19 jobs found in Thatcham

CNC Programmer (Turning) Pay: £40 - £45 Umbrella  Location: Thatcham, Berkshire Sector: Formula 1 | Motorsport  Contract: 3-6 Months Pattern: Full Time | Onsite The Role We're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer in Turning to join a world-class Production Engineering team. Our client is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of specialist transmissions for Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar, NASCAR, and the world's most prestigious high-performance automotive brands. You'll be responsible for developing CNC programs, optimising machining processes, and supporting the manufacture of complex, high-precision components used in cutting-edge engineering applications. What You'll Be Doing: Produce CNC Turning programs using EdgeCAM Run machine simulations using Vericut Develop manufacturing methods and machining strategies Select cutting tools and identify tooling requirements Design and support work-holding fixtures Review engineering drawings and provide...

Start Your Career as a Trainee Field Service Engineer with Hotpoint Are you ready to launch a hands-on career with one of the UK's most trusted appliance brands? Hotpoint is offering an exciting opportunity to train and qualify as a Trainee Field Service Engineer. No experience? No problem - we'll give you all the training you need to succeed! If you enjoy fixing things, love working with your hands, and want a job where every day is different, this could be the perfect fit for you. About the Role As a Trainee Field Service Engineer, you'll be out on the road, visiting customers' homes to diagnose and repair household appliances. You'll be the friendly face of Hotpoint, helping people get their appliances back up and running. What you'll be doing: Driving your own Hotpoint van to customer appointments Diagnosing and repairing appliances like tumble dryers, electrical cookers, washing machines Providing top-notch customer service Managing your tools and spare parts stock...

Job title: Cost Controller Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 14 Months Location: Aldermaston (2 days on site per week) Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join a major programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional with a strong background in cost engineering or project finance to support the successful delivery of complex projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to provide accurate cost reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance insights, helping to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to schedule. Responsibilities: * Support the preparation, monitoring and control of project budgets and forecasts. * Ensure compliance with established cost management procedures, processes and systems. * Monitor actual expenditure, including...

A company that designs special-purpose machinery for a variety of industries is looking to hire a Design Engineer to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (outside IR35) based at their site near Reading. The Role This position will involve using Solidworks for design work related to components for varying types of special-purpose machinery. Experience Ideal candidates will be fluent Solidworks users with previous experience in similar engineering type companies being desirable. Apply For more information on this position please email your CV to

Role: Installation Electrician Position: Installation Electrician Rate: £21.28 (PAYE) & £1.71 Second Tier Payment and £0.75 Retention payment on all hours worked. Lodge payment available and 10% of base rate payable if in Lodgings. Location: AWE Aldermaston Contract Type: 1 year contract Working 11 day Fortnight. About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Installation Electrician to join our team. You will play a key role in Installing maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical systems across our project division to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities * Install electrical systems and components in industrial settings (e.g., factories, warehouses, processing plants). * Diagnose and repair electrical faults across, control panels, and site infrastructure. * Install, upgrade, and commission electrical systems, including motors, sensors, and PLC‑controlled equipment. * Ensure all work is completed safely and in...

Currently require TWO skiiled welders / fabricators Experience in Metalwork / Structural a must Need TIG or MIG experience to be considered fod either role Good hours / rates of pay Start asap This is an ongoing requirement for a very busy Company that have been in business for over 50 years Send CV ASAP if interested

Site Engineer – Outside IR35 (Ltd Co) – £325/day - Aldermaston  - Reading  We’re currently looking for a hands-on Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure / utilities programme, with a focus on AMP Water frameworks. The Opportunity Immediate requirement with a start date of 20th July 2026 Outside IR35 – £325/day (Ltd Co) Long-term programme of works with clear progression opportunities Strong pathway to fast-track into a Senior Engineer position The Role You’ll be working on-site delivering civils and utilities works, playing a key role in the day-to-day engineering delivery. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being in the detail of site operations rather than office-based. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying for civils / infrastructure works Daily site engineering support across construction activities QA, as-builts and engineering documentation Working closely with site teams and subcontractors Ensuring works are...

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Authorised Person based with our Client in Reading, Berkshire. SC Security Clearance is required for this role, Candidates must be sole British Citizens with British Passport and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Market rates - opportunity to work outside IR35 ROLE OVERVIEW The overarching responsibility of the AP is to manage and co-ordinate Electrical safety against the approved project procedures. This will include day to day co-ordination of the Electrical AP's, provide due governance and management to meet the Nuclear Licence Conditions, QMS and Project Delivery processes and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS - Time served Electrical technician or electrical engineer with onsite experience - 17th / 18th Edition IET Electrical Regulations - Hold electrical testing qualifications (2391 or 2394 & 2395) and have undertaken - AP (E) Training - SMSTS (or equivalent...

Job Title: Production Planner - DV Location: Reading, Burghfield (on site) Daily Rate: £31.79/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) Duration: 31/12/2027 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Key Accountabilities: Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality. Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate. Demonstrate and use ‘Lean Planning’ techniques and ‘Production Control’ processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress. Responds positively to the needs of internal and external customers. Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring...

