93 jobs found in Abingdon

Production Operative Banbury Standard - £15.12/hr PAYE Double Days - £17.31/hr PAYE 6 Months (Rolling) 37 per week Inside IR35 We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing facility in Banbury. The site designs and manufactures advanced lightweight composite fuel pipes and fluid conveyance systems supplied to major global aerospace platforms, including Airbus and Boeing. These components are critical to aircraft performance, efficiency and safety. This role sits within a structured, quality-driven production environment where attention to detail, consistency and adherence to process are essential. Key Responsibilities: • Assembling advanced composite fuel pipe and fluid conveyance components to precise aerospace standards • Following detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions • Using hand tools, machinery and production equipment safely and effectively • Completing build documentation...

Role Equipment Specialist Location: Brize Norton (Full-time on-site) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the Client's Security Team) IR35: Inside IR35 Pay: £27.00/hr Umbrella | £20.18/hr PAYE About the Opportunity Our Client, a leading organisation supporting military aerospace operations, is expanding its specialist maintenance team and seeking four experienced Role Equipment Specialists. You'll be part of a high‑performing environment supporting a major military transport aircraft fleet, working alongside skilled technicians and operational partners to ensure mission readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong practical maintenance experience looking to contribute to a fast‑paced, safety‑critical aviation setting. The Role As a Role Equipment Specialist, you'll work within the Role Equipment Bay, supporting the servicing, inspection, and maintenance of...

Our client has an opportunity for a Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. This role is essential to the effective maintenance and servicing of critical survival and role-specific aircraft equipment. Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops, you will contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery in a high-tempo aerospace environment. Role: Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician Location: Brize Norton, 100% onsite Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday Hourly Rate: £27 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM procedures and regulatory standards Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and associated survival equipment Accurate data collection and input into maintenance management systems and technical...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support a broad portfolio of CAPEX, category management, logistics, MRO, and other key procurement activities. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) In this role you will be involved heavily with pre‑contractual activity on a large project, while also providing flexible support across a range of procurement categories. Key Responsibilities: Lead pre‑contract activities for a large-scale, high‑value procurement workstream. Support supplier selection for system manufacturing. Draft and negotiate framework agreements and detailed supply orders (system assembly, aftermarket parts). Negotiate bespoke terms including warranty, delay damages, performance criteria, and commercial risk. Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, legal,...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support the successful delivery of a key programme. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) You will own end‑to‑end procurement processes, lead supplier negotiations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the operational and commercial success of a key programme. Key Responsibilities: Oversee C&P lifecycle, from supplier identification through tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award. Ensure compliance with approved sourcing strategies at programme and contract levels. Lead supplier prequalification, onboarding, and relationship management. Implement NDAs, T&Cs, and negotiation of commercial terms including IP and development activities. Administer contracts including correspondence, notices, and claims...

Position: Technology IT Officer Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid Contract role: 3months Salary: £150 - £250 - Inside IR35 PAYE Technology IT Officer Our Clients mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. They are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. About the role This role provides exceptional on-site technology support across Fortescue's UK offices. This includes hands-on assistance in a rotating manner through the UK Tech Hub locations, including Kidlington, Banbury and London locations. The role provides in-person support for end users, managing local technology assets, and ensuring the consistent delivery of a high-quality user experience aligned to Fortescue's global standards. This role requires a...

Our client has an opportunity for a Supply Chain and Governance Technician to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026 with possible extension. Day to day you will report into the Supply Chain & Governance Coordinator and hierarchically to the Head of Operational Excellence and Business Management. Role: Supply Chain and Governance Technician Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire - 60% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £30 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting. Full SC will follow once in employment. What you'll be doing: Preparing Requests for quotes and ensuring sourcing is carried out in line with the appropriate HMG code and buying policy Preparing the Consumables, Expendables and General procurement orders Preparing internal purchasing requirements in SAP and MySupply, converting them into purchase requisitions and purchase orders Posting Goods Receipts for services and non-consumable items in SAP, and ensuring...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 6 month contract Based in Brize Norton, Carterton Offering £27ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Aircraft Maintenance? Do you have experience inputting data? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Supporting operations in the Role Equipment Bay Conduct maintenance and servicing of critical survival and aircraft equipment Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops Contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in...

Engineering Manager – Enstone Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35) Monday to Friday (Days) This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. While you’ll be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, you’ll also be expected to remain technically involved — supporting breakdowns, overseeing maintenance activity, and getting on the tools when required.  Key points: Lead a team of engineers Oversee maintenance, reliability, and statutory inspections  Very hands-on role — not office based Day-to-day decision-making on site, providing technical guidance, and stepping in to support complex or urgent engineering issues. Motivating & engaging the teamRequirements: Mechanical or electrical engineering background CI & Lean Engineering Experience  H&S Knowledge  Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and statutory compliance Proven experience managing engineers in manufacturing / FMCG / heavy industry Strong H&S and...

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £72.66 -  £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British citizenship Minimum Requirement: Strong budgeting experience Strong reporting experience Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels – internal and external Reporting to senior stakeholder MOD/Defence experience Various Analysis Public sector Experience of executive reporting Strong accounting experience Oracle fusion/ERP system – Highly desirable not essential Transformation experience – desirable Oracle Fusion EPBCS – Highly desirable but not essential Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes...

