291 jobs found in Blackwood

Procurement Professional Glascoed OR Preston Based £32.18 per Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed or Preston depending on which location is best suited. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site Working as a member of the business, sector or group procurement team to provide procurement expertise, services and support to meet the operational needs of the business. Undertake a support role bringing a depth of expertise in a specific area and technical knowledge which has been developed through on the job experience and / or externally recognised qualifications Will coordinate the work of others to ensure outcomes are delivered Have a good understanding of procedures within own area, and may resolve issues using own judgement within well-defined practices and precedence These roles normally manage a larger or more complex order book, supplier or contract....

Procurement Professional - 12 month contract - Glascoed, Monmouthshire or Radway Green, Cheshire or Preston, Lancashire - £32.18 ph UMB or £24 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role Role Responsibilities: Not limited to… § Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision: o Meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers. o Delivers optimum value for money. o Achieves the required service level as agreed with internal stakeholders. § Seek out and champion opportunities for continuous improvement. § Ensure priorities are managed and any issues of concern are escalated. § Demonstrate a good...

Data Centre Operations Engineer Role: Data Centre Operations Engineer Specialism(s): Control-M, Job/Batch Scheduling, Microfocus, JCL, System Monitoring, Korn Shell Scripting, Linux/Unix, Oracle, ITIL, Data Centre Support, Batch Automation Type: Contract, 6+ Months Location: South Wales (On-Site) IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £250 - £280 per day Start: ASAP / Urgent Data Centre Operations Engineer CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Cardiff to appoint a seasoned Data Centre Operations Engineer, specifically with technical proficiency in BMC Control-M scheduling and experience working in a Microfocus environment. Working a part of a 4 on / 4 off rotational shift team member, the Data Centre Operations Engineer will be required to work on-site, to a 12-hour shift patterns of both days and nights. Once up to speed, some remote working will be available. Role Responsibilities * Systems monitoring and management * Observing...

DevOps Engineer – 9 Month Contract – Remote / Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for a DevOps Engineer to support the development and improvement of their Azure-based platform and application delivery environment. This is a hands on DevOps Engineer role, working across CI/CD, automation and cloud platform configuration, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and .NET-based applications. The successful DevOps Engineer will play a key role in improving deployment processes, platform reliability and application lifecycle management across a modern cloud environment. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and YAML, supporting automated and repeatable deployments Support and improve Azure cloud services and platform configuration, including monitoring, telemetry and alerting using Application Insights Work across Power Apps, Dataverse and Microsoft CRM, contributing to...

Randstad have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer / setting out engineer to work on a Rail Project in Cardiff, Wales for 1 year plus You will be working on Civils, with Buildings/Architecture elements Rail experience is necessary. PTS is ideal but not essential. Duties will include: Set out lines and levels using Total Stations and GPS. Interpret 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models to extract accurate coordinate data. QA - Conducted as-built surveys and quality checks to ensure construction met design tolerances. Liaison with site agents, subcontractors, and engineers to resolve technical queries and design clashes. Maintained strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations. Rate is inside IR35- Circa £(Apply online only) a day DOE 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...

Datacentre Operator | Cardiff About the Role We are seeking an experienced Datacentre Operator to join an operations team in Cardiff on a 6-month contract inside IR35. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Datacentre Operator to work within a dynamic environment managing critical infrastructure and job scheduling operations. Key Responsibilities As a Datacentre Operator, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring job schedules, ensuring smooth operations across our datacentre environment. You'll work with scheduling tools, execute operational procedures, and maintain system reliability through 12-hour shift patterns. Essential Skills & Experience Datacentre Operator candidates must have: * Proven experience as a Datacentre Operator or in similar operations roles * Strong background in operations and datacentre environments * Hands-on experience using schedulers and running job schedules (Control-M preferred) * Good understanding of JCL (Job...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) South Wales region £50.88 per hour (Umbrella) Contract | Inside IR35 Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support building services project delivery within a leading consultancy environment. This role is suited to candidates who can work independently and contribute to live project delivery from early design through to site stages. Key requirements: * Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar * Chartered or working towards (CIBSE / IMechE) * Strong experience in mechanical building services design * HVAC systems, calculations and specifications experience * Familiar with tools such as IES, Hevacomp, NBS and Revit * Consultancy or contractor background preferred * Good knowledge of UK standards and regulations Responsibilities include: * Delivering mechanical design packages * Producing calculations, specifications and drawings * Supporting coordination with design teams *...

Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) South Wales region £50.88 per hour (Umbrella) Contract | Inside IR35 Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support building services project delivery within a leading consultancy environment. This role is suited to candidates who can contribute to live projects across design and delivery stages, working both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Key requirements: * Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or similar) * Chartered or working towards (IET / CIBSE) * Experience in electrical building services design within the UK * Knowledge of systems including power, lighting and life safety * Experience using tools such as NBS and Revit * Background in consultancy or contractor environments * Good understanding of UK standards and regulations Responsibilities include: * Delivering electrical design packages across live projects * Producing calculations, specifications...

Contract Mechanical Shift Engineer South Wales - easy access from most locations Inside IR35 (via Umbrella) 3-6 month initial contract with likely extension Rate DOE Yolk Recruitment are supporting a well established FMCG manufacturer in South Wales with the recruitment of Contract Mechanical Shift Engineers to support their maintenance team on site. These roles are available immediately. You'll join an experienced engineering team on a busy, well invested manufacturing site. The role will involve a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown support and some project work, working on a range of high speed production and packaging equipment. The site has good engineering support and well equipped workshop facilities, allowing the team to carry out a large proportion of work in house. You'll work 12 hour shifts, either 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, on a rotating pattern of 2-3 days on and off. The rota runs in two week blocks of days followed by two weeks of nights....

