46 jobs found in Blandford Forum

Contract Lead Engineers - Air-to-Air Refuelling & Actuation Systems 📍 Wimborne, Dorset (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 📅 Contract £70.00/hr UMB (Inside IR35) We're working with a prominent aerospace organisation, currently looking to engage two experienced Contract Lead Engineers specialising in Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation Systems. This is a fantastic chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology alongside world-class aircraft manufacturers. Note: Preference for candidates with an Avionics background for the AAR position. About the Role As a Lead Engineer, you'll take ownership of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle - from requirements capture to system qualification. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the design, development, integration, and verification of complex systems Planning, managing, and executing engineering activities, reviews, and project milestones Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal...

Contract C++ Software Engineer – Inside IR35 Avanti Recruitment is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to support long-term defence projects involving real-time processing, high-performance computing and mission-critical software. Prior defence experience is preferred, and experience with sonar or signal processing will be highly advantageous. You’ll be working in a C++-focused environment across system design, algorithm development, optimisation, simulation/modelling and complex data handling. Key Skills * C++ * UML * TCP/IP network * Linux * Open Architectures * Databases / SQL Additional Details * Onsite requirement * SC clearance required to start * Sole UK nationality required * 6-month contract with extensions expected * Inside IR35 If you are currently available, match the description and are interested, please apply online today

Contract Java Software Engineers – Inside IR35 Avanti Recruitment is looking for Java Software Engineers for long-term defence projects focused on secure, real-time and mission-critical systems. Previous defence experience is preferred, and those with sonar, submarine or maritime combat systems exposure will be prioritised. You’ll be developing in a Java-led environment with work spanning system design, integration, complex data handling, and operational visualisation. Key Skills * Java (core + enterprise) * UML / software modelling * Service-oriented or open architectures * Microservices * TCP/IP and comms middleware * Windows / Linux environments * Virtualisation / containerisation * APIs (design & integration) * Databases / SQL * Real-time data, visualisation or HMI experience (advantage) Additional Details * Mix of onsite requirements * SC clearance or eligibility required * 6-month contract with extensions expected * Inside...

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Property Management About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week) Contract: Interim - 4 months Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Start Date: Immediate Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Assets & Property Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for property management during a critical period of transition. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a skilled procurement officer with an understanding of property management. This supports the strategic procurements including: managing agents for farms, hotels and industrial units (must be...

A client within the Public Sector based in Dorset is currently recruiting for an Enforcement Officer to join their Public Protection – Trading Standards Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a public protection or enforcement environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to manage a workload which aims to support those affected by rogue trading practices and criminality, improving the quality of life for the people of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The post holder will ensure appropriate intervention and prevention measures are taken to address criminality which is causing harm and adversely impacting the most vulnerable members of society. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Responding to complaints about product safety, fair trading, food standards, illicit tobacco and alcohol, age-restricted...

A client within the Public Sector based in Wiltshire is currently recruiting for a Surveyor to join their Maintenance – Operations team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or social housing environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to provide technical surveying across a geographical portfolio of properties and deliver effective contract management for planned maintenance programmes. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Undertaking domestic and commercial building surveys to advise on construction defects, disrepair and dilapidations • Managing planned maintenance delivery through external contractors and overseeing refurbishment works • Producing detailed survey reports including remedial solution proposals, cost estimates and safe working methods • Conducting void, repairs, and post-inspection surveys to...

Role: Software Engineer Location: Eastleigh(Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites Job Description Summary The Ground Application Software Engineer designs, builds, and sustains ground-based software applications and services that support mission-critical operations, including data ingestion, processing, and integration with back-end services and hardware systems. This role partners closely with product, systems, platform, data, and test teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable software that improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Essential Responsibilities As a Ground Applications Software Engineer in the Aircraft Services Department, you will; Drive design reviews, define...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Thermal Plant Operators to join the Operator on an Operational Gasification plant on the Isle of Wight for a 6 months contract. The Thermal Plant Operator positions come with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 per day inside IR35 (PAYE) Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Must have proven Energy-from-Waste (EfW) experience, ideally within gasification, pyrolysis, or thermal conversion technologies. Hands-on background as a Commissioning Operator, preferably with subsequent operational experience on a live waste-to-energy plant. Operate, monitor, and optimize thermal gasification equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant performance. Conduct routine inspections of boilers, gasifiers, feed systems, turbines, and auxiliary plant equipment to identify abnormalities or potential issues. Adjust process parameters, control systems, and fuel feed rates to maintain optimal combustion and syngas...

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple...

Infrastructure Automation Engineer +6 months +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Strong Infrastructure background + Scripting in Powershell, PHP and Javascript We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services...

SC Cleared ITIL Service Transition Manager Location: Corsham – Onsite 2-3 days per week. Duration: 6 months + Rate: £575 - £625 per day (inside IR35) Our client, Defence client requires an ITIL Service Transition Manager working onsite in Corsham 2-3 days per week. Key responsibilities: * Planning and coordination: Create and manage the overall plan for transitioning services and coordinate the necessary resources and activities across different teams. * Change management: Manage the lifecycle of all changes to IT services, ensuring they are implemented with minimum disruption. * Operational readiness: Ensure that new or changed services are ready for operation by confirming they meet criteria for operational acceptance, testing, and performance evaluation. * Process implementation: Define and implement the processes for service transition, release, and operational acceptance. * Risk and performance evaluation: Evaluate the performance and risks associated with...

