31 education jobs found in Wigan

Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Integration Location: Bolton (full time onsite) Duration: 12 months Rate: £32-£35 p/h Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (can start on BPSS) Overview Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is searching for a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer focused on Assembly & Integration to join their team in Bolton on a full-time, contract basis. Responsibilities: * As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. * Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. * Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. * Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. * Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £29.02ph for the first 12 weeks and then £30.38 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Mechanical Fitters Job Description: The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product...

Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Manchester (Campus-MR8) - Hybrid About the Role We are looking for a contract Engineering Manager to lead, coach, and support engineering teams in delivering high-quality, scalable software. You will oversee project execution, drive architectural quality, manage production operations, and partner with product and design teams to meet business goals. In this role, you will initially manage contractor teams with a focus on high engagement, performance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Manage 1-3 engineering teams (5-8 engineers per team plus Product and Design partners). Track team health, roadmap progress, and KPIs while removing delivery blockers. People Coaching: Guide and motivate team members, set clear expectations, and address underperformance alongside HR. System Ownership & Architecture: Maintain end-to-end service health, lead deployment/operations, reduce system risks via clear...

Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £20.07 PAYE/£26.08 Umbrella 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. Position Summary: Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets. Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related: * Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI) * Assist Technicians as required. * Where trained and competent Tyre Turn on the Wheel...

Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £20.07 PAYE/£26.08 Umbrella 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. Position Summary: Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets. Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related: * Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI) * Assist Technicians as required. * Where trained and competent Tyre Turn on the Wheel...

We are currently seeking a Contract Electrical Engineer for a role based in Leeds, Yorkshire. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical supervision and a keen eye for safety and compliance within a complex operational environment. As part of this role, you will be responsible for overseeing LV electrical distribution systems, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, generators, and UPS systems. Your expertise will support statutory electrical compliance, planned preventative maintenance, and managing specialist contractors. You'll produce technical specifications, review designs, and provide sound technical advice, ensuring everything aligns with current electrical legislation and safety standards. This position offers an excellent chance to apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values clear communication, technical competence, and a collaborative approach. **Requirements:** HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering BS7671...

Principal C&I Engineer (Nuclear) As a Principal C&I Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering key elements of design work on projects, primarily through the management of technical resources to deliver on company and client promises. This role requires significant technical interface management between delivery teams, driving progress, ensuring compliance and quality, and resolving complex challenges. You may act as the single point of contact for the project discipline team, hold budget and resource responsibility, and maintain line management duties while executing hands-on design production, checking, and approval. Essential Skills Extensive engineering design experience across the full engineering lifecycle (from tendering to close-out). Competence in the specification and design of Safety Instrumented systems in line with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508. Proven line management and mentoring experience with the ability to drive career development. Competence in the...

North West England Duration - Now until July 27 About Us TÜV Rheinland Solutions is an established and specialist risk management consulting, inspection and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high. Job Description Our client is looking for a Fuel Route Expert with experience in nuclear fuel route operations and/or defueling to support Technical Authors to review, update, and revision of operational procedures and technical documentation. In this role, you will work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, up to date, and aligned with project requirements. Requirements * Previous experience in fuel route operations and/or defueling * Proven ability to update and revise technical procedures and documentation * Willingness to work on site initially, with the possibility of remote working later in...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing.   Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and...

Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic/Electrical Location: Bolton (fully onsite) Duration: 12 months Rate: £34-£37 p/h (Umbrella) IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (can start on BPSS) Overview We're currently seeking a Development and Production Test Engineer (Electronics/Electrical) to support testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You'll provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing test capability, helping ensure programme targets are achieved to agreed time, cost, and quality. Responsibilities: * Provide test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment * Test and diagnose complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level * Generate test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports (based on higher-level requirements and information) *...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a number of Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Looking for somebody with substantial test engineering experience. Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with Electronics, RF, Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.  Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Hourly Rate: £37 per hour   Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical Job Description: As a Production Test Engineer - Electronics, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Support Analyst – Advanced Excel subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The department are looking for someone with the following skills and experience: Experienced Project Officer / Project Coordinator / Project Support Excel Essentials - demonstrable use of lookup and conditional based formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables Power Query and Power BI report maintenance experience desirable SAP materials management system. Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Certification in Project Management, would be an advantage. At least 3 years of project support experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Supporting the Project Manager’s and Project Team’s in the co-ordination, planning and control of projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio.  Rate: £30.00 per hour Location:...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Test Equipment Design Support Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong Electronics Engineer OR Production Support Engineer OR Test Systems Designer OR Electronics Design Engineer background.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).  The department are happy for a Compressed week to be worked, for 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Design Support Engineer Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the...

