394 jobs found in Wakefield

QA/QC Engineers Required Short-Term Contract | West Yorkshire | Immediate Start We're looking for experienced QA/QC Engineers to join a major industrial project in West Yorkshire for a 21-day contract starting 1st September. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals seeking a well-defined, short-term assignment on a challenging engineering project. Contract Details Location: West Yorkshire Start Date: 1st September Duration: 21 consecutive days/nights (ending 21st September) Shifts: 12-hour day or night shifts (1 person per shift required)( Essential Requirements CSWIP 3.2 preferred (3.1 will also be considered) Confined Space Working qualification Face Fit Test certificate or Air-Fed Mask Desirable Surface Preparation qualification (ICATS or equivalent) Previous experience within heavy engineering, power generation, or the recycling industry - SHUTDOWN / OUTAGE ideal If you're available for the full duration and have the required qualifications, we'd...

Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights (10 hour shifts) Hours per week: 40 hours average Hourly rate: £20.07 PAYE - £26.08 Umbrella - overtime rates after 10 hrs per day Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician -Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS Client Summary: My client based in Crofton requires Maintenance Assistants. The role is within the Rail Industry so will require candidates from a similar background. Note: on going support and training given including Shunter training given - varied work on multiple applications as below. Position Summary: Working under his/her own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets. Job Profile...

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to recruit Pipefitters – Stainless / Carbon PAYE, CIS or Self-Employed Contractors welcome. Working in a workshop environment, prepping pipework for a team of welders. Candidates will need to have the following: * Industrial Stainless Steel / Carbon Pipefitting experience * At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role * Ability to read a technical engineering drawing * Good attitude, team spirit and friendly, reliable qualities. Working hours: Days. 6am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday (39 hours basic) Additional hours available. Rates of Pay: CIS / Self Employed = £30ph flat rate all hours PAYE = £19.10ph for 39 hours, T 1/2 thereafter, DT Sun / BH If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with a copy of your CV and we'll be in touch

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a Coded TIG Pipe Welder Working in a workshop environment near Leeds (junction 28 M62, Junction 40 M1), welding stainless and carbon pipework for large installations on manufacturing sites. Applicants will need to have the following: * Stainless and Carbon TIG pipe welding experience to a high standard. * Previously worked to coded / x-ray standards * At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role * Willing to do a weld test as part of the interview process. Working hours: Days. 6am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday, (39 hours) plus overtime. Rates of Pay: Contractors = £30ph flat rate all hours If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with a copy of your CV and we'll be in touch

Machine Shop Operative Middleton, Greater Manchester £18.77 per hour + 15% Shift Allowance (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract with Extension and Potential Permanent Opportunities Excellent opportunity for a Semi Skilled Machine Shop Operative with manufacturing or engineering experience looking for an immediately available contract with a global engineering business offering long term opportunities. Do you have experience using hand tools, grinding equipment or working with metal components? Are you looking to join a well established manufacturer offering training, long term stability and the opportunity to secure a permanent position? This company are a global engineering manufacturer supplying specialist products to customers worldwide. Due to continued growth they are looking to recruit a Semi Skilled Machine Shop Operative to join their Middleton manufacturing facility. In this role you will carry out deburring, polishing and finishing of precision...

Quality Engineer (Contract) Dewsbury | Competitive Salary/Rate | Immediate Start Available Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Quality Engineer for their site in Dewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment on an ongoing contract basis until project completion, providing critical support across customer quality, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating quality issues, leading root cause analysis activities, and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented to meet both customer and business requirements. While the role is predominantly site-based in Dewsbury, some travel may be required from time to time. Key Responsibilities * Lead investigations into customer and internal quality concerns, identifying root causes and implementing...

An exciting Lifesciences manufacturer is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to provide immediate leadership at its regulated manufacturing site. The EHS Manager will lead HSE: Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities activities, ensuring legislative compliance and maintaining a safe, efficient and audit-ready manufacturing environment. This hands-on EHS Manager contract requires someone who can quickly integrate into the site, strengthen HSE systems and provide visible leadership across manufacturing operations. The EHS Manager will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Facilities to manage compliance, contractors and continuous improvement. Key Deliverables The EHS Manager will take ownership of: * Maintaining the site Health and Safety Management System. * Ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation. * Updating HSE policies, procedures and emergency response plans. * Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety training. * Managing HSE KPIs, risk...

Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12) Temporary | Wortley, Leeds | £15.25ph – £18.42ph Dependant upon experience and qualifications | Global engineering company | Route to Permanent We’re recruiting multiple Assembly Fitters—semi-skilled and skilled—for a temporary on-going contract in Wortley, Leeds. The work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely interesting: sub-assembly of high-performance OEM machinery for one of the world’s most recognised engineering businesses. If you know your way around hand tools and mechanical components, we want to hear from you—regardless of whether you have formal qualifications. Why This Contract Stands Out * £29,750–£35,932 per year depending on qualifications—NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline takes you to the top of the range. * 33 days annual leave—well above the norm for contract work. * Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included from day one. * Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds site. * Temporary on -going...

Role: M&E Asset Surveyor Location: Yorkshire Contract: Temp, Full-Time for ongoing TSA Surveying are currently in partnership with a leading FM provider, who are looking to recruit several M&E Asset Surveyors to support a nationwide asset surveying programme across a portfolio of school sites. The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical asset verification, condition and lifecycle surveys across sites throughout the Yorkshire. This is a full-time contract that is ongoing. We are looking for experienced M&E Asset Surveyors, or individuals with a background in building services, whether from an FM provider, M&E consultancy, contractor, or directly for a building owner. You will carry out room-by-room surveys, recording mechanical and electrical assets, assessing their condition and remaining lifecycle, with all information captured using tablet-based surveying software. Responsibilities * Carry out M&E asset...

Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Leeds area for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. Location - Leeds Duration - 3-6 Month Contract Shifts - Monday-Friday | Rotating 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure production equipment is running safely and efficiently. The Role * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs. * Fault find and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery. * Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. * Work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain plant performance. * Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures. The Candidate * Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering (or...

ESEL Surveyor Are you detail-oriented with experience in retail auditing, stock counting, merchandising, or site surveying? We're looking for ESEL Surveyors to carry out pre-installation surveys within major retail and supermarket environments, ensuring Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) installations are delivered accurately and efficiently. The Role As an ESEL Surveyor, you will visit stores ahead of installation teams to assess shelving layouts, identify rail types, and calculate ESL requirements. Your findings will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Conduct pre-installation surveys in retail stores. Identify and record shelf rail types and shelving configurations. Count and calculate electronic shelf label (ESL) requirements. Measure shelving and assess installation needs. Complete accurate survey reports and documentation. Record findings using company systems and templates. Obtain customer sign-off where required. Identify potential...

We're looking for an experienced Team Leader to oversee ESEL (Electronic Shelf Edge Label) installation projects across retail and supermarket sites. This hands-on role combines team leadership, installation expertise, customer liaison, and project administration to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise installation teams on-site. Allocate workloads and monitor project progress. Ensure installation quality standards are achieved. Train and support installers where required. Conduct quality checks and resolve issues. Act as the main point of contact for store management. Complete daily reporting and site documentation. Promote safe working practices at all times. Essential Requirements Previous team leadership or supervisory experience. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to motivate and manage teams. Good customer service and administration skills. Excellent attention to detail and...

Senior / Principal Engineer (Bridges & Structures) Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering maintenance and refurbishment work including management of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects Attend site on an ad-hoc basis to suit National Highways’ programme of PTSI during night or day time shifts Provide on-site supervision for PTSI activities ensuring compliance with CS 465 and...

HV Project Engineer Leeds (Hybrid) £65 an hour - Outside IR35 12 Month Contract Essential Skillset: End-to-end delivery of HV renewable/grid projects (400kV) Coordination of civil, electrical, P&C, SCADA, and OEM interfaces Strong DNO/TNO /Grid Operator experience Development and control of ITPs, QA/QC, and commissioning documentation Oversight of subcontractors and multi-disciplinary delivery teams Preparation and completion of full O&M and handover documentation packs Support to procurement, FAT witnessing, and technical compliance checks Risk management across design, construction, and commissioning phases Strong understanding of CDM, Grid Code, G99/G100, BS EN standards Proven experience in renewable energy / utility-scale infrastructure delivery If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible

Infrastructure & Drainage 📍 Leeds 💷 £35–£45 per hour ✔ Outside IR35 📄 Rolling Contract THE ROLE • Residential infrastructure & drainage design • Foul & surface water design • Civil 3D / Site 3D • MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow / InfoDrainage • S104 • S38 • S278 approvals WHAT’S ON OFFER ✔ Immediate start ✔ Long-term contract potential ✔ Consistent residential workload

Contract Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & Highways 📍 Remote Working available 💰 Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35 considered) A busy civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis. This role will focus primarily on residential and commercial development schemes, with an emphasis on drainage and adoptable highways design. The Role You will be responsible for: Surface & foul water drainage design SuDS strategies and detailed design Flood Risk Assessments S104 drainage agreements S38 & S278 highway design and approvals Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities Supporting projects from feasibility through to technical approval This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone comfortable working autonomously and delivering compliant, buildable solutions. Software Required (some of - not all are required) MicroDrainage Civils 3D Causeway Flow About You Strong...

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...

Are you passionate about cutting-edge biology, stem cell systems, and building something from the ground up? Ready to take a leading role in shaping scientific direction within an early-stage biotech environment where your ideas, experience, and impact truly matter? We're supporting a pioneering biotech startup in the search for a Production Scientist / Senior Scientist to join as one of their first scientific hires. This is a unique opportunity to help build a platform focused on developing advanced human biological models to support drug discovery and translational research. If you enjoy hands-on experimental work, designing and improving complex in vitro systems, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where priorities evolve, this could be the perfect role for you. About the opportunity: This is a 14-month contract position (with potential to transition into a permanent role) based in a newly established laboratory environment. Due to the nature of...

Our client, a reputable Fire and Security company, is seeking a dedicated Electrician Mate to join their team on a contract basis in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This role is perfect for someone with practical experience in installing fire alarm systems and handling cables. You'll work closely with the electrician team, supporting installation projects and ensuring that safety standards and client specifications are met with care and precision. The role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional and welcoming environment, where your contribution truly matters. Experience installing fire alarm systems and working with cables Ability to support electricians in installation tasks effectively Good understanding of safety standards related to fire and security systems Reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn Basic electrical knowledge is advantageous but not essential Joining this team means you'll be part of a company that values quality work and...

FABRICATOR WELDER Temp We are recruiting for a Temporary Welder to work for our client who are in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire. This is to work for approx. 3 months maybe longer DUTIES: * General workshop duties * MIG Welding * Fabricating metal components and part machinery ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS: * Minimum 2 years' experience working within an Engineering background. * Excellent communication skills * Ability to read and understand mechanical engineering drawings THE HOURS: You will be required to work on a day shift Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm THE PAY: You will earn an hourly rate of up to £16.50 per hour depending on skills and experience Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC...