53 engineering jobs found in Thetford

CNC Brake Press Setter / Operator 📍 Thetford 🕑 Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm 💷 £15.00 - £16.00 per hour 📅 Immediate Start Available Stonetech Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Brake Press Setter / Operator on behalf of our client in Thetford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and well-established engineering manufacturer offering long-term work and an immediate start for the right candidate. The Role: * Setting and operating CNC brake press machinery * Working from engineering drawings * Producing sheet metal components to tight tolerances * Carrying out quality checks on finished parts * Working independently and as part of a skilled production team The Candidate: * Previous experience setting and operating CNC brake press machinery * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Good attention to detail and quality standards * Reliable and available to start ASAP Hours: Monday...

MIG Welder Location: Thetford Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Stonetech Recruitment is working with a well-established and respected manufacturer based in Thetford, is currently looking for an experienced MIG Welder to join their growing team. Key Responsibilities: * MIG welding of mild steel components to a high standard * Working from engineering drawings * Assisting in the fabrication and assembly of bespoke vehicle bodies and equipment * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Requirements: * Proven MIG welding experience * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings * Good attention to detail * Team player with a strong work ethic What’s on Offer: * Competitive hourly rate up to £16.00, depending on experience * Ongoing, full-time work with long-term potential * Supportive team environment If you’re a skilled welder looking to join a reputable company with strong...

Role – Mechanical Fitter Location – Thetford, Norfolk Working Hours – Monday to Friday – 07:30 to 16:30 Pay Rate – Up to £16 per hour Capacity of role – Temporary to Permanent role Our client who is based in Thetford is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join their busy workshop team. Candidates will need previous Mechanical skills and have worked in an Engineering based position. Overtime will be offered as and when the business requires. Main duties will include – * Responsible for build of sub – assemblies, * Using hand tools and employing fitting skills, * Build of full machine assemblies, * Testing and inspecting components, * Setting and operating manual shop machinery, * Ideally have a mechanics background

MIG Welder – Career Growth & Great Pay! 📍 Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk 💰 Pay: £13.00 – £16.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime Available 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 Benefits: 30 days holiday after probation, career development opportunities Join a leading fabrication company in Mildenhall and take your welding career to the next level! We're seeking skilled MIG Welders with either an NVQ qualification or strong hands-on experience to work on high-quality fabrication projects in a supportive, growth-focused environment. What You’ll Be Doing: 🔩 MIG welding mild and stainless steel 🛠️ Jig work to ensure precision fabrication ⚙️ Prepping metal components for welding 🏗️ Basic fabrication tasks 📐 Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Experienced MIG Welders (all skill levels considered) ✅ Ability to read engineering drawings (preferred) ✅ Motivated individuals looking for long-term career growth 🚀 This is more than just a welding job – it’s a...

Carmichael UK is currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways project in Norfolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme within a well-established delivery team. The successful candidate will support the management and coordination of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the day-to-day management of site activities and subcontractors Supporting the delivery of highways works in line with programme and budget Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained Managing site documentation, permits, RAMS, and progress reporting Coordinating engineering and construction activities across work packages Liaising with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery Requirements: Proven experience working as a Sub Agent on...

aseline and Change Manager - Site Delivery Location: Suffolk (Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site) Rate: £750 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Length: Ongoing Closing Date: 20th May 2026 The Opportunity Are you ready to contribute to one of the UK's most significant megaprojects? Join the expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and play a pivotal role in the UK's transition to Net Zero. Following the success of Hinkley Point C, the SZC Project is a nuclear new-build development in Suffolk that will provide dependable, low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. We are seeking a high-caliber Baseline and Change Manager to join our Programme Management Office (PMO). You will be at the heart of site delivery, ensuring that project scope, budget, and schedules remain aligned through robust governance and rigorous change control. The Role Reporting to the Baseline & Change Lead, you will manage the administration of approved project baselines and...

Role: Quality Management Lead (Civils) Position: Contract Location: Suffolk (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Rate: £500-£550 per day (Umbrella, dependent on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5pm Overview Join the Sizewell C (SZC) megaproject, a major UK nuclear new build supporting Net Zero. This role ensures quality requirements are met across the full project lifecycle, working closely with supply chain partners and internal teams. Role Purpose The Quality Management Lead ensures compliance with QA/QC requirements across design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning. Acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) for quality, you will oversee supply chain performance, implement quality plans, and ensure "Right First Time" delivery. Key Responsibilities Quality & Supply Chain Management Review and monitor Contractor Quality Assurance Plans (CQAPs) Develop Project Quality Control Plans (PQCPs) Conduct supplier audits and technical...

Crem Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based near Newmarket on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is the kind of role that suits an engineer who enjoys being trusted. Someone who wants ownership, variety and the opportunity to genuinely influence products, projects and manufacturing improvements rather than simply being another cog in a large corporate machine. The business is going through a significant period of growth and investment, with engineering sitting right at the centre of it. Production capability has expanded rapidly, new projects continue to come through the door and the design team now needs an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can help lead from the front technically, whilst remaining hands-on day-to-day. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle, from concept generation and detailed design through to prototyping, testing, production...

