861 jobs found in Wigan

Fabricator/Welder Supervisor Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hands-on Fabricator/Welder Supervisor based in the Skelmersdale area. This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.   The Company We’re working with a manufacturer of bespoke equipment and assemblies serving a range of markets including Subsea, Nuclear, and Heavy Manufacturing.   The Role This position is ideal for an experienced, hands-on Fabricator/Welder with supervisory experience who takes pride in high-quality workmanship. You’ll be responsible for fabricating and welding to a high standard—mainly MIG, with TIG skills an advantage—while also leading a small team to ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards.   The Individual We’re looking for people who have: Time-served experience in fabrication and welding Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings Proven supervisory experience (managing 5–6 team members) Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise...

Belcan Engineering is looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our Airframe Team, - someone who thrives on technical challenge, precision, and innovation. If you're passionate about design and manufacture of complex aircraft structures and are able to support the Build Line, solving Concession/waiver assessments, this is your opportunity. This role is based in Lancashire and is an On-site role. What You'll Be Doing As a Design Engineer you will be proficient in one or more of the following toolsets: 3D Modelling & Draughting Metallic & Composite Structures Electrical Installation Detail Part, Assembly & Installation Design BOM creation and documentation Supporting the build line with concession/waiver assessments Key Toolsets Proficiency in one or more of the following: Catia V5 Teamcenter What We're Looking For A technical problem‑solver with exceptional attention to detail Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment A collaborator who...

Your next move A major city. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline.. This Local Authority needs an interim leader who can take control of a £150m+ programme, sharpen delivery, and modernise how the service operates. If you thrive on big, visible infrastructure and high‑stakes delivery — you’ll want to hear this. What you'll lead on: * The delivery of major strategic highways projects across a five‑year capital programme. * Oversight of in‑house design & PM teams + external framework partners. * Full governance, risk, reporting and commercial oversight. * Acting as Principal Designer under CDM for complex, high‑value schemes. Managing NEC contracts. [ECI, to the spade in the ground] * Embedding new ways of working, raising performance, and driving a culture shift. What the Authority will need: This is a service in transition. They need someone who can walk in, steady the ship, and elevate standards fast - ensuring effective delivery [capex £150m] To add, you’ll be...

We are seeking a skilled Electrician, travelling between multiple water treatment sites to carry out maintenance and repair work on power and control systems. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems critical to water treatment operations. Requirements: * Proven experience as an Electrician, ideally within the water industry. * Valid IPAF qualification. * ECS or CSCS card required. * Willing to travel to various sites across the UK. * Van is preferred Additional Information: * Overnight stays will be required on occasion; accommodation is provided. * A meal allowance is offered for overnight work. * Competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing professional development

Fabricator/Welder Certain Advantage is hiring for Fabricators/Welders based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Fabricator/Welder—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Work directly from an engineering drawing Fabricate/Weld to a high standard  The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: MIG weld to a high standard. Read engineering drawings and fabricate (or plate for heavier work).  The Benefits: Potential to go permanent Plenty of overtime at x1.5  Sounds like you? Apply today! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed)   Working with Certain Advantage We go...

CNC Machinist - Fanuc Certain Advantage is hiring for a CNC Machinist based in the Skelmersdale area. This role is on a permanent-basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a company specialising in the design and manufacture of all production tooling. The Role This role is for a CNC Machinist—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll set, operate and program various lathes, milling machines and grinders using Fanuc controls.   The Individual We’re looking for people who have: Proven experience in programming and setting Background in high-value/low-volume, one-offs and small batch.  The Benefits Training and Development Overtime x1.3 Holidays + Pension  Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big...

Laser Operator 7.30 AM – 3.30 PM Certain Advantage is hiring for a Laser Operator based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Laser Operator—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.   The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate laser machines Check that materials issued for each job match the production and work orders Read engineering drawingsThe Benefits: Potential to go permanent Plenty of overtime at x1.5 Early finish on Fridays  Sounds like you? Apply today! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed)   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to connect top talent with career-defining roles. If you’re looking to grow your career and make a...

Press Brake Setter/ Operator Certain Advantage is hiring for Press Brake Setter/ Operator based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Press Brake Setter/ Operator —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Processing materials and components required for the future assembly of customer orders Setting and operating Amada machines.  The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate specialist machinery (e.g. press brake, CNC) in line with training and competency. Check that materials issued for each job match the production and works order(s); select and use appropriate tooling...

My client is a specialist engineering business and they are now looking to recruit a Production & Design Draughting Engineer for a 6 month contract to help them with recent contract wins. This is a highly varied role where you will get involved in preparing technical designs and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD as well as supporting the team in project administration, including document control, logistics, and feasibility studies as well as coordinating with sub-suppliers to obtain accurate costs and timelines. Interviews are ongoing so apply now

MERITUS are recruiting for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to support with Supply Chain engineering programmes in the defence sphere from our client's site in Bolton. Please note, there will be regular supplier visits to international sites and you must have awareness of AS9100 and ISO 9001. PRINCIPAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR (£333 PER DAY) - 6 MONTHS - 2 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - Bolton (+INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier Contribute to...

Location: Bolton OR Stevenage (2 days per week onsite + supplier travel) Duration: 6 month initial contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client, a prominent defence organisation, is strengthening its Quality Division and has opportunities for Quality Assurance Engineers to join their Supply Chain team on a contract basis. This role will be based in either Stevenage or Bolton, with the flexibility of hybrid working and travel to UK supplier sites. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements. Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools. Conduct thorough verification and inspection of products to ensure they meet the required...

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: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 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...

Our client is a small engineering firm who are looking to a semi skilled mig welder to join the team on a ongoing basis. We are looking for candidates who have experience mig welding on thin gauage and thick plate. The role is a on a 6/2 shift so candidates will need to live local to Bolton or Bury. To apply please forward your cv in word format

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. 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 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 manufacturing process....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.   Hourly Rate: £35ph Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a quarter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Mechanical Engineer Job Description: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team. The work is extremely varied, interesting and challenging. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across the company to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Responsibilities: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Night Shift 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: £39.50ph   Night Shift 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 certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Project Coordinator / Technical Administrator subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.   This role could suit someone from a Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, Materials Controller, Engineering Coordinator or SAP Materials Coordinator background.   Hourly Rate: £24.19ph Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a quarter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Technical Administrator Job Description: We are seeking a technical admin to join the Calibration & Maintenance team at the Bolton site. The main focus of the role will be to manage all parts used in the calibration & maintenance of bespoke test systems on site. This will need to be managed in our SAP system.  Working as part of a small Control Team within the wider Calibration & Maintenance department, you...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supplier Planner subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  This role could suit a candidate from a MRP Controller, Supply Scheduler or Supply Chain Specialist background. This role is looking for a candidate with the following experience: MRP planning experience and ideally some exposure to SAP Manufacturing environment. Supply chain experience Rate: £27.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite, 2 days working from home Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Supplier Planner Job Description: This opportunity plays a significant part in...

Manufacturing Engineer 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 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 manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...