732 jobs found in Wallingford

Pipelayer (Utilities) - Butt Fusion Experience 📍 Didcot / Thames Valley 💷 Competitive Day Rate (DOE) / Ongoing Work 🕒 Immediate Start Available 🛠️ About the Role We are currently seeking experienced Pipelayers / Main Layers to join an established team working on clean water utilities projects across the Didcot / Thames Valley area. This role involves the installation and renewal of water mains on major infrastructure projects, including work on leading frameworks such as Thames Water. ✅ Key Responsibilities Installation of water mains (MDPE, DI and associated fittings) Carrying out butt fusion and electrofusion welding on HDPE pipe Excavation, bedding, laying, jointing and backfilling Reading and interpreting utility drawings and plans Working safely in trenches and around live services Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and water hygiene 👷‍♂️ Requirements Proven experience as a Pipelayer / Main Layer in utilities Strong experience in butt fusion welding...

3-Man Gang Required - Pipelayer (Clean Water Utilities) - Didcot We are currently looking for an experienced 3-man gang to join our clean water utilities project based in Didcot. £700 a day per team 🔧 Requirements: Proven experience in pipelaying and pipefitting within clean water utilities Experience working on clean water / potable water pipelines Competent in butt fusion, electrofusion, and general pipe installation Ability to work as a cohesive 3-man gang Relevant tickets/cards (e.g. CSCS, EUSR (Water Hygiene), Streetworks - desirable) 📍 Location: Didcot and surrounding areas ⏱ Details: Immediate start available Ongoing work for the right team Competitive rates (dependent on experience) ✅ Role Responsibilities: Installation of clean water pipelines and associated fittings Reading and interpreting drawings/plans Ensuring all work meets water hygiene and quality standards Maintaining high levels of health & safety on site Working efficiently as part of a teamIf you...

About the Role We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of fusion technology. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, installation, and commissioning of advanced electrical systems supporting cutting-edge scientific and industrial equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical design documentation, creating and maintaining schematics, and supporting the delivery of complex electrical projects. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of applications, from small electrical assemblies through to large-scale industrial machinery and infrastructure installations. Key Responsibilities Produce electrical design documentation in accordance with company procedures and relevant international standards. Create and maintain complete technical documentation packages, including: Bills of Materials (BOMs) Load schedules Cable schedules Terminal schedules OEM...

Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician to support the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex engineering systems within a highly regulated advanced technology environment in the South East. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the assembly, preparation, maintenance, and modification of precision mechanical components and systems. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Mechanical Technicians and Fitters to support ongoing operational and project activities. Key Responsibilities Assemble and prepare mechanical components in accordance with technical drawings, engineering documentation, and process procedures. Support the maintenance, improvement, and modification of mechanical equipment and systems. Carry out practical engineering and assembly activities to a high standard of accuracy and quality. Follow written safe systems of work, method statements, and quality...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more

Commissioning Manager (Mechanical Bias) - AWE Burghfield Location: AWE Burghfield (site-based, full-time) Rate: £600/day (Umbrella PAYE, Inside IR35 - all-in) Duration: ASAP - September 2026 Clearance: SC preferred (must be eligible to obtain) We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager (Mechanical) to support a major programme within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This role requires a technically strong, self-starting professional with deep experience in mechanical systems, commissioning processes, and documentation within controlled environments. Role Overview Lead and manage commissioning activities across mechanical systems and associated infrastructure Oversee full commissioning lifecycle including planning, execution, and handover Manage and review commissioning documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems are delivered safely and to specification Act as a technical authority on mechanical...

Planner - Water AMP 8 Location: Reading (Flexible Hybrid) Work Type: Full-time Contract We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support programme delivery within a PMO environment. This role will focus on developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring strong governance, and providing clear visibility of programme performance, costs, risks, and benefits. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Create a single, integrated programme view aligned with client systems (SAP). Apply governance and assurance processes to ensure accurate reporting of deliverables, risks, and opportunities. Challenge programme data to ensure alignment with business strategy and accuracy of information. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the programme and wider organisation. Monitor and align cost forecasts, budgets, and actuals, including VOWD reporting. Support baseline management and cost...

Line LeaderSalary: £35–38k Location: Reading Hours: 6:30am–3pm Monday to Friday Job Type: 6 month Contract Rate: £18-21 Umbrella or £15-16 PAYE About the Line LeaderWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Line Leader to oversee a team within an engineering environment. You will manage a team of assemblers, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all production activities. This role is central to maintaining workflow, meeting output targets, and driving continuous improvement across the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about developing people and processes. Key Responsibilities of the Line Leader Lead, support, and develop a team of operators, including performance management and regular feedback Allocate daily tasks and plan workloads, including smooth handovers between early and late shifts Ensure production output is delivered on time and to the...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: £50 - £60 (dependent on experience) Location: Reading Type: Contract - Inside IR35, hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience who is ready to hit the ground running. You'll work closely with a senior engineer on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale civil schemes and complex mechanical and electrical designs. Your work will cover design development and, when design work slows, involvement in project management and commercial activities. This role offers significant development opportunities due to the breadth of experience it provides. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They value versatility, technical expertise, and the opportunity for engineers to develop across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Design development across civil, mechanical, and...

