22 general assistant jobs found

Labourer, £16.00 per hour, Glasgow, Temp to Perm Benefits * Competitive pay rate of £16.00 per hour * Monday to Friday working schedule * Opportunity to gain experience working alongside skilled tradespeople * Supportive site management and team environment Responsibilities * Assisting tradespeople by moving materials around site * Carrying out general cleaning duties and keeping worksites tidy * Following all health and safety procedures and guidelines at all times * Performing some heavy lifting and manual handling tasks * Taking direction from site supervisors and management * Ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are stored safely and securely Requirements * Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual labour and heavy lifting * Strong work ethic and willingness to follow instructions * Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team * Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards on site...

Industrial Engineer Coventry Contract - Inside IR35 Industrial Engineer About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Industrial Engineer to support our Operations and Launch Teams in delivering safe, efficient and cost‑effective production processes for seating systems. You will play a key role in developing robust manufacturing methods, preparing facilities for launch, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives under pressure, and can balance hands‑on shop floor activity with structured engineering analysis. Key Responsibilities Develop core manufacturing documentation including SWIs, PFMEAs, MOST studies, layouts and line balance activities Manage launch project tasks ensuring delivery to required standards, timescales and budgets Coordinate suppliers and contractors to support facility readiness and installation work Generate manpower maps and support major facility...

Job Title: High Level Technician (Rolling Stock) Job Location: Southwest London Hourly Pay Rate: £31.48 PAYE / £ 41.11 Umbrella Shifts: Minimum of 50 hours a week Shift Pattern: Panama . Days and nights Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and...

1st / 2nd Line Support Engineer 3 month-contract, Inside IR35 £125 to £150 per day, depending on experience Central Cardiff Are you an experienced 1st / 2nd Line Support Engineer looking for a contract role where you can get hands-on with hardware, desktop deployments and day-to-day IT support in a fast-paced environment? This is a varied support role focused on providing 1st and 2nd line IT assistance across a busy contract services environment. You will be responding to tickets, resolving common user issues and getting involved in practical, hands-on IT work. You will support end users with password resets, Outlook issues and general desktop support, while also assisting with auditing, deploying and configuring desktops. The role requires someone comfortable working with physical hardware, including laptops, printers and basic server-related tasks. This is an on-site position based in Central Cardiff, offering consistent working hours and the opportunity to broaden your...

Semi-Skilled Operative / Labourer Blackburn Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour + Overtime Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are currently recruiting for a Semi-Skilled Operative / Labourer to join a busy heavy engineering fabrication facility. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with experience using hand tools and working within a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment. Working as part of the production team, you will support fabrication operations through material preparation, finishing activities, and general labouring duties to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. Sanding, grinding, and preparing steel components for fabrication and finishing Operating hand tools and associated workshop equipment Assisting skilled fabricators and welders as required General labouring and material handling duties Safety shoes / safety footwear required Physically fit for manual work £14.50 per hour Regular Monday to Friday working...

Contract Senior Structural Design Engineer Central London Start ASAP Outside IR35 c£47-49 p/h Ltd   Contract Senior Structural Engineer   A leading architecturally led Structural Engineering consultancy in Central London is currently looking for hire a Contract Senior Structural Engineer to ideally start early July ’26.   Due to a number of significant wins our client is looking find a Senior Structural Engineer with a minim of 8-10 years design experience.  The successful candidates will be able to design proficiently in all main materials with first class ability to design in steel and RC.   Our client is currently working on a £100m + signature London structure which they need some additional design input and assistance on.   Hybrid working can be offered.  An hourly rate of c £47-49 p/h can be offered with an Outside IR35 capacity.    Our client can offer a minimum 3 month contract assignment, however with current work load this is likely to be extended.   For more information...

RMS are working with a well-established metal fabrication company looking for a reliable and hardworking General Operator to join their manufacturing team. This role would suit someone with previous experience in assembly work, factory production, or a general manufacturing environment. Location: Peterlee Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 7:45AM until 4:45PM Friday 7:45AM until 1:45PM Contract: Temp to Perm (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: £14.58 per hour Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours worked. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the assembly of products and components. Supporting production and manufacturing operations. Handling materials and preparing components for processing. Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area. Working as part of a team to meet production targets. Requirements Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing, or general factory work. Good attention to...

