57 skilled operative jobs found

Corporate Policy/Performance Manager Hybrid (3 days onsite) Competitive Day Rate (400 PD Inside IR35) Immediate Start / 3-6 months Our trusted partner, that is government owned is hiring a Corporate Policy & Performance Manager to lead large scale policy or performance programmes across the organisation. We’re looking for an experienced leader to drive high-profile, cross-organisational programmes within a complex public sector environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver key strategic priorities following a major organisational reset. To be successful you must have local authority capabilites. Key Responsibilities Lead large-scale policy or performance programmes across the organisation Engage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level+) Provide governance, challenge and assurance across delivery Manage budgets, risks, dependencies and delivery plans Establish and run programme boards and working groups Produce high-quality outputs (business...

Contract Location: Remote (with travel to UK offices when required) Day Rate: Up to £750 per day Inside IR35 About the Client This is confidential at this stage due to the client's request. This will be disclosed during a call with our recruiters. How you’ll spend your day As an AWS Solutions Architect Contractor, you’ll play a key role in delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives, designing and shaping cloud-based solutions that leverage AI, data and modern transaction platforms. Working in a highly collaborative, client-facing environment, you’ll act as a trusted technical authority, helping define solution architecture, validate feasibility through proof-of-concepts, and influence strategic technology direction. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the design and delivery of technical proof-of-concepts to validate architectural approaches * Defining end-to-end AWS solution architectures aligned to business outcomes and customer journeys * Acting...

12 Month Contract Rate open to negotiation up to £80 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working – 1 – 2 days per week on site (ideally) – can offer more remote working with ad hoc visits where required Job Role: The Senior HVAC Engineer will lead the design, integration, and technical assurance of numerous HVAC systems across a complex marine platform. They will apply deep expertise in system performance, capacity assessment, and optimisation to deliver robust, compliant, and customer focused solutions throughout the shipbuilding lifecycle. The role ensures high engineering standards by driving improvements to processes, supporting technical investigations, and providing evidence-based decision making. Strong HVAC and marine/building services systems experience is essential to ensuring system reliability and capability across the platform. Key Responsibilities: Preparing specifications and developing HVAC system designs in accordance with project requirements, technical...

Job Title: Commercial Officer -SC Location: Hybrid – Salisbury or Fareham (Occasional travel to site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £463/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk national The Role: As a Commercial Officer within the Commercial Function the successful candidate will be responsible for: sourcing, sales and contract management. The role provides working level support for portfolios, operating as a supervised practitioner in their area of responsibility and can have delegations which include sourcing, contract management, or sales. Working as part of a team of up to six staff, you will typically be working for a Commercial Manager developing procurement requirements with other staff and internal projects. You will determine procurement strategies and support value for money tendering including negotiation with suppliers and supplier selection. You will place contracts and ensure effective supplier performance...

Maintenance Team Member / Technician, Rolling Stock Rullion is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified mechanical fitter to become part of an established rolling stock company based out of Oxley, Wolverhampton. You will play a pivotal role as part of the maintenance team dedicated to a High-Speed locomotive fleet This role falls inside of IR35 and therefore payment options are either PAYE or Umbrella: Contract: 6 month rolling Hourly rate: £31.88 - £38.18 (Umbrella) /£24.96 - £28.34 (PAYE). Shift work, early and late turns. These rotate over a 9 week schedule Early - 06.00 to 14.00 Early - 06.00 to 18.00 Late - 12.30 to 20.00 Late - 19.30 to 06.00 Principal Accountability's To undertake service and repair of the depot rolling stock and associated equipment in support of the operation of the depot. Servicing, maintaining and repair of the overhaul fleet locomotives, coaching stock, and equipment. Ensuring that the fleet is serviced and maintained in a safe,...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month deal. MUST HAVE SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The Project Construction Leader is responsible for leading CAPEX construction projects from initial feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover. The role involves managing multi-functional teams, coordinating external consultants, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and to budget. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-functional project teams and external consultants to deliver building services and refurbishment projects. Manage projects from inception and feasibility through design, specification, site delivery, and handover. Develop project delivery plans, manage risks and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is ideal...

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Supply Chain to join them on a contract basis. This opportunity provides the chance to work within a dynamic quality team. The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements. Role: Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Stevenage or Bolton, 2 days WFH the rest onsite/visiting suppliers Contract: 6 months rolling Clearance: Full SC required to start - UK Eyes Only due to project Hourly Rate: £40-£45 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking TIER 1 BANK IN CANARY WHARF Role - SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - £415 per day (Inside IR35) Tech Stack - Sharepoint Office 365 Power apps Power Automate HTML, Javascript, CSSTasks - Working with the team and the wider development team to both grow and to help adopt Agile like methodologies with practical implementation alongside the daily operation support people for existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications. Working with the wider Development and Architecture teams to develop and establish best practices of SharePoint/Office 365. Contributing to and regularly leading the technical and design workshops within the team. Critically and actively conducting code review procedures to ensure improvement in skills across the team. Participating in exercises...