Network Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working 2 days a week on site in Corsham +SC cleared role +Inside IR35 +£500 - £575 a day Skills: +Cisco +Vmware + VXLAN We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our technical team, bringing strong expertise across enterprise networking, routing, security, and modern datacentre technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, designing robust network solutions, and ensuring high availability across mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced network infrastructures, working across multi-vendor environments and contributing to the stability, performance, and security of the network estate. Essential Skills & Experience Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' industry experience with deep knowledge of: Hierarchical IP Subnetting Routing protocols (internal and external),...

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple...

Transition Manager - ITIL V3/4 + 3 month initial contract buyt likely minimum 15 months + Inside IR35 + Hybrid working from Corsham + SC Cleared role + £550 to £600 per day Key Skills: + MOD Transition background + Strong ITIL Key responsibilities Planning and coordination: Create and manage the overall plan for transitioning services and coordinate the necessary resources and activities across different teams. Change management: Manage the lifecycle of all changes to IT services, ensuring they are implemented with minimum disruption. Operational readiness: Ensure that new or changed services are ready for operation by confirming they meet criteria for operational acceptance, testing, and performance evaluation. Process implementation: Define and implement the processes for service transition, release, and operational acceptance. Risk and performance evaluation: Evaluate the performance and risks associated with new services before their release into the production...

Job Title: Senior Research Advisor Location: Newport / Hybrid (need to attend the Newport office for meetings as and when required) Contract Duration: 31/3/26 (extension tbc) Rate: £30/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC We are looking for a proactive Research Analyst to support work on measuring the physical stocks and depletion of natural resources in the UK. This role will play a key part in developing future natural capital accounts aligned with international statistical standards. You will lead early-stage scoping work on data availability, quality, and methodologies for estimating renewable resource stocks — with an initial focus on timber and fish. What you’ll do Identify, collect, and review data from government departments, agencies, research bodies, and charities. Conduct literature reviews of academic and grey sources on natural resource stock estimation. Assess existing data on resource stocks, harvesting rates, and...

Project Manager - Inside IR35 Job Purpose To support the Service Director and Strategic Manager in the development and delivery of a programme of travel, transport and highway infrastructure schemes as part of the client's capital investment programme. This will include delivering and managing a portfolio of work packages, utilising robust project management approaches, engaging and managing multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community and maintaining effective communication channels in support of the projects. There are two roles, each of which will have it's own areas of responsibility. 1st role will focus on: 1. DfT Safer Roads scheme 2. Active travel schemes linked to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) 3. Equalities Act and Pedestrian Improvements 2nd role will focus on: 1. Surface Water Drainage Schemes 2. Schemes related to the active landslip area in and around the South Wight. Job...

Job title: Fire Safety Advisor IR35 Status: Inside of IR35 Start date: TBC ASAP Duration: Contract (Long-term) Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: up to 280 PAYE / 360 UMB (Daily rate equivalent of approx. 70k/pa) DOE Location: Site based, HPC Job Purpose / Overview The Fire Safety Advisor is part of a team of specialist fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Fire Safety Manager. The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor to ensure fire safety standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the project. The post holder will also support and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of fire safety systems and policies, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, report on fire safety maters to relevant personnel and committees,...

C++ Developer 12 months Hursley - x5 days onsite Market rates, inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC security clearance required Required Skills: Secure project - must be a UK national with a Minimum 5 year residency C++ Front End Development (minimum 3 years) C++ Defect investigation and resolution Tactical Data Links experience (minimum 2 years) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

Job Title: NSX-T Network Engineer (DevOps) Location: Bristol (2 days onsite/week) Contract Length: 12 Months (possibility for extension) Daily Rate: Circa £685/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a passionate and skilled NSX-T Network Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join our client, a dynamic organisation, to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network infrastructure that drives innovation and excellence! Essential Skill set: Expertise in NSX-T : Proven experience in NSX-T Automation Skills : Proficiency in automation with Terraform, Ansible and Python is essential. Network Engineering Experience: Extensive background in network engineering with a deep understanding of network protocols and technologies. Cisco ACI or VXLAN: While Cisco ACI is a nice to have, experience with VXLAN will also be considered. Certifications: CCNP or JNCIA are highly desirable and will set you apart.What You Will Do:...

SC Cleared Senior APEX Developer 6 Months Hybrid - Bristol OR Leicester 2 Days per week £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) My client in the defence sector are looking for an SC Cleared Senior APEX Developer to join their fast paced team on an initial 6 month contract. ***Please Note - Due to the nature of the role and the industry, the selected MUST HAVE Active SC Clearance*** You'll join the Digital Solutions Team, as a software developer, playing an active role in the through life engineering support to the UK naval fleet support, ensuring that submarines and submariners go to sea safely. Requirements- Lead requirement analysis, production, and review of technical design solutions of large/complex programmes, supporting the UK submarine fleet. Lead efficient software development using good design - considering code reuse and efficiencies as well as innovative implementation methodologies. Apply technical experience and knowledge in the evaluation of solutions and...