158 jobs found in Dunstable

Quality Engineer Luton 5-Month Contract Paying up to £37p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation related to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations) and external suppliers Ensure compliance with AS9100, Leonardo Quality Management System, and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement activities across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products in a timely manner, meeting all cost and safety requirements Provide reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and functional teams Required Experience Further education and/or...

Project Controller Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to £68.50p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities SAP support - PR raising and chasing Suspense hours (timesheets) Define, document, and maintain end-to-end delivery processes, frameworks, and operating models Maintain process documentation, playbooks, templates, and toolkits Identify process gaps, risks, and inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions Ensure delivery activities align with governance frameworks and lifecycle requirements Support preparation of ways of working / process artefacts and support creation of user experience communications Support senior stakeholders with reporting on process compliance and maturity Required Experience Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evolving delivery processes, governance frameworks, and ways of working. Solid understanding of assurance, audit, and review processes, with the ability to embed these requirements into delivery practices. Strong ability to...

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise project management and financial integration capabilities for our defence client. This role plays a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and SAP PS, ensuring project financial processes, project controls, and enterprise planning platforms operate effectively together. You will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, architects, and delivery teams to design, implement, and support SAP PS solutions across the full application lifecycle. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and focuses on stabilising, enhancing, and continuously improving the SAP PS solution and its integrations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the...

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) Technical Application Analyst - Maxavera & Primavera P6 Our defence client is looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms supporting enterprise project and portfolio management capabilities. This role will act as the technical authority for the application stack, ensuring both platforms are designed, implemented, and maintained in line with enterprise architecture standards. The position plays a critical role in stabilising the current platform, addressing P6 obsolescence risks, and supporting the transition toward a strategic long-term solution for project scheduling and portfolio management. Working closely with product owners, solution architects, digital teams, and business stakeholders, the role will ensure the...

We are working with a leading manufacturer in Leighton Buzzard who are looking for a Test Engineer on a 6-to-12-month contract basis. The role will plan, organise and execute development and qualification testing activities and produce high-quality technical documentation in support of product and system verification and validation programs. The successful candidate will be well versed working in a testing focused role with an electrical bias.   Test Engineer 6 – 12 month contract – Inside IR35 Day rate dependent on experience Leighton Buzzard   Test Engineer Job Description Plan, coordinate, and deliver development and qualification testing activities Prepare and execute test campaigns, including test setups and instrumentation Produce accurate and compliant technical documentation (Test Plans, Procedures, Reports) Contribute to the development, improvement and safe operation of test facilities, rigs and processes  Test Engineer Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications 5...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural 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! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

Health and Safety Manager Contract: £400 per day (inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract with potential for permanent roles Location: Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days remote We are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join a high-profile infrastructure programme. This role involves working with multiple stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with operational teams and external partners. Your expertise will help ensure safety standards are embedded into all project activities. The successful candidate will: Manage and oversee health and safety compliance within construction environments, focusing on civils over housebuilding but including utility projects. Support and influence project teams, guiding safe working practices and sharing expertise in rail-related safety systems. Organise and participate in safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and permit to work processes. Assist in mentoring site personnel, fostering a...

Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson Location: Aylesbury Rate: Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella Length 3mths  Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a highways project.  Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture. Requirements You must have a solid background in civil engineering, with experience in highways or heavy civils projects. Previous work with Tier 1 contractors is preffered. SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/NVQ Level 3) and...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £36ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Electronics Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? 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 Production Test 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: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: The role can be based either from the companies Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol sites Hybrid / Remote working: circa 4 days onsite (more remote working may be possible) 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   Systems Design Engineer Job Description: Seekers department develop RF Seekers for use in Missile products.  Responsibilities: Working as part of team developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE. Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders with the Seeker team and the external customer and suppliers Developing Physical...

Our client has an opportunity for a RF Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be designing complex, real-time simulations that surround real hardware. Role: RF Engineer Location: Stevenage, 4 days onsite per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £65-£75 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow What you'll be doing: As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour What you'll be doing: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following...

Systems Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage (Bristol or Bolton possible) Offering up to £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience generating functional and physical architecture? Do you have experience with tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or Capella? Do you have experience with MATLAB or Simulink? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems 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: Developing system architecture and design utilising MBSE Deriving and managing requirements Communicating with various stakeholders, the external customer, and suppliers internal to the business Developing Physical and Functional Architecture using SysML techniques...

Senior Engineering Draughtsperson / Mechanical Design Draughtsperson Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (minimum 2 days/week onsite, remainder remote; more onsite initially to get up to speed) Duration: 6 months Rate: £43-£45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: SC clearance required to start (UKEO) Overview A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Draughtsperson to support the development of 2D and 3D mechanical definitions for complex products. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical documentation and drawing packs. Responsibilities: Must have a strong background in the ability to create 2D and 3D definitions. In this role, you will develop the 2D and 3D definitions working with the engineer, quality assessing the 3D models you receive for a variety of defence products. Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on...

Goods Inwards Inspector 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £28.71ph Inside IR35 Do you have goods in inspection experience? Do you have experience with SAP? 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 Goods Inwards Inspector, 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: Ensuring that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured products in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regard to dimensional tolerances and machining. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty...

Inside IR35 An opportunity to become a member of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems company as a design draughtsperson in the mechanical engineering function, you will work closely with a wide range of project teams to develop definitions to meet our manufacturers and customer’s needs. Responsibilities: Must have a strong background in the ability to create 2D and 3D definitions. In this role, you will develop the 2D and 3D definitions working with the engineer, quality assessing the 3D models you receive for a variety of defence products. Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on skills and experience. Please bring examples of 2D draughting work to show in the interview Skillset/experience required: • Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience. • Excellent knowledge of BS8888 Technical product documentation and specification, ISO 1101 Geometrical product specifications, ISO 5459 Datum and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Draughtsperson subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £45.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days a week likely onsite.  The rest working from home 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)  Mechanical Design Draughtsperson Job Description: An opportunity to become a member of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems company as a design draughtsperson in the mechanical engineering function, you will work closely with a wide range of project teams to develop definitions to meet our manufacturers and customer’s needs. Responsibilities: Must have a strong background in the ability to create 2D and 3D definitions. In this role, you will develop the 2D and 3D definitions working with the...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...