239 jobs found in Chard

Quality Control Engineer (Aerospace) - Yeovil (Site Based) Contract to end of year | Inside IR35 | 37 hrs/week (Mon-Fri) | No SC required An opportunity has arisen within the Transmissions & Mechanical Parts Centre of Excellence for a Quality Control Engineer to support Production in meeting Quality Control, Quality System and Regulatory requirements within a gear shop / mechanical parts environment. Key responsibilities Review customer and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance across the business Prepare and deliver quality training to meet regulatory, customer and company standards Train and qualify Gear Inspectors, including eyesight tests and re-validations Provide day-to-day inspection support for the Gear Shop Review/approve product qualification documentation (e.g. FAIR / First Article Inspection Reports) Support the concession process (Civil - electronic and Military) Prepare, review and approve quality procedures on behalf of the Quality Manager Liaise...

DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer - Platform Security & Infrastructure 📍 Location: Yeovil (Onsite) 💰 Rate: £680 - £750 per day (Inside IR35) 📅 Contract: 12 Months ⏰ Working Pattern: Full-time or condensed week available (work 3 long days and get paid for 5) 🔒 Security Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance required Principal Platform Engineer - Secure Platforms | Defence & National Security We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, mission-critical platforms supporting defence, government, and national security operations. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of platform security, enterprise infrastructure, and cyber engineering, taking ownership of complex technical challenges within highly secure environments. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering resilient platforms that underpin critical operational capabilities. For candidates...

Senior Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - DV Cleared 📍 Location: Yeovil (3 days onsite per week) 💰 Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35) 🗓 Contract: Long-term opportunity 🔒 Clearance: Must hold active MOD DV Clearance We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise to join a high-profile defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with 3 longer onsite days per week while being paid for a full 5-day week, making it ideal for contractors looking to maximise their time. The Role You'll play a key role in designing, building and supporting secure on-premise and hybrid platforms within highly secure environments. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll lead technical delivery, support platform integration, and help shape modern software-defined infrastructure. Responsibilities Design, build and support secure VMware...

Quality Inspector We are looking for two experienced Aerospace Quality Inspectors to support a a project on-site at a customers facility in South Somerset. The role for the Quality Inspector will involve visual, manual, Faro and CMM inspection of manufactured components and assemblies. You will need strong mechanical inspection skills, the ability to work from engineering drawings and with the ability to operate CMM equipment (Aberlink preferrable). Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities Quality Inspector will perform manual inspection using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and other conventional metrology equipment against drawing and specification requirements Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications and GD&T requirement and in turn perform inspection using appropriate inspection methods and establish measurements from first principles. Use Faro equipment and visual inspection techniques where required. Run CMM programs. Quality...

We are looking for two experienced Quality Inspectors to support a a project on-site at a customers facility in South Somerset. The role will involve visual, manual, Faro and CMM inspection of manufactured components and assemblies. You will need strong mechanical inspection skills, the ability to work from engineering drawings and with the ability to operate CMM equipment (Aberlink preferrable). Key Responsibilities Perform manual inspection using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges and other conventional metrology equipment against drawing and specification requirements Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications and GD&T requirement and in turn perform inspection using appropriate inspection methods and establish measurements from first principles. Use Faro equipment and visual inspection techniques where required. Run CMM programs. Carry out detailed part and assembly measurement using CMM equipment. Accurately record inspection results and...

Housing Development Officer Teignbridge District Council 📍 Hybrid Working – Primarily remote with travel to Newton Abbot (TQ12 4XX) and sites across Teignbridge as required Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive – Please state your required hourly/day rate upon application Fox Morris Group are delighted to be working with Teignbridge District Council to recruit an experienced Housing Development Officer on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing development professional with experience delivering affordable housing schemes within a Local Authority or public sector environment. You'll play a key role in managing housing projects from inception through to delivery, working alongside internal teams, elected members and external stakeholders to help deliver high-quality affordable homes across the district. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee affordable housing development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on...