Job Title: Site Supervisor - Bridge Bearing Replacement Scheme Location: Lymm, Warrington Salary: £350 per day (covering day and night shifts) Role Highlights & Packages: 12-month contract Start date: Early-Mid September 2026 Working on the National Highways SDF Framework Long-term opportunity with consistent work Mixture of day, night, and weekend shifts Local candidates only (within one hour of Lymm) No digs, accommodation, or travel expenses provided Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Site Supervisors to join a major Bridge Bearing Replacement Scheme in Lymm, Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile National Highways project with 12 months of continuous work. We are looking for committed and flexible individuals who are happy to work a combination of days, nights, and weekends as required by the programme. Key Requirements: SSSTS or SMSTS Valid CSCS Card First Aid Certificate Proven National Highways experience...

Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Manchester (Campus-MR8) - Hybrid The Role We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team migrating our legacy SAP EEC system to SAP S/4HANA (RISE with SAP). You will be accountable for people leadership, platform health, and high-stakes delivery outcomes. While this isn't a day-to-day coding role, you'll need the technical credibility to guide architectural decisions and mentor a high-performing engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and grow a team of backend/data engineers. Strategic Delivery: Partner with Product and Architecture to shape roadmaps and ensure SOX/GDPR compliance. Technical Excellence: Drive ownership of critical production systems, technical debt reduction, and cloud-native practices. Requirements 2+ years of formal Engineering Management experience. 10+ years in Backend Software Development. Proven experience leading legacy-to-cloud migrations or major...

Are you a senior Electrical Engineer in Building Service Design and looking to work on some exciting projects? Do you want a contract role with variety? You could work for a leading Building Services contractor, with a national presence with the following details; Location: Manchester (1x a week in the office) Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months + Key Responsibilities · Deliver Electrical design for major construction projects · Produce high-quality designs, specifications, and technical solutions · Work closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams · Coordinate designs across disciplines (M&E, BIM, etc.) · Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and quality procedures · Support cost planning, estimates, and pre-construction activities · Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions · Support and mentor junior engineers where required Requirements · Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering ·...

Contract Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Rate: £50 per hour (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 months+ An established Building Services consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team on a long-term contract basis. This is a design-led role requiring a minimum of 10 years' Building Services experience, delivering electrical building services projects across residential, commercial and hotel sectors. You will be involved primarily in RIBA Stages 2–4, producing high-quality detailed designs whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously. Initially, the role requires three days per week in the Manchester office to support onboarding and integration with the team. Following the first month, there is the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, with occasional office attendance and site visits as required. Key Requirements: * Minimum 10 years' Electrical Building Services design experience. * Strong...

Are you a senior Electrical Engineer in Building Service Design and looking to work on some exciting projects? Do you want a contract role with variety? You could work for a leading Building Services contractor, with a national presence with the following details; Location: Liverpool (1x a week in the office) Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months + Key Responsibilities · Deliver Electrical design for major construction projects · Produce high-quality designs, specifications, and technical solutions · Work closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams · Coordinate designs across disciplines (M&E, BIM, etc.) · Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and quality procedures · Support cost planning, estimates, and pre-construction activities · Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions · Support and mentor junior engineers where required Requirements · Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering ·...

Job Title: Customer Service Co-ordinator Location: Birkenhead Duration: Ongoing Salary: TBC Hours: 7.30am- 4pm, Mon to Thurs, 7.30am-12.30pm Fri. Our Rail Client based in Birkenhead are recruiting for a Customer Service Co-ordinator, on a contract basis for a min of 3 months Key Duties & Tasks: * Direct liaison with external & SISCO customers providing efficient responses and recording information *Lead order book reviews with customers * Support Birkenhead Accounts with Customer Invoice queries, for resolution * Support the Business Manager's with delivery information on key customers * Own customer OTD for all customers under their responsibility * Attend the daily production meeting, being the voice of the customer * Provide feedback on delivery failures to the customer * Work closely with Production Planning, Material Planning and Operations to ensure information is robust and commitments are achieved * Attend Project Reviews * Understand the expectations and...

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Nuclear & HV Substations Location: Manchester (Hybrid: Tue-Thu in office) Sector: Nuclear Infrastructure Contract Duration: 12 Months+ / Permanent Options Available About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Nuclear sector detailed design and HV Substation projects to join a major engineering team in Manchester. This is a purely electrical leadership position responsible for delivering complete electrical scopes, managing project teams, and handling technical design for critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Lead electrical project delivery, including schedule/MDR creation, CTR estimates, change control, and delegating work packages. Direct hands-on electrical design: SLDs, power system calculations, earthing and lightning protection, load schedules, cable routing, schematics, and equipment specifications. Specify and procure major electrical assets: HV/LV...