55 jobs found in Chippenham

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid - occasional travel to Corsham +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £575 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Automation +DevOps +MOD +SC clearance We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network,...

Security Risk Lead +6 months + +SC cleared +Remote working - occasional travel to Corsham +Inside IR35 +£550 - £590 a day Skills: + Proven demonstrable experience operating in a security risk role +MOD experience +SC clearance We are seeking an experienced Security Risk Lead to lead cyber risk management and assurance across a high-profile Defence programme. Reporting to the Programme CISO, you will embed Secure by Design principles across the full system lifecycle, ensuring compliance with JSP 440 (Leaflet 5C), JSP 453 and alignment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF and CSF frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead continuous risk management within agreed risk appetite. Develop and maintain security artefacts (SMP, SAL, Risk Assessments, IR & Vulnerability Plans). Oversee governance, architectural security approvals and compliance with MOD policy. Manage CHECK Health Checks, Secure by Design assurance, and audit remediation....

Hays are now looking for an IT Support Engineer (2nd Line) for one of our local clients: Circa £150 p/d inside IR35 - Negotiable 1 day a week On-site, 4 days WFH Location is Bath 2 month contract Main Responsibilities include: Troubleshoot common software and desktop issues. Support users with password resets, Microsoft 365 sign‑in, and Authenticator MFA setup/troubleshooting. Provide guidance tailored to users with varying levels of technical knowledge. Document all interactions and resolutions accurately in the ticketing system. Escalate complex issues where necessary while maintaining ownership until resolution. Contribute to a positive support experience, ensuring users feel confident and supported. What We're Looking For: Experience delivering 2nd Line IT Support, ideally in a service desk or remote‑support environment. Strong, practical knowledge of Microsoft 365, including account login workflows. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Authenticator and MFA troubleshooting....

Job Description Role: Benefits Lead Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Contract Length: Until 31 March 2026 (potential extension) Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Swindon Overview An experienced Benefits Lead is required to support a public sector organisation in delivering effective benefits management across a portfolio of programmes and projects. This role will focus on establishing, tracking, and evaluating measurable benefits to ensure strategic objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to embed robust benefits realisation frameworks and ensure outcomes are clearly defined, monitored, and reported. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of benefits management frameworks and strategies. Identify, define, and baseline measurable benefits aligned to programme objectives. Establish tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor benefits realisation. Conduct evaluations to assess...

Drainage Engineer Wanted 6 Months + Rolling Contract Start ASAP Hybrid Work Weekly Pay Inside IR35 - Via Umbrella To lead and deliver drainage engineering, surface water management and SuDS advisory work, acting as a technical specialist for flood risk, highway drainage, and development control. The postholder will design and review sustainable drainage solutions, manage flood risk assets, ensure statutory compliance as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), and support resilient, climate-adaptive infrastructure. Flood Risk & Incident Management Support the flood incident response plan ; investigate flood incidents under Section 19 and produce reports with remedial actions. Develop and deliver maintenance regimes for critical drainage assets and hotspots; prioritise interventions based on risk. Coordinate with residents, local businesses, and Members on drainage concerns and mitigation options Working hours: 37 hours a week min Monday to Friday Weekly Pay How to...

Wintel / Configuration Engineer Swindon - 3 days on-site per week 6 months Inside IR35 The Role Our client is seeking an Environment Engineer to support integrated test environments for a large-scale financial services programme with the end client. This role sits within Environment Engineering and focuses on environment stability, configuration, and operational support. You'll work closely with QA, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to provision environments, maintain compliance, and resolve incidents quickly and effectively. If you enjoy hands-on technical support, automation, and keeping complex environments running smoothly, this is a strong long-term contract opportunity. Key Responsibilities Provision, configure, and maintain integrated test environments Ensure environment stability, reliability, and availability Provide L1/L2 support across Wintel-based platforms and applications Work closely with QA teams to support testing activities and resolve environment...

