166 engineering jobs found in Winsford

Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Responsible Engineer to support a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site. You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment. Project Background This long‑term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting complex projects within highly regulated sectors. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliant and safe engineering delivery from bid stage through to execution and final project close out. This position would suit a senior engineering professional with experience managing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams within nuclear, defence or other regulated industries. It will appeal to someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident driving engineering excellence, compliance and project delivery across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery activities * Develop engineering delivery strategies, scopes of work, project schedules and resource...

EC&I Engineering Manager Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. The Role Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project...

General Labourer/FLT Driver - Manufacturing Environment | 4-Day Week We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer to join a busy and close-knit manufacturing team on an urgent basis. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the shop floor and maintaining high housekeeping standards across the facility. Ideal for someone reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. The Role As a General Labourer, your duties will include: General shop floor cleaning and housekeeping Replenishing oils and coolant supplies Emptying swarf bins, waste bins, and recycling containers Supporting general labouring duties across the facility Assisting operational and service teams where required Maintaining a safe, tidy, and organised working environment at all times What We're Looking For Full UK driving licence Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance Physically fit and comfortable with manual work Strong work ethic and...

We have excellent contract opportunities for Plater fabricators based in Winsford, Cheshire. The hourly rate is £23.09 per hour (Umbrella / CIS) The working hours are standard days with an early dart on a Friday. Your duties will include the fabrication of structural plate for the production of columns and beams from Engineering drawings. Applicants must be able to work from drawings and have previous structural steel experience. Welding ability is preferred but not essential (MIG solid wire) Click apply, or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details

We’re Hiring: Time Served Fabricators – Winsford 🚨 Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Fabricators. 🔧 The Role As a Fabricator, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate materials * Ability to work independently from...

We’re Hiring: Time Served Platers – Winsford 🚨 Please note: this is a local role only as accommodation is not provided Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Platers. 🔧 The Role As a Plater, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate...

Ambitek is recruiting for Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client's team in Winsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals looking for long-term work. Key Responsibilities: ✅ MIG welding of structural beams and end-plates ✅ Perform solid wire MIG welding in the down-hand position ✅ Complete a 10mm T-joint multi-run fillet weld to a high standard ✅ Ensure all welds meet the required quality and safety standards Requirements: ✔️ Proven experience in structural MIG welding ✔️ Ability to perform a 10mm T-joint multi-run fillet weld ✔️ Ability to pass a trades test before starting 📌 CIS or Umbrella only 💰 Rate: £19.85/hour (basic) | £27.03/hour (overtime after 39 hours) 🕒 Hours: * Mon – Thurs: 07:45 AM – 16:45 PM * Fri: 07:45 AM – 12:45 PM ⚠️ Local candidates only – Accommodation is not provided 🚀 Immediate starts available upon successful completion of the trade test. Apply now

Ambitek is recruiting experienced Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client’s busy fabrication team in Winsford. This is a long‑term contracting opportunity offering strong rates, steady hours, and ongoing work for reliable, qualified welders. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * MIG welding of structural steel beams, end‑plates, and associated components. * Using solid wire MIG in the down‑hand position. * Completing 10mm T‑joint multi‑run fillet welds, including controlled start/stop techniques. * Working accurately from engineering drawings and welding specifications. * Ensuring all welds meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards. 🧰 Requirements * Proven experience in structural MIG welding, ideally within a fabrication workshop environment. * Ability to produce a high‑standard 10mm multi‑run T‑joint fillet weld. * Must successfully pass a trade test prior to starting. * Strong attention...

We’re Hiring: Time Served Fabricators – Winsford 🚨 Ambitek is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Winsford, who are looking to expand their team with a number of skilled Time Served Fabricators. 🔧 The Role As a Fabricator, you’ll be working with 20mm – 40mm thick plate in a structural steel environment. From interpreting technical drawings to producing high-quality components, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production standards are met and exceeded. 📌 Key Responsibilities: * Fabricating components from 20mm – 40mm plate * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Using a variety of tools and equipment in a structural steel setting * Delivering work to a consistently high standard within given timeframes ✅ What We’re Looking For: * Time Served with a solid background in structural steel fabrication * Proven experience working with thick plate materials * Ability to work independently from...

Quality Technician (days) Winsford £14.26 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role (benefits)   Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring all products are completed to specification and up to the highest quality standard.   Key Responsibilities: Oversee the completion of each product to required specifications. Conduct thorough quality assessments throughout the production process. Carry out final checks on all finished items prior to presentation and customer dispatch. Confirm that all products comply with relevant type approval standards. Produce and submit a detailed quality report for every finished product. Comply fully with Health & Safety legislation and company safety procedures. Reduce material waste through careful and efficient use of resources and consumables.  Your Background: Highly organised, motivated, and proactive with strong...

Ambitek is recruiting experienced Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client’s busy fabrication team in Winsford. This is a long‑term contracting opportunity offering strong rates, steady hours, and ongoing work for reliable, qualified welders. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * MIG welding of structural steel beams, end‑plates, and associated components. * Using solid wire MIG in the down‑hand position. * Completing 10mm T‑joint multi‑run fillet welds, including controlled start/stop techniques. * Working accurately from engineering drawings and welding specifications. * Ensuring all welds meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards. 🧰 Requirements * Proven experience in structural MIG welding, ideally within a fabrication workshop environment. * Ability to produce a high‑standard 10mm multi‑run T‑joint fillet weld. * Must successfully pass a trade test prior to starting. * Strong attention...

Interim Systems Manager (Consultant) Multi-site (North Wales / North West) Monday–Friday | Full-time interim Up to £350 per day (DOE) The Role We’re looking for an experienced Interim Systems Manager to take ownership of core business systems and ERP operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role combining day-to-day system support with involvement in a key ERP transformation programme (Dynamics 365 Business Central). You’ll help keep systems running smoothly while also driving improvements across operations, reporting, and automation. Responsibilities Managing ERP and business systems across multiple sites Supporting day-to-day system performance and stability Assisting with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central rollout Working with ops, finance, supply chain & commercial teams Supporting integrations, data migration & reporting improvements Managing infrastructure (servers, networks, backups, security) Handling incidents,...

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanically Biased) Warrington Contract until Jan 2027 Inside IR35   Responsibilities The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.    The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for: Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where...

Sustainability Project Manager Based in Crewe 3/4 days a week We are looking for a motivated and delivery-focused Procurement Sustainability professional to join our team and help drive sustainability across our supply chain and procurement operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact, strengthen supplier compliance, and embed responsible sourcing into procurement decision-making. You will work closely with procurement teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to translate sustainability strategy into practical operational delivery. Responsibilities: Lead and deliver procurement sustainability projects from concept through to implementation Drive delivery of the procurement sustainability roadmap and associated improvement initiatives Support supply chain decarbonisation activities and supplier sustainability programmes Assist with the integration of sustainability into sourcing and...

Site Manager | automation (Conveyor / AS/RS etc.) installation project for a major manufacturing site. Current/valid NEBOSH is required. Location: Crewe, UK | Job Type: Contract - 20 weeks - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale installation project in Crewe. The role will involve managing a complex site with 20–30 principal contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all phases of installation and commissioning. This is a hands-on leadership role within a manufacturing/production - automation environment, covering conveyor systems, AS/RS solutions etc. Key Responsibilities * Lead day-to-day site operations across a multi-contractor environment (20–30 principal contractors) * Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities across warehouse automation systems * Oversee safe delivery of conveyor systems, conveyor belts, AS/RS solutions etc. * Ensure strict...

Thermal Insulation Engineers Required – Osprey Project, Runcorn Location: Osprey Project, Rocksavage Site, Cow Hey Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4FZ Start Date: 1–2 weeks Rates: NAECI rates Hours: 5 x 9-hour shifts (Monday–Friday) + working every 2nd weekend Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Thermal Insulation Engineers for work on the Osprey Project at the Rocksavage site in Runcorn. This is a great opportunity to secure work on a busy industrial project with strong earning potential. Key Duties Installation of thermal insulation systems on pipework, vessels, and plant equipment Fabrication and installation of metal cladding (aluminium, stainless steel, galvanised) Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Measuring, cutting, and fitting insulation materials Removal and replacement of existing insulation as required Working in line with strict site health & safety proceduresRequirements Proven experience as a Thermal Insulation Engineer...

IR35: Outside Our Client has a requirement for a MEICA Project Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington. Role Purpose: To support the delivery of MEICA works across the full project lifecycle from outline design through to commissioning and handover. The role will ensure safe, high-quality and compliant delivery of MEICA packages while working within multidisciplinary teams across a major water framework. The position involves a mix of office, remote and site-based working, supporting both design and construction phases. Job Role Responsibilities: Promote health, safety and wellbeing across all stages of design and delivery Manage MEICA packages including design, installation and coordination activities Support HAZOP, HAZCON and wider project delivery meetings as required Work with engineering teams to develop construction sequences, programmes and budgets Coordinate with design, pre-construction and delivery teams to resolve technical...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Remote) Fully Remote £56/hr Inside IR35 12-Month Minimum Contract We're supporting a major UK infrastructure and defence programme and are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the delivery team supporting critical Building C and Southern Services packages within the 10 Dock programme. This is a long-term, fully remote opportunity focused on complex multidisciplinary M&E design within a highly regulated environment. The Role You'll support the Electrical Lead across concept, scheme, and detailed design development, contributing to the integration of major electrical infrastructure and associated building services systems. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting HV/LV distribution design and integration Coordination of electrical containment and service interfaces Input into Basis of Design documentation and designer risk assessments Supporting FMECA activities and nuclear safety case engagement including...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Building Physics (Remote) Fully Remote £60/hr Inside IR35 12-Month Minimum Contract We're seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support a major defence infrastructure programme delivering critical M&E systems across Building C and Southern Services within the 10 Dock development. This is a fully remote, long-term contract opportunity focused on HVAC design, substantiation, and multidisciplinary coordination within a highly regulated environment. The Role You'll lead mechanical design activities across concept, scheme, and detailed design stages, with particular responsibility for HVAC systems supporting substation infrastructure and occupied operational spaces. Key responsibilities include: Delivery of RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4 mechanical design HVAC and controls design for critical environments Design and substantiation of central and local ventilation systems Chilled water system design supporting electrical...