12 engineering jobs found in Burton upon Trent

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Derby Salary: £29 per hour (Umbrella) Start: ASAP Employment Type: 6-12 Months Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, consisting of two blocks of day shifts followed by two blocks of night shifts - Day Shifts: 7:30am - 6:30pm/Night Shifts: 7:15pm - 7:00am Main Responsibilities Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions. Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock. Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions. Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities. Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes. Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required....

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Derby Salary: £29 per hour (Umbrella) Start: ASAP Employment Type: 6-12 Months Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, consisting of two blocks of day shifts followed by two blocks of night shifts - Day Shifts: 7:30am - 6:30pm/Night Shifts: 7:15pm - 7:00am Main Responsibilities Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions. Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock. Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions. Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities. Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes. Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required....

Job Title: Technical Author Location: Hybrid working across the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West England and Wales. Remuneration: Daily rate of £600 Contract Details: Temporary contract until 31st December 2026 Responsibilities Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to play a pivotal role in the redevelopment and standardisation of technical specifications. This role is crucial to the success of future capital works programmes, ensuring specifications are clear, consistent and commercially robust. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing existing documentation, identifying opportunities for improvement, benchmarking against industry best practice and producing a suite of fit-for-purpose specifications that support procurement and tendering activities. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and assessing existing technical specifications to identify inconsistencies, ambiguities and areas for improvement. Evaluating current...

Quality Assurance Manager - M&E Engineering - Birmingham - £400 a day - Ongoing Our client delivers mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, temporaries and fire engineering expertise and services for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will carry out the following responsibilities The correct materials are being used and have been approved before installation. Work is being installed correctly and meets the drawings, specifications and client requirements. There are clear checklists and inspection points for the work. Problems, defects and snags are identified, recorded and fixed. Nothing is signed off until it meets the required standard. All the paperwork and evidence is completed correctly. There is a clear audit trail showing what was installed, who checked it, when it was checked and whether it passed. Outstanding work is chased through to completion. The client has confidence that the project has been delivered correctly. Quality issues are spotted early...

A great opportunity to work as a Wash Plant/PTO Operative at our clients site, who are a global leader in pallet pooling. Staffline are recruiting for Wash Plant/PTO Operative in West Bromwich. The rate of pay is £17.08-£18.89 per hour The hours of work are Monday to Friday: - 6am to 2pm - 2pm to 10pm Your Time at Work As a Wash Plant/PTO Operative you will be situated at the bottom of the conveyor with another member of staff. The empty pallets are fed into the machine from the conveyor belt and they will be washed and dried. If any of the pallets still contain inserts, you will be expected to remove and sort for recycling. The pallets will be stacked automatically once they have reached the end. This is mainly wash plant operative role, although you might be asked to drive forklift occasionally. Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will: - Manual Handling Competence Proficient in safe lifting, carrying, and moving of materials in line with workplace health...

Duties: * Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings. * Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly. * Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws. * Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds. * Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content. * Perform radiographic analysis of components. * Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams. * Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. * Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action. * Adhere to local working documents and lab practises,...

Location: Coventry – Hybrid, 3 days working from home Pay: £17.47 per hour PAYE Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Start: 1 September 2026 Contract: Temporary assignment IR35: Inside IR35 ## The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer to provide specialist engineering support across a programme of highway and transport improvement schemes. You will manage the preparation, consultation, processing and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders, ensuring statutory requirements are met and schemes progress within programme and funding deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous local authority, highways or traffic management experience and a strong working knowledge of TRO legislation and processes. ## Key Responsibilities Manage Traffic Regulation Orders from initial preparation through to implementation. Prepare TRO schedules, notices, statements of reasons and supporting documentation. Progress Orders...

Job Title: Lead Estimator (Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking) Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: £450 - £500 (Umbrella) Depending on experience Contract Length: 12 months Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid: Warwick office 2 days per week) About Our Client: Our client, a leading organisation in the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to redefine its estimating capability across major programmes. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned cost engineering professional to go beyond traditional estimate production and help shape the future of cost intelligence and benchmarking excellence within a significant infrastructure portfolio. About the Role: As part of the central estimating function, the Lead Estimator will play a pivotal role in enhancing systems, methodologies, and cost databases that underpin investment decisions and project delivery. Collaborating closely with the Estimating Manager and project stakeholders, the successful candidate will...

Job title: Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick (2 days in the office per week - maybe a few more in the first few weeks) Contract length: 6-month rolling contract Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. By leading strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contract management, you will directly advance our mission toward affordable, clean energy. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to: * Formulate local and regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities. * Structure negotiation frameworks, define awarding criteria, and secure sourcing board approvals. * Lead complex...

Contract Maintenance Engineer South Leeds £38.50 per hour (Inside IR35) 4 on 4 off Days & Nights | Long-Term Contract A global award-winning FMCG manufacturer is looking for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team at a highly automated production facility. Key Duties Planned and reactive maintenance Electrical and mechanical fault finding Minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability Support continuous improvement initiatives Maintain engineering and maintenance recordsExperience Required FMCG manufacturing production experience is essential Electrical or Mechanical maintenance background Experience working in automated production environments Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environmentWhat's on Offer? £38.50 per hour (Inside IR35) Long-Term Contract 4 on 4 off Days & Nights Modern Automated Manufacturing Site Immediate Start AvailableIf you're a Maintenance Engineer,...

Rate: £68.16 per hour PAYE + holiday pay Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Initial 3-month assignment - potential to become permanent for the right candidate Start: ASAP IR35: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week onsite / undertaking visits ## The Role We are recruiting an experienced Building Control Interim Lead to take operational responsibility for the delivery and leadership of a Building Control service across North Northamptonshire. This is a senior interim appointment with responsibility for Building Control Surveying, Technical and Business Support, ensuring the service meets statutory requirements and Building Safety Regulator standards. ## Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Building Control service. Provide professional advice on all aspects of Building Control and Building Safety. Ensure compliance with statutory Building Control and Building Safety requirements. Lead implementation of the Building Safety Levy. Maintain quality assurance...

Location: Thrapston, North Northamptonshire – Hybrid Rate: £75 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 3 months initially, with potential extension Start: 7 September 2026 Working Hours: 9:00am–5:30pm Onsite: Minimum 3 days per week, including site visits DVLA Check: Required ### The Role We are recruiting an experienced Building Control Interim Lead to take operational and strategic responsibility for a Building Control service within a large public-sector organisation. This is a senior leadership assignment with responsibility for Building Control Surveying, Technical and Business Support, ensuring statutory compliance while driving performance, transformation and service improvement. The successful candidate will provide professional leadership on Building Control and Building Safety, oversee compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements and lead implementation of the Building Safety Levy. ### Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Building Control...