DMU Integration Specialist Location: Filton (60% onsite) Contract: Until 31/12/2026 (extension likely) Hours: 35 per week, flexible within 7am-7pm Pay:£29.89ph PAYE / £40ph Umbrella Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the Client's Security Team) IR35:Inside IR35 About the Role Our Client is seeking a skilled DMU Integration Specialist to join their highly engaged Wing Airframe Research & Technology team. You'll be part of an innovative environment working on cutting‑edge programmes including Wing of Tomorrow and Folding Wing technologies. This role is central to ensuring the successful development, validation, and integration of the Digital Mock-Up (DMU) for next‑generation aircraft structures. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholder groups, contributing technical leadership and supporting the smooth operation of design, configuration management, and data integration processes. What You'll Be Doing Leading, developing, and validating DMUs for the Wing Airframe...

Wing Airframe Specialist Up to £40 per hour Inside IR35 12 months contract A Wing Airframe Specialist is required for a leading global aerospace organisation delivering next-generation wing technologies. Based in Filton, you will support advanced research programmes and collaborate with European and international engineering teams. This role is ideal for experienced CAD/DMU professionals with strong aerospace knowledge and digital integration expertise. Key Responsibilities: Lead and validate Wing Airframe R&T DMUs Ensure real-time DMU availability for design teams Perform DMU quality and clash checks Maintain product structures within PDM/VPM systems Manage secure data exchange aligned to export requirements Collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders. Required skills: Good working knowledge of 3DX or 3D experience (Catia V6, PDM/VPM and CAD) Experience with 3DX; DMUi/SSCI exposure advantageous. Knowledge of aircraft build processes and systems. PDM/VPM and contextual...

Our client has an opportunity for a Surface Technology Specialist to join them on a contract opportunity until the end of January 2027. You will work on the development, qualification and technical support of the Surface Technologies used for Corrosion Protection, Tribology and other applications of Aircraft airframe. Role: Surface Technology Specialist Location: Filton, 60% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £40 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required to start What you'll be doing: Developing and deploying Materials, Processes and Test Technologies for mature design and build Providing corrosion protection, sealing concepts and solutions to enable design, build and operation of aircraft Ensuring reactive support for improvement projects (performance improvement / cost and time reduction) Ensuring EHS (Environment Health and Safety) regulations (REACh) thanks to eco-efficient materials and processes Adapting existing corrosion protection and sealing...

CAD Design Engineer Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £40ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 3DX or 3D models? Do you have experience with Catia V5/V6? 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 CAD 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: Play a crucial role in leading, developing, and validating Digital Mock Ups (DMUs) for the Wing Airframe Deal with numerous stakeholders A blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of the aviation industry Responsible for ensuring that the wing airframe wing design team has a real-time DMU, data exchange of DMU...

Test Technologist - Control Systems Location: Filton (100% on-site) Contract: Until 01/02/2027 (strong possibility of extension) Hours: 35 per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7am-7pm Pay: £58ph Umbrella / £43.36 PAYE Clearance: BPSS + Onboarding Security Checks IR35: Inside of IR35 About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced Test Technologist to join their world‑class Structures Test organisation. Working within a state-of-the-art aerospace research and test centre, you'll be part of a team performing structural testing on major aerospace programmes and exciting R&D initiatives including hybrid testing technologies and zero‑emissions projects. This role is hands‑on, varied, and ideal for someone with strong control systems experience-particularly with MOOG Control Systems and Aerotest software. Key Responsibilities Operation, maintenance and calibration of servo‑hydraulic control systems. Working across the structural test pyramid from material coupons (level...

3GPP Technical Architect Rate: £80 - £105 per hour IR35 status: Inside IR35 Duration: Initially 6 months Location: South West (Bristol) - Hybrid circa two days a week in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required. You will join a global technology consultancy working with the MoD. As a technical Architect you should be comfortable working in a customer facing role. This role requires an understanding of the mission critical communications space and associated standards. The role: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, architecture principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Your skills and experience: Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards Proven experience in system and...

