29 engineering jobs found in Desford

Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) - £29.97/hr (Umbrella Rate - INSIDE IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity? This Engineering Release Specialist role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of automotive innovation, where your expertise will directly impact vehicle build quality and manufacturing success. Immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment, working on cutting-edge projects that drive excellence across the industry. If you're passionate about delivering results and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: - Ensure timely and accurate release of Bills of Material (BoM) from Product Engineering to internal and external stakeholders by interpreting and analysing technical documents. - Develop in-depth knowledge of part usage and coding logic to support scheduling and vehicle build processes. - Act as the focal point for customers and...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £29.86ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £22.30ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the business. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets, and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Release Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.64 per hour. The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the company. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released...

Manufacturing Project Engineer Location: Desford, Leicestershire (Fully Onsite) Contract: Initial 6 Months (Likely Extension - Rolling) Rate: £47.03 per hour (£352.73 per day) Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through to implementation while driving meaningful operational improvements within a production environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of manufacturing and process improvement initiatives, working closely with operational and engineering teams to deliver sustainable results. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver manufacturing improvement projects from current state through to implementation Define project scope, timelines, risks and deliverables Coordinate activities across operations,...

CONTRACT MAINTENANCE WELDER / FABRICATOR – DAYS IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE | HEAVY PLANT ENVIRONMENT | £35/HR | INSIDE IR35 3-Month Contract | Potential to Become Permanent Wagstaff Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Welder / Fabricator to join a busy heavy plant environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking for a practical maintenance role where your skills will have an immediate impact. Pay Rate: £35 per hour for all hours worked via our accredited payroll partner Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday:08:00 – 16:00 Friday - 06:00 – 16:00 The Role – Maintenance Welder / Fabricator You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy industrial equipment, ensuring safe operation, reliability, and reduced downtime. Key duties include: Carry out MIG and stick welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs Complete planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance activities Repair and maintain equipment including chutes,...

Role: Assembly Operator Location: Ansty Park, Coventry Duration: 6 months Rate: £18.03/hour Inside IR35: PAYE Swing Shift- 6 am-2pm 2pm-10pm About our client: Our client is a global engineering company specializing in advanced aerospace and defence technologies. They are known for innovation, high-quality standards, and delivering complex solutions for critical programmes. The role: Operate assembly fixtures and associated machinery Set up and changeover of fixtures required for build plan. Guage and measure and record features on products in line with process standards. Maintain and carry out Safety, Quality, TPM and 5 s activity. Attend and support team improvement activity. Follow company policy and procedures. Flexible in working practices at all times. Fill in route cards and any other paperwork clearly as and when required, also updating MRP confirmations. Work at all times in an environment of continuous improvement Work as a team player at all times Inspect and...

Team Manager (Highways S278 / Engineering Design Services) Monday to Friday £50.00 - £55.00 per hour Candidate Pay Rate Inside IR35 - Via Umbrella Company Start ASAP Long Term Contract work Working Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required depending on work items, including attendance at site visits and in-person meetings as required. Role Overview Engineering Design Services (EDS) is a multidisciplinary civil, structural, and traffic engineering group delivering services across highways, bridges, building structures, agricultural engineering, and traffic control & information systems. We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a team of Engineers within the Highways S278 Team. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, ensuring compliance with internal processes, technical standards, and statutory requirements, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Test Engineer on a 6-12 month contract, located in West Midlands. This role falls INSIDE IR35 If you've got hands-on experience maintaining and improving test cells, you're comfortable in a high voltage environment, and fault-finding is second nature to you — we want to hear from you Role Summary HVDC manufacturing & test Test cell support, maintenance & development Fault finding & root cause analysis HV environment — RA, FMEA, SSoW, LOTO Requirements * Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering * 3+ years in manufacturing test facility maintenance * Strong HV environment awareness * Hands-on with oscilloscopes, DMMs & power analysers * NI LabVIEW & TestStand experience a bonus Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

Expleo is currently seeking an experienced Facilities/Building Services Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract basis, supporting a prestigious customer based in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing environment. Contract Rate:- £28.42 ph Inside IR35 WHAT TO EXPECT Trim and Final Facilities are responsible for the development and introduction of new and modified facilities associated with new model introductions and model year changes. Ensure facility installations are delivered through strict adherence to Product Creation and Delivery System (PCDS) and Launch Quality Operating System (LQOS) Gateways deliverables. Key Responsibilities Project manage the planning and implementation of facility installations for new model introductions. Creation of detailed facility timing plans in line with manufacturing launch strategies. Layout planning and creation of new and modified facilities to...

Cost Estimator Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week) Pay Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-month contract (potential extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a major infrastructure programme seeking a Cost Estimator to play a key role in improving cost visibility and financial control across a complex, high-profile project. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role, working alongside project, commercial, and finance teams to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to project spend. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and thrive on bringing order to complexity, this role offers genuine influence and ownership from day one. Key Responsibilities Manage cost tracking, validation, and reporting across the project Support the monthly reporting cycle, including actuals and forward forecasting Produce accurate cost forecasts and monitor variances against budget Work closely with: Project Managers Quantity...

Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.99/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of vehicle efficiency? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is redefining the automotive industry. As a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Leader, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance driving range, energy consumption, and emissions, contributing to a modern luxury experience. This role offers the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, work on cutting-edge projects, and make a significant impact in a dynamic and inspiring environment. What You Will Do: • Support the Efficiency Product Owner in delivering key Vehicle Efficiency attributes, including driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions. • Ensure attribute requirements align with system and sub-system specifications. • Cascade and arbitrate targets for energy nodes...

Senior Category Buyer (Infrastructure / NEC Contracts) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - with supplier site visits) Pay Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length:12-month contract The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation at a pivotal point in a long-term investment programme. They are looking for an experienced Senior Category Buyer to take ownership of a newly established procurement framework and play a key role in delivering a pipeline of critical projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact, autonomous role, where you'll help shape procurement delivery over the next five years - blending strategic influence with hands-on sourcing. The Role This is a high-volume, delivery-focused procurement role, where success comes from managing multiple sourcing activities simultaneously rather than focusing on one large project. You'll play a key role in bringing suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders...

Position Title: Integration Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Based in West Midlands £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* Duties: This role is to lead the diagnosis of software and systems issues in the development phase of automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will be part of the Central Systems Integration team. CSI have the key responsibility of planning and coordinating delivery of software from multiple ECUs which when combined deliver the features and systems of the vehicle under development. This particular role within CSI will focus on issues resolution, specifically understanding root cause and assisting with resolution of systems and software issues within the vehicle. They will engage directly with complex issues to aid with data gathering, defining the problem, analysing the data with the intent to understand which team...

Role can be based from any other our clients offices nationwide on a hybrid basis. Copello are currently looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing Project Procurement team supporting major infrastructure and engineering programmes across the UK & Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting bid activity, supplier sourcing, subcontract management and procurement transformation within a leading engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities include * Manage end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting activities. * Lead supplier selection, onboarding and competitive tender processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP). * Draft and negotiate supplier agreements, working closely with commercial teams. * Support major bids and mobilisation of new contract awards. * Develop supplier scopes and ensure compliance with IR35, sustainability and social value requirements. * Provide procurement guidance and best practice to project teams and...

Transformation Engineer - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within final assembly operations? Project management capability and experience working within PMO frameworks? Are you ready to step into a role that blends engineering expertise with structured project delivery? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic company that is driving transformation across its manufacturing operations. As a Transformation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, championing initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes in efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the manufacturing industry, with a focus on final assembly operations. If you're passionate about shaping the future of engineering and want to be part of a culture that values growth, integrity, and impact, this role is perfect for you. What You Will Do:  -...

PMO Manager - (phone number removed) - £42.65/hr umbrella rate Do you have proven experience in delivering complex software programmes within an Agile environment? Do you have expertise in project management within software development environments? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as a PMO Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex software programmes. If you're looking for a role that offers career growth, exposure to cutting-edge methodologies, and the chance to collaborate with global cross-functional teams, this could be the perfect fit for you. What You Will Do: - Develop and implement programme and project management best practices, templates, and training initiatives for project teams. - Monitor dependencies across multiple inter-related projects, ensuring seamless integration and progress. - Consolidate project status updates and financial information, delivering insightful reports to leadership. -...

CNC Turner - Contract Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton ​​​£30 - £34 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £30 - £33 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract...

CNC Miller – Contract Evenings Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm Northampton £28–£35 per hour (Inside IR35) EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Miller to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28–£35 per hour Ltd (Inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons – Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract Your responsibilities include: * Setting, operating and editing...

Programme Manager to join a global automotive manufacturer in Stafford for a 6-month contract – possible extension. Rate: £46.50 p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £34.00 ph/ PAYE Location: Stafford (Onsite) Duration: 6-months (Possible Extension) Responsibilities: * Programme management of multiple large NPI programmes within an Automotive setting. * Presenting weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress. * Overseeing Program Project Plans and maintaining plans for Gateway Schedules. * Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, and cost targets. * Key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed. Requirements: * University degree OR 10 years project management equivalent experience. * Experience in Design, Development, Engineering or Operations. * 5 years of experience leading high performing, cross functional...

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) - Peterborough Location: Peterborough, UK (On-site) Contract Length: 9 Months Rate: £38.17 per hour (£282.46 per day) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment in Peterborough. Working within a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting production growth, New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, process improvements, and capital investment projects across advanced engine manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, continuous improvement initiatives, and high-profile engineering projects within a globally recognised organisation. Key Responsibilities Support manufacturing engineering activities across assembly and final assembly operations. Deliver process improvement, industrialisation, and...