344 jobs found in Chipping Norton

Engineering Manager – Enstone Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35) Monday to Friday (Days) This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. While you’ll be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, you’ll also be expected to remain technically involved — supporting breakdowns, overseeing maintenance activity, and getting on the tools when required.  Key points: Lead a team of engineers Oversee maintenance, reliability, and statutory inspections  Very hands-on role — not office based Day-to-day decision-making on site, providing technical guidance, and stepping in to support complex or urgent engineering issues. Motivating & engaging the teamRequirements: Mechanical or electrical engineering background CI & Lean Engineering Experience  H&S Knowledge  Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and statutory compliance Proven experience managing engineers in manufacturing / FMCG / heavy industry Strong H&S and...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 6 month contract Based in Brize Norton, Carterton Offering £27ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Aircraft Maintenance? Do you have experience inputting data? 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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician, 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: Supporting operations in the Role Equipment Bay Conduct maintenance and servicing of critical survival and aircraft equipment Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops Contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in...

Position: Technology IT Officer Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid Contract role: 3months Salary: £150 - £250 - Inside IR35 PAYE Technology IT Officer Our Clients mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. They are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. About the role This role provides exceptional on-site technology support across Fortescue's UK offices. This includes hands-on assistance in a rotating manner through the UK Tech Hub locations, including Kidlington, Banbury and London locations. The role provides in-person support for end users, managing local technology assets, and ensuring the consistent delivery of a high-quality user experience aligned to Fortescue's global standards. This role requires a...

Enterprise IT Architect - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as an Enterprise IT Architect, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions and driving organisational success. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a challenging and rewarding project that will make a real impact on global markets. What You Will Do:  - Lead the end-to-end delivery of an enterprise IT system that ensures compliance with Regulation 154 across global markets. - Develop a comprehensive set of customer requirements, including functional and software specifications. - Create and manage a detailed project plan, covering requirements development, testing, deployment, and in-service support. - Collaborate with enterprise architects to establish functional requirements and align with broader organisational goals. - Oversee the initial deployment and production...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for Battery Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position with a typical work pattern of 07:00-15:30. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour The Opportunity: Accountable for system design and validation of battery packs including modules, upper and lower shells, high and low voltage harness, battery disconnect unit (BDU) and heating/cooling schemes (including the design of water-cooled pipeline structure) to meet the requirements of environmental adaptability of the vehicle. Evaluates battery structure design and daily battery tests such as charging and discharging capacity, battery cycle life, and battery failure analysis. Designs and optimizes battery pack thermal management scheme, completes thermal simulation and thermal testing work with theoretical calculation. Models battery efficiency and service life. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for Kinetic Energy Management Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour The Opportunity: Increased regulatory demands coupled with an increasing number of markets adopting UN Regulation 154 have significantly increased the workload associated with vehicle certification. Our client is looking to develop an end-to-end automated system that can meet all the requirements of Regulation 154. We are looking for an experienced IT Specialist. with an eye for detail but also able to see the broader landscape. This is a challenging role that will draw on your skills of requirements management, enterprise architectures, stakeholder engagement, system validation and project management. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of an Enterprise IT system that enables the clients compliance with Regulation 154 across global markets. Deliver an enterprise...

Role: Validation Engineer – MHEV Systems Work Mode & Location: Office based / Gaydon, Warwickshire Duration: 6 month Contract with extension Rate: Based on Market (Inside IR35) Our client, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions is urgently seeking an experienced Validation Engineer – MHEV Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration, verification, and validation of mild-hybrid propulsion systems across vehicle programmes. This position combines hands-on vehicle and rig testing, fault diagnosis, structured validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure system readiness and performance. Key Responsibilities * Support investigation and resolution of propulsion system issues * Provide technical support during vehicle builds and Pilot (PIL) phases * Perform vehicle and system-level fault diagnosis for ICE/MHEV powerpacks * Develop DVPs, validation plans, test cases, procedures, and...

Role: Delivery Engineer – EV Powertrain Programme Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Work Model: Onsite (Office-based) Contract: 6 months with extension (B2B Contract) Day Rate: Market rates (Inside IR35) Role Overview Our client, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions is urgently seeking an experienced Delivery Engineer to support the engineering delivery of EV propulsion systems across vehicle programmes. You’ll help ensure programme targets are achieved through strong planning, issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, and engineering oversight from concept through validation. Key Responsibilities * Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams delivering EV powertrain systems * Monitor engineering delivery health and drive resolution of risks and issues * Manage programme plans, timelines, and mitigation strategies * Drive powertrain engineering activities including requirements, supplier alignment, design release, prototyping, and validation *...

Internal Communications & Engagement Specialist Certain Advantage are hiring on behalf of our globally renowned brand for an internal communications specialist to take responsibility for shaping and delivering a clear, engaging, and strategically aligned communications approach across an internal business function. This is a contract position inside IR35. The role is important and ensures employees are informed, connected, and equipped to support priorities, while strengthening culture and engagement through consistent messaging and strong cross-functional collaboration with their stakeholders and business partners, including IO Communications, and Senior Leadership. You’ll be expected to review and refresh the communications strategy and stakeholder map, measuring impact through feedback. You’ll be expected to deliver communication products on time and to quality standards, ensuring plans and events are delivered to agreed timelines. Key Accountabilities and...

