171 jobs found in Dunstable

Contract Software Engineer (Ada) – Real-Time Embedded Location: Luton (Hybrid – ~4 days on-site) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £57.72 p/h PAYE (£66.11p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £78.70 p/h Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced real-time embedded Ada engineer to work on mission-critical defensive systems within a highly technical electronic warfare environment. This is a hands-on role developing, integrating, and testing high-integrity software that directly supports operational capability. You’ll be trusted with complex problems, work closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams, and play a key role across the full software lifecycle. What You’ll Do Design, develop, debug, and test real-time embedded software in Ada Own complex work packages from requirements through...

MPI are currently recruiting for Aircraft Seat Fitters based at Luton Airport Immedidate start until May/June 2026 Monday - Friday - DAYS Umbrella £26.03ph (Inside IR35) Duties: Stripping, fitting and repairing aircraft seats on the Boeing aircraft. Candidates must have previous experience in this role in an aircraft environment. Successful applicants in this role would be required to undergo a reference check for the last 5 years of employment. If the applicant has resided in a country for 6 months or longer within the last 5 years, a Criminal Record Check would be required that Country also. If interested in this role and would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact MPI on (phone number removed) (option 2) and ask for the Aviation Department

Our client based in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a programme focused on legacy design investigation. The role involves assessing existing mechanical designs, identifying issues and performing root cause analysis. Contract Details: Inside IR35 - £45-52.00ph DOE 9 month contract  Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Buckinghamshire, 2 from home Key Responsibilities Root cause analysis on legacy mechanical designs Investigate mechanical issues Review and update existing engineering drawings and documentation Collaborate with wider team to understand design history and operational performance Prepare technical reports Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in mechanical design & analysis Experience with legacy design / investigation Strong background in rotating machinery/components, motors, generators is desirable  Experienced with NX or CATIA  If this role is of interest, please get in touch

Central Bedfordshire Council are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join Children's Locality Team. £39hr. Inside IR35. Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford and Grove View, Dunstable. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role. About the role Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for Social Workers who are passionate about getting it right for children and their families the first time. We are recruiting Social Workers who have at least five years post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families through child in need, child protection and court work. Central Bedfordshire is aspiring to progress from the current 'Good' Ofsted rating to be an 'Outstanding' Children's...

Procurement Manager (Heavy Civils on a Rail project) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Buckinghamshire (Site-based, driving license required) Work Pattern: 3 days office/site-based, 2 days remote 6 month contract! The Opportunity Are you a sharp, strategic procurement professional with a track record of delivering in complex environments? We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a high-profile Rail project in Buckinghamshire. This isn't just about shuffling spreadsheets; it's about navigating the intricacies of a major infrastructure project where safety, compliance, and efficiency are paramount. If you enjoy the rhythm of a fast-paced site environment but appreciate the balance of a hybrid working model, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities As a Procurement Manager, you will be the commercial engine behind the supply chain. Your duties will include: End-to-End Sourcing: Managing the full procurement lifecycle from initial market...

Position: Payroll Supervisor Type: Contract, Hybrid Duration: 4 Months Industry: Advanced Manufacturing Location: Buckinghamshire Rate: £400 -£450/day (Inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella) Job Role – Payroll Supervisor Reporting to the Finance Manager the Payroll Supervisor oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple sites within a large corporate environment Duties – Payroll Supervisor • Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for multi-site operations • Review and approve payroll calculations, adjustments, and off-cycle payments • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations • Manage payroll calendars and ensure timely payroll execution • Resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries • Maintain payroll documentation, controls, and standard operating procedures Experience/Qualifications – Assembly Technician (Electronics) • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have a FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £26.12 per hour Location: Henlow  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 quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control /...

RF Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £75ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced RF Design Engineer? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the RF 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required. You will be involved in: Technical and hand on testing and proving Collaborate with other functions including Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems Your skillset may include: Proven relevant RF electronics design experience, preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, Thermal)...

RF Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC / SC Can start on BPSS, Not UKEO DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum WORK PATTERN: Mon – Fri onsite fulltime (possibility for some flex) RATE: £65 - £75 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Defence ideally defence telecoms ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES RF Systems / Microwave engineer Overview: * we are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities. The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the design of the RF System, working with the missile systems team to support the integration of RF Equipment into the missile. The EW group is ideally looking for a person who exhibits / holds a range of the following qualities / experience. The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics...