Business Analyst – 2 Month Initial Contract – Hybrid – Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are seeking a Business Analyst to support a portfolio of digital, data and business transformation initiatives. Working across both business and technical teams, the successful Business Analyst will lead discovery, requirements gathering and process improvement activities, helping to shape and prioritise future digital solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Role: Lead discovery workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions to understand business needs and opportunities for improvement. Gather, document and validate business, functional and non-functional requirements. Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for digital transformation, automation and service improvement. Produce business analysis artefacts including user stories, process maps, gap analyses and business requirements documentation. Work closely with technical teams...

Senior System Safety Engineer Location: Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week onsite in either Bristol or Yeovil) Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: Standard Days (No shift work) Start Date: ASAP Clearance Requirement: BPSS required for day one (Must be eligible to undergo SC clearance if required) Pay Rate: £60-£70 per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer for a high-profile, 12-month contract supporting critical aerospace/defence engineering programmes. This role offers excellent long-term stability and a modern hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week at either our Bristol or Yeovil facility. As a pivotal member of the engineering assurance team, you will drive safety compliance, develop robust safety arguments, and ensure that complex systems satisfy rigorous regulatory and military standards. Key Responsibilities Safety Case Development: Lead the creation, maintenance, and maturation...

Finance Control Manager 📍 Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract 💼 Inside IR35 My client, a leading telecommunications organisation are looking for an experienced Finance Control Manager to join a high profile finance transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong financial controls, governance, and accounting experience to play a key role in driving process improvements, enhancing confidence in financial reporting, and standardising finance operations across a complex business environment. Key Responsibilities Lead financial controls and governance activities across a major business programme. Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial accounting and reporting. Own and document financial processes, controls, and accounting treatments. Drive improvements to controls, reporting processes, and month-end activities. Prepare technical accounting assessments and support audit...

Machinist - Turning/Turner 3 - 6 Month Contract / Temp to Perm £21.92 - £23.64 per hour (Inside IR35) Monday - Friday (Days) + Guaranteed Overtime Bristol Are you a Machinist with Turning experience looking for an immediately available, days based temp to perm role for a market leading manufacturing company with guaranteed overtime available? Due to company growth, they now have brand new position for a Machinist to join their highly experienced team with immediate effect on a days based temporary to permanent role. This is an immediate start where the role will go permanent for the right candidate where you'll be paid an excellent rate + guaranteed overtime at a leading engineering company that are at the forefront of their industry. The Role: *Machining -Turning *Immediate start available, days contract role *Monday - Friday - Days based contract role with guaranteed overtime available The Person: *Prior experience working as a Turner *Looking for an immediately...

CATIA V5 Surface Design Engineer Airframe Engineering | Aerospace Sector We are seeking an experienced CATIA V5 Surface Design Engineer to join our Airframe Engineering team based in our Bristol or Runcorn Offices with Hybrid working on an initial Inside IR35 6 month contract. The CATIA V5 Surface Design Engineer role is ideal for a skilled aerospace design professional with strong surfacing expertise and experience working within a product lifecycle management environment. Key Responsibilities Create and modify complex aircraft surfaces using advanced CATIA V5 surfacing workbenches. Develop aerodynamic surfaces from basic 2D sectional data to support analysis, prototype development, and aircraft design activities. Verify and validate surfaces to ensure continuity, tangency, and quality requirements are achieved. Compile and maintain Bills of Materials (BoM). Work within PLM environments, managing product structures and engineering change lifecycles. Collaborate with...

Project Coordinator Bristol | Heavy Engineering | 3 to 6 Months | Hybrid Working Our client is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of two major engineering projects within a complex heavy engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised project professional who can coordinate multiple workstreams, maintain project schedules, and support delivery teams in achieving key project milestones. The Role Working closely with project managers, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders, you will play a central role in coordinating project activities and ensuring programmes remain on track. The position requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working across both strategic planning and day-to-day project delivery activities. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update project plans and schedules Coordinate engineering and operational activities across multiple projects Sequence project tasks...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Engineer – Verification & Validation Certification subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 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: 3 days a week onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Systems Engineer- V&V Certification Job Description:   The recent commencement of the NAREW export contract for Poland alongside the support of the British Army system and production of systems for other contracts sees the Land Ceptor functional development team needing to grow to support this varied portfolio. The role is within the Land Ceptor weapon system design team, as a Systems Engineer focused on the verification, validation and certification of...