Quality Inspector / QC Engineer (Civils) Reading | £50 per hour | Outside IR35 (assessment dependent) | Contract until December 2026 Are you an experienced Quality Inspector or QC Engineer with a strong civils background and active SC Clearance? We're recruiting for a long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure programme in Reading. This is a site-based role working on a high-profile project, offering long-term stability through to December 2026 and a competitive £50/hour rate. The Role You'll play a key role in ensuring quality standards are met across complex civil construction activities, carrying out inspections and supporting the successful delivery of the project. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing and accepting procedures and documentation in line with QC1 requirements. Conducting quality inspections against approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Reviewing and accepting Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs). Witnessing tests and carrying out on-site...

Cost Controller - AWE Project Location: Aldermaston (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 14 months IR35: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join a high-profile project supporting AWE. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive professional with a strong background in cost engineering or finance to work within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor, analyse and control project costs. Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and financial analysis. Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle. Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Provide clear financial insights to aid project decision-making. Maintain accurate project cost records and reporting documentation. Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance. Sole UK National. Strong background in Cost Engineering or...

Contract Electrical Design Engineer | Reading | Outside IR35 | Defence Technology. Technify Talent is partnering with a leading security technology company based in Reading, Berkshire to hire a Contract Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6 month initial contract. This is a hands-on design role with a strong focus on producing high-quality electrical drawings and design documentation for complex, mission-critical systems that help protect lives and reduce civilian threats. What you'll be doing: * Producing electrical schematics, drawings and design documentation using SolidWorks * Creating and maintaining electrical drawings throughout the engineering lifecycle * Supporting electrical system analysis, testing and verification activities * Working closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions * Supporting electrical design activities within a highly regulated engineering environment * Contributing to...

SC Cleared Data Cabling Engineers Reading | Ongoing Project Opportunities Morris Sinclair is recruiting experienced SC Cleared Data Cabling Engineers to support an initial infrastructure project based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a client that delivers structured cabling and network infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe and Malaysia. While the first assignment is based in Reading, engineers who perform well may be offered opportunities to work on future deployments both nationally and internationally. The Role You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality structured cabling installations across commercial and secure environments, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to industry standards. The initial project requires active SC Clearance due to the nature of the site. Essential Requirements Current Active SC Clearance Own vehicle suitable for transporting tools and equipment Own professional data cabling...

Decommissioning Engineer  Location: Reading, UK (Onsite, 5 days per week) Duration: 12 Month   Rate - £60 Per hour Outside IR35 Are you an experienced Decommissioning Engineer looking to join a high-hazard facility programme in the UK. This is a hands-on, boots-on-ground role supporting the mechanical decommissioning of a highly regulated plant. The work involves handling decommissioned equipment in air-fed suits within controlled environments, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory protocols. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical decommissioning expertise in a critical, high-stakes environment within the nuclear sector. Key Responsibilities ·Conduct mechanical decommissioning activities safely and efficiently ·Work on-site in high-hazard areas requiring air-fed suits ·Handle, dismantle, and prepare plant equipment for decommissioning and disposal ·Ensure compliance with all site safety, quality, and regulatory standards ·Collaborate with...

Position: IMS Core Engineer Location: Reading and customer offices as required Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm Overview of an IMS Core Engineer As an IMS Core Engineer, you’ll be part of a specialist technical team responsible for testing, validating, and supporting mission critical communication solutions. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of IMS Core services across Core, RAN, and Application layers. You’ll work closely with test, support, and delivery teams to ensure systems meet customer expectations, contractual milestones, and service level agreements. Responsibilities of an IMS Core Engineer • Provide technical expertise in IMS Core and MCX, supporting the definition and execution of test strategies for all network elements and software releases. • Define and execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing to agreed project timelines. • Perform end-to-end testing,...

Overview This is a hands-on, varied Electrical Technician role supporting a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and infrastructure activities within an innovative fusion technology environment. You'll work across multiple engineering projects rather than a single production line, contributing to control systems, power distribution, fault finding, installations, and commissioning. The role suits someone who is adaptable, practical, and able to work independently while tackling a variety of technical challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working in diverse technical environments, and developing their electrical engineering skills on cutting-edge fusion technologies. Key Responsibilities Assist with the design, layout, installation, and commissioning of control panels and control systems. Assemble, install, and maintain electrical systems, panels, and associated equipment. Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting on control...

Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join a Technical Engineering team supporting a wide range of cutting-edge projects within the fusion sector. We're looking for well-rounded, hands-on technicians who enjoy variety and problem-solving rather than repetitive production work. This is a practical role where no two days are the same, working across multiple systems and engineering projects to support the build, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of advanced experimental equipment. You'll work closely with engineers, scientists, and fellow technicians in a collaborative technical environment developing next-generation fusion technologies. Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical assembly, installation, and integration of engineering systems. Support maintenance, upgrades, inspections, and fault-finding across a range of equipment. Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation. Provide general mechanical engineering support across multiple...

Overview This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and building instrumentation and data acquisition systems that support advanced fusion research and complex engineering environments. You will work across electronics, measurement systems, and laboratory-based testing, developing solutions ranging from PCB design and electrical wiring through to sensor integration, system commissioning, and data acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team in a newly created role offering broad technical exposure and ownership across complete systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems for monitoring and controlling engineering systems. Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs. Assemble, test, and commission laboratory-based test systems. Install and integrate sensors, including temperature, resistance, and other measurement devices. Work closely with engineers and...

Responsibilities: Control panel building Panel wiring to IPC standards Rack building and wiring Cable pulling Prototype wiring Adding connectors to cables Working to diagrams and schematics 18th edition electrical would be preferred