42 dumper driver jobs found

An established engineering company are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. You will take ownership of defining, refining, and continuously optimising testing and validation methods to ensure that all products consistently meet stringent mechanical, environmental, optical, and electronic performance requirements, while also driving improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, and overall product quality throughout the development lifecycle. Essential Requirements Experience in testing environments with opto‑mechanical components. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and optical engineering principles. Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and technical documentation. Competent in data acquisition, analysis, and standard business software (MS Office). Able to maintain accuracy, work independently or within teams, and follow QMS-driven test processes. Responsibilities: Ability to develop and execute test...

Research and Project Technician – Cell Disruption & Microalgae Pretreatment (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Extension Subject to Results) - Location: Barrow upon Humber - Monday to Friday (Early finish Friday) - 9am - 5pm About the company The business develops climate-positive solutions from microalgae, producing natural protein- and omega-3-rich ingredients with a reduced environmental footprint. We are scaling innovative biotechnology processes and translating research into commercially viable production methods. We are seeking a driven and hands-on Person to lead research focused on cell disruption, pretreatment, and lipid recovery optimisation from microalgae biomass. Key Responsibilities Cell Disruption & Pretreatment Development Develop and optimise microalgae pretreatment methods to maximise lipid recovery Apply and evaluate techniques including: * Bead milling * Sonication * Enzymatic digestion * Mechanical shear methods Compare disruption...

Location: South Wales Rate: £420–£480 per day (CIS) Contract: Ongoing freelance – immediate start available The Opportunity A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of Capital Works projects in South Wales. The business is appointed to a stable, recurring 5-year AMP framework and is at the start of the AMP8 cycle, offering a rare opportunity to secure a long-term contract on technically interesting and high-value infrastructure schemes. Due to workload across multiple programmes, multiple Project Manager roles are available, providing excellent continuity of work within a growing contractor environment. This is a freelance position with an immediate start, with the option to transition into a permanent role after 3–6 months if desired. Project Scope You will manage a diverse portfolio of major water and infrastructure capital works, including: * Sewage treatment works upgrades and refurbishments *...

Rate: £280–£345 per day (CIS) Contract: Ongoing freelance – flexible start available The Opportunity A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking experienced Civil Engineers / Site Engineers to support a major Capital Works programme in South Wales. The business is appointed to a stable, recurring 5-year AMP framework and is at the start of the AMP8 cycle, offering a rare opportunity to secure a long-term contract on technically interesting and high-value infrastructure projects. Due to workload across multiple schemes, multiple roles are available, providing excellent continuity of work within a growing contractor environment. This is a freelance position with an immediate start, with the option to transition into a permanent role after 3–6 months if desired. Project Scope You will be involved in a diverse portfolio of major water and infrastructure capital works, including: * Sewage treatment works upgrades and refurbishments * Large-scale reinforced...

Manpower is currently looking for a Microbiology Manager to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences. This is a full-time temporary role, Maternity Cover for 12 months requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £52,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of...

Location: Bristol / South West Rate: £250–£365 per shift (CIS) Contract: Ongoing freelance with option to go permanent after 3–6 months The Opportunity A leading regional civil engineering contractor is expanding its in-house design and technical capability and is seeking a CAD Technician to support a long-term programme on the Bristol Water Framework. This is a strategic, long-term role as the business transitions from outsourcing the majority of design to building a strong internal technical function. The successful candidate will be a key part of this growth and will work closely with engineers and construction teams to deliver buildable, compliant designs. The position will start as a freelance CIS contract, with a clear pathway to a permanent role after 3–6 months, subject to mutual agreement. There is also genuine scope to progress into a Design Engineer or senior technical role as the in-house design team develops. Key Responsibilities * Produce detailed 2D and 3D...

Continuous Improvements Engineer/Lean Engineer Location: Crawley Duration: 12 Months initially Pay Rate: £31.85 per hour PAYE Join Our leading Engineering Rail/Engineering client's team as a Continuous Improvement Engineer/Lean Engineer. Are you passionate about transforming working practices and driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies? Do you thrive on creating practical solutions that deliver real impact? If so, we want you to be a key player in our client's dynamic management team! About the Role: As our client's new Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead the charge in developing innovative solutions to tackle inefficient processes and complex challenges across our client's busy Rail depot. Your mission? To streamline operations, unlock significant savings, and ensure smooth implementation of improvement initiatives that empower our teams. What You'll Do: Drive the creation, development, procurement, and implementation of ideas that enhance...

Contract Details & Working Arrangement * Rate: £440 per day * Inside IR35 * 6-month contract with potential for extension * Hybrid working: 3 days on site and 2 days remote per week * Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory on-site days (Third on-site day is flexible) * No travel required About the job Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global energy and grid solutions provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to complex grid automation and substation protection projects, with responsibility spanning design, testing, and commissioning. The Role As Lead Electrical Protection Engineer, you will take technical ownership of protection system design and delivery, acting as the key technical interface between customers and the wider engineering community. Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead engineering activities from initial design...

We are seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to work on National Highways schemes across Area 10 on Nights. This is a key site-based role, responsible for supervising highway works, ensuring safety, quality, and programme delivery in line with National Highways standards. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and act as the main point of contact on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. Key Responsibilities ·Supervise and manage day-to-day highway construction and maintenance activities ·Ensure works are delivered in compliance with National Highways standards and specifications ·Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance ·Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions ·Coordinate plant, labour, materials, and subcontractors ·Complete site records, permits, and reports accurately and on time ·Liaise with site management, clients, and stakeholders Essential...

Principal Firmware Engineer Luton Paying up to £80p/h (Umbrella) Responsibilities: Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Experience required: FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Electronics test methods and equipment HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics), or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work. Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5...

Senior Traffic Engineer We are recruiting on behalf of our client in London for an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join their Highways Services team on a contract basis.   Key Responsibilities ·Deliver traffic and highway schemes from feasibility and concept through to implementation and completion. ·Prepare detailed designs, AutoCAD drawings, and technical reports. ·Raise works orders and manage project delivery against programme targets. ·Supervise contractors and consultants on site to ensure compliance with design and safety requirements. ·Manage project budgets, process invoices, and monitor financial performance. ·Ensure schemes meet legislative requirements, TfL standards, and local authority policies. ·Support delivery of Traffic, Parking, Transport, and Highway improvement programmes. ·Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners. ·Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of works. About You - Essential...

HGV Class 2 Driver Are you looking for a stable, rewarding career with an expanding highways and drainage contractor? Vector is excited to represent our client, who is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers and HGV Drainage Engineers, to join their team in near Cheshunt. About the Company Our client takes pride in creating a supportive work culture, with thorough training, a strong focus on safety, and excellent development opportunities. Join a business that values its team and offers reliable, year-round work in the highways drainage sector, unaffected by seasonal downturns. The Role: HGV Class 2 Driver / Drainage Engineer Starting on a temporary contract, this role has the potential to become permanent. Responsibilities   Drive and operate various HGV Class 2 drainage vehicles, including Vacuum Tankers, Liquid Waste Tankers and Combi Units. Work closely with a skilled operative to assist in the operation of machinery for the clearance and maintenance of surface water and...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

Job title - Sub Project Manager Duration - 12 months initial contract Umbrella then potentially to become permanent Start date - ASAP (subject to being medically and security cleared) Shift patterns - Mon-Fri 37.5hours per week (hybrid - 3 days in office 2 days at home) Pay rate - upto £45ph Umbrella DOE Location - Combination of Sellafield and Whitehaven office Working under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, responsible for the delivery of a project management service from feasibility through design, construction and handover. Responsible for the delivery of either work packages as part of a large complex project, complete delivery of a small project or multiple minor tasks. Key Responsibilities: * Planning, directing and co-ordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final close down. * Determines and monitors and reviews all project economics to include costs,...

Site Manager – Birmingham Location: Birmingham Shift: Monday to Friday – Days (48 hours per week) Rate: £400–£450 Contract: LTD (Outside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support a New Logistics Distribution Centre project in Birmingham. This role focuses on the installation of a conveyor cross-belt sorter system and coordinating closely with the main project contractor. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day site activity, coordinating multiple installation suppliers, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery on site. Key Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate multiple installation suppliers on site Take full ownership of EHS compliance and site safety standards Act as the main point of contact for the client and stakeholders Lead daily activity briefings, safety briefings, and site meetings Drive site progress and resolve issues quickly and decisively Monitor and report project progress using MS Office and MS...

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Technology Estimator/Cost Manager to support the delivery of technology-enabled transport and transport-related services across a range of major projects around London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong background in cost management, estimating, or commercial management within transport, smart mobility, or technology-led infrastructure environments. This position is a full-time position that falls Inside IR35. You will be based in London at least 3 days per week.   This role is focused on the costing and commercial management of transport technology and systems rather than traditional civil engineering or signalling works. You will be involved in projects such as:   ·Communications systems for London Underground and bus networks ·Road User Charging and tolling services ·Revenue collection and ticketing systems ·Control rooms, data systems, and digital transport infrastructure...

The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system. The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems. Who and what we are looking for from you? To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes: * Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest technologies), preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, thermal). * Can guide the design implementation of RF...

General Foreman – Highways We’re working with a leading civil engineering specialist delivering a 12-month highways scheme and are seeking an experienced General Foreman to join the team on an immediate start. This is a hands-on, supervisory role for someone who can lead from the front, push the site forward, and ensure the workforce is performing efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in driving the programme, managing labour and plant, and maintaining high standards across the scheme. Key responsibilities: * Supervise and drive the workforce to achieve programme targets * Monitor and manage site labour, plant, and subcontractors * Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to quality standards * Maintain site productivity and momentum across all areas of the scheme * Report progress to management and liaise with stakeholders as required Essential requirements: * Proven experience working on highways...

Job Title: HGV Welder / Fabricator Location: Glasgow Salary: £42,494 – £45,396 DOE Shift Pattern: Weeks 1 & 2: Monday – Thursday | 7am – 7pm Weeks 3 & 4: Wednesday – Saturday | 7am – 7pm About Your New Company This is a rare opportunity to join one of Scotland’s most established and respected independent HGV maintenance organisations. With over 60 years of industry experience, multiple depots nationwide, and a reputation as a leader in bulk transport, this business continues to set the standard in fleet investment, engineering excellence, and working conditions. Their operation includes a modern fleet of over 160 vehicles, 500+ trailers and tankers, supported by continuous investment in facilities, tooling, and staff development. Due to sustained growth and continued success, they are now expanding their engineering team and seeking a skilled HGV Welder / Fabricator to join their Glasgow depot. About the HGV Welder / Fabricator Role This is a hands-on,...