228 jobs found in Bedford

Manufacturing Engineer 5 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MRP systems and managing BOMs? Do you have experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings? 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 Manufacturing Engineer, 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: Develop manufacturing processes Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing basis of estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations Identifying any new tooling & fixturing...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a Inventory Controller for 12 months. As the Inventory Controller you will be involved in the issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a store's environment. Loading, control, and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Role: Inventory Controller Pay: £24.78 - £26.12 per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week,12-month contract Location: Henlow IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance Required before starting, UK Eyes only project Requirements Stock control / storekeeping including shelf-life control. Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules. Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing tooling. Updating computer records. Kitting activity. Loading and unloading of Lorries.Skillset &...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have a FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £26.12 per hour Location: Henlow  Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control /...

Technical Architect £550pd - £650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes (3 days in office) SC Clearance ideally Are you a Technial Architect looking for your next long-term contract role? Do you have SC Clearance? My Central Government client is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join their team to review, analyse and approve project requests to ensure any technology changes or improvements meet the clients' standards. You will be supporting technical teams in the delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues, liaising with stakeholders/customers and interpreting business requirements into technical ones and leading technical workshops. The successful candidate will carry out impact assessments of functional, capability, and security changes. You will need experience of: * Customers and Stakeholders engagement * Working within an ITIL environment * Working with software vendors and...

Technical Architect / Security Clearance / Milton Keynes / Inside IR35 / £640 / 6 Months   My Public Sector client is looking for a Technical Architect to work with a key customer delivering a key national security product where you will liaise with stakeholders/customers interpreting business requirements into technical ones and leading technical customer workshops.   Experience of: Customers and Stakeholders engagement Working within an ITIL environment Working with software vendors and developers to improve software solutions Working with engineers to deliver customer beneficial outcomes  Technical skills: Microsoft Server technologies Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server Database Configuration and management Azure Infrastructure Azure Virtual Desktop Azure SQL managed instance Nerdio AVD management Microsoft .Net Microsoft Web server technologies Microsoft Office applications Experience of secure desktop technologies  The successful candidate will...

TXM Recruit are currently looking for experienced Mig Welders for a client in Milton Keynes.  As a Welder you would be carrying out a variety of welds, including flat, vertical, and overhead on a variance of thicknesses. The rate for the role is (Inside IR35) £28.29ph Umb rising to £30.31ph Umb on Day shift or £35.07ph Umb rising to £37.58ph Umb on Night shift Monday to Friday with plenty of hours available (50 + for those who want it) The successful candidate must: Be able to MIG weld to a strong standard. Be able to pass a industry standard medical and drug and alcohol test. Minimum Level 2 qualification in welding/fabrication or engineering.A weld test will be required prior to start dates being offered, as well as passing a standard medical and drugs & alcohol. If this role sounds of interest please apply now! TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for...

Test Systems Engineer / Test Equipment Development Engineer Location: Luton, UK (5 days onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £60-64 per hourt Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite Industry: Aerospace & Defence Experience Level: 9–15 years Clearance: BPSS + ability to obtain SC (UK/EU citizenship required) Overview We are seeking an experienced Test Systems Engineer / Test Equipment (TE) Development Engineer to join our client's team in Luton. The role focuses on formalising, expanding, and improving an existing prototype Design Verification Test (DVT) system for high-reliability aerospace and defence applications. The successful candidate will carry the test equipment through its full development lifecycle — from requirements capture through to qualification — ensuring the delivery of reliable, compliant, and well-documented TE solutions. This is a fully onsite, Inside IR35 contract within a highly technical, safety-critical engineering environment. Key...

Job Title: Project Manager - FS Experience Mandatory Location: Northampton or Manchester/hybrid Salary/Rate: Up to £358 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 15/12/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction Client is looking for Project Manager with deep experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains. Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA. Manage project scope,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

Interconnects Design Engineer 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with Zuken E3? Do you have experience with Windchill or similar? 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 Interconnects Design Engineer, 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: Interpret sub-system requirements Generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions utilising Zuken E3 Provide assistance, guidance, and issue resolution for E3 users Utilise & integrate Zuken E3 throughout the product development lifecycle Carry out investigations into a full range of cable problems and issues Provide guidance and...

FPGA Design Engineer 6-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering circa £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using FPGA? Are you an experienced design engineer? 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 FPGA Design Engineer, 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. What you will be involved in: You will be involved in the design, development, and proving of key products throughout the product lifecycle from concept to in-service support. Architecture and Requirement definition. Working with hardware and system engineers to define the FPGA...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design Engineer, 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: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role involves working at all phases of the FPGA...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer on an initial 6 - month contract. As the FPGA Design Engineer, you will support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (Image\Radio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Role: FPGA Design Engineer Pay: DOE via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to start Responsibilities: Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations (VHDL, Simulink etc), targeting Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi devices. Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog\UVM test-bench methodologies. Using FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim). Generating low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA test and...

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 12 months Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP (on-site 2-3 days per-week) Rate: Up to £55/hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes. Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports. Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting transfer into manufacturing. Conduct laboratory testing to support design validation, verification, and troubleshooting. Utilise CAD software and prototyping methods including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1...

Job Title: Interconnect Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Up to £60p/h Inside IR35 Period: 6 Months - Likely To Extend Key Skills: Zuken E3, Harness Design, Windchill PLM, Creo, Electrical Schematics, E.3 Cable, Cable Assemblies Join Our Team as an Interconnect Design Engineer and Drive Zuken E3 to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Harness Design Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the Defence engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Zuken E3 Harness Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will...

Our client has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Controller to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Role: Manufacturing Controller Location: Stevenage, fully onsite Hours: 37 Hourly Rate: Between £23.91-£25.26 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control. Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules. Packing including the use of hand tools. Receiving and issuing of tooling. Updating computer records. Kitting activity. Loading and unloading of Lorries. Requirements: Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing...

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 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 responsibility for the...

Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage Preferred (But can consider other locations if needed Bristol / Bolton) SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC (Can Start on BPSS) – Not UKEO DURATION: 6+ Months WORK PATTERN: HYBRID; 2/3 Days onsite a week PAY RATE: £ 55 - £ 60 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 (some flex if needed) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Zuken E3 TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? Defence / automotive Open Renishaw – company facing redundancy’s & use Zuken E3 ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES Interconnect or cable harness design E3 knowledge is key Essential Skillset & Tools Zuken E3 must have Overview: The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design service,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...