493 jobs found in Thatcham

Technical Support Engineering Advisor -Contract Our successful client is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Support Engineering Advisor to join their friendly, proactive team. What you’ll do as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Handle technical customer calls confidently and clearly. * Read engineering drawings and identify required parts. * Work with Bills of Materials, spares, and place orders. * Support the manufacturing-to-supply process. * Take a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you’ll need as a Technical Support Engineering Advisor: * Some experience in a technical/engineering support role * Knowledge of manufacturing processes * Ability to interpret engineering drawings * Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn * A positive, can-do attitude If this Technical Support Engineering Advisor role sounds like a suitable opportunity for you, please...

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our long established client for a Workshop Operative to work in the Fabrication department of an engineering company based in Medway Towns. Your role will involve assisting the workshop section leader in all aspects of carrying out daily production tasks in a timely and efficient way, ensuring that client's needs and expectations are met. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a metal workshop environment. Experience of operating machine tools would be advantageous however not essential as training will be provided. In addition to this you will be a team player, proactive and be well organised. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 08.00 to 16.30 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. The position is at first on a temporary basis with an opportunity for permanent employment after a qualifying period, for the right candidate

Business Change & Communications Professionals (x2) Contract: Rolling 6 months Location: hybrid - Milton Keynes 3 days a week Hours: Full-time Note: They need to get the balance more on experienced change managers, who can also do comms, including being super proficient in SharePoint. You need to have Network Rail expereince for this role Overview: We are seeking two proactive and delivery-focused Business Change & Communications professionals to support a fast-paced programme environment. These roles are hands-on and execution-driven, ideal for individuals who thrive on making things happen and can operate across multiple workstreams with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver change and communications activities across multiple projects and workstreams. * Build, maintain, and manage SharePoint sites to support programme visibility and engagement. * Create and distribute engaging communications materials tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. *...

Change Manager - Contract Role (Milton Keynes, Hybrid) Overview We are seeking an experienced Change Manager for a contract position based in Milton Keynes (hybrid working). This role sits within a high-profile national programme and requires a candidate with significant experience in rail and engineering environments, ideally with direct exposure to Network Rail (NR) operations, standards, and organisational structures. You will be embedded within a Change Team that works closely with large-scale engineering and maintenance functions across the network, engaging daily with heavy engineering and frontline maintenance colleagues. This industry-specific experience is essential. Key Requirements Rail and engineering background is mandatory. Relevant Network Rail (NR) experience or experience within comparable rail infrastructure organisations. Ability to operate confidently within large national engineering, maintenance, and operational teams. High proficiency in SharePoint...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...

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...

Engineering Support Specialist - Configuration Management (Aerospace) Location: Yeovil (on-site) PAYE SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 Contract: 6 months (with potential to extend) Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00 (some flexibility) We're recruiting for an Engineering Support Specialist to join a leading Aerospace organisation based in Yeovil. This is a great opportunity for someone with configuration, engineering support or strong technical admin experience who wants to work in a structured, process-driven environment. The role Working as part of the on-site engineering team, you will: Provide Configuration Management support to engineers at all levels. Support and follow robust configuration management processes and procedures. Assist with tracking, controlling and updating engineering configuration data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help resolve configuration issues. Provide guidance to engineering teams on configuration management best practice. Work to pre-defined...

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...

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...

Technical Administrator -Contract Our successful client is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Administrator to join their friendly, proactive team. What you’ll do as a Technical Administrator: * Handle technical customer calls confidently and clearly. * Read engineering drawings and identify required parts. * Work with Bills of Materials, spares, and place orders. * Support the manufacturing-to-supply process. * Take a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you’ll need as a Technical Administrator: * Some experience in a technical/engineering support role * Knowledge of manufacturing processes * Ability to interpret engineering drawings * Confident communication skills and a willingness to learn * A positive, can-do attitude If this Technical Administrator role sounds like a suitable opportunity for you, please get in touch today