Software Development Test Engineer - (phone number removed) - £57.19/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the world of IT? This Software Development Test Engineer role offers you the chance to work on innovative projects, shaping the future of technology while honing your expertise in software testing and quality assurance. With a competitive umbrella rate of £57.19 per hour, this position provides not just financial rewards but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. What You Will Do: - Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules. - Plan and conduct software testing, including writing code in programming languages to test application and software functionality. - Perform analysis of test results, track and report risk levels during test execution, and record...

Software Development Test Engineer - (phone number removed) - £57.19/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the world of IT? This Software Development Test Engineer role offers you the chance to work on innovative projects, shaping the future of technology while honing your expertise in software testing and quality assurance. With a competitive umbrella rate of £57.19 per hour, this position provides not just financial rewards but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. What You Will Do: - Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules. - Plan and conduct software testing, including writing code in programming languages to test application and software functionality. - Perform analysis of test results, track and report risk levels during test execution, and record...

Interim Head of Business & Operations – Adult Social Care 📍 East London (Hybrid Working) 🕒 12-Week Contract | 36 Hours per Week 💼 Inside IR35 💰 £550 per day (Umbrella) / £414.66 PAYE 📅 Start Date: April 2026 We’re working with a London-based local authority to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Business & Operations within Adult Social Care. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving transformation, improving performance, and ensuring financial sustainability across ASC services. This opportunity would suit a senior leader with a strong track record in local government transformation, programme delivery, and system-wide partnership working. Key Responsibilities Strategic Improvement & Transformation * Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive ASC Improvement & Transformation Programme * Translate national policy and regulatory requirements into local, outcome-focused initiatives * Drive service redesign across Care Act duties,...

Production Operative Glascoed 37 hours per week 12 Months Inside IR35 Our client BAE Systems are currently recruiting Production Operators to play a crucial role in various areas on the shop floor at their Glascoed site. This position involves operating a diverse array of equipment, from machinery to mobile work tools, and involves manual handling in alignment with set Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, and comprehensive risk assessments. The role is focussed specifically on following the Manufacturing instructions & following the guidance of the Cell Leader. Role Responsibilities • Follow site safety procedures and wear necessary protective gear. • Engage in audits and discussions to maintain a safe work environment in line with regulations. • Ensure work meets quality standards set for the process. • Accurately document work-related data to enhance process improvement. • Manage inventory effectively to minimise waste and handle...

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...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Manager for the Sizewell C project. This role can be based in London or Ipswich but the role will require frequent visits to the Ipswich office. Function & Position Overview SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As a Risk Manager, you will be working within the Project Management Office (PMO) and will support/ be deployed with one of SZC's delivery programmes. The post holder will support the operation of all PMO risk processes across SZC, reporting to a Senior Risk Manager. This will entail supporting the ownership, deployment, and continuous improvement of all the PMO risk process elements of one of SZC's delivery programmes whilst helping to ensure we operate and...

Test Programme Manager - Ceded Reinsurance Location: City of London (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Contract: 6 to 12 months Rate: £400 per day, Inside IR35 Your New Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Test Programme Manager to join a large-scale Ceded Reinsurance transformation programme within the London Market. This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who can quickly embed into a complex environment, take ownership of the full testing lifecycle, and bring structure, governance, and pace to delivery from day one. You will work closely with the Programme Manager, leading all phases of testing across multiple workstreams, internal teams, and third-party vendors. Your Responsibilities Test Strategy and Governance * Define and own the overall Test Strategy and Master Test Plan * Establish testing standards, quality gates, and entry and exit criteria * Provide clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders * Manage risks, issues, and dependencies within...

Parts Administrator Southampton £14.45 - £18.45per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella Company) 6 Month Contract (+ Extension or T2P) Monday - Friday / Days (37.5hours per week) Are you a Parts Administrator looking for your next immediately available, days based, long term contract role? My client is one of the UK's leading companies that specialise in Servicing, Repair & Maintenance work of Ambulances & Blue Light Vehicles. Based in Southampton, this organisation works to ensure that all emergency vehicles in the Hampshire & surrounding counties are operating at the highest level. In this role you will be working as a Parts Administrator where you will be supporting the Workshop to ensure that parts are readily available. This is a brilliant role for a Parts Administrator who has prior experience in a similar role that is looking for an immediately available, days based temporary role with the potential to turn into a permanent role for the right candidate. The...

Technical Business Analyst – Contract Opportunity (Inside IR35) Windsor (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite) 6‑month contract £400-£450 per day DOE (Inside IR35) ASAP Start Are you an experienced Technical Business Analyst with a passion for improving customer journeys, optimising contact centre operations, and supporting next‑generation digital and AI‑enabled service solutions? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major organisation operating within a regulated, consumer-focused environment. The Role As a Technical Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping and enhancing customer service and contact centre capabilities. You’ll work closely with digital, product, and operational teams—supporting Agile squads, driving process improvements, and championing technology that improves customer experience and reduces failure demand. This is an individual contributor role with significant stakeholder engagement across technology and customer operations. Key...

Java Developer Contract Daily Rate: Up to £700 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Hybrid working - 3 days in Chester per week and 2 days remote working Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a temporary contract role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications that align with business unit needs. Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, utilising new technologies. Provide technical direction and system architecture for projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Lead projects and coordinate activities of team members...