345 jobs found in Thetford

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...

Fabricator Welder - STICK MMA Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BB Immediate start. 6 month contract position - Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm which may lead to further work. The company is a UK leading multi-disciplined engineering firm specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the food processing industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes process pipework and plant installations, planned and preventive maintenance, environmental services and many other engineering services associated with the food and beverage industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fabricator welder - STICK MMA to join the mechanical engineering division, supporting a process pipework installation and plant maintenance project in Bury St Edmunds. Duties As a suitably qualified and experienced fabricator welder with STICK MMA experience you will be working within a heavy industrial environment, carrying out maintenance works to production plant and...

Title: Marine Engineer Location: Wroxham - Norfolk Salary or Rate: £33K - £35K plus Overtime. Hours: 40 Hours Plus Overtime available  Type: Permanent HSB ID: 244/28 HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more. Our Client is looking for a Marine biased Engineer to Join their expanding Team. The Engineer will be responsible for the preparation, build and installation of engineering systems in line with the current drawings, specifications, and guidelines  Day to day duties and responsibilities of the Marine Engineer: Mechanical fitter of all general Marine systems including, but not limited to, hydraulics, plumbing (domestic, marine, grey, black, fresh water), air conditioning, gas installations, engine/gearbox, and final drive...

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £35–£40 per hour Start: Immediate Type: Contract Length: 3-6 months Hybrid: Yes IR35: Outside Contract Mechanical Design Engineer needed to support the design and development of bespoke conveyor and material handling systems. You will be responsible for full lifecycle mechanical design, from concept and layout through to detailed manufacturing drawings, supporting fabrication and installation. Key requirements: Strong Autodesk Inventor experience (essential) Proven experience designing conveyors and material handling equipment Experience with sheet metal, fabricated frames and mechanical assemblies Ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs Previous work as Mechanical Design Engineer Understanding of DFMA and practical manufacturing processes Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environmentThis is an immediate requirement for a Mechanical Design Engineer offering £35–£40 per hour depending on experience....

Are you based local to Necton and sick of working away? Do you want the stability of a long term term contract with good rates and loads of hours, and still getting home to your own bed every night? Engenda are looking for electrician to work on the new build HVDC converter subsation in Nection. This substation is part of the offshore wind infrastructure, and converts power from offshore before sending it on to the national grid. You will be working on the electrical work as part of the building services part of the job. CIS: JIB Approved £29.26 / £38.04 / £46.82 JIB Electrician £27.18 / £35.33 / £43.49 Hours are starting at 44 Monday - Friday (Early finish Friday), before ramping up to 11 days on 3 days off once the project gets up and running. For more information, please apply to this advert and a member of the recruitment team will be in contact with the next steps

Job Title: Senior Cost Manager - Site Delivery Programme Location: Suffolk - Ipswich Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31/12/2026 Vetting Level Required: BPSS Clearance Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering, project management, or a related technical field. IR35 Status: Inside   A market leading consultancy is looking for a Senior Cost Manager on a 9-month contract to work on a major infrastructure project in Suffolk. As a Senior Cost Manager in the Central PMO team, you will work closely with the functional lead to deploy and continuously improve all Cost Management aspects of the project. You will provide oversight and assurance within the Cost Management framework that supports the SZC governance structure, organisation, and delivery model.   You will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper utilisation of software applications and supporting infrastructure to make...

We are seeking an experienced Designer's Site Representative (DSR) with a background in highways to support the park and ride element of the project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction and implementation of the park and ride facilities, ensuring that design and construction align with the project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.   The role requires strong experience in highways infrastructure, as well as expertise in liaising with multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and problem-solving on-site issues related to design and construction.   This is a full-time contract position that falls OUTSIDE IR35 based in Suffolk 5 days per week. Expenses can be discussed at application stage.   Skills and Qualifications:   ·Proven experience as a Designer's Site Representative (DSR) or in a similar role, with specific experience in highways or transport infrastructure projects. ·Strong...

Location: Newmarket (CB8) Duration: Temporary - 4 months initially with potential to become permanent Hours: 8:30 am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £26,000 Job Reference: 35853 Polytec are looking for Production Technicians for our Newmarket based client. Responsibilities: * Assembly of antenna kits, following documentation, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to * Operate Test and Measurement equipment * Ensure all relevant paperwork for each job is completed Requirements: * Previous experience of light mechanical assembly work * Electronics background or microwave experience preferable * Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs * Good soldering skills would be an advantage Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Electrical Improver A great opportunity for an electrical improver to work on a commercial warehouse in Stowmarket for 1 month minimum. Work consists; Containment & running data cables. Electricians will require an ECS card in order to get on site. Details; * Start : ASAP * Duration : Minimum 1 month * £180 - £190 per day * Hours : 8:00 - 16:00 * Commercial experience. * Valid ECS card required * PPE required * Hand & Power tools required

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our well-established and growing engineering client based in Littleport, who is seeking a Yard Operative to join their team. Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm Duties will include: * Operating Counterbalance FLT * Loading and unloading vehicles (goods in & goods out) * Manual handling of heavy engineering materials and components * Picking, preparing and dispatching orders * Using hand and power tools * Supporting general yard and workshop operations The ideal candidate will have: * A valid Counterbalance FLT licence * Experience within a yard, warehouse or engineering environment * Experience using hand and power tools * Good understanding of safe manual handling practices * Be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting * A reliable and hardworking attitude * Access to own...

