293 jobs found in Ampthill

Assembly Technician Ampthill 7-month contract Competitive rate (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical instructions to assemble precision components Carry out mechanical assembly, integration, and basic functional testing of systems and sub-assemblies Use precision measurement equipment to verify dimensions and ensure tolerance compliance Work with a range of materials and processes, including fastening, bonding, and light fabrication Identify build issues or design challenges and work with engineering teams to resolve them Maintain accurate build records and documentation to support traceability and quality requirements Support continuous improvement activities, including Lean / 6S practices and process refinement Required Experience Minimum 2+ years? experience in a high-precision assembly or manufacturing environment (e.g. aerospace, defence, medical, or advanced R&D) Ability to read and interpret ISO / ANSI...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

My high performing local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead and develop it's large team as well as overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council's Corporate Fraud Team. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c90 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing,...

Technical Officer - Fixed - Facilities & Environment Chicksands, Shefford Contract £43.07 per hour PAYE or £56.53 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Officer - Fixed - Facilities & Environment Mon-Fri 9-5 Hybrid working This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes in Central Bedfordshire. You will have delegated power to take enforcement action, where necessary in line with our Enforcement Policy Support the delivery of the Councils Housing Assistance policy and programmes, to achieve renewal objectives, environmental sustainability, maximisising public and private investment in the Housing stock. Knowledge of construction, housing and related legislation, and competency in enforcing legal standards, commensurate with level/grade. Progress the Housing Services delivery of the...

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: £500 - £550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35/Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day-to-day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands-on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.54 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.58 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...

Service Transition Manager Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 60% onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £345.25 per day PAYE / £442.08 per day Umbrella Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (or ability to obtain) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Service Transition Manager to join a large-scale technology and operations function supporting business-critical services. You will play a key role in ensuring the controlled introduction, modification and retirement of IT services, working closely with project teams, operational support functions and key stakeholders to ensure services are transitioned smoothly into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly secure and collaborative environment where service quality, operational readiness and stakeholder engagement are central to success. Key Responsibilities * Manage the transition of new and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Secure Communications Service Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires broad level of knowledge of VDI environment / technology and Windows OS. Rate: £48.84 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week likely onsite. 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) Secure Communications Service Manager Job Description: Digital Excellence function providing IT Services to the business. Responsibilities: Lead and manage incident management within the environment Lead and manage continuous service improvement activities within the environment Ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded at all times by often, providing escorting of DEX and DEX suppliers Lead and manage request...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Construction & Facilities Project Manager to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation, delivering major infrastructure, construction, and facilities improvement projects across highly secure, regulated, and complex operational manufacturing environments. CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER - DEFENCE MANUFACTURING - STEVENAGE - HYBRID (3 DYAS PER WEEK ONSITE) - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £50 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED We're seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects within a defence manufacturing environment. This client-side role covers projects from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring minimal disruption to critical live operations. Working within a highly regulated defence manufacturing business, you will play a key role in delivering secure, compliant, and...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Electronics Design Engineer to join my client on an initial 12 month contract. As the Electronics Design Engineer you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. Role: Electronics Design Engineer Pay: Up to £58 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance before starting, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail...

We are recruiting for a Construction & Facilities Project Manager for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days a week on site. For this role you must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only (UKEO) SC Clearance. Overview of department: Delivering major projects and the provision of an effective delivery of services to the business, such that cost, quality and performance objectives are achieved with minimal disruption to the business. Responsibilities: As a Facilities Project Manager, you will be leading project teams of internal and external expertise through development of designs right through to final delivery of new infrastructure and improvement projects. Primarily based at our UK’s south east sites (Stevenage, Henlow, Thurleigh and London). Your projects will range predominantly from £50k-£5M+ in value. The role will call on your project & programme management and problem solving skills and you will be encouraged to...

