44 jobs found in Wakefield

The Interim Electronic Test Engineer will support and lead all validation programs for electronic components/products, validating to key product specifications, supporting customers in the areas of research and development, new product introduction and VA/VE programs. Client Details The organisation is a well-established entity within the industrial and manufacturing sector, offering innovative engineering solutions. As a mid-sized company, they are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellence in their field. Description The interim Electronic Test Engineer responsibilities will include: Support preparation & selection of validation plans for electronic components based on the product specification. Execute multiple, complex, long duration tests designed to stress micro-electronic circuitry both thermally and mechanically. Support root cause analysis when failure mode is detected. Responsible for maintaining and setting up Laboratory tests to company...

I am recruiting for a Senior Test Engineer to be based in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester or Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 3 days per week, 2 days remote. Candidates must live close to one of the above sites. The role falls inside IR35 so you will have to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. The Senior Test Engineer will have extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/led a team. Your team leading experience must be clearly visible on your profile. Candidates will also have experience of non-functioning testing - either performance or accessibility. You will have a number of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. You must be proficient in Java, Typescript and Javascript, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. This experience must have been used in your most recent...

Freelance Internal Auditor required for a project in West Yorkshire for around 10+ weeks. Up to £525 per day umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working 1-2 days in the Leeds office. Your new company A leading international group with a strong reputation for operational excellence and innovation. With a diverse portfolio and global presence, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and internal control. Your new role Plays a pivotal operational leadership role in delivering a high‑quality Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance programme and ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting. Acting as a central coordinator, you will oversee the timely and effective execution of all financial‑control‑related projects across a diverse customer portfolio. You will be responsible for driving the consistency and integrity of the SOX framework by coordinating testing activities, supporting management with control design and documentation, and assisting in...

This Interim Procurement Officer role based in Leeds requires a skilled professional to support procurement and supply chain activities on a temporary basis. Based in Leeds, the ideal candidate will help streamline processes and ensure efficient management of procurement tasks. Client Details The organisation is a growing organisation who are looking for further support within their procurement team on an interim basis for at least 6 months. This role will require you to have strong stakeholder management experience, end to end sourcing experience & experience managing spend analysis! Description As Interim Procurement Officer, duties will include, however not be limited to: Manage procurement activities and ensure compliance with company policies. Support the supply chain team in identifying cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to fulfil procurement requirements. Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers to optimise value. Monitor...

A long term, inside IR35, opportunities exist for a Site Engineer on a major rail project in West Yorkshire. Civil Site Engineers experienced in improving and upgrading of over and underpasses, tunnels, reinforced concrete structures, bridges, embankments, earthworks, drainage etc on rail projects for tier one principal Contractors, on major rail projects, are sought. Regular duties will include Accurate setting out of the works under high pressure situations Interpreting the drawings and ensuring construction is to the specifications. Ensuring Quality as well as H&S standards are achieved. Management of subcontractors Produce records, as-builts and maintain a daily dairy. Ensure WPP and TBs are adhered to. Requirements: HND or Degree in Civil Engineering Solid experience gained working for a tier one or principal contractor on rail projects Competent in setting out and producing as-builts. Proven experience in a similar post Valid PTS is preferred....

A freelance opportunity inside IR35 exists for a Sub Agent, who has progressed through the ranks from Site Engineer to Section Engineer to Sub Agent, on major civil engineering infrastructure projects for a tier one or principal Contractor. Your proven delivery experience on heavy reinforced concrete structures like viaducts/bridges etc and earthworks fill, would be advantageous. Your duties will include - Oversee and guide Section, Site and Assistant Engineers to ensure effective engineering control and the proper documentation of activities. Foster positive relationships with stakeholder and joint venture partners as well as the supply chain. Encourage a cost-conscious mindset by efficiently utilizing company resources. Assist the Agent in managing the cost system, creating schedules, and preparing Quality Files (QF). Collaborate with commercial staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of records for measurement and payment purposes. Promote the use of Building...

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) * Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines * Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls * Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code * Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements * Partner with engineering and...

Data Risk & Controls Manager Sheffield or Birmingham | Hybrid (3-days onsite) We're partnering with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Data Risk & Controls Manager to join their global team responsible for strengthening data risk governance and control frameworks across the organisation. This is an initial 8-month contract inside IR35. The Role This position plays a key role in ensuring that global data control frameworks align with UK regulatory requirements, acting as the UK representative within an international team. You will support risk and control owners, challenge existing risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation's data control environment. Key Responsibilities * Act as the UK representative within a global data risk and controls team * Support risk and control owners in strengthening control frameworks * Develop and drive action plans to address control gaps * Assess the effectiveness and...

Maintenance Engineering Contractors – Immediate Start (Inside IR35) Ongoing Project | Days-Based | FCSA Umbrella | Manufacturing Environment We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to support a key project within a busy production environment. This is a critical role, where you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of automated machinery and production equipment. You will play a key part in ensuring minimal downtime and supporting the successful delivery of the project. To be considered, you must be multi-skilled, with strong electrical competencies and relevant electrical qualifications. A solid understanding of mechanical systems is also essential. This is a contract position for approximately six months, offering the opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities: * Support my client with an engineering project. * Machinery...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Software Development Test Engineer - Automotive - £58/hr (Inside IR35) - Manchester Centre (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Developing software to test multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications for external customers). The work includes: - Developing and directing the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules - Planning and conducting software testing (including using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution - Performing regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes - Diagnosing...

Contract | Inside IR35 | 6 months Location: Manchester preferred (hybrid, flexibility offered) Security clearance SC clearance is required Active SC is preferred, though candidates with lapsed but transferable SC may be consideredThe opportunity We're looking for a hands‑on Lead Technical Architect with a strong engineering background to help design, build and evolve cloud‑native platforms used by other developers. This is not a strategy‑only architecture role. You'll work closely with engineers, contribute to codebases, and lead architectural decisions by building and delivering real systems. If you're an engineer at heart who's progressed into architecture - or a technical architect who still codes - this role is likely to suit you well. What you'll be doing Designing and building scalable, secure, cloud‑native platforms on AWS Working directly alongside engineers, writing and reviewing production code Defining and implementing serverless architectures in large,...

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Calibration and Maintenance Team. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across MBDA to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: Bolton, fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£35 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting What you'll be doing: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology department supporting COTS (commercial of the shelf) equipment and STTE (Special to type test equipment) calibration and maintenance. You will be required to assist production with technical queries on fixtures and tooling along with supporting CMM (Co-ordinate measuring machine)...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks 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) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence client on an initial 6 month contract within their equipment's team in Bolton. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £50 PER HOUR - BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Overview of the Department An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join an equipment-focused team. The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge to support effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management. The team operates across multiple programmes within a dynamic environment, managing and implementing both established and emerging technologies. Responsibilities, Skills & Experience Required Strong internal and external assessment capabilities, including: Business maturity Planning and control Relationship management Manufacturing excellence Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and expand professional networks Desirable: SC21...

Our client has an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for 12 months. You will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Role: Production Test Engineer - Live Build Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£36 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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 Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.   Job Title: Electrical Inspector Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks Location: Bolton   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 half’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electrical Inspector Job Description: Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware. Certification of product in line with processes and procedures. Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supplier Planner subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  This role could suit a candidate from a MRP Controller, Supply Scheduler or Supply Chain Specialist background. This role is looking for a candidate with the following experience: MRP planning experience and ideally some exposure to SAP Manufacturing environment. Supply chain experience Rate: £27.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite, 2 days working from home 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)                                                                                                                                           Supplier Planner Job Description: This opportunity plays a significant part in...

Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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 Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week 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) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...