Repair Engineer (Structural / Composite) Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension) Rate: Up to £52.00 per hour Umbrella / £38.88 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer / Repair Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting in‑service aircraft structural repairs. This role focuses heavily on composite and structural wing repairs, working on complex repair solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As a Repair Engineer you'll be responsible for evaluating damage, authoring repair solutions, and providing expert engineering support to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Evaluate customer requests related to structural damage on in‑service aircraft Author and release Structural Repair Instructions Lead and...

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - East Bristol (mostly remote) - up to £525/day - inside IR35 - Initial 6 months, with potential to extend *Must have SC clearance* We're working with an organisation in East Bristol that is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major programme of infrastructure change. This is a hands-on contract role suited to someone confident working across virtualisation, storage, backup, Microsoft cloud services, and technical design. The successful contractor will play a key role in helping the organisation migrate away from VMware, modernise backup solutions, improve storage capability, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. Key Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Engineer Scope, design, and implement a replacement virtualisation platform as part of a move away from VMware. Support the migration and improvement of backup solutions, including widening backup coverage across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Scope,...

HM Team Leader – Coach Builder Location: Crewe Rate: £30.52 Umbrella per hour (inside IR35) Contract: 18-Month Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 15:30pm Overview We are seeking an experienced HM Team Leader to join a leading rail maintenance operation in Crewe on an 18-month contract basis. This role is responsible for leading Heavy Maintenance project teams, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures, engineering standards, and project deadlines. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership across heavy maintenance activities, supporting operational performance, safety compliance, and team development within a rail depot environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise Heavy Maintenance teams across allocated projects Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the depot Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with risk assessments, work instructions,...

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: £60-£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of complex defence and aerospace capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to shape future operational solutions through requirements engineering, systems architecture, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop robust system architectures, and ensure requirements are effectively managed and traced throughout the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Capture, analyse and refine stakeholder needs into clear, structured...

Principal Supportability Engineer Bristol Paying up to £87.50p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Conduct Supportability Analysis to influence design and ensure the system is and remains supportable to meet Front Line Command user requirements. Assist in collaborating between the MOD (Defence Equipment & Support - DE&S) and industry contractors. Analyse evidence in order to baseline and identify opportunities to improve Resilience, Agility and Preparedness (RAP) during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and Conflict. Understanding of the processes to optimise in-service support solutions and processes (to include Support assurance documentation and obsolescence management). Required Experience Good working knowledge of DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000 series. Experience in ILS, supportability, or engineering within the defence sector. Experience in the Military Air Environment, preferably in Combat Air. Excellent communications skills Disclaimer: This vacancy is being...

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: £80-£84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months, rolling extension expected Role Overview We are seeking an experienced ILS Manager to lead the development, delivery, and governance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing support solutions that ensure operational availability, maintainability, and through-life affordability of military air systems. Working closely with customers, engineering teams, industry partners, and defence stakeholders, the ILS Manager will ensure that supportability considerations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle, from design and development through to in-service support. This is a key role supporting the delivery of resilient support solutions for...

Principal Supportability Engineer (Level 6) Location: Bristol (predominantly onsite, approximately 90% of the time) Duration: 6 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £87.50 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. An opportunity for an experienced Principal Supportability Engineer to support a major defence aerospace programme. The role focuses on developing and optimising support solutions throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring operational readiness, resilience, and long-term supportability within a military air environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct supportability and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) analysis to influence system design and in-service support strategies. Develop and maintain support solutions that meet operational and frontline user requirements. Analyse supportability evidence to identify opportunities to improve resilience,...

Enterprise Architect (DV Cleared) - £600P/D (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Bath (Hybrid) – Government Role Overview Intec Select is partnered with a highly reputable defence corporation who are seeking an Enterprise Architect as they are embark on a key transformation programme. The EA will have DV clearance support a complex, secure environment as they are entering a new phase data transformation. This is a hands-on architecture modelling role, focused on organising, structuring, and enhancing existing architectural information. You will play a key role in developing and refining enterprise-wide business architecture and user-facing technology models, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technical delivery. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong ArchiMate and BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio experience, who excels at translating complex requirements into clear, structured architectural artefacts. Core Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise...

Our client, a prominent player in the highways sector, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their team on a major infrastructure project in Gloucester. This is a freelance contract opportunity, operating inside IR35, and perfect for professionals with robust experience in highways, drainage, and earthworks. You will be taking ownership of key sections of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery on site. Key Responsibilities: Setting out and surveying for highways, drainage, and earthworks packages Managing sections of work to ensure delivery to programme and quality standards Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures on site Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements Coordinating subcontractors and managing daily site activities Carrying out quality checks, inspections, and working to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Maintaining accurate records including site diaries, progress reports, and as-built information Liaising...

Interim Senior Development Surveyor (Valuation) Gloucester Hybrid Working £450 per day (Inside IR35) Our client, a well-regarded public sector organisation based in Gloucester, is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Development Surveyor to join their property team on an initial contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded surveying professional with strong valuation expertise to play a key role in managing and optimising a diverse property portfolio. The Role Working closely with the organisation's estates and property teams, you will provide specialist valuation and development advice across a range of land and property assets. The role will focus heavily on valuation activity, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the organisation achieves best value from its estate. Key responsibilities will include: * Undertaking valuations of development land and property assets. * Assessing sites with development potential and providing...

Interim Senior Project Manager (New Build) Public Sector £450 per day (Inside IR35) Gloucester Our client, a well-regarded public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of new build capital projects across the public sector estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project professional with a strong track record of managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion within a local authority, public sector, or regulated environment. The Role You will take ownership of a range of high-profile new build developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The programme includes: * New build schools and educational facilities * Training and skills centres * Care homes and adult social care developments * Other strategic capital construction projects You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary...