142 engineering jobs found in Witney

Graduate Chemical Engineering Technician 📍 Milton Park, Didcot 🕒 4 on / 4 off shifts (days & nights) 💰 £16.27 per hour 📄 6‑month contract → permanent Reed Engineering are working with a high‑tech R&D and manufacturing company based in Milton Park, offering an excellent entry‑level opportunity for Chemical Engineering (or related STEM) graduates. The Role You'll support the production of a specialist material in a controlled manufacturing environment, working closely with experienced shift leads. Assist with process operations using gases (including hazardous materials) Weigh powders, load reactors and production equipment Follow SOPs, safety procedures and PPE requirements Carry out hands‑on, physical tasks Accurately record process data (temperature, moisture, etc.)Ideal For Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials graduates Candidates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Those happy working shifts in a manufacturing setting Strong communicators...

Graduate Quality Engineer (12-Month Contract) About the Role Are you a motivated recent graduate looking to launch your career in a high-compliance, pharmaceutical environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Graduate Quality Engineer to join a global medical devices company in Witney. This 12-month contract offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality management systems and regulated product manufacturing. Role Details: Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £33,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Contract Length: 12 Months Key Responsibilities Monitor and ensure compliance within the Quality Management System (QMS) through the review and impact assessment of documentation and process changes. Make critical quality and compliance decisions throughout the product life cycle, including development, validation, and manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, and Regulatory...

We are currently seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Asset Manager to join a global medical devices company within their operations team in Witney. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in upholding the integrity of our quality systems, ensuring that all processes strictly comply with rigorous industrial regulations and safety standards. Role Details: Location: Witney Contract Type: 12 months Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive package ranging up to £57,000 per annum (depending on experience) Responsibilities: Coordinate the daily management of site assets, liaising with stakeholders to ensure the timely return of equipment for internal calibration or offsite processing. Oversee the progression of items, assets, and events within established quality management systems. Ensure all documentation adheres strictly to defined quality standards and is maintained in a secure, organised repository. Provide expert training and...

Quality Engineer (12-Month Contract) Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £33,000 - £60,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Contract Length: 12 Months We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Quality Engineer to join a global medical device company based in Witney. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role where you will support a range of processes from R+D to clinical groups to transport and sterilisation. We are looking for a professional who has interest in supporting Design Validation or Test Method Validation (TMV), who can make critical quality and compliance decisions during product development, validation, and testing. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will manage project activities to ensure our processes meet both business and customer needs flawlessly. Role Details: Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £33,000 - £60,000 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to...

Job Title: Clinical Research Scientist (12-Month Contract) Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £32,500 per annum Position Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Category: Clinical Affairs / Scientific Writing / Medical Devices & Regulation About the Role Are you a science graduate or an industry professional looking to build a career in the high-demand medical device sector? We have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Scientist to join a world-class clinical operations team at a major manufacturing site in Witney. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality technical reports in accordance with MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation) guidelines. Your work will directly support CE marking, enabling the continued global supply of life-changing healthcare products. This role focuses heavily on the critical review and appraisal of clinical data, alongside the preparation of clear, accurate...

Job Title: Quality Engineer Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £40,000 - £57,000 per annum (Depending on experience) Position Type: 12-Month Contract Category: Quality Assurance / Medical Devices & Healthcare Manufacturing About the Role Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to advance your career with a leading organisation in life-changing healthcare technology? We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team based at our manufacturing site in Witney. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for driving the monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for site-level and divisional projects, ensuring that all product development, processing, validation, and manufacturing processes meet strict regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: QMS Monitoring & Compliance: Oversee the review, approval, and impact assessment of...

We are currently seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a global medical devices company within their operations team in Witney. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in upholding the integrity of our quality systems, ensuring that all processes strictly comply with rigorous industrial regulations and safety standards. Role Details: Location: Witney Contract Type: 12 months Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive package ranging up to £57,000 per annum (depending on experience) Responsibilities: Coordinate the daily management of site assets, liaising with stakeholders to ensure the timely return of equipment for internal calibration or offsite processing. Oversee the progression of items, assets, and events within established quality management systems. Ensure all documentation adheres strictly to defined quality standards and is maintained in a secure, organised repository. Provide expert training...

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER FTC – LAYOUT PLANNER Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in improving our operational performance, with a strong focus on enhancing our manufacturing capabilities. As part of this journey, we have embarked on a major factory upgrade programme, optimising layouts, improving workflows, and creating the infrastructure needed to support our long-term growth strategy. To help drive this exciting initiative forward, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join us on a 12–18 month fixed-term contract. This is a high-profile role with responsibility for leading the final stages of a significant capital investment project. Working closely with managers across the business, you will assess the future requirements of each value stream and develop plans to ensure these needs are met. You will be responsible for designing and optimising factory layouts, identifying equipment and resource requirements, developing project costings, and...

We are currently seeking an experienced 5- axis CNC machinist to join a high-performance F1 team This role is ideal for skilled 5-axis Machinist to join our team and help craft the components that power the F1 race cars to victory.  You will be working on cutting-edge components in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. This role is for a weekday shift, running from Tuesday to Friday 7.00 - 17.30 This role will be 100% based on site in Enstone, Oxfordshire. Key Responsibilities: Operate and program 5-axis CNC machines using Heidenhain controls Machine complex components to tight tolerances Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts Perform in-process inspections and ensure components meet quality standards Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve machining challenges Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with F1 standards Requirements: Proven experience as a 5-axis CNC machinist, ideally in motorsport,...

