44 jobs found in Weston-super-Mare

Operational Technology Systems Administrator/Analyst - 12 Months Contract- Day Rate £450 - £485 (Inside IR35) - Hybrid (1 Day a week South Wales) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a very unique nonprofit organisation who are undergoing a significant cyber and infrastructure uplift across their operational technology environment. We're looking for a hands-on System Administrator with a strong focus on security, working across critical national infrastructure. What you'll be doing Supporting a large-scale cyber programme aligned to regulatory standards (E-CAF) Managing and securing core infrastructure across: Windows & Linux servers SQL databases Cisco networks WAN and data centre environments Driving patching, vulnerability management and system hardening best practice Supporting rollout and optimisation of security tooling including EDR and intrusion detection Integrating and maintaining Active Directory and...

R&D Engineer - Lab Filtration Hours per week: 37.5 Site Location: Cardiff Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Duration: 12 Months Role Summary The R&D Contingent Engineer will provide hands-on mechanical engineering expertise to support the development, validation, and transfer of new and existing lab filtration products. The role focuses on prototype development, design verification, manufacturing readiness, and technical problem-solving in a regulated life sciences environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise in the development and validation of new and existing products Conduct feasibility studies, design verification, and performance testing Support prototype design, fabrication, and iterative development Lead and contribute to design reviews for new product development (NPD) Develop 2D/3D CAD models using SolidWorks Support manufacturing transfer, process validation, and supplier engagement Prepare technical reports and product...

Fire Safety Specialist (DSEAR Specialist) – Contract Location: Bridgewater, Somerset Duration: Until 31st December 2026 (With the posibility of Extention) Days on Site: 5 days per week Rate: Up to £500 per day / Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced DSEAR Specialist to join the fire safety team on a major nuclear construction project. This is a key contract role providing expert advice and assurance on the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DSEAR, providing specialist guidance and support to the project and contractors * Conduct, review, and approve DSEAR risk assessments and hazardous area classifications * Develop and maintain DSEAR policies, arrangements, and procedures to ensure full regulatory compliance * Implement and oversee control measures for fire and explosion prevention * Support the review of DSEAR assessments carried out by other organisations...

Location: Bridgwater site based - 3 days per week and 2 days remote working/satellite office Status: Contract - Inside IR35 Duration: Currently approved thro to 31dec26 (renewable) Reports to: JDO Area Lead Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current (contract) requirement for an Engineering Coordinator, to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a uniquely interesting opportunity to contribute towards one of Europe's largest infrastructure/construction Projects. If you're looking for a challenge and have the enthusiasm and exceptional stakeholder management skills this role will require, this could be the role for you! The Opportunity As an Engineering Coordinator, you will ensure delivery of on-site engineering issues and changes within your designated area. You will be the driving force behind ensuring the successful completion of all pending tasks and construction updates within your assigned (site)...

Job Title: Civil Operative (Dumper Operative/Groundworker) - National Grid Person & HSG47 Location: Iron Acton 132/275kV Substation, BS37 9TX. Start Date: 05/05/2026 Duration: Until 27/11/2026 Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30 - 17:30) Rate: £25 per hour Contract Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Limited Company not permitted) Positions Available: 2 Role Overview: We are currently looking for 2 x Civil Operatives (Groundworkers) to join a long-term National Grid substation project. This is a strong opportunity for experienced operatives with the right competencies to secure consistent work on a major infrastructure scheme. Requirements: Essential: National Grid Person (NG Person) Forward Tipping Dumper Ticket HSG47 (2-Day) Certification Full PPE required before starting on site Candidates without the above will not be considered. Duties will include: General groundworks within a high-voltage substation environment Excavation, duct laying, and reinstatement works Safe...

MPI are looking for Aircraft Structural Fitters with Composite experience to work on site at Western Approach, Bristol. Contract is for approx. 6 months – and is ongoing/rolling contract Rate of pay - Paye: - INSCOPE OF IR35 £23.59 per hour on shift Weekday overtime - £27.65 Weekend overtime - £36.86 ** Likely be up to a couple of weeks on Core Day Shift Training paid at £18.43/per hour ** Shift Pattern: Currently working 12/7 shift on days, 11.5 hour days average 40.25 hrs per week (known as 7 Day Fort Days) all days start from 6.00am to 6.00pm Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun. Week 2 Wed, Thursday. Duties: As a Skilled Aircraft Fitter with Composite experience, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies .Assemble composite and metallic aircraft components in line with...

Location: Bristol (fully onsite) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: £68ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an SC Cleared, Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of cutting-edge command and control software for maritime missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Engaging with the Systems team to discuss requirement changes and updates Participating in the entire software engineering lifecycle Ensuring high standards in coding, process, and documentation for safety-critical software Involvement with qualification and software releases Supporting the development of advanced maritime air defence systems Job Requirements: Proficiency in Ada programming Security Clearance (SC) required to start Strong background in safety-critical software, ideally within defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear...

Hays are now looking for an IT Project Manager for one or our local clients. £511 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in Bristol 6 month+ contract Requires telecoms experience to apply We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex technology projects within a fast‑paced environment. You will work with cross‑functional teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. What you'll be doing Leading and coordinating virtual, cross‑functional project teamsManaging projects from initiation through delivery and transition into operationsOwning project planning, governance, risks, issues, and change controlManaging budgets and ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and outcomesWorking closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliersProviding regular project reporting and status updatesCommunicating effectively with stakeholders up to senior leadership level What...

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...

Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination - 3344-1 Initial 6-month contract 3 days onsite per week in Stsvenage, Bristol or Bolton (rest remote) £80ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC to start - SC must be in place prior to starting this contract. Those with live clearance will be priortised due to urgency of the position. UKEO - This role is only open to sole British nationals due to nature of the programme. Our client, operating in the Defence and Security sector, is actively seeking a Head of FCAS Systems Design Coordination to join their dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract. This role can be based in either Bristol, Bolton, or Stevenage, with a requirement to be onsite for three days per week. This is a senior-level position within a major programme aimed at designing and delivering a Future Combat Air System for the RAF, in collaboration with international partners, Italy and Japan. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the Senior Engineering Manager for the System Products &...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 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 3 or 4 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) C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.   The team integrate real products, models...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Job Title: Java Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 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: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Java Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. 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 Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...