Electrical-Bias Commissioning Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3 months with potential to extend Sector: Nuclear - SC clearance essential The Company Highfield Professional Solutions are thrilled to be partnering with a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK's nuclear sector. With major contracts across multiple high-security sites, they deliver some of the industry's most complex and safety-critical engineering projects. As their portfolio continues to grow, they are now seeking an experienced Electrical-Bias Commissioning Engineer to support key commissioning activities on a high-profile programme in the Reading area. The Role As an Electrical-Bias Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital part in ensuring that all systems are commissioned safely, accurately, and in full compliance with stringent nuclear and project governance requirements. Responsibilities include: Supervising all onsite commissioning activities, ensuring...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a fully integrated solution provider that delivers a wide spectrum of services across project lifecycles to the nuclear and defence sectors to recruit a HVAC Supervisor for a major nuclear site near the Greater Reading area. The HVAC Supervisor role comes with a daily rate of £320. Key skills required for the HVAC Supervisor role SSSTS or equivalent NVQ L3 Mechanical Nuclear experience Eligible for SC Clearance Location, day rate and timeframe of the HVAC Supervisor role Aldermaston £320/day - awaiting IR35 assessment Scope of work until September 2026 - potential for extension INDNUC Astute 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 with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks, RC & Civils) Day Rate: to £500 per day Ltd Based: Berkshire (RG7) About the Company: Highly regarded and respected specialist civils contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious contract. Company turnover £200m per annum, with civils making up £125m. There is an exciting growth strategy in place to grow this area of the business. Project values range up to £30m. About the Role: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial control of a £15m groundwork, RC and civils project. The project is due to commence, and following this there will be several key projects up for grabs with client on the same contract. The role will report into the Sector Commercial Director About You: * NEC experience essential * Able to take a project from inception through to completion * Good client interfacing skills * Ideally degree qualified * Able to spot commercial opportunity in a contract * Enjoy working within a...

Time-served plumbers/pipefitters required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS skills card required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

Mechanical mates/improvers required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

3rd Line Directory Services Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high-performing technical team as a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer, supporting secure and complex IT environments across Defence projects. You'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving core directory services, ensuring stability, security, and performance for mission-critical systems. About the Role - 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer As a 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services and associated infrastructure. You'll deliver planned changes through structured change management processes and respond to incidents and escalations from 2nd Line support. The role involves supporting Windows Server environments (2019 and later), managing DNS, creating and applying Group Policies, and utilising tools like SCOM and SCCM. You'll also work with engineering and architecture teams to assess new releases,...

We curently need a hands on workshop supervisor who has been in a structural steel / architectual metalwork environemnt This is a permanent position but the company is open to an ongoing contract position if thst suits both parties better Capable of welding ideally tig or mig is very advantageous BUT not essential General day to day running of the workshop / contractors while liasing with the workshop manager General experience of stainless steel and aliminum Please send your CV if interested ASAP This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your seeing your CV Thanks Dantec Recruitment

Personnel Selection Andover are currently looking for Assembly and Production operatives to work for an engineering company based near Whitchurch . This is a Monday to Friday day shift position, no weekends. Training provided. Depending on workload, this may turn into a permenant role after 12 weeks. To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria: Show a good previous loyal working history. Worked ideally within a production environment before. Happy to do repetitive work. Able to work within a small team and be self motivated. Happy to use small hand tools and equipment. Working with small fiddly parts and metal components, you must have self patience. Strong attention to detail and good eyesight. Happy to learn and use basic machinery. Be literate and numerate as you will be required to read basic instructions and counting involved. Occasional lifting involved but not repetitive. A good team player with a good sense of humour.  If this sounds perfect for...

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to bring their expertise to a leading engineering consultancy, on a contract basis, outside IR35. Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement, for the chosen candidate, to create detailed electrical system designs, for a variety of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from their office, near Reading. -Competitive hourly rate of £40-£45 (subject to experience). -Hybrid working arrangement. Responsibilities: -Produce in-depth electrical system designs, across a range of Shell and Core and Commercial projects, from concept through to implementation. -Assemble and develop detailed drawings, specifications, layout, and model coordination, for electrical systems, using BIM workflows and other relevant tools. -Work alongside industry professionals (engineers, contractors, and clients), resolving issues and queries, whilst integrating ongoing edits and changes to designs and plans. -Ensure relevant industry...

Senior SHE Advisor - Reading/Burghfield (On-Site) ? Full-time site-based | ? Outside IR35 | ? £500-£600 per day (all in) ? Security Clearance (SC) required - active SC preferred Project Overview A major design-and-build facility project near Reading, Burghfield, covering Programme Management, Construction, Building Services (M&E), Instrumentation & Control Systems, and external works. The project is transitioning from an active construction site into a hybrid live environment, with permanent services operational and commissioning ongoing. This creates a unique set of SHE challenges and requires strong behavioural leadership on site. Role Purpose As Senior SHE Advisor, you will support the contract SHE functions and provide practical solutions to operational teams, ensuring compliance with the SHE Management System. You will work closely with stakeholders and provide an independent view of SHE performance across the contract. Key Responsibilities Support and...