Role Equipment Specialist Location: Brize Norton (Full-time on-site) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the Client's Security Team) IR35: Inside IR35 Pay: £27.00/hr Umbrella | £20.18/hr PAYE About the Opportunity Our Client, a leading organisation supporting military aerospace operations, is expanding its specialist maintenance team and seeking four experienced Role Equipment Specialists. You'll be part of a high‑performing environment supporting a major military transport aircraft fleet, working alongside skilled technicians and operational partners to ensure mission readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong practical maintenance experience looking to contribute to a fast‑paced, safety‑critical aviation setting. The Role As a Role Equipment Specialist, you'll work within the Role Equipment Bay, supporting the servicing, inspection, and maintenance of...

Our client has an opportunity for a Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. This role is essential to the effective maintenance and servicing of critical survival and role-specific aircraft equipment. Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops, you will contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery in a high-tempo aerospace environment. Role: Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician Location: Brize Norton, 100% onsite Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday Hourly Rate: £27 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM procedures and regulatory standards Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and associated survival equipment Accurate data collection and input into maintenance management systems and technical...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support a broad portfolio of CAPEX, category management, logistics, MRO, and other key procurement activities. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) In this role you will be involved heavily with pre‑contractual activity on a large project, while also providing flexible support across a range of procurement categories. Key Responsibilities: Lead pre‑contract activities for a large-scale, high‑value procurement workstream. Support supplier selection for system manufacturing. Draft and negotiate framework agreements and detailed supply orders (system assembly, aftermarket parts). Negotiate bespoke terms including warranty, delay damages, performance criteria, and commercial risk. Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, legal,...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support the successful delivery of a key programme. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) You will own end‑to‑end procurement processes, lead supplier negotiations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the operational and commercial success of a key programme. Key Responsibilities: Oversee C&P lifecycle, from supplier identification through tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award. Ensure compliance with approved sourcing strategies at programme and contract levels. Lead supplier prequalification, onboarding, and relationship management. Implement NDAs, T&Cs, and negotiation of commercial terms including IP and development activities. Administer contracts including correspondence, notices, and claims...

Production Operative Banbury Standard - £15.12/hr PAYE Double Days - £17.31/hr PAYE 6 Months (Rolling) 37 per week Inside IR35 We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing facility in Banbury. The site designs and manufactures advanced lightweight composite fuel pipes and fluid conveyance systems supplied to major global aerospace platforms, including Airbus and Boeing. These components are critical to aircraft performance, efficiency and safety. This role sits within a structured, quality-driven production environment where attention to detail, consistency and adherence to process are essential. Key Responsibilities: • Assembling advanced composite fuel pipe and fluid conveyance components to precise aerospace standards • Following detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions • Using hand tools, machinery and production equipment safely and effectively • Completing build documentation...

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading PLC residential developer who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a new build residential project in Headington, Oxfordshire on an initial 3-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven QS to join a well-structured commercial team and hit the ground running on a live scheme. The Role As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day commercial management across the project, supporting delivery from a cost and contract perspective. Typical duties will include: * Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments * Administering contracts and managing variations / change control * Supporting cost reporting and forecasting * Assisting with budget management and cost-to-complete updates * Working closely with the site and project teams to ensure commercial performance * Handling interim valuations, final accounts and subcontractor negotiations...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Enterprise IT Specialist - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (Hybrid potential) - 13 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Opportunity: Increased regulatory demands coupled with an increasing number of markets adopting UN Regulation 154 have significantly increased the workload associated with vehicle certification. Our automotive client is looking to develop an end-to-end automated system that can meet all the requirements of Regulation 154. They are looking for an experienced IT Specialist with an eye for detail but also able to see the broader landscape. This is a challenging role that will draw on your skills of requirements management, enterprise architectures, stakeholder engagement, system validation and project management. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of an Enterprise IT system that enables client compliance with Regulation 154...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role for one of our global leading Energy clients. OT Security Engineer Location - Warwick- Hybrid - 1 day per week - Commute to Lincoln once a month Some international travel may be required ASAP Start 6-12 Months then rolling contract (long term work) Inside IR35 PAYE £473 per day PAYE - £640 Per day Umbrella Hands on Role not just consultant role - Not just IT Position Main Responsibilities: Report to the OT Security Operations Lead Contribute to the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy. Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity projects by validating existing technical documentation. Lead deployment activities in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, anti-malware, backup solutions and virtualization platforms. Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects. Answer technical questions from Product...

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Cheltenham Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 : Umbrella About our client: Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) site Provide Justification For Request Surge in NPI programs - need ME to supportKey Activities Formboards, Build Routings, Shop SupportEssential Responsibilities Improve Formbards to comply with drawings and build process, Author and modify build routings for power productsQualifications / Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience) Experience in a manufacturing or shop-floor support role, ideally in aerospace or other regulated industry. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications. Experience...

Role: NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer Location: Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote) Duration: 12 months Rate: up to £75/hour (Umbrella only) Inside IR35 Job Description Summary As an NPI TE Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. You will work as part of an integrated product team to develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification & deliver test solutions for the latest power distribution controls products. You will take an innovative approach to problem-solving, demonstrate good people leadership skills, independence, sound technical judgment and be able identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions. Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle - from initial requirements through to formal release and support Develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification Execute the...

2nd Line Desktop Engineer (Contract) Location: Cheltenham (On-site, full-time) Rate: Up to £250 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 months Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is hiring a 2nd Line Desktop Engineer to provide on-site technical support and break-fix services across a busy operational environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hands-on support capacity, resolving issues directly with end users and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. What you’ll do Provide 2nd line desktop support across hardware and software environments Deliver break-fix support for laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices Support Microsoft 365 applications and user administration Assist with basic networking issues (connectivity, patching, troubleshooting) Support hybrid environments, including on-prem and cloud-based systems You’ll work closely with IT support teams and business users to maintain high service levels and resolve incidents...