Quality Engineer - Point of Care Diagnostics Sudbury, Suffolk 12‑Month FTC £23.00-£25.00 per hour 37.5 hours per week | (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm with flexible start/finish times) Inspire the Future of Healthcare with Siemens Healthineers Now is our time to shape what comes next - together. With more than 170 years of innovation, 18,000 patents, and 68,000 colleagues across 70+ countries, Siemens Healthineers is a global leader in medical technology. Every day, over 5 million patients worldwide benefit from our diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. We are committed to advancing the future of healthcare through technology, expertise, and collaboration. We are now seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Point of Care Diagnostics team in Sudbury. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated quality professional to support operational excellence and ensure our products consistently meet world‑class regulatory and compliance standards. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will...

IQA Technician - Point of Care 12-Month FTC Salary: £20.51 per hour Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm with flexible start/finish times) Inspire the Future of Healthcare Join a leading global medical technology organisation with over 170 years of innovation and a presence in 70 countries, supporting millions of patients every day. We're looking for a dedicated IQA Technician to join our Point of Care Diagnostics team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring all incoming materials meet the highest quality standards, supporting the development of life‑saving medical technologies. Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed inspections of incoming goods using measurement tools and quality control plans Ensure accuracy and compliance of all documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Manage non‑conforming materials, ensuring correct documentation and segregation Act as a communication link between internal teams and external suppliers on quality matters Complete...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role: Quality Engineer x 3 Location Sudbury UK Fully site based Monday to Friday ASAP Start 12 months Inside IR35 £23-25.65 per hour PAYE Rates- Umbrella rates can be provided. Flexible working hours 37.5 hours per week The Quality Operations Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving key elements of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Sudbury Site, developing a culture of Quality by education, mentoring and example. Job Responsibilities: Provide Quality support to the Manufacturing Operations Team Support CAPA & Issue Resolution to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the deviation process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the quality notification process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Prepare for supplier, customer, regulatory & notified body audits as required. Conduct internal & supplier quality audits...

Role: IQA Technician Location: Sudbury, Suffolk Duration: 6 months Pay Rate: £20-£23 P/hr PAYE Description The IQA Technician will be responsible for completing inspection, control, and disposition of all incoming materials across the Sudbury manufacturing sites, completing all relevant documentation and traceability processes to applicable quality standards. The IQA Inspector ensures that incoming materials to be used by production meet all quality requirements. Job Responsibilities: Carry out inspection of incoming goods across the Sudbury sites using measurement equipment, specifications, and quality control plans (QCP's). Ensuring all incoming materials fully conform to requirements prior to assembly, completing all associated documentation/records and following GDP (Good Documentation Practices). Provide input to the process for the control and disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing tasks, documentation, and segregating materials as required within...

Welder/Fabricator An established Engineering company based just outside of Sudbury is looking for a Welder/Fabricator to join their team. As the welder/fabricator your duties will include * MIG Welding * Read and interpret drawings * Architectural metalwork * Ability to work independently as well as in a team You must have experience of using MIG welding and experience in metalwork. You will need to have good attention to detail and good timekeeping. Salary: £14 - £15 per hour depedning on experience Working hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:30 overtime available and paid at an enhanced rate

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going Hours: Monday - Friday Set shift on either earlies (6am-2pm) lates (2pm-10pm) or nights (10pm-6am night premium paid) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Temporary - ongoing Hours: 8am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3.15pm on a Friday Salary: £12.60 per hour Job Reference: 36018 Polytec are looking for a Production Assistant for our client based just north of Cambridge. Responsibilities: * Unpacking product * Logging items on PC * Unscrewing cases and assisting production staff to complete repairs * Customising product for client Requirements: * Previous experience in a manufacturing environment * Mechanical assembly skills / test skills * Good team worker * Must be reliable and hardworking * Own transport is required due to location * Available to work overtime as required Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Are you a Project Manager with experience working on structures on Network Rail Projects?   Are you looking for your next contact to work on CP7?   This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a rail contractor on the delivery of structures on CP7.   Rate: £450/day, CIS Location: Norwich Duration: 6 months, potential for extension   Requirements: ·Previous experience in Project Management on Network Rail frameworks ·PTS ·SMSTS ·BEng / HND / HNC or equivalent ·Full clean drivers licence If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)