Principal Structural Mechanical Engineer JOB LOCATION: Stevenage SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC to Start DURATION: 12+ Months (Possible Extension) WORK PATTERN: Min 4 Days a Week on Site; Possibly 1 Remote - Compressed Week Potentially Available. PAY RATE: £ 50 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential QUALIFICATIONS Ideally degree qualified; STEM subjects. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Ideally Def/Aero background. Open to others if skillset matches. Essential Skillset & Tools Alter FE toolset; experience in alternative FE codes would be considered (). As Seen on JD. Overview: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Responsibilities: Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. 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: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is 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   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality structural analysis across a range of advanced defence systems, supporting design development and ensuring compliance with critical structural requirements. Role: Principal Structural Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required before starting Responsibilities Perform and lead structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element methods. Provide technical expertise across static, dynamic, fatigue, and crash analysis. Develop and optimise FE models to support and improve design solutions. Deliver rapid structural assessments to support efficient design progression. Communicate analysis results clearly to influence design and...

6 Month Contract (initially) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) Job Role: You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain...

Job Title Senior RF Electronics Design Engineer Location Onsite UK Contract Details 12 month contract £75 per hour Inside IR35 Overview A leading engineering organisation operating in the defence and advanced communications sector is seeking a Senior RF Electronics Design Engineer to take technical ownership of complex RF electronics designs. This role sits at the heart of a multi discipline development environment and requires someone who is genuinely hands on across design, test and verification. You will act as the design lead for specific RF electronics assemblies, working closely with system, software, mechanical and production teams to ensure successful integration and delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical ownership of assigned RF electronics designs from concept through to delivery. Hands on design, test, validation and proving of RF electronics hardware. Effective interface management with system stakeholders, design authorities and cross functional...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE OR BRISTOL SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start (UKEO) DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible if Meeting Expectations) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: 4 days a week on site; 1 remote (flexible over start/finish time). PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered * Preferable for Def/Aero; if hitting the skills on JD, open to others; automotive, oil & gas etc. Essential Skillset & Tools * Experience using Creo 3D design tool Essential- Knowledge of the following: * Manufacturing processes * Tolerance studies * Mass property calculations * Material selection * FMEA * Design for Manufacture/Assembly * Structural design * Product Lifecycles * Industrial validation * An ability to work as part of a multifunctional...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start DURATION: 12+ Months Likely to extend TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Can be open to industry experience as ling as they have the skillset. Def/Aero can be beneficial, but other areas such as: * Automotive Essential Skillset & Tools * Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience * Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions * Experience engaging...

Job Title Principal Structural Engineer Stevenage 4 days onsite, 1 WFH Contract Details 12 month contract £50 per hour Inside IR35 Overview A leading engineering organisation operating in the defence and advanced systems sector is looking to engage a Principal Structural Engineer to support complex mechanical analysis activities. You will join an established structural analysis function working on high integrity, safety critical products. This role suits someone who is technically strong, decisive, and comfortable owning complex analysis tasks from concept through to delivery. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for delivering high quality structural analysis to ensure products meet demanding performance and regulatory requirements. The role involves supporting design teams with both detailed and rapid assessments to enable efficient design progression. Required Skills and Experience Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Strong background in structural analysis...

A leading Defence organisation are looking for a proactive and organised Procurement Officer to join their procurement function in Stevenage. Role: Procurement Officer Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £27 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: Stevenage Working Pattern: Hybrid 1/2 days In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of customer repair requests and spares procurement, ensuring seamless communication, timely deliveries, and exceptional supplier performance. Key Responsibilities: Processing electronic and manual requisitions. Use of SAP to raise request for quotations (RFQ) Creating Excel spread sheets to assess the data to aid supplier selection process. Raising of purchase orders within SAP. Progressing of orders to ensure on time delivery to the internal customers. Purchase order amendment in line with changing delivery forecasts post order acknowledgement. Maintain dialogue with internal customer to ensure topical delivery forecast are maintained....

RF Design Engineer Initial 12-month contract up to £75ph, UMB, inside IR35 Stevenage (onsite) Please note this role requires SC level Security Clearance. The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions of MBDA, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems. Skillset/experience required: Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes: * Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items...