76 jobs found in Totnes

Materials Technician (Maternity Cover contract)Location: Totnes Pay Rate: Circa £14.00 per hour Contract: Temporary We are looking for a hands-on Materials Technician to join our team at our Totnes site on a temporary basis. This role has been created to provide additional support within our Stores function during a period of maternity leave cover. This is not a management position – we're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working as part of a busy operations team, and ensuring materials, stock, and components are available where and when they're needed. The RoleAs a Materials Technician, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate stock control, kitting parts for production, processing incoming goods, and assisting with general stores and operational activities. Your work will help ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Kit contracts and works...

Production / Machine Operatives required to work for a manufacturing company on the outskirts of Plymouth. The successful candidates will be responsible to carry out basic machine operating and heavy manual handling. These are Temporary to Permanent opportunities for candidates who demonstrate the willingness to succeed. Key Responsibilities / Tasks: * Heavy manual handling & following correct manual handling procedures. * Operating production machinery. * Reading drawings and following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). * Basic quality inspection. * Completing paperwork. Experience / Skills and Candidate Attributes Required: * Recent, proven, production experience gained from either an Engineering or Manufacturing environment. * Experience of using correct manual handling procedures to carry out heavy physical manual handling. * A keen and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn new skills. * An excellent eye for detail coupled with excellent...

Skilled Mechanical Operatives Location: Clevedon, North Somerset (own transport required) Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (pro rata, accrued) Start Date: Immediate Pay Rates Basic Early Shift (06:00 – 14:15): £18.26 per hour Basic Late Shift (14:30 – 00:30): £19.85 per hourOvertime Rates: £27.79 per hour to £31.76 per hourShift Patterns AM Shift Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 14:15 Friday: 06:00 – 11:30PM Shift Monday to Wednesday: 14:30 – 00:30 Thursday: 14:30 – 00:00 Additional Benefits Overtime available at enhanced rates £250 gift card after successful completion of 4-month probation £500 gift card after 12 months serviceOverview Pertemps are currently recruiting for Skilled Mechanical Operatives on behalf of Edwards Vacuum based in Clevedon. This role will support the production line by building mechanical abatement systems and pump frames prior to final testing. You will be responsible for assembling cabinets, installing...

Job description Mechanical Technician  Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, ( Transport needed ) Pay Rate: £16.48 per hour to £17.91 per hour based on shift AM Shift ( 37.5 HRS ): Pay Rate: £16.48 per hour  Monday to Thursday, 6am-14:15 Friday, 6am - 11:30am PM Shift ( 37.5 HRS ): Payrate: £17.91 Per hour Monday to Wednesday, 14:30-00:30 Thursday, 14:30-00:00 Fri: Non working day  Overtime: £25.08-£28.66 Holiday: (25 days + 8 Bank Holidays accumulative)  £250 gift card after 4 month probation £500 gift card after 12 month probation Immediate start for the right candidate Pertemps are currently recruiting Mechanical technicians to join a leading manufacturing company based in Clevedon. The company produces specialist vacuum and exhaust management systems used within the semiconductor industry. Ideal candidates will come from a hands-on, “on-the-tools” background, including experience in roles such as mechanical fitter, maintenance technician, fabricator, automotive or...

Assembly Operative (Mechanical)  Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, ( Transport needed ) AM Shift ( 37.5 HRS ): Pay Rate: £16.48 per hour  Overtime: £24.72-£32.96 Monday to Thursday, 6am-14:15 Friday, 6am - 11:30aPM Shift ( 37.5 HRS ): Payrate: £17.91 Per hour Monday to Wednesday, 14:30-00:30 Thursday, 14:30-00:00 Overtime: £26.86-£35.82Benefits Holiday: (25 days + 8 Bank Holidays accumulative)  £250 gift card after 4 month probation £500 gift card after 12 month probation Immediate start for the right candidate Pertemps are currently recruiting Mechanical Assembly Operatives to join a leading manufacturing company based in Clevedon. The company produces specialist vacuum and exhaust management systems used within the semiconductor industry. Ideal candidates will come from a hands-on, “on-the-tools” background, including experience in roles such as mechanical fitter, maintenance technician, fabricator, automotive or vehicle mechanic, toolmaker, CNC operator, or similar...

