31 engineering jobs found in Chester

Technical Shopfloor Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing) Location: Broughton, North Wales (Onsite) Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: £26.92 per hour PAYE £36.00 per hour Umbrella IR35: Off‑payroll working rules apply Shift Pattern: Double Day Shift (20% shift uplift) The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to join a high‑volume manufacturing environment supporting production operations at shopfloor level. This is an onsite contract role within a complex, regulated engineering setting, offering long‑term stability and the opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with production teams and autonomous production units, providing hands‑on technical support and problem‑solving expertise. Key Responsibilities Support production teams and Autonomous Production Teams (APT) on the shopfloor Identify, analyse and resolve technical issues beyond operator and first‑line management...

NC Programmer - Night Shift Location: Broughton, Flintshire Pay Rate £27.75 per hour PAYE £36.70 per hour Umbrella Contract Details Contract role - inside IR35 Long‑term opportunity, likely to be extended Night shift working pattern Shift Pattern 12‑hour night shifts (7pm-7am) 3 days on / 4 days off 38% night shift uplift Paid overtime available over 35 hours (premium rates apply) The Opportunity Carbon60 are looking for an experienced NC Programmer to join their client's high‑profile Manufacturing Engineering team within a fast‑paced aerospace production environment. Working on night shift as part of a lineside support team, you will play a key role in supporting production, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement across machining operations. This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer or NC Programmer who enjoys hands‑on problem solving in a live production environment and thrives in a collaborative, engineering‑led setting. Key...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Support Engineer on an initial 8-month contract. In this role, you will support the production team at shopfloor level, driving continuous improvement and Operational Excellence. You will help resolve recurring technical issues, optimize production processes, and ensure efficient use of resources to enable smooth and effective operations. Role: Manufacturing Support Engineer Pay: £36 per hour Via Umbrella + Shift allowance Location: Broughton Contract: Monday - Friday, Double day shifts Week of mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm, Week of afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm, 8-month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Daily / on shift line side support to manage technical issues & continuous improvement: missing parts, non-conformities, concessions if applicable / DQN, Outstanding Work, maintenance, jigs & tools. Perform Work Order Management for out of cycle work. Escalate...

Technical Shopfloor Engineer 6 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £36ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience supporting identifying, analysing, and solving technical issues? Do you have manufacturing/lineside experience? 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 Technical Shopfloor Support, 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: Accompany the production team / Autonomous Production Team Support in identifying, analysing, and solving technical issues not directly manageable by the Operators & First Line Manager Provide an E2E perspective at the shopfloor level within the production team / APT Supports continuous production...

Manufacturing Programmer Location: Broughton Shift Pattern: Nightshift - 12‑hour shifts, 7pm-7am (3 on / 4 off) Contract: Long‑term (extension highly likely) (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS (carried out as part of onboarding) Rate: £27.75 p/h PAYE | £36.70 p/h Umbrella + 38% shift uplift Join a High‑Performance Engineering Team Are you an experienced NC Programmer looking to step into a fast‑paced, technically engaging environment? This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a major aerospace production facility, supporting cutting‑edge manufacturing lines on one of the industry's largest commercial aircraft programmes. You'll play a hands‑on role in ensuring production flow, solving problems lineside, and developing highly technical NC programs that directly support live build activity. No two nights are the same - if you enjoy troubleshooting, improving processes, and seeing your work make immediate impact, you will thrive here. What You'll Be Doing Providing expert...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Wing Build Support Engineer on a contract until the end of the year. As the Wing Build Support Engineer, you will be supporting the Single Aisle and Widebody Wing Equipping Component Delivery Teams (CDTs). You will be part of our fast-moving teams who deliver high quality Build Support to meet the needs of the Plant. Role: Wing Build Support Engineer Pay: £44 hour Via Umbrella + 20% uplift Location: Broughton Contract: Monday- Friday, Double day shift pattern Alternate week of mornings and afternoons 6:00am - 1:10pm / 1:30pm - 8:40pm IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Act as the link and integrate between Engineering and Manufacturing, ensuring co-design solutions which are suitable for the industrial system whilst maintaining an engineering and most important customer perspective Support the design definition and communicate the industrial requirements into the wider engineering community....

Lineside Engineer - Double Day Shifts 9 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £36.70ph Inside IR35 Shift Pattern - Week of mornings 6am - 1:10pm, Week of afternoons 1:30pm - 8:40pm Do you have experience as a Lineside Engineer? Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent? 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 Lineside 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: Accompany the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT) Support in identifying, analysing, and solving technical issues not directly manageable by the Operators & First Line Manager (FLM) Provides an E2E perspective at the shopfloor level within the...