£200 + VAT per day 6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Reading, Berkshire, UK - Fully remote (Work from home!) Your new company We're supporting a nationally recognised charity whose work changes lives every day. They are investing heavily in modernising their digital and data landscape, strengthening the systems and intelligence that underpin their services. Their CRM platform, functionally similar to Blackboard, is central to how they operate, and they are now enhancing their data capability to ensure accuracy, governance and insight at scale. This is an environment where your technical expertise will directly support a mission with real social impact. Your new role This is a role for someone who wants to be at the centre of a complex, high‑value data ecosystem. You'll be the person the organisation turns to when clarity, precision and technical depth are needed. Using your SQL and scripting expertise, you'll interrogate datasets, diagnose issues at source, resolve...

Product Manager - Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and...

HR Business Partner (Reading, Hybrid) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established International Technology client in Reading for an HR BP on an initial 6 month contract (inside IR35 with option of PAYE via an Umbrella or our PAYE payroll). As an HR Business Partner for the UK business your purpose will be to drive the people strategy through providing strategic advice and support across the employment lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an established global organisation in supporting the UK business, acting as a trusted partner on matters of compliance, development, workforce planning and employee relations. You’ll work in close partnership with Functional HRBPs, the Global HR Answers team and other HR related stakeholders such as TA, Payroll and Comp & Bens; providing detailed advice and problem resolution on complex and sensitive HR policy interpretation and procedural issues. What we need from you Experience & Qualifications...

Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer Swindon (full time on site) 12 Month Contract Inside IR35 Belcan are working with a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad. We are recruiting for the position of Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer for a 12-month contract. The role itself is based on site, so there is a requirement to have to attend site 5 days per week. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. As a Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer, your main...

Randstad are recruiting for a number of Freelance section engineer roles to work on a prestigious High speed rail project based in Buckinghamshire This role is PAYE, inside IR35. The successful candidate will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors in Joint venture for a number of years. The role includes the build of a Viaduct, cut and cover tunnel, earthworks, piling and a number of structures. Duties will include: Engineers and subcontractor management and / or Self delivery Planning, forecasting and delivering work Liaising with clients and stakeholders Developing programmes, Risk assessments, Quality assurance. Managing design, NCRs, RFI's, H&S etc. Essential Experience: You will need to have a significant amount of experience on Structures and /or Highways Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage...

Contract Java SDET 📍 Location: Swindon (1 day per week on‑site) 📆 Duration: 6 Months 💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 💰 Rate: £450p/d – £475p/d Opus is working with a leading consultancy to secure a Contract Java SDET. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining automated test frameworks, ensuring high‑quality delivery across complex engineering projects. Ideal for someone who’s hands‑on with Java, API testing, and modern automation tooling. 🛠️ Tech Stack / Experience Java Selenium / Playwright REST API automation CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) BDD tooling (Cucumber) AWS Exposure 📩 Interested? Apply now or send your latest CV to (url removed) ASAP! If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, please assume your application was not successful this time

Senior Java Developer | Financial Services | 6‑month contract | £500–£550 | | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Swindon A leading financial services organisation in Swindon is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join an established engineering team working on high‑availability, business‑critical payment systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys complex backend engineering, secure transaction processing, and contributing to a mature agile environment. The Role You’ll be joining a team where you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s core card platform. Your work will involve a blend of feature development, system optimisation, and technical problem‑solving across a highly regulated, high‑volume environment. What We’re Looking For Strong commercial experience with Java 17 and modern engineering frameworks Solid skills in SQL, Spring Boot, and Hibernate development practices Proven ability to build microservices and...

Copello are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer for a 3–6 month contract with a leading defence organisation based in Buckinghamshire. This is a technically challenging role within a highly regulated environment, supporting the development of advanced systems, ideally within an avionics or wider defence context. The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on embedded development expertise with the ability to lead and coordinate a small engineering team. This role is inside IR35 and requires candidates to be eligible for SC clearance. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a small embedded systems engineering team, providing technical direction and oversight * Design, develop and debug embedded software for ARM-based SoCs * Develop and maintain secure boot chains and low-level board support packages * Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments * Support integration, verification and validation activities within a defence framework * Perform...

We are currently looking for a Programme Planner for a company in Buckinghamshire on a contract basis. Please see the details below. Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner / Programme Controls professional to support complex engineering programmes within a fast-paced, high-tempo environment in a Defence company. This is a dynamic contract role requiring strong autonomy, senior stakeholder engagement, and hands-on delivery across planning, controls, and reporting. Key Responsibilities * Own and manage programme schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy, robustness, and alignment with delivery objectives * Maintain and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS) across complex engineering programmes * Potentially run daily stand-ups and planning meetings with VP-level stakeholders * Provide clear, concise programme reporting to senior leadership * Support customer-facing activities where required * Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path...

Mechanical Assembler 6 Month Contract (possible extension) Pay: Inside IR35 £17.00 - £20.00 per hour PAYE (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week ReeVR Talent are looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our clients assembly team, to support the build and integration of their products. Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Assembler: * Assembly and fitting of precision mechanical components and sub-assemblies * Work from detailed mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and BOMs. * Carry out basic alignment, fitting, and testing of assemblies to tight tolerances. * Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards. * Liaise with design and engineering teams to identify and resolve assembly issues. * Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to 5S and health & safety procedures. Requirements for the Mechanical Assembler: * Proven experience as a Mechanical Assembler * Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. * Ability to interpret...