Composite Laminator – F1 Team (Contract) Location: Enstone, Oxfordshire Working Pattern: Shifts available (days, nights, weekends) Contract: Initial contract until 31st December 2026 (extension potential) About the Opportunity This role is being advertised by Arden White, a specialist recruitment partner to the motorsport and advanced engineering sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Composite Laminators to join a leading Formula 1 team based in Enstone. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of high-performance carbon fibre components in a fast-paced and precision-driven environment. Role Overview As a Composite Laminator, you will be responsible for the manufacture of high-quality carbon fibre components using pre-preg materials. Working to tight tolerances, you will play a key role in ensuring components meet the exacting standards required within Formula 1. Key Responsibilities * Lay-up of pre-preg carbon fibre components to tight tolerances...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Oxford Duration: 6+ weeks Pay Rate: £28 per hour (CIS) + £50 per day accommodation (30+ miles) We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for a 6 week project based in Oxford. Contract Details: * Duration: 6+ weeks * Hours: 50-70 hours per week * Day shifts * Pay Rate: £28 per hour CIS or £21.08 per hour PAYE * Accommodation: £50 per day (if residing over 30 miles from site) Requirements: * Valid CSCS or CCNSG card (essential). * Previous experience carrying out mechanical fitting on industrial or construction sites. * Ability to read and work from technical drawings. * Strong awareness of site health and safety standards. * Manlift and/or forklift licence (desirable). --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our...

MEICA Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias) – Water Industry Contract Type: Contract Rate: £450 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water and wastewater treatment projects is seeking an experienced MEICA Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of capital delivery schemes. We are interested in candidates from either a Mechanical or Electrical background who have experience delivering MEICA packages within the water sector or closely related process industries. Responsibilities * Manage MEICA installation and delivery activities across water and wastewater treatment projects. * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure programme milestones are achieved. * Review technical drawings, specifications, and design information. * Support procurement activities and ensure equipment is delivered to programme. * Ensure works are completed safely, to specification, and in line with quality...

MEICA Supervisor (Mechanical or Electrical Bias) – Water Industry Contract Type: Contract Rate: £375 - £400 per day An established Tier 1 contractor operating within the UK water sector is looking to appoint an experienced MEICA Supervisor to oversee installation and commissioning activities across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects. Applications are welcomed from candidates with either a Mechanical or Electrical bias who have a strong track record supervising MEICA works in live operational environments. Responsibilities * Supervise day-to-day MEICA installation activities on site. * Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works. * Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and quality checks. * Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project programmes. * Support commissioning and testing activities. * Monitor health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance....

Site/Setting Out Engineer – RAF Base, Oxford Site/Setting Out Engineer Required RAF Base, Oxford Immediate Start Available Contract / Freelance Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Site/Setting Out Engineer to join a project based on an RAF facility in Oxford. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a variety of groundworks and civil engineering packages. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying works across the project. Supporting and managing groundworks packages. Setting out for pit and duct installations. Overseeing and checking drainage works. Supporting foundation installation and associated infrastructure. Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings and specifications. Maintaining quality control and accurate records. Requirements Proven experience as a Site or Setting Out Engineer within the civil engineering or groundworks sector. Strong understanding of: Groundworks packages Pit and duct...

Night shift - General Foreman   Carrington West is seeking a Highways General Foreman to be based on a major highways project in Oxford.   Working on a National Highways project in Oxford, you will be tasked with improving and repairing an embankment. The works will be overseeing VRS, surfacing and kerbing.   As the successful General Foreman, you will be working alongside a team of Supervisors to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.   Experience with being a General Foreman on site especially within the Highways sector is a must here.   SMSTS  will be required alongside experience with planning resource, RAMS and method statements.   Shift patterns are as follows:   Week 1 - Monday - Friday nights Week 2 - Monday - Sunday nights (There will be a 1.5x increase for nights)   The position is for an immediate start.   For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane on (phone number removed).   FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you...

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...

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...

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...

Site Engineer West Oxfordshire Competitive Day Rate + 1.5x Night Uplift (CIS) Duration: 16 Weeks (Initial Programme) Overview We are currently recruiting for experienced Site Engineers to support a key aviation infrastructure package in West Oxfordshire, working on a resurfacing programme. This is a high-profile, time-critical scheme involving runway concrete pours and associated civils works, requiring engineers who are flexible, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, security-controlled environment. There is potential requirement for 2-3 Site Engineers on the project. The Role As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting delivery across both day and night shifts, working closely with site management and the wider delivery team to ensure accurate and efficient execution of works. Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out for runway and concrete works ·Working behind paving / surfacing machines ·Supporting concrete pours and associated...

Composite Laminators, Fitters, Machinists & Patternmakers - Oxfordshire 🏁 📍 Oxfordshire 💷 £28.73 - £45.65 per hour 🕒 Various Shift Patterns Available 📅 August, September & October 2026 Starts Shorterm Group is supporting a leading Formula 1 team with a significant recruitment campaign for an exciting new vehicle build programme. We are looking to speak with experienced motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace and high-performance automotive professionals for the following positions: August / September Start Dates: 🔹 Composite Laminators x13 🔹 Composite Fitters x7 🔹 Machinist x1 🔹 Patternmaker x1 Mid-October Start Dates: 🔹 Composite Laminators x25 The successful candidates will have experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are critical. Ideal experience includes: ✅ Formula 1 ✅ Motorsport ✅ Aerospace ✅ Automotive ✅ Composite Manufacturing Key Skills: * Composite laminating and tooling * Trimming and fitting of...