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors supplying the global Aerospace & Defence industries. We are seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-6 month assignment based in Plymouth. This is a hybrid role based at the Plymouth site, where we design and manufacture control, navigation, and guidance systems for both air and surface applications. What You Will Do: As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing, integrating, and validating complex embedded systems. Working across hardware, software, and mechanical domains, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through to delivery, helping ensure our systems perform flawlessly in the most demanding environments. Your day-to- day will include: * Working with our customers and key stakeholders to understand and capture the system level use cases, concept of operations and requirements. * Development of the system...

Site Engineer - Plymouth, UK Contract - 5 months | IR35 - Inside. Rates - Negotiable. Belcan is working with a key delivery partner on one of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects, and they're looking to bring in a motivated Site Engineer to join their onsite team in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing Site Engineer to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative, high-performing environment where safety, quality and innovation are at the forefront. Overview As a Site Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring construction activities are completed safely, accurately and in line with project specifications. Acting as a key liaison within the site management team, you'll help oversee daily operations, coordinate subcontractors and provide technical support to keep works running smoothly from start to finish. You'll work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers and wider delivery teams, ensuring compliance with site...

Site Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project Location: Plymouth (PL2 2BG) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure About the Opportunity Are you a Site Engineer looking to fast-track your career on one of the most complex, high-profile infrastructure projects in the UK today? We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Site Engineer to join our site-based delivery team in the Southwest. As a key delivery partner on a critical, highly regulated infrastructure development, you will join our Site Management Authorisation team. This is a unique role offering "intelligent oversight" where you will ensure site works are executed safely, accurately, and to the highest engineering standards. The Role Your primary focus will be to act as a vital link between design, compliance, and on-site delivery. You will manage daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors, solve engineering problems as they arise, and ensure strict alignment...

We are recruiting a Graduate Site Engineer to join a tier-one infrastructure leader on a flagship scheme in the Southwest. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex, regulated infrastructure projects, overseeing construction accuracy and safety at site level. The Role Acting as a key liaison within the Site Management Authorisation team, your day-to-day will involve: Oversight & Compliance: Ensuring site activities strictly align with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), RAMS, and Permit controls. Technical Management: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs, RFIs, and NCRs. Coordination: Chairing subcontractor meetings and managing daily site interfaces. Progress Tracking: Scrutinising short-term schedules and recording daily activities via diaries and photos. Handover: Collating and completing project documentation required for final handover. Essential Requirements Experience: 1-2+ years of site engineering experience with...

Site Engineer - Devonport Dockyard Location: Southwest England (Site-Based) Start: ASAP Contract: Initial 6 months Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella PAYE) We're looking for a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex engineering programmes, supporting the safe and successful delivery of site operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site engineering activities. Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and project standards. Coordinate subcontractors and site teams. Review drawings and raise technical queries where required. Maintain site records, daily diaries, and progress documentation. Support planning, scheduling, inspections, and handover activities. Requirements Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience. Previous site engineering experience within construction or infrastructure. CSCS card and SMSTS or IOSH certification....

Who are McHale Komatsu and why join us? At McHale Komatsu, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading construction equipment distributors. We supply some of the world’s most innovative machinery, including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and Hybrid Excavators—helping our customers improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. We’re committed to supporting our local communities, improving lives, and building a more sustainable future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re creating a culture where enthusiastic and motivated individuals can build long-term careers within a respected and growing business. Known for our quality and innovation, we’re always looking for talented people to join our friendly and supportive team. If you’re looking to start your career with a company that invests in you, we’d love to hear from you About the role: We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Construction Plant Engineer, based in Devon, to join our team and begin an...

Site Engineer – Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth £400 – £425 per day + Lodge Allowance Long-Term Infrastructure Project Carmichael UK Carmichael UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most complex and high-profile engineering projects, working within a collaborative environment on a secure and technically challenging site. As a Site Engineer, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities, ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, site standards, and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with Construction Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives to coordinate site activities, maintain quality standards, and drive project progress. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and...