Source Inspector *** Location: Bristoll area Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months £29 p/h The role is inside IR35.I In response to a number of escapes, the customer wishes to implement an independent inspection, with the following being required: * Visually inspect castings at the customer facility, focusing on specific set of part numbers as provided by the customer. * Inspect each part based upon a defined set of characteristics * Document all inspection activity via a Customer-provided Inspection Record. * Document any non-conformities and raise them to an appropriate customer point of contact. * Provide bi-weekly detailed report on inspection findings. Required skills and experience: * Minimum of 3-years previous experience within an aerospace / defence manufacturing environment, specifically within inspection-based roles * Hands-on visual inspection experience, including the use of magnifiers and other inspection aids. * Experience of castings is highly advantageous. *...

Inside IR35 – contract until end of 2026 (initially) Up to £52 per hour umbrella Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week on site) Job Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repair Design Engineer dealing within wing repairs for our client in Filton, Bristol. The Repair Design Engineer will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar...

Civil Structural Engineer (Reinforced Concrete / Temporary Works) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working Salary/Rate: Up to £40 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start Date: May / June (candidates must be UK-based) We are looking for a Civil Structural Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of Hinkley Point C-one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nuclear-grade reinforced concrete structures, gaining exposure to advanced construction methods including 3D BIM rebar modelling (TEKLA), within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: You will play a key role in supporting site-based design and construction activities, including: Modifying reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes / ETC-C Coordinating detailing with CAD and BIM teams (2D & 3D modelling) Managing engineering changes in line with QA procedures Responding to: Field Change Requests (FCRs) Field Information...

Commercial Manager £66.63 p/hr (Inside IR35) 12 month contract Site locations, Portsmouth, Bristol or New Malden (SW London) This role is the Commercial lead for the RECODE project. The role holder will commercially manage a particularly challenging commercial landscape. The RECODE project is strategically important due to the aim to leverage our successful relational contract for future MoD work, particularly through the Hybrid Navy plan, where we potentially have a great opportunity for future success. The role holder will need to ensure robust commercial management, working across business boundaries to manage dependencies across contracts. Stakeholder management, managing strategic priorities, reporting and effective contact management are key to ensuring Core activities are completed and contractual obligations are adhered to. The role holder is expected to have the capability and experience to be autonomous and provide strong commercial advice and guidance to the team,...

SC Cleared Service Transition Manager Location: UK (Bristol / On‑site depending on project requirements) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Contract Type: Contract up to £600/day Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive SC Cleared Service Transition Manager to ensure the smooth, controlled, and successful introduction of new or changed IT services into the live environment. You will play a pivotal role in governing Service Transition activities, coordinating stakeholders, assuring readiness, and upholding ITIL‑aligned standards across the service lifecycle. This is a high‑impact role within a complex and secure environment, suitable for a confident Service Management professional who thrives on structure, ownership, and assurance. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of Service Transition for new and modified services entering live operations. Develop, track, and progress Service Transition documentation such as Service...

SQL Developer | Inside IR35 | £400 - £450 | 6 months | Hybrid Bristol or Exeter A leading UK utilities organisation is seeking an experienced SQL Developer to support the transformation of its Water Balance analytics capability. You’ll help move complex, business‑critical reporting processes from spreadsheets into robust SQL‑based pipelines. This role offers the chance to work across multiple datasets and contribute directly to regulatory performance improvements. Responsibilities Build and maintain SQL‑based pipelines to replace existing Excel-driven water balance processes. Extract, cleanse and reconcile data from multiple SQL Server environments with differing structures and quality. Support weekly operational reporting cycles and contribute to annual regulatory submissions. Investigate anomalies, validate inputs and ensure accurate, auditable data outputs. Document data flows, transformation logic and methodologies for audit and governance purposes. Tech Stack &...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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 Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...

Business Support Officer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £26.65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience managing diaries, travel arrangements, and expenses? Do you have experience using Microsoft packages; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? As the Business Support Officer, 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 administrative and operational support to a Programme Team Provide accurate and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Management team members Support on-site customer visits Manage complex diaries, extensive travel arrangements, and expenses Organise meetings, events, workshops, training days, and participate when required Create...