139 jobs found in Abingdon

Senior Decommissioning Manager - Major Nuclear Programme Abingdon / Culham £56-61 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 12 Month+ Contract Are you an experienced decommissioning leader with a track record of shaping strategy on complex nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure programmes? We're supporting a major UK programme at UKAEA Culham that is entering a critical new phase of strategic planning and programme delivery - and we're looking for a Senior Decommissioning Manager to help drive it forward. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of a nationally significant decommissioning programme, supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making, delivery planning, commercial strategy, and long-term hazard reduction objectives. You'll play a key role in helping shape how one of the UK's most complex decommissioning challenges is approached over the coming years. The Opportunity The programme is transitioning from concept strategy into tranche-based...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Mechanical Technician * Contract (Inside IR35) * Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) * Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Full-Time Onsite) * Duration: 12 Months Ceto Talent are representing a leading UK-based organisation at the forefront of advanced energy and engineering research. Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to support a major experimental engineering programme, with a focus on shutdown activities and ongoing system maintenance. This is a hands-on role working on complex, high-spec mechanical systems within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Support planned shutdown activities, including preparation and execution of mechanical works * Carry out installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of mechanical systems * Work across systems including vacuum, cooling, pressurised, and electromagnetic equipment * Assist with large-scale installation programmes and specialist in-vessel works * Support...

CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking several Electricians for a 1 year contract. The successful applicant will provide ongoing electrical installation delivery across the nuclear site and will lead on a wide range of electrical work in an industrial environment covering installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 1 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Take responsibility for installation phase of projects ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed, working to a plan, being flexible and keeping to timescales, including leading installation teams. * Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards. * Undertake the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles. * Perform testing, commissioning...

Job Description: Mechanical Technician Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35 Overview: * Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. * Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as a team member. * To document...

Job Title: Electrical Technician Location: Culham, Oxfordshire - on site Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 40/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35  The Role The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide electrical technician expertise to the facility working across different teams, and on a wide range of plant from control systems, power conversion systems and through to electrical distribution (LV/HV). This shall include the construction of new equipment, maintenance of existing equipment, fault finding and implementation of repairs. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. Support Authorised electrical testers inspecting and testing electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the BS7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations and Codes of Practice. Provide electrical technician expertise to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to be hands-on supervisor for electrical installation, maintenance and repair...

Job Title: Mechanical Technician Location: Culham, Oxfordshire - on site Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 35/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35  Primarily to support the Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as...

Role: OT Cyber Security Analyst Location: Culham - 2 days per week on site (hybrid) Contract length: Until 18/12/2026 Day rate: Approx. £50/hour (Umbrella) or £36.43/hour (PAYE) IR35: In scope This role sits at the heart of operational technology security within critical infrastructure, giving you the chance to shape and mature OT security controls and governance in a highly visible environment. What you will be doing Implement, operate, and continuously improve OT security controls and monitoring capabilities across complex OT environments. Apply and embed an OT Security Strategy, policies, and standards across industrial control and critical infrastructure systems. Align OT security with leading frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF and ISO 27001. Carry out OT security risk assessments, gap analyses and remediation planning. Work closely with operations, engineering teams and MSPs to ensure security controls are implemented and sustained. Contribute to governance...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder Employer: UK Atomic Energy Authority Location: Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) Work Type: Full-time, onsite About the Role We are seeking a skilled C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to support operations at the MAST-U facility, a leading experimental fusion research environment. This hands-on role involves working across multiple engineering teams, supporting a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. You will split your time between workshop-based panel building and on-plant industrial work, contributing to the construction, testing, fault-finding, and repair of critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Build, assemble, and wire control & instrumentation panels, cubicles, sub-racks, and electronic systems * Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on C&I systems (with and without formal test procedures) * Perform bench testing and...

Electrical Technician * Oxfordshire * 12-Month Contract * Inside IR35 * £40.00 p/h Umbrella * Full-Time Onsite * BPSS Clearance Required We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a highly advanced engineering and scientific facility based in Oxfordshire. This role is fully onsite with no hybrid working available and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a complex industrial environment supporting a wide range of electrical systems and plant equipment. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault finding and repair activities • Support the build and commissioning of new electrical plant and equipment • Work across control systems, distribution systems and power conversion systems • Assist with diagnostics and repairs on electrical and control equipment • Produce and maintain technical documentation and safe systems of work • Support ongoing operational and...

Mechanical Technician Location: Culham Contract Length: 12 Months Working Pattern: Full-time onsite IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to support shutdown, maintenance and installation activities within a highly regulated engineering environment. The primary focus of the role will be supporting a specialist mechanical assembly team during planned shutdown periods, including preparation and execution activities. In addition, the successful candidate will provide broader mechanical support across plant systems as required. The role involves working on a variety of sophisticated mechanical systems including: * Vacuum systems * Cooling systems * Pressurised systems * Electro-magnetic systems Responsibilities will include installation, maintenance, fault finding, repair and modification of both existing and new systems. As a Mechanical Technician, you will also be expected to...