Multi Skilled Engineer – Temporary – Exeter We're recruiting on behalf of a national FM provider for a Multi Skilled Engineer to work within a commercial environment in Exeter. This is a temporary role working Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00. About the Role: Our client is looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a commercial site, ensuring building systems and services are kept running safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer with a broad fabric/mechanical/electrical skillset to pick up ongoing temporary work with a well-established provider. Key Responsibilities: Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and fabric building services Complete general building fabric repairs (doors, locks, ceiling tiles, basic joinery/plumbing tasks) Undertake minor electrical tasks such as lamp/fitting replacement and fault-finding on lighting circuits Carry out mechanical tasks...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing installation contract in the Exeter area. They are able to offer part-time or full-time work on an ongoing basis with consistent guaranteed work all year round. Rates: circa £300-£400.00 per day based pricework Materials: Supplied and delivered to site Work Type: Boiler installations incl. swaps, conversions/upgrades Wiring: Completed by a qualified electrician Waste/Scrap: Collected and disposed of from site Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly pay one week in hand Contract requirements: * Van (plain or sign written) * Gas Safe Registration * In date ACS Qualifications * Calibrated Flue Gas Analyser * Powerflush machine * £2m Public Liability Insurance * Clean DBS Check To apply for this vacancy please use an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch

Job Title: EC&I Technician Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW Salary: £40ph LTD/CIS - no digs, local candidates only Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend). Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime as and when available Site Based Start Date: ASAP Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organisation within the power generation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract working on a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical plant systems. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, and third-party contractors, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as continuous improvement...

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace South Molton, Devon | 6-Month+ PAYE Contract | Immediate Start We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a growing production and sustaining engineering workload within a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in South Molton. This is an initial 6-month PAYE contract with the potential for extension. The role is ideally site-based, although a 3-day onsite / 2-day remote working pattern may be considered once established in the role. Rates starting from £35ph PAYE (equivalent of £46.50 UMB/LTD) depending on experience. Opportunity to advance holiday pay into hourly rate or have as accrued and take paid time off. Key Responsibilities Act as the Design Engineering representative to the Material Review Board (MRB) Assess engineering change requests and provide technical analysis and justification Support customer-driven engineering changes and documentation Produce and update engineering...

I’m currently recruiting for a BMS Commissioning Engineer to join a well-established engineering company supporting a major long-term project based around the St Austell area. This is an outside IR35 contract with work expected to continue through until 2028, making it a strong option for contractors looking for long-term, stable work rather than short-term project moves. The company delivers BMS design, installation, commissioning and maintenance across a range of large-scale projects, working with blue-chip clients in sectors including data centres, aviation, life sciences and commercial buildings. They’re looking for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer with strong knowledge of Schneider EcoStruxure. You’ll ideally be confident writing software from scratch, carrying out full commissioning activities, and have solid industry experience within the BMS industry. Engineers don't need to be based in the area, so if you're happy travelling or staying away during the week,...

Job Title: Quality Consultant Job Type: Contract, Onsite Duration: 3-6 Months Industry: Medical Manufacturing Job Location: Weymouth Rate: £300.00/day to 400.00/day (Inside IR35, PAYE or PAYE Umbrella) Profile – Quality Consultant Our client is a global leader distributor of components for the medical sector. They are currently looking for a Quality Consultant to join their team to support an upcoming certification audit. Duties – Quality Consultant • Reviewing and updating the Change Management process. • Conducting gap analysis and implementing improvements. • Planning and leading internal audits. • Ensuring documentation and processes are audit ready. • Driving corrective actions and quality improvements. • Providing cross-functional training and guidance on quality processes and ISO 13485 compliance. Experience/Qualifications – Quality Consultant • ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems. • Leading internal audits. • Change management within a regulated manufacturing...

An URGENT and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Quality Engineer - ISO13485 to join a growing manufacturing organisation based in Weymouth, based fully on-site. This role has an indicative INSIDE IR35 determination therefore candidates will be required to operate via an Umbrella company. In preparation for a business-critical audit, our customer requires a contractor with proven experience of working within ISO 13485 regulated environments to provide support on gap analysis activities and corrective action should it be required. Key Skills Required - Contract Quality Engineer - ISO13485, Weymouth: - Proven experience working within an ISO13485 QMS environment - Change management experience within manufacturing - Experience of completing internal audits - Experience of preparing for external audits and certifications. Desirable Skills Include (but are not limited to): - Medical device/life-science/highly regulated experience within a manufacturing...

MEP Coordinator – Major Infrastructure Project | Bridgwater | Immediate Start A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Coordinator to join the design delivery team on one of the UK's most significant and technically complex infrastructure projects based in Bridgwater. This is a temporary assignment expected to run for an initial 5–6 months, with the potential for extension. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a major MEP package within a highly regulated environment, working alongside experienced project and design management professionals. The Role: Working within the Design Delivery Team, you will support the coordination, management and delivery of MEP design activities, ensuring technical information is developed, reviewed and issued in line with programme requirements and quality standards. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of design task orders, seismic analysis activities and assisting the Lead...