We are recruiting for a HR Recruitment Coordinator for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with Thursdays on site the rest WFH. Overview of department: We are looking for a pragmatic motivated recruitment co-ordinator to support the delivery of our Early Careers Programmes (Graduates, Apprentices, Undergraduates & Summer placements). This is an exciting fast-paced environment involving a broad range of activities, from recruitment to offering general HR advice & guidance to candidates. What will you be doing? You will have a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in supporting the UK Early Careers Programme (ECP) recruitment strategy and in line with the overall business requirements. This will include; Advertising job requisitions Supporting HR advisors in the role review and supporting hiring managers and Early Careers Recruitment internal with uploading requisitions onto internal recruitment/HR platform (Workday) Assessment...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

Data and AI Governance Lead - Purview/Co-Pilot & M365 Inside IR35 paid through an umbrella Contract role - six months - start 22nd of June - Nationwide so homeworking and sit visits when neededThe Data & AI Governance Lead (Contract) is responsible for establishing the foundational data governance capability and handing over a fully operational governance function to a permanent Data Governance Manager at the end of the contract. This is a time‑boxed, outcome‑focused role, accountable for standing up the working governance components required to support: - Clear data ownership and stewardship accountability - Effective governance collaboration and decision‑making - Activation of Enterprise Microsoft Purview (E5 licence level) as a governance enabler - A safe and governed rollout of M365 Copilot The role does not own long‑term data strategy or business‑as‑usual operations. Scope & operating context - Operates as a hands‑on governance lead, not a delivery...

Job Title: Senior Service Designer (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Hybrid Working (Minimum 1 day in office at Welwyn Garden City) Contract Length: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550 - £750 per day Inside IR35 Are you passionate about shaping exceptional service experiences in the retail industry? Our client, a leading player in the supermarket sector, is seeking a talented Senior Service Designer to join their innovative team! This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on services that affect millions of customers, colleagues, and partners every day. ### What You'll Do: Lead Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for enhancing service quality across various product areas. Facilitate Workshops: Design and run workshops to map current and future state services, ensuring all voices are heard and critical decisions are made based on solid evidence. User Experience Mapping: Create comprehensive user experience maps that...

Metal worker CONTRACTORS REQUIRED. Role is Inside IR35. Contractors DO NOT apply if you're noting willing to work Umbrella Inside IR35. Metal workers required with extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment. 37.5 hour standard week, potential for 10 hours additional overtime Role Purpose Responsible for ensuring all polishing and trimming operations are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard, supporting delivery to customer requirements and overall production targets. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Plan and organise work within the trimming area to meet customer demand and maximise throughput. • Ensure all scheduled production dates are achieved, proactively managing priorities to maintain flow. • Identify, communicate and escalate any expected or actual variations against schedule in a timely manner. • Set up and operate trimming and polishing...

Subsidy Officer Northampton Contract £23.34 per hour PAYE or £32 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Subsidy Officer Working pattern - Part Remote This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk 1. To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance. 2. To assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims including working with auditors 3. To ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised. 4. To support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job...

CNC Turner - Contract Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton ​​​£30 - £34 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £30 - £33 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract...

Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) Towcester Contract £65 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) Remote or on-site: 3 days remote, 2 days on-site (Hybrid, based in Towcester) We are particularly keen to recruit someone who has experience of working in local government as an ecologist and commenting on planning applications as part of that role This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk To support the provision of appropriate specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology. To support the production and maintenance of an up-to-date suite of policy documents to guide and set high standards for future development in the area, including developing, maintaining and reviewing local plans, neighbourhood plans and other planning policy documents. To support specialist...

£280 per day \| Inside IR35 \| 37 hours per week Start: 22 June 2026 \| End: 18 September 2026 Hybrid – approximately 95% home-based, with office attendance required only when necessary Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced SEN Casework Officer to join a busy Special Educational Needs team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) and EHCP processes, supporting annual reviews, drafting EHCPs, preparing cases for panel consideration, liaising with parents, schools and professionals, and ensuring statutory deadlines are met. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage a demanding caseload, and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Essential Experience & Skills Experience managing SEN/EHCP casework Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, SEND Regulations and the Children and Families Act Experience working to statutory...