32 jobs found in Bideford

Electrical Engineer - Barnstaple, Devon Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Rate: £45-55 p/h Our client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to help deliver mission-critical electrical systems for ships, weapon systems, and communication platforms. If you're a hands-on, detailed-driven individual…then this is the perfect role for you! What You'll Do Design and develop electrical systems for sonar, control, and power distribution. Integrate subsystems into complex defence platforms. Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and EMC standards. Run testing, validation, and qualification activities. Produce clear schematics, test documents, and design reports. Troubleshoot electrical issues across development and in-service equipment. Support upgrades, obsolescence, and new technology adoption. Work closely with mechanical, systems, software, and supplier teams. What You Bring: Strong electrical system design and analysis skills. Confident problem solver with a methodical...

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Barnstaple Contract Type: Contract (12 months) Clearance: BPSS to start then SC on project Pay: Dependent on experience (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support ongoing defence-related engineering programmes. This role offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, with occasional visits required to the Barnstaple site. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of cable systems intended for use in demanding, high-integrity environments. Key Responsibilities • Produce high-quality cable designs using E3 Zuken, ensuring alignment with project requirements and engineering standards. • Select suitable components, materials, and methodologies to meet electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. • Create and maintain part entries within the engineering parts library as required. • Generate detailed drawings, documentation, and Bills of Materials (BoMs) to...

Electronics Test Engineer Location: Barnstaple Contract Type: Contract (12 months) Clearance: BPSS to start then SC on project Pay: Up to £54ph pay (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to support ongoing projects involving marine electronic systems. This role requires onsite presence for the majority of the working week and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-integrity, defence-related engineering programmes. Key Responsibilities * Carry out practical electrical and electronic testing, along with providing support to manufacturing activities. * Analyse, interpret, and work confidently from circuit schematics and PCB layout information. * Inspect and evaluate units returned from operational use, documenting findings clearly. * Execute test activities strictly in line with established procedures and technical documentation. * Create, refine, and understand detailed test specifications as required. * Perform autonomous...

Chief Accountant A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an exceptional Interim Chief Accountant to lead its technical accounting function and steer the delivery of a complex and high-profile Statement of Accounts - Spencer Clarke Group is supporting the council in identifying a seasoned professional capable of operating at a senior strategic level. What's on offer £500+ per day, Inside IR35 (negotiable, dependent on experience) Hybrid working 3-month initial contract 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00About the role The Chief Accountant serves as the council's professional lead for financial accounting, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio that includes the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, VAT and Tax, banking, insurance, asset accounting, and the chart of accounts. You will ensure excellence in the council's financial control environment, act as the senior technical advisor on accounting regulation, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality...

My client and I are on the search for a contract Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract to work on a number of Business Change and Delivery initiatives. The role is 1-2 days per week on site in Exeter. The rate is £500 this is an inside IR35 role and will be paid PAYE by us here at Opus. Experience required: Enterprise business systems, ie. Salesforce, ERP, ServiceNow would be beneficial Change management expertise Delivery project experienceDesirable experience: Utility sector experience

Qualified Social Worker – Scilly Isles – £40 - £45 Join 3D Recruit Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for a truly unique opportunity? 3D Recruit is working with the Isles of Scilly to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children’s Early Intervention service. This rare island-based role offers excellent flexibility, stunning surroundings, and a strong work–life balance. Whether you’re looking for a fresh challenge or a complete change of scenery, we’ll help you secure the perfect fit! Perks of Working with 3D Recruit: Exclusive Role: This is a highly sought-after island post that is not advertised on public job boards. High Pay Rates: £40–£45 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35). Included Accommodation: Housing provided for the duration of your contract. Return Flight Paid: The manager offers 1 return flight home included. Flexible Travel: Open to every-other-week long weekends (Friday or Monday off) to support family time....

This is a CISCO to Teams telephony migration contract, site based 1-2 days per week in Plymouth. Some travel to Europe also required. Client Details This contract opportunity is a Telephony migration with 1-2 days per week in Plymouth and occasional travel to Europe. The company is known for its innovative approach to technology and commitment to providing excellent service to its customers. Description Manage and maintain CISCO/Teams telephony systems to ensure optimal performance. Provide technical support and resolve issues related to telephony systems. Collaborate with the technology department to implement telephony solutions. Monitor system performance and carry out regular updates and maintenance. Document telephony system configurations and changes accurately. Assist in the deployment of new telephony technologies and solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational policies. Train team members on the effective use of telephony systems where...

Team Lead – Networks & Firewall Taunton Contract £33.95 per hour PAYE or £47.13 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Team Lead – Networks & Firewall 1 days in office, 4 days remote - typically but open to variance This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. The ideal candidate would be acting in a leadership capacity for a small team, backfilling the permanent member of staff while they and aligned resources are involved in the deployment of new network and firewall infrastructure across the core, county hall, site. The team is a small team of 8; 3rd line network, firewall and telephony specialist – so a good technical understanding of the team remit is required, but duties of the successful candidate will be around team management; ad-hoc escalations, daily workload prioritisation and delivery management, supplier and stakeholder...