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor Location: Reading Employment Type: Contract - until December 2026 About the company: Our client is a thriving contractor in the building services industry, specializing in electrical & mechanical solutions & working with many key, blue-chip clients. Position Overview: They are currently seeking an Electrical Supervisor with experience on the Quality assessment side of supervision; filling out the QA documentation and ensuring the correct implementation of works on site. You will be working on a new-build office block project at an MOD base near Reading - Electrical Value of £8 million. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 'cradle to grave' electrical installations on commercial or public buildings, up-to-date qualifications, and the ability to coordinate electrical projects effectively. Responsibilities: Supervision and Coordination: * Oversee electrical installation project from 'cradle to grave', ensuring compliance with...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...

Chemist – Pilot Plant 24-25k South East ABJ6515A TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for a chemist with a background in chemistry, biochemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As chemist - lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a chemist - Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate...

Hexwired has partnered with a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamic development, applying high-performance simulation techniques originally developed in motorsport to sustainability, energy efficiency, and built environment applications. We are seeking a CFD Engineer / Aerodynamicist to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex fluid dynamics and aerodynamic development projects. The role involves both independent project ownership and collaborative work across multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will contribute to aerodynamic development programmes, support CFD methodology improvement, and help deliver innovative engineering solutions applied to real-world systems and efficiency-driven design challenges. Key Responsibilities * Deliver CFD and aerodynamic development projects with support from senior engineers or independently where appropriate * Define project scope, technical...

Client; We are proud to be working alongside a truly ground-breaking medical device business, who are looking to appoint a process/assembly technician. POSITION; Process/Assembly Technician SHIFT; Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30 Hourly Rate - £14.00 - £14.25 an hour. The key responsibilities for this role are: Operate precision manufacturing equipment Perform incoming QC (Quality Control) inspection of engineered components Work with cross-functional teams to support laboratory requirements and practice Proactively work with the Process Engineering team to review process documentation, and suggest areas of process improvement Follow process controls, in-line monitoring, IPQC, and metrology for QA to ensure that product and process quality specifications are met Maintain equipment and batch logbooks for production Understand and follow Health, Safety, and Environmental policies Execute experimental protocols to qualify or validate production batches or new equipmentExperience...

Our client has an opportunity for an Electrical Test Operations Engineer to join them on a contract role for 6 months with possible extension. You will be Executing electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft in accordance with Work Orders, test procedures and processes. Role: Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford Hours: Shift work Monday to Sunday - either rotating double day shifts or rotating Early, late ,nights depending on project need. There may be periods of flexible shift depending on project phases. Clearance: SC required before Hourly Rate: £37 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 + a 20% shift uplift when working on shift What you'll be doing: Execution of Electrical and Functional test procedures on Engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Use of the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Spacecraft Check Out Equipment (SCOE) to support the test activities....

Chemistry Laboratory Technician (Operator) 24-25k South East ABJ6515 TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career Chemistry Laboratory Technician / Lab Operator to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for someone with a background in chemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance...

Fabric Engineer Location: Oxford Contract: Temporary contract (up to 6 months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Are you an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a temporary contract opportunity within a busy facilities environment? A leading organisation is seeking a skilled and reliable Fabric Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance across their site. As a Fabric Engineer, you will: * Carry out general fabric maintenance and building repairs across the site. * Complete general carpentry repairs including doors, locks, fixtures, fittings, and minor joinery works. * Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) checks and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. * Carry out routine compliance checks, including emergency lighting (EML) inspections and fire alarm checks. * Respond to reactive maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely manner. * Undertake general facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing-related...

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA. Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Energy Storage Systems Rate: Negotiable (in line with experience) Location: Oxford/Banbury – 3 months (potential to extend) Job Description: We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of an energy storage program utilizing electric motors, power inverters, and battery systems. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining system requirements, ensuring subsystem integration, managing technical risks, and supporting the full system lifecycle from concept through deployment and operation. Key...

C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) 1 year Contract  Oxfordshire IR35: Inside   Minimum Requirement: The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) support to the MAST-U facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and fault finding.   The Role:  Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems associated with the MAST-U facility. Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Take...

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a major Tier 1 joint venture delivering AMP8 works across the Southern Water framework. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the delivery of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. About the Role You will play a key role in delivering commissioning activities across water and wastewater projects, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, you will support the full commissioning lifecycle from installation through to final handover and client training. Duties will include: Leading and coordinating commissioning, installation, and system integration Developing and implementing commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation Overseeing FAT and SAT testing, ensuring equipment is fully...