10 jobs found in Barnstaple

Housing Officer Barnstaple | Hybrid (2 days on site) Rate: £28 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Initial contract: 3 months Start: 13th April 2026 Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to provide high-quality frontline housing advice and homelessness prevention support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact within the community, helping individuals and families maximise their housing options and prevent homelessness. What you will do as Housing Officer: ·Provide timely, high-quality housing advice and assistance to customers via office, telephone, and home visits ·Assess housing needs and support individuals in finding suitable housing solutions ·Actively work to prevent homelessness using council policies and early intervention strategies ·Investigate homelessness applications and make decisions in line with legislation and codes of practice ·Liaise with landlords, mortgage...

We're looking for an OT Project Manager to help with the delivery of large‑scale OT transformation projects across critical infrastructure. You’ll manage end‑to‑end project delivery, working closely with engineering, operations, and technology teams to enhance network resilience and modernise core systems. Weekly visits in Exeter would be required. The role is inside IR35 and is PAYE by us here at Opus. Key responsibilities: Lead OT project delivery from planning to implementation Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external suppliers Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and security standards Manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication Drive continuous improvement across OT environments

Hays are now looking for a Customer Solutions Design Practioner for one of our local clients: £465 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Location is Exeter 6 Month Initial Contract NPPV3 We're looking for a Customer Solution Design Practitioner to design secure, high‑performance technology solutions for enterprise and public sector customers. You'll work within a collaborative technical design environment, delivering solutions that support critical services and large‑scale digital transformation programmes. What you'll be doing Designing technology solutions that meet time, cost, quality, and security requirements Producing component‑level technical designs aligned to governance standards Collaborating with solution designers and technical specialists on end‑to‑end solutions Managing technical and commercial risks and engaging with senior stakeholders Presenting and explaining design decisions, technical approaches, and business outcomes Identifying opportunities for optimisation,...

Role: Network Architect (Active NPPV3 Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (6 Months initially) Location: Exeter, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3/5 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella Clearance: Active NPPV3 About the Role: The primary purpose of this position is to lead the architectural definition and technical direction for a specific technology area. You will play a vital role in proactively contributing to technology and product evolution by leveraging your understanding of new technology. Core Responsibilities: Create and own technical solutions for a specific domain, cross-domain, or portfolio of work, delivering these solutions autonomously. Integrate and implement end-to-end solutions across various customers and business areas. Develop and execute technology roadmaps that drive strategic direction within a specific technology domain. Build compelling proposals for network technology introduction, evaluating new technologies...

Sub Agent Rail & Civil Engineering (Bryn Station Project) 9 month contract opportunity Rate: £400 - £425 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella PAYE) We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to take ownership of a key package of works on the Bryn Station accessibility upgrade project, specifically focused on the installation of a lift shaft. This role sits at the intersection of civil engineering, rail infrastructure, and temporary works, requiring strong leadership on-site alongside solid technical expertise. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating delivery, ensuring engineering compliance, and driving programme performance within a constrained rail environment. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a section of works from planning through to successful delivery - Drive site operations, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality targets are met - Interpret and implement engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements - Coordinate with designers,...

Security Engineer (Contract) | Callington (Cornwall) | Hybrid WFH (2 days a week in office) We are working with a client looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to join them on an initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend. Location: Callington (Cornwall) Start: ASAP On-site: 3 days per week Contract: Inside IR35 What you'll be doing: * Monitoring and responding to security threats and alerts (SOC tools like Darktrace / RocketCyber) * Investigating and resolving security incidents end-to-end * Managing vulnerabilities, patching and system hardening * Supporting security across Azure, M365, Windows Server and VMware environments * Working on a mix of BAU security operations + project work * Collaborating with internal teams and external SOC providers What they're looking for: * Strong Security Engineer experience (hands-on) * Experience with Azure + Microsoft 365 security * Solid Windows Server + VMware (Vsphere/ESXi) * Experience...

Rolling Stock Heavy Technician Mechanical Technician Overhaul Technician We are looking for experienced Rolling Stock Technicians to carry out Heavy maintenance on a fleet of vehicles in Cardiff on a 6 month Contract basis. This role has a rate of £24.31 ph PAYE or £33.00 Umb (Inside IR35) -  50 hours a week, Monday to Friday Earlies and Lates on a rotation. The individuals must have experience in some form of heavy underframe overhaul or a relatable industry such as heavy engineering (REME, HGV, PSV etc) Your Tasks Carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to laid down standards and procedures Working on the underframes of rail vehicles to refit/replace components as part of the overhaul. Your Profile Essential:   Experienced engineer, qualified to NVQ Level 3. Proven experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle heavy maintenance activities such as underframe or bogie overhauls or a relevant ulterior discipline Understanding of Depot...

Role: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Devonport(2 days in a month onsite) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Umbrella About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. The purpose of the Principal Engineer - Mechanical post is: To manage the delivery of mechanical engineering work packages to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process: Applying systems engineering approach to develop and validate design requirements...

Title: Welder (class 1) Location: Plymouth Salary or Rate: £36.50p/hour to £43.66p/hour (Inside IR35) plus accommodation Hours: Full time Type: Contract HSB ID: 936/276 HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business. The below job description will outline this position of a Class 1 Welder working with welding materials and techniques that are essential for the construction, maintenance, and repair of components. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Typically, this person will be able to Weld Pipes and equipment in place with submarine components. Duties and responsibilities of the Welder • Using hand and machine tools to cut,...

Mechanical Package Manager 📍 Plymouth, Devon 💼 Contract – Long Term | Devonport Docks 🔒 BPSS Clearance Required 💷 Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35 CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This role is critical in overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of a complex M&E package as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade. Please note: Due to the secure nature of the site, BPSS clearance is mandatory. Only candidates with an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passport who have lived in the UK for the past 5 years can be considered. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site. Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs. Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements. Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your...