NC Programmer - Nightshift 9 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £36.70ph Inside IR35 Shift pattern - 12 hour shift 7pm-7am, 3 days on, 4 days off Do you have experience using CATIA and SAP? Do you hold an HNC or higher? 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 NC Programmer, 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: Provide lineside support within the Manufacturing environment as part of the support team Define NC Programs according to the Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering specifications Support jigs and tools specification, making numerical simulations, validating, and optimizing NC Programs Develop, test, and...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to work a doubl-day, lineside shift routine for one of our large aerospace clients in Flintshire. QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £36.70 PER HOUR (£44.04 PER HOUR After Shift Allowance) - 9 Months - FLINTSHIRE, UK - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Working within an Autonomous Production Team at our client, you will be embedded on the shopfloor, ensuring complex aerospace assembly continues without disruption. When production hits a technical barrier, you are the escalation point. What You Will Do You will: Diagnose and support Non-Conformities (NC) Lead containment and corrective action follow-up Create enriched technical documentation Raise Design Query Notes (DQN) Generate rework work orders Manage outstanding work Interface with Work Preparation, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain Support LEAN and waste reduction initiatives Drive EHS and Quality adherence at station level Prioritise work orders linked to...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Nightshift NC Programmer to join our client in aerospace from their site in Flintshire. Please note, with the additional 38% shift uplift on the original rate, your rate will be £50.64 per hour. NIGHTSHIFT NC PROGRAMMER - INSIDE IR35 - £36.70 HOUR (NIGHTSHIFT RATE IS £50.64 PER HOUR) - 9 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS This is not a standard CNC programming role. This is production engineering at the point of impact. We are supporting a major aerospace manufacturing operation producing next-generation aircraft structures. As part of the lineside Manufacturing Engineering team, you will operate on nightshift providing real-time NC programming support to a fast-paced, high-precision production environment. When production encounters a machining or program issue, you are the technical authority. What You'll Be Responsible For Defining and optimising NC programs to Manufacturing Engineering specifications Supporting...

Nightshift NC Programmer - Broughton Contract | Nightshift | 3 on / 4 off | Great rates + 38% shift uplift Join us at Guidant Global, where we partner with leading organisations to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. We're looking for a proactive Nightshift NC Programmer to support Airbus' A350 Manufacturing Engineering Lineside team in Broughton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of aircraft production, helping to keep a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment running smoothly. About the Role As a Nightshift NC Programmer, you'll be part of the A350 lineside support team, providing hands‑on problem solving and delivering high‑quality NC programming for machining processes. You'll play an important role in driving production efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring engineering specifications are translated seamlessly into robust manufacturing instructions. This role sits in a collaborative, solutions‑focused environment where...

Principal EC&I Engineer Warrington (3 days onsite) 12 months contract £63 to £81 per hour Umbrella, inside IR35 Must be eligible for Security Clearance The Opportunity A leading engineering organisation is looking to add an experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to its Warrington team on a long-term contract. This is a senior position offering the chance to take technical ownership across multiple projects, providing leadership and direction to deliver innovative, safe, and compliant engineering solutions. You'll be responsible for shaping design strategies, guiding a team of engineers, and ensuring that all project outputs meet the highest technical and safety standards. Role Responsibilities Develop and verify technical solutions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards Lead investigations and drive design improvements across projects Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to manage...

Technical Administrator 12 month contract Based in Bolton Offering up to £24.19ph Inside IR35 Do you have an understanding of asset management principles and systems? Do you have experience carrying out costing activities? 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 Technical Administrator, 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: Providing technical administration support to the Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Mechanical Team Updating and controlling company equipment records, including archiving and transfer activities Carrying out costing activities alongside ESS engineers Supporting the ESS & Mechanical team by...

Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week 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) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Design Engineer / Test Design Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from an Electronics Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Production Support Engineer or Test Systems Designer background. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally). Compressed week of working Monday to Thursday is available. 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)      Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Design Support Engineer Job Description: The department have an excellent opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £30.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week 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)      Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview Project Officer Job Description: This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Supplier Quality Engineers.   A strong background of Supplier Quality Engineering / Auditing is required.  Defence, Aerospace or Automotive industries would be great.   Rate: £45.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be 1-2 days per week onsite and the rest working remote Duration: 6 or 12 Months initially with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description:   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers   This...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit a UK Environmental Sustainability Lead.   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: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite (likely 3 days per week) and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   UK Environmental Sustainability Lead Job Description:   Defence is necessary for peaceful prosperity. By doing business responsibly, the company supports their people, local communities and our planet. The company has a Strategy for ESG, Sustainability and Social Value, and is seeking an experienced and practical environmental professional, to lead delivery and reporting of environmental improvements...