Are you looking for an HGV role with regular hours where you get finished in time to enjoy your afternoons and evenings? Our client is urgently requiring four - five HGV Refuse Drivers for ongoing work.   The hours are 6.30am to 3pm, Monday – Friday so plenty of time to relax after work What you’ll need to succeed A Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence (with no more than 6 points) Driver CPC and Digi cards Willingness to help refuse loaders while on your rounds to enable your team to complete the route within the service level agreement Good communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated Willingness to undertake tasks Apply for immediate start

Do you have previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment? Are you available immediately? Job Title: Production Inspector Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hourly rate: £13 - £14 DOE Contract Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Monday - Friday rotating shift 8:30am - 5pm & 6am – 2pm Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for a Temp to Perm Production Inspector for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the Production Inspector your duties will include: * Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards * Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions taken * Work closely with production teams to address quality issues and implement improvements. * Participate in quality audits and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing production processes. An ideal candidate for the Production Inspector will have: *...

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: £12.71 p/h to start, increasing 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 Consultancy...

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments Preparing applications for payment and commercial reporting Cost forecasting and budget control Managing compensation events and change control processes Identifying commercial risks and opportunities Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice Preparing and agreeing final accounts Maintaining accurate records and contractual documentation Requirements Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong NEC3 / NEC4 contract knowledge Experience working on framework or public sector projects preferred...

Job Title: Sub Agent Civils / Infrastructure Full-time On-Site Temporary Do you have experience working as a Sub Agent or Senior Engineer on major civil or infrastructure projects? Are you looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering? If so, this could be the role for you. Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is seeking to appoint a Sub Agent to work on a major infrastructure project. This role offers a challenging scope of works, excellent exposure to complex engineering, and an opportunity to work on an exciting project. Reporting to the site agent, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of the works, including: Managing site engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely and to programme. Preparing, reviewing, and implementing RAMS prior to works commencing. Ensuring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed, recorded, and maintained to industry standards. Monitoring site...

Role Overview Civil engineering design role within a multi sector environment, delivering infrastructure and development schemes from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. Projects span residential, education, and heritage, with responsibility for managing technical outputs. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver civil engineering design from feasibility, concept, through to detailed design and construction stages * Design and review drainage systems, highway layouts, earthworks modelling, and external works packages * Produce, check, and approve technical outputs including drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations * Ensure all designs comply with current UK standards, codes of practice, and local authority requirements * Support planning and technical approval processes, including liaison with statutory bodies and approval authorities * Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and key project...

An exciting opportunity to join a leading UK energy operator supporting offshore gas operations in the Southern North Sea. Working within the Maintenance team in Norwich, you’ll provide mechanical engineering support to help maximise the reliability, availability, and performance of critical offshore equipment including pumps, compressors, engines, valves, piping, vessels, and generator systems. This is a Monday–Friday office-based role in Norwich, with occasional travel to onshore and offshore assets. Key Responsibilities Provide mechanical engineering support across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Integrity, and Metering Support shutdowns, outages, and maintenance activities Carry out root cause failure investigations and identify reliability improvements Help reduce production losses and improve equipment performance Review maintenance strategies and support backlog reduction Specify and procure replacement equipment and services Support Management of Change processes...

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, are currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be a member of their Process Safety Team. The role is responsible for the management, facilitation (where appropriate) and participation in a wide range of process safety studies and risk assessments, including FERA, FTA, HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, ORA and QRA. This is a diverse and dynamic position requiring flexibility to meet changing business needs. The successful candidate will have a strong process engineering background, significant experience in process safety, and a deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies and functional safety standards, particularly IEC 61511. Experience in LOPA facilitation, SIL determination, SIF design and SIL verification are essential. A recognised functional safety qualification (e.g., TÜV, Exida etc) is preferred. This is a full-time role requiring regular travel to both onshore and offshore sites. This...

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...

Electro Mechanical Assembler Cambridge £29,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3-month contract) Hours: 39 hours per week (flexitime, Monday to Friday) The Opportunity: Service Service is recruiting for an Electro Mechanical Assembler on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer in Cambridge. This is an initial 3-month opportunity, ideal for someone with hands-on assembly experience looking to join a structured and quality-focused production environment. Key Responsibilities: * Assemble electro-mechanical products using provided documentation and tools * Carry out soldering and crimping of cables and PCB assemblies * Update works order systems accurately * Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any requirements * Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives About You: * Experience in electro-mechanical or electronic assembly * Confident with soldering and cable/PCB work * Good attention to detail...

Date posted: May 18, 2026 Pay: £13.73 per hour Job description: Quality Control Technician x 3 /Norwich/ Full-time temporary ongoing – £13.73 p/h Position 1 Recruitment are currently seeking Quality Control Technician x 3 to join our client’s team. Our client is an engineering business based in Norwich. This role offers 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Thu 7:45-16:30 with unpaid lunch break 12:30-13:00; Fri 7:45-12:15. Quality Control Technician will take an active role within the Quality Department, ensuring product components are inspected to meet design requirements. Key Requirements: * Carry out quality inspections accurately and within agreed timescales * Inspect purchased goods at supplier sites and upon receipt * Inspect in-house manufactured components and completed assemblies * Conduct inspections during build, final assembly, and on returned machines * Complete inspection paperwork and quality reports as required * Perform dimensional checks and...

Shorterm Group are looking for a Shift Technician for Holiday/Sick cover in Thurrock. Location: Thurrock Shift: 12 Hour Continental Shifts - Days & Nights We are looking for an electrically biased M&E Shift Technician to provide holiday and sickness cover within a critical data centre environment. Engineers will step in to cover shifts when permanent staff are unavailable. Duties: include PPMs, reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting critical systems including UPS, generators, HV/LV, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, and BMS systems. Pay Rates: £35-40 per hour Umbrella Requirements * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical * 18th Edition * LV/HV/AP or relevant CP qualifications * Data centre or critical environment experience preferred * SC Clearance required If you are interested, please call Natalie on (phone number removed)