Electrical Technician * Contract (Inside IR35) * Up tp £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) * Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Full-Time Onsite) * Duration: 12 Months * Deadline to submit: 21st May AM Ceto Talent representing a leading UK-based organisation at the forefront of advanced Nuclear energy and engineering research. Overview We are seeking an Electrical Technician to support a major experimental engineering programme, working across a wide range of complex electrical plant and systems. This is a hands-on role covering installation, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning across control systems, power conversion equipment, and LV/HV electrical distribution within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of electrical systems and equipment * Work across control systems, power conversion systems, and LV/HV distribution * Support inspection and testing of...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder – Contract Opportunity Ceto Talent is representing a leading nuclear research project, supporting advanced control & instrumentation systems within a highly technical engineering environment. * Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (full-time onsite) * Contract: 12 months * Rate: Up to £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) * IR35: Inside This role will support a major nuclear research facility, working across a wide range of control & instrumentation systems. You will be involved in both workshop-based panel building and on-plant electrical engineering activities, including installation, testing and fault finding. Key responsibilities: * Wiring and building control & instrumentation panels, cubicles and sub-assemblies * Fault finding and repair of control & instrumentation systems across plant * Supporting commissioning, testing and upgrades of electrical engineering systems * Working closely with engineers and plant teams...

C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) 1 year Contract  Oxfordshire IR35: Inside   Minimum Requirement: The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide C&I Technician (Control & Instrumentation) support to the MAST-U facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and fault finding.   The Role:  Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems associated with the MAST-U facility. Procure, build, test and commission new plant and equipment (i.e. cubicles, sub racks/assemblies and electronic cards) to defined requirements. Take...

£680 - £700 Per Day, Inside IR35,12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Based near Oxford (3-4 DAYS ONSITE INITIALLY) Your new company We are a nationally significant scientific and engineering organisation operating within one of the most complex technical environments in the UK. As part of our long‑term digital modernisation, we are moving away from legacy monolithic applications and establishing a cloud‑based, service‑oriented ecosystem. This shift is essential to supporting the future of our experimental workflows, data services and operational capabilities. As the transition progresses, a major challenge has emerged, while the services now exist in the cloud, they have not yet been shaped into a coherent, well‑designed service architecture. Interoperability, service boundaries, communication patterns and data flow design all require firm direction. We are now looking for a Software Architect with deep SOA expertise to define the foundations of this environment, set the standards...

£750 Per Day, Inside IR35, 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Based near Oxford (3-4 DAYS ONSITE INITIALLY) Your new company We are a nationally significant scientific and engineering organisation operating within one of the most complex technical environments in the UK. As part of our long‑term digital modernisation, we are moving away from legacy monolithic applications and establishing a cloud‑based, service‑oriented ecosystem. This shift is essential to supporting the future of our experimental workflows, data services and operational capabilities. As the transition progresses, a major challenge has emerged, while the services now exist in the cloud, they have not yet been shaped into a coherent, well‑designed service architecture. Interoperability, service boundaries, communication patterns and data flow design all require firm direction. We are now looking for a Software Architect with deep SOA expertise to define the foundations of this environment, set the standards and...

Senior Social Worker - Oxfordshire Caritas Recruitment is working with Oxfordshire County Council to appoint an Interim Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner within Family Solutions West - Team 2. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Children's Services team, working with children and families to deliver high‑quality statutory social work and provide leadership within the team. Key details: Location: Witney Children & Family Centre Rate: £33.71 PAYE / up to £42 Umbrella (max) IR35: In scopeRequirements: SWE registration Strong experience in Children's Social Care Confident, senior‑level practitioner with excellent assessment and decision‑making skills Right to Work in the UKFor more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to...

We're currently supporting a long‑term project in Oxfordshire, and our client is looking to bring several Mechanical Technicians on board. These roles are offered on a contract basis and form part of a multi‑year technical installation programme, providing stable and ongoing work. Below are the details: Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £30 - £35 (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Duration: Initial 6‑month contract with strong long‑term potential Key Requirements: ONC or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering discipline Experience of assembly, testing and commissioning of mechanical components Desirable experience working in high technology or Ultra High Vacuum environmentIf this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, please send over your CV and I'll get in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you...

We're currently supporting a long‑term project in Oxfordshire, and our client is looking to bring several Electrical Technicians on board. These roles are offered on a contract basis and form part of a multi‑year technical installation programme Below are the details: Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £30 - £35 p/h (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Duration: Initial 6‑month contract with strong long‑term potential Key Requirements: ONC or City & Guilds Level 2 / GNVQ in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Strong experience in testing, fault‑finding and calibration of electrical systems Good understanding of electrical safety practices for LV and HV low‑power circuits and devices Hands‑on experience with installation, commissioning and fault‑finding of electrical systems, including: Control racks Interconnecting wiring Field equipment Cable containment systems Skilled in electrical wiring for panels and equipment enclosures Competent in light mechanical and electrical assembly tasks...