Holiday Relief Labourers - Montrose Montrose, Angus Holiday Relief / Temporary Cover Full-time, Monday to Friday KBM Resourcing are currently recruiting Holiday Relief Labourers for a busy industrial site in Montrose. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals looking for temporary work within a fast-paced yard and production environment. Key Responsibilities * De-capping steel pipes and tubular products * Assisting with general labouring duties across the site * Supporting operational and production staff as required * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Following site health and safety procedures at all times * Manual handling and moving materials when required Requirements * Previous labouring or yard experience preferred but not essential * Ability to work safely in an industrial environment * Good work ethic and willingness to learn * Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties *...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Mate / Improver to join a well-established team based in Hebburn, working across a range of large commercial projects throughout the region. Requirements: * Valid ECS Card (essential) * Minimum 2 years' electrical experience * Full UK driving licence and own transport * Must live within approximately 10–15 miles of Hebburn / South Shields * Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a small team The Role: You will be assisting qualified electricians on a variety of large commercial sites, carrying out: * Installation and maintenance of temporary electrical supplies * Site cabins and welfare facility electrical works * General electrical support duties * Depot-based maintenance work in Hebburn * Making off armoured cable ends and associated electrical tasks The role offers a mix of site and depot work, providing excellent long-term opportunities for the right candidate....

Service Coordinator Location: Sheffield Temporary - potential to go permanent. Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm We are currently recruiting for a Service Coordinator to join our clients Sheffield's branch on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and customer-focused individual to play a key role in supporting our service operations and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities as a Service Coordinator: Handling reactive customer calls professionally and efficiently. Scheduling maintenance work, breakdown call-outs, return visits, commissioning activities, and additional service requirements. Ensuring the effective utilisation of service engineers. Maintaining accurate service records and updating information on the service management system. Processing engineer job sheets through Protean, from completion through to invoicing. Responding to customer enquiries regarding work carried out on site. Maintaining accurate customer records, contract...

Engineering Survey Opportunities – Major Infrastructure Project Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard) Contract: Full-time / Long-term opportunities available Carmichael UK are working with a leading Tier 1 delivery partnership on a major infrastructure redevelopment project in Plymouth. We are currently recruiting for multiple Surveying professionals to support ongoing works on a high-profile site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale, complex project within a highly regulated environment, working across reinforced concrete, heavy civils, and machine-controlled operations. Roles Available Senior Surveyors Engineering Surveyor (Assurance) Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control) Key Responsibilities Across the above roles, responsibilities will include: Supporting and delivering site surveying activities across multiple work fronts Maintaining survey control networks and ensuring data accuracy across construction operations Carrying out quality...

Fabricator/Welder Our client, a leading engineering company, is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join their team on a contract basis. As an apprentice-trained fabricator welder, you will be responsible for carrying out general engineering tasks, assisting current welders to meet coded standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing of large high tension cable connections. Key Responsibilities: Perform MIG/TIG Welding to a high standard Utilize MMA, Braising, and gas welding skills Work primarily on Mild Steel, and occasionally on other materials such as Stainless Steel Carry out additional fabrication tasks as required Job Requirements: Apprentice trained fabricator welder Significant experience in MIG/TIG Welding Experience in MMA, Braising, and gas welding is advantageous Ability to work with Mild Steel and other materials Strong fabrication skills Willingness to perform hand grinding and simple machine shop tasks This contract is...

Do you enjoy working in a varied production environment where every day offers a different set of job responsibilities? As a Production Operative you will be working as part of a small dedicated team you will be work across several production areas to keep the manufacturing plant running smoothly and assisting the technicians and operators to organise and maintain daily operations. Production Operative – Wells-next-the-Sea – £39,500 6 month temp contract This role is paying one of the highest packages in the geographical area and would suit someone who is hardworking and career minded. Production Operative’s Key Responsibilities: ·       Provide operational cover for the site for production related jobs ·       Contributing to quality control across the shop floor, reporting on any quality inspection issues and keeping the production area safe and tidy at all times ·       Assisting with raw materials intake, weighing samples, allocating stock and bagging up products for...

