27 jobs found in Bridgend

Are you ready to lead one of the most ambitious industrial transformations in Europe? This project is moving from vision to reality, and our client is looking for a visionary leader to steer a £1.25bn portfolio that will fundamentally reshape their operations. This isn't just a scheduling role; it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive the transition to a greener, lower-carbon future by overseeing the construction of the world's largest electric arc furnace. If you have the strategic grit to turn complex data into decisive action, your legacy starts here. Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:30-15:45 Fri Start: ASAP Hybrid structure (4 days site-based, 1 day remote) Contract: Until March 2028 Pay Rates: £31.60 - £36.88 per hour inside IR35 (Up to £70,000) As a Planning Manager within our clients Project Controls department, you will move beyond desk-based scheduling to become a strategic driver of safe, predictable delivery. You will set the planning...

Job Title: Resident Civil Site Engineer - National Grid Substation Location: Cilfynydd 400kV Substation, Wales Start Date: 25/05/2026 End Date: 30/10/2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (45 Hours Per Week) Rate: £400 Per Day Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 - Limited Company Not Permitted We are currently seeking multiple experienced Resident Engineers / Civil Site Engineers for a major National Grid 400kV substation project in Cilfynydd. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term National Grid infrastructure project working within a live transmission environment. Candidates must have previous National Grid substation experience and hold current NG Persons authorisation. Key Responsibilities: Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment Assisting with constructability reviews alongside the civil site team Raising Technical Queries (TQs) Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and...

Are you an experienced Rail Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager with a focus on stations and multi-disciplined rail schemes?   Do you have experience of working for the main contractor?   Location: Cardiff, South Wales (3 days per week on-site) Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 preferred, but candidates must provide both inside and outside IR35 rates upfront) IR35 determination: TBC Contract length: Initial 9 months with likely extensions We are looking for Rail Commercial Managers and Senior Commercial Managers based in South Wales to join a high-profile Cardiff-based rail project. If you have strong rail experience, are capable of hitting the ground running, and are committed to working to high standards, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. The project will involve working on stations and multi-disciplinary rail schemes, and we're seeking professionals who can effectively manage the commercial aspects from the outset.   In this role, you'll oversee the...

Hays are looking for an SC Cleared Automation Test Engineer (Playwright) for one of our local clients. - Flexible rate, Inside IR35 - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Working: Cardiff 2 days onsite per week, the rest is WFH ** Candidates MUST be currently SC Cleared Key Responsibilities - Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Playwright & JavaScript/TypeScript - Applying solid knowledge of CI/CD principles, integrating solutions using Azure DevOps and GitHub. - Writing high quality test cases and executing them effectively - Identifying, reporting, and managing defects/bugs - Creating comprehensive test plans and test completion reports What We Are Looking For - Commutable distance to Cardiff (eg. Bristol) - Playwright - Javascript / Typescript - Azure Devops - Must currently hold valid SC Clearance If you hold SC Clearance and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send an up-to-date copy of your...

Role: IT Support Contract Length: 3-4 months Contract Type/Hours: Part time, 24 - 20.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:30pm) Location: Cardiff Start: ASAP Rate: £19 per hour Inside IR35 We are supporting a valued client in Cardiff who are looking for 2 IT Support Consultants to join the team for a period of 3-4 months. The working hours for these two positions are as follows: IT Support Consultant 1: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) IT Support Consultant 2: Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch) Saturday 8:30am - 1pm The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting, as well as being comfortable with Microsoft based solutions such as Intune, Azure and Office. As well as providing comfortable with in person and telephone IT support. We're also looking for someone with digital systems experience. For immediate consideration please contact Mimi at CPS Group on (url removed). By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd...

Contract Development Engineer - Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract + Ext South Wales - On-site - Rate dependent on experience Yolk Recruitment is supporting a global engineering business with an established customer base of major blue-chip manufacturers, and a track record of offering long-term contract opportunities in a professional, stable and positive working environment. This is a 12 month contract with a further 12 months very realistic, on site, supporting a live long-term programme, with further work behind it. You'll be working to validate and verify mechanical components and assemblies, with a mix of theoretical analysis and hands on strip down of components, determining and coordinating test activities, reviewing results, investigating failures and feeding finds back into the wider engineering team. You'll need a mechanical engineering or related degree with strong theoretical knowledge, will be able to read engineering drawings including GD&T and will be used to...

Paint Technician – Dagenham Details * Contract- Inside IR35, running until the end of the year. – Potential extensions beyond. * Rates: £29.49 - £36.04 p/h (UMB) * £1000 bonus payable on complettion of the contract (Dec 2026) * PAYE rates also available. * Shift: Early and late rotating weekly (Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 14:00 & Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 12:00) * Overtime available Role Overview On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Technicians to work in their state-of-the-art production facility in Dagenham, until the end of the year. The Paint Technician role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment. Key Activities * Applying “wet on wet” and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements. * Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no...

Paint Technician – Pontypool Details * Contract- Inside IR35, running until the end of the year. – Potential extensions beyond. * Rates: £24.93 – 30.48 p/h (UMB) * £1000 bonus payable on completion of the contract (Dec 2026) * PAYE rates also available. * Shift: Early and late rotating weekly (Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 14:00 & Mon – Fri 14:00 – 22:00) * Overtime available Role Overview On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Technicians to join their team in Pontypool. The Paint Technician role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment. Key Activities * Applying “wet on wet” and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements. * Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues. * Apply paint to surfaces utilising your...

Product Development Engineer Glascoed Based £38.25 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. What you'll be doing: Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products Product design and evaluation / down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault...

Job Title: Naval Architect Rate: Negotiable via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol Contract Length: 6 Months Role purpose We are looking for people with a good background understanding of Naval Architecture to join our technical team. The focus of the role is to provide Naval Architecture related advice and guidance to customers within the defence industry. The specific areas of interest include assessing surface ships and submarines to assess their performance in manoeuvring and control, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion. The work will include use of industry standard and bespoke numerical simulation tools. The role requires presenting work in internal and external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings. Participation in business support activities will also be required including bidding and planning activities through the provision of task estimates and breakdowns of task descriptions. The key...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x FPGA Design Engineer Subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid working of 3 days per week onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have or previously held an FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £25.26 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Integration and System Validation Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     The role would suit a candidate with the below experience: Network systems and protocols, experience of switch and router configuration and management Fault finding and route cause analysis at subsystem integration level Doors/ETM would be desirable Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: 3-5 days on site; rest remote; lab-based position 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)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Integration and System Validation Engineer Job...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments.  Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).  There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). 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)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £68.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: We are a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join our Development Facility in Bristol. As part of our growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.     This role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible 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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...