Systems Engineer (V&V & Ceritification) Ref: 3622-1 Initial 12-month contract Bristol, hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) £70ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC required, can start on BPSS Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Systems Engineer - V&V & Certification to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on the verification, validation, and certification of the Land Ceptor weapon system, crucial for ensuring the functionality and delivery of this advanced defence technology. Key Responsibilities: Capturing and reviewing evidence as part of the certification team Conducting technical investigations to support the delivery of Certificate of Designs Reviewing technical documentation in support of functional evidence Reviewing and agreeing Design Verification Plans (DVP) Engaging in design reconciliation activities associated with design changes and obsolescence Collaborating within a multi-discipline engineering team...

Senior System Safety Engineer Location: Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week onsite in either Bristol or Yeovil) Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: Standard Days (No shift work) Start Date: ASAP Clearance Requirement: BPSS required for day one (Must be eligible to undergo SC clearance if required) Pay Rate: £60-£70 per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer for a high-profile, 12-month contract supporting critical aerospace/defence engineering programmes. This role offers excellent long-term stability and a modern hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week at either our Bristol or Yeovil facility. As a pivotal member of the engineering assurance team, you will drive safety compliance, develop robust safety arguments, and ensure that complex systems satisfy rigorous regulatory and military standards. Key Responsibilities Safety Case Development: Lead the creation, maintenance, and maturation...

We are seeking GCP DevOps Engineer in Bristol / Manchester/ Halifax / Edinburgh for a contract role inside IR35. This is a 6 months contract. Skills Required : * Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Engineering: Proven experience designing, building, and operating secure, automated cloud platform capabilities, with a focus on Google compute products and services. * Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform (minimum), Jenkins, and modern CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Harness, Jenkins). * Networking & Security: Experience with GCP Cloud Armor, GCP Networking, and embedding secure-by-design controls from design to runtime. * Automation & Observability: Implementing actionable observability, performance tuning, and automation to reduce toil. Defining and operating against SLOs/SLIs. * Scripting & Tooling: Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault, Harness, and Backstage is desirable. * Team Leadership,...

Job Title: Automation Project Engineer Location: Devon Contract Length: 12 Months Determination: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We're recruiting an Automation Project Engineer to support delivery of Controls & Automation projects within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You'll provide project support, ensuring all activities align with site safety and quality standards, while contributing to the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning. The role will involve working closely with internal teams and external contractors, supporting design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and ensuring projects are delivered to scope, timeline, and budget. Requirements: Proven experience delivering automation or controls projects in manufacturing Strong PLC/SCADA/HMI knowledge (e.g. Allen Bradley or Siemens) Experience supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning activities Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in...

Quantity Surveyor Contract Length: Initial12 Months (Possible extension) Location: Hybrid Working (1-2 days on site) Southwest England (Devon / Cornwall / Plymouth / Exeter Region) Pay Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35) Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term contract opportunity where you can genuinely influence the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects? We're supporting a leading UK infrastructure organisation in the search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team delivering a portfolio of high-value projects across the Southwest. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex infrastructure schemes, support key project stakeholders, and take ownership of commercial activities from early-stage delivery through to completion. The Role You'll provide commercial and quantity surveying support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers, delivery teams and contractors to ensure...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Design Concession Approver on an initial 5-month contract. As the Design Concession Approver You will be responsible for leading design investigations and formulating technical solutions for Manufacturing Non-Conformances and Design Investigations ensuring that all Design, Airworthiness and safety requirements are met. Where appropriate you will also liaise with other functions to ensure a fully integrated design solution. Role: Design Concession Approver Pay: £46 - £52 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Broughton Contract: Monday - Friday 35 Hours per week, 5 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities You will operate as a lead design engineer and must hold design approval signatory in particular formanufacturing non-conformances (T200). You will also act as a focal point in leading and providingguidance on technical issues and governance and will support technical mentoring for...

Our client has an opportunity for a Wing Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for ensuring the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Role: Wing Design Engineer Location: Filton - 80% onsite (4 days) Hours: 35 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Ensure the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance to relevant Design methods and procedures Support identification, management and delivery of change through Mod opening, DFM release and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, to cost and quality Provide design leadership of...