Site Engineer - Water Wiltshire £350-£375/day (CIS) Start: ASAP Ongoing work available We are currently recruiting for a Site Engineer to join a major contractor on a project in Wiltshire. The scheme includes construction of reinforced concrete tanks, pipelines, ducting and associated civils works, forming part of wider AMP8 investment in the water sector. Role & Responsibilities • Setting out for civils works including RC structures, pipelines, drainage and ducting • Producing and maintaining accurate as-built records • Carrying out level checks and ensuring works are constructed to the correct line and level • Supporting QA processes including inspections, ITPs and documentation • Identifying and resolving drawing discrepancies, design clashes and site issues • Working closely with the Site Manager, General Foreman and subcontractors • Assisting with short-term planning and coordination of works • Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and...

Job title: Draughtsperson - Engineering Location: Birstall (4 days onsite) Contract length: 12 month initial contract Hours: Part time or Full time Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is seeking a Draftsperson. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Birstall drawings management system. A key focus of this role is ensuring that the site's CAD drawings across multiple Engineering disciplines are compliant with local legislative standards and adhere to good industry practices. This position involves collaboration with Project Engineers, Reliability teams, and other key stakeholders to produce and update necessary drawings. Key Responsibilities: * Generate detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings. * Manage the site drawings register, acting as the primary accountable person. * Maintain drawings to "As-built" status by conducting factory surveys. * Support the Engineering...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Position: MMA Welder Location: Selby Hours: 10hrs paid Mon-Sun (you will usually work around 9 hours/day Mon-Fri and 6-7 hours/day Sat-Sun but be paid for 10 hours/day) Start Date: 27th May Duration: 10 weeks PAYE Pay Rates: Mon-Sun: £20.50/hr, including Holiday Pay Lodge Allowance: £50.00/day worked Gross Pay: £1785.00/week (including lodge allowance) The Role: Our client has a requirement for MMA Welders for a shutdown on a power station shutdown near Selby, immediate start for 10 weeks. Duties will include MMA welding on mild steel plate, channels, and brackets as well as assisting mechanical trades with general maintenance. Essential Requirements: - CCNSG card - Confined Space Entry certificate - Experience of MMA welding on large industrial sites (cement, power, refinery, steel) About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction & Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities...

Job Title: Caretaker Location: Marston Green Contract Type: Temporary Rate: £18 per hour via umbrella Requirements: Full UK driving licence, Enhanced DBS About the Caretaker Role: We are looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to provide support across local schools. This role involves general site management, planned and reactive maintenance, porterage, security, and acting as a key link between the school and support services. Key Responsibilities of the Caretaker: • Carry out general site management including litter picking, planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, and reception duties. • Log all maintenance and cleaning tasks, proactively identifying and completing minor repairs where appropriate, and requesting assistance for tasks outside your skillset. • Unlock and lock school buildings, ensuring security at all times, including security patrols and checking doors and gates are locked. • Ensure all equipment used is in good repair and operated...

Position: Semi Skilled Fitters Location: Selby Hours: 10-12hrs/day paid, Mon-Sun Start Date: 27th May Duration: 10 weeks PAYE Pay Rates: Mon-Sun: £20.50/hr including Holiday Pay Lodge Allowance: £50.00/day worked Weekly Gross Pay: Approx £(Apply online only)/week The Role: Our client has a requirement for Semi Skilled Fitters for a shutdown on Drax power station. Duties will include working in confined spaces, assisting with maintenance and replacement of mechanical components across the site, including precipitator filter systems, general plant maintenance, removal and replacement of mechanical components. Essential Requirements: - CCNSG card - Confined Space Entry certificate - Experience using hand and power tools - Experience of working on large industrial sites (cement, power, refinery, steel) About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction sector. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite 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 Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...