One of the most respected names in the Defence industry is looking for a Business Continuity Coordinator to support resilience, incident management, and continuity planning at their Yeovil site. Role: Business Continuity Coordinator Contract: 6 Months Location: Yeovil Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Working Pattern: 4 days onsiteAs a Business Continuity Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in supporting the organisation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents. Key Responsibilities: Provide Business Continuity and Incident Management advice in line with company policy and standards Support business functions with Business Impact Assessments and Business Continuity Plans Maintain and update Incident Management and Emergency Response documentation Support and record actions from Business Continuity Working Group meetings Develop and maintain Business Continuity training, e-learning, and intranet content Maintain the Business Continuity...

One of the most respected names in the Defence industry are looking for a Materials Controller to support their Procurement & Supply Chain function at their site in Yeovil. Role: Materials Controller Contract: 12 Months Location: Yeovil Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Working Pattern: 3/4 days onsiteAs a Materials Controller, you will play a key role in managing supplier deliveries, order books, and supply chain performance, ensuring materials and parts arrive on time to meet business requirements. You will be the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and suppliers, facilitating communication, monitoring performance, and supporting critical programme delivery. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain SAP order books, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs Monitor supplier performance, addressing issues and supporting improvements in delivery and lead times Facilitate supplier meetings, performance reviews, and reporting on KPIs...

One of the most respected names in the Defence industry are looking for a Procurement Administrator to support their Central Tooling function in Yeovil. Role: Procurement Administrator Contract: 12 Months Location: Yeovil Pay: Up to £20 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Working Pattern: 3/4 days onsiteAs a Procurement Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting tooling procurement, governance, and supplier management, ensuring the smooth operation of tooling processes and compliance across the business. Key Responsibilities: Generate tooling Requests for Quotation and process tooling quotes Raise tooling Purchase Requisitions and process Goods Receipting in SAP Maintain SAP Tooling Notifications, Equipment Masters, and Material Masters Upload tool drawings to SAP Document Management System Support tooling audits, supplier approvals, and asset management activities Assist in reviewing and maintaining departmental processes, instructions, and manuals Provide support for...

Role: Marine Operations & Delivery Lead Position: Contract Location: Avonmouth Duration: Ongoing Type: Full-time Rate: Negotiable - Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella) Vacancy Overview Hinkley Point C continues to set new benchmarks in large-scale engineering, and we're searching for an experienced Marine Operations Delivery Lead to play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination and delivery of critical Marine Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AILs). If you come from the Nuclear, Energy, Chemical, Petrochemical or Power Generation sectors and have experience in port operations, marine logistics, heavy haulage or freight forwarding, this is a rare opportunity to apply your specialist expertise on a once-in-a-generation project. Role As a Marine Operations Delivery Lead, you will oversee the safe, efficient and coordinated movement of high-value project cargo-supporting construction operations across multiple marine facilities including S-Shed at Avonmouth and Combwich Wharf....

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for Building Services? This is an opportunity to join a leading consultancy with projects across the UK and worldwide, working on complex, multidisciplinary schemes that will keep you challenged and engaged. Contract Details ·Long-term contract position ·Inside IR35 Why Join This Team? ·Work with an established, multinational consultancy ·Involvement in a variety of high-profile projects across multiple sectors ·Collaborative, high-performing team environment ·Opportunity to contribute to flagship building services schemes Key Responsibilities ·Lead the design and specification of electrical building services systems ·Prepare clear, detailed technical specifications and documentation ·Undertake site surveys and inspections as required ·Collaborate closely with the BIM team and wider multidisciplinary design teams What They Are Looking For ·Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer at senior level or above ·Strong...

Commissioning Manager - University of Bristol Project We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead a live project through to final delivery. You will be working alongside an established on-site team employed directly by the University of Bristol, taking responsibility for commissioning activities through to handover. This is a full-time, on-site role for the remainder of the project. Rate: £550 per day, Umbrella PAYE (Inside IR35) Location: Bristol - local or commutable candidates strongly preferred Key Responsibilities Installation to Commissioning and Close-Out Monitor installation for compliance and readiness for testing and commissioning. Produce, issue and manage commissioning progress reports. Attend MEP progress meetings and drive close-out actions. Organise and chair internal commissioning meetings with the project team and the supply chain. Attend and represent at client commissioning meetings. Run commissioning workshops with specialist contractors....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). 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   Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems....

Product Change Leader/Project Manager   Up to £46.82 per hour. Inside IR35   Certain advantages are hiring for a Project Manager based in Filton. This role is on an initial 12 month contract basis and is hybrid.     The company:   We are working with a leading aerospace manufacturer that pioneers cutting-edge aviation and space solutions. Their aircraft are recognized globally for efficiency, innovation, and design excellence.   The role: The core of your role will be to drive product changes (mods) through the Aircraft Change Process. You will represent the SA Wing “Value Stream Management” department, with some exposure to senior management-led forums both locally and transnationally. You will work with a wide network of stakeholders, both locally and transnationally. You will be responsible for the end to end project management of the mods you’re allocated. You will be accountable for the on Time, Cost and Quality delivery of those mods. Additionally there may be...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). 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   Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite.   Hourly Rate: £65.00ph (Umbrella).  Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  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   Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software...