58 jobs found in Darwen

Procurement Engineer Samlesbury based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week) £33.24 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on site) This role is working in the DLF & Service Provision Value Team. A Procurement Engineer with responsibility for one or more suppliers, actively managing and driving strategic "Value" related sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will be undertaking analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value for money, driving cost reductions and leading affordability campaigns, ensuring effective supplier risk management and supply chain resilience. You will be an integral stakeholder in enabling supplier performance through effective sourcing and supplier relationship management providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities; all whilst managing...

Mechanical Fitter 12 Month contract Based in Bolton Offering £28.35ph Inside IR35 Apprenticeship Required Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter? Do you hold an apprenticeship in a related industry? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you! You will be a Mechanical Fitter working with a Leading Defence and Aerospace company where you will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timescales to meet project objectives. What you will be involved with: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring...

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...

MERITUS are recruiting for 4x Mechanical Fitters to join our client in Bolton to work on exciting new defence programmes. *PLEASE READ* You must have a HNC/HND and an NVQ 3 to qualify for the position; these must be available upon application. MECHANICAL FITTER - INSIDE IR35 - £28.35 PER HOUR - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - BOLTON - 12 MONTHS - MUST HAVE NVQ 3 & HNC/HND The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to support in assembly and integration for major defence programmes from our client's Bolton HQ. *MUST HAVE DEMONSTRABLE SAP EXPERIENCE IN YOUR CV, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT IT* MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS (HIGHLY LIKELY EXTENSION) - BOLTON - MUST UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS 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...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Mechanical Fitter to join on an initial 12-month contract. As a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Role: Mechanical Fitter Pay: £28.35 Per hour via Umbrella rate Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week,12-month contract Location: Filton IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Start however will required to gain SC Clearance Responsibilities Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.   Job Title: Electrical Inspector Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at ‘time and a half’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electrical Inspector Job Description: Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware. Certification of product in line with processes and procedures. Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day 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: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to join the ISP Procurement team supporting a variety of Mechanical &...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.   The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.   Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager  Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based 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) Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Data Analyst This is an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering, someone to read analyse and report the data.  A background in Automotive, medical devices, aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status:...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Data Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering.  A background in the Defence, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based 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) Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces...

Expenses Administrator - 6 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £20.15 ph UMB or £15.13 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 Working as part of the Expenses Team, you will be dealing with internal customer's expense claims, who are based across several UK sites and international regions. This role will involve performing semi-routine tasks and clerical duties (a training plan and work instructions will be available). The successful applicant will be able to deliver operational tasks to schedule, within service level agreements and will display excellent customer service skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are important. Understanding of...

Job title: C&I Design Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance Duration: 12+ month (rolling contract) Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £45-£55 per hr *Umb Location: Preston, Lancashire/ Hybrid - Full time 5 days per week onsite for the first 6 months, thereafter at least 3 days working from site per week (Hybrid), Hours of work: 37-40 hours per week Mon-Fri About the Role Control, Electrical & Instrument Design Engineer required for design modifications to existing plant and for design of new build facilities on a Nuclear Licenced Site. Provision of CE&I engineering design to specified standards, regulations & design governance procedures. Designated work packages will be completed to appropriate standards of quality and safety whilst meeting programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of designs from concept through development to final production hand-over. This will involve...

Job title: Mechanical Crafts Person Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: £22.29ph PAYE Holidays: 33.5 days leave Hours of work: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm Location: Preston Description/Scope of work * Provision of engineering skills to internal/external customers to agreed standards. * Contribute to maintenance of production/project programmes. * Contribute to the improvement of a safe environment/general housekeeping of the working area, particularly in their own area of responsibility. * Active involvement in improvement projects/initiatives. * Maintain awareness of the developments in own trade and apply to workplace where appropriate. * Where appropriate, assist in the training and development of others to appropriate standards. * Complies with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and procedures e.g. safety, quality, risk, security etc. applicable to the...

Job title: Assistant Mechanical Crafts Person Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: £19.53ph PAYE Holidays: 33.5 days leave Hours of work: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm Location: Preston Description/Scope of work * Provision of engineering skills to internal/external customers to agreed standards. * Assist in maintenance of production/project programmes. * Assist in improvement of a safe environment/general housekeeping of the working area, particularly in their own area of responsibility. * Assist in involvement in improvement projects/initiatives. * Help and Maintain awareness of the developments in own trade and apply to workplace where appropriate. * Where appropriate, assist in the training and development of others to appropriate standards. * Complies with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and procedures e.g. safety, quality, risk, security etc. applicable...

Contract Opportunity - Senior Electronics Engineer Rochdale (hybrid working) Rate negotiable (Umbrella, inside IR35) Must be eligible for SC security clearance, can start on BPSS We are supporting a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Rochdale as they seek to bring in Principal Electronics Engineer on a contract basis. The company specialises in advanced electronics and power solutions for the aerospace, defence, land and maritime sectors, delivering high-reliability systems for some of the world's most demanding environments. The Role As a Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer, you will take technical ownership of complex power conversion and power management product development. You'll lead design activities, create high-quality documentation, develop simulations, and support qualification testing - ensuring that products meet strict aerospace and defence standards. You'll also mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing new business...

Learning Designer – Adaptive Learning / AI-Driven Digital Pedagogy Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35) Start: ASAP Length: 6 months Location: Remote-first, with travel to Manchester once per week We are supporting a consultancy delivering a high-profile adaptive learning programme for an end-client in the digital content and media space. We are seeking experienced Learning Designers who specialise in designing adaptive, AI-enabled learning products, rather than traditional e-learning modules. You will work closely with Learning Science, UX and Product teams to shape pedagogically rigorous learning experiences that dynamically adapt to user behaviour, performance and progression. Key Responsibilities Design adaptive learning experiences, pathways and interactions informed by AI/ML models Apply advanced learning theory (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy, Constructivism, digital pedagogy) Collaborate closely with UX Designers to align learning mechanics with product flows,...