checks RF Scanner experience essential The role: The role entails dealing with products that come into stores. Daily tasks would include, checking for damaged or missing parts. Moving stock around by hand or using forklift truck, selecting orders and keeping paperwork up to date on the computerised system Oracle. Booking goods in / out and despatching parts to customers. Responsibilities: * Stock records, reported accurately in respect of...

Job Title: Hydraulics Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Job title: Raft Fitter - (mechanical Fitter) Job location: Near Burton upon Trent Shifts: Days only. Hours per week: 40. Hours: 7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 1pm on Friday. Duration: 6 month contract, highly likely to extend, possible temp to perm. Start date: immediate. Payrate: dependant on experience. Client Summary: Leading manufacturer and front line supplier of powertrain products based in the UK and Ireland. Areas of expertise include Engine Overhaul, final Drive Overhaul and locomotive refurbishment. Position Summary: Stripping Rafts / building transmissions within the Rail industry. You will be working in teams to breakdown mechanical systems on to locomotive rafts and rebuild. Roles can include: * Engine strip down or strip down of components and rebuild. * Fitting newly re-furbished engines back onto the rafts including all components that service that service and help the running of the engine, radiators, pumps, tanks, pipe work, electrical...

Job Title: Paint Sprayer Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Duration: Ongoing Contract Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for a number of skilled Paint Sprayers, this is an excellent opportunity to work on rolling stock projects in Burton-on-Trent for long-term work. Key Duties & Responsibilities * Prepare and spray rail vehicles and doors using water-based paint systems to a high-quality finish. * Carry out paint preparation, masking, priming, and top-coat application. * Follow strict health, safety, and environmental standards at all times. * Conduct visual inspections to ensure all work meets the required quality specifications. * Maintain all tools, equipment, and spray booths to ensure optimum performance. Requirements * Proven paint spraying experience within the rail, automotive or aerospace industries. * Skilled in working with water-based paints. * Must successfully complete a prep and spray test during the interview process. * Must pass a Medical...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...