39 jobs found in Kempston

CNC Machinist Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes 6 Months £28.00 to £35.00 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects. This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but will happily...

Defence Quality Engineer **** This role is inside IR35, and candidates will be required to work via an Umbrella Company. Seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer full-time (37.5 hours per week) for a 12-month+ project near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options including 4 day week. Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support a range of projects across our customers' organisation. The role will play a critical part in ensuring that quality standards are consistently met, maintained, and improved throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for all quality-related matters, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and project management. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving quality issues, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external standards. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to...

Tooling Design Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CREO? Do you have experience using PDM Windchill? 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 Tooling 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: Develop manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies; NC Machining Composite layup Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications Creation of detailed process instructions Creation of Manufacturing BOM's / routings to aid ease of manufacture Active involvement in the...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MRP systems? Do you have experience with SAP or similar ERP systems? 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 Senior Manufacturing 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: Develop manufacturing processes Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 5 Axis CNC Machining? Do you have experience of MRP Systems and managing BOMs? 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 Senior Manufacturing 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: Develop manufacturing processes Medium /Large CNC machined components Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix, VMware, Linux) £550pd - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days onsite DV / SC Clearance ideally Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on expertise across VMware, Citrix, and Linux platforms? Do you have experience supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments? My central government client is seeking a skilled engineer to support and enhance a range of critical infrastructure platforms across multiple government tiers. This role will involve a blend of BAU support and project delivery, working as part of a wider team responsible for maintaining highly secure, high-availability systems. You will play a key role in ensuring performance, stability, and security across a diverse technology estate, while contributing to ongoing improvements and platform evolution. This position requires a proactive, technically strong engineer with broad infrastructure knowledge and...

Highway Development Management Engineer 3 months - extension likely £380 a day inside IR35   Are you a Development Management Engineer looking for a new challenge? Our client is an ambitious local authority who are seeking a Development Management Engineer with experience in commenting on and reviewing planning applications to join them on a contract basis, initially for 3 months.   Your key responsibilities:   ·Provide professional advice to teams including but not limited to planning, flood management, building control and highway maintenance functions as well as external partners on the transport implications of development proposals ·To prepare and issue statutory highway and transport related consultation responses to planning applications and all that this entails including site visits, layout assessment and any other matters relating to the planning consultation process including preparation of evidence for appeals. ·Co-ordinating and managing the process of...

Network IT is currently looking for an experienced Citrix Infrastructure Engineer to join a skilled technical team, supporting a range of critical Government platforms and services.   This role focuses on delivering and supporting tiered systems within the Citrix technology space while contributing to both BAU operations and project-based work.   You’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving, and securing enterprise infrastructure across VMware, Citrix, and Linux environments.   Please note, you will need to be eligible for, or already holding SC Clearance for this role.   Key Details: Role: Citrix Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £590 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite)  Key Skills: Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure across VMware, Citrix, and Linux platforms Deliver BAU support and contribute to infrastructure projects, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security Able to...

Network IT is currently recruiting for a ServiceNow Developer to join our client on a 6 month initial contract.   Please note, this is an SC Cleared role and you MUST hold a British Passport to be considered for this. We can consider candidates without live SC Clearance.   Our client is looking for an experienced developer, with a collaborative and user focused mindset, who can work across ServiceNow modules to improve service delivery and business processes.   You’ll focus on customizations, optimizing applications, building features and integrations with other systems.   Role: ServiceNow Developer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £590 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite   Key Skills Required Background in ServiceNow Development – working with various modules such as ITSM / ITOM / ITBM / HRSD / CSM Use of ServiceNow Studio, Flow Designer and App Engineer Javascript / REST / SOAP Must have a collaborative mindset, to work...

Project Manager Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to £67p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Manage multiple complex projects & workstream simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery. Participate in vendor selection, review contracts, and collaborate with third-party delivery partners. Work closely with our Tech Ops and Site Ops colleagues. Working with business analysts to oversee requirements and test activities. Responsible for project financial management working with finance teams and DIO. Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts to agreed processes. Ensure that projects go through ORR (Operational Readiness) and Service Transition processes and are accepted into live services. Help build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Digital Solutions, Business, Operations, and Corporate Communications. Oversee implementation and optimization of digital workplace platforms (e.g., collaboration tools, intranet, HR systems,...

Principal Systems Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £85p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Development of RF system requirements. Assisting engineering domains in design and integration activities. Assisting with requirements definition for integration, qualification, verification, and validation activities Essential: Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) Experience working in an agile environment and experience across the full engineering lifecycle Knowledge of modelling and analysis using MATLAB and Cameo, Knowledge of the fully systems lifecycle Previous experience working on RF systems OR EW projects within the Aerospace or Defence sector is desirable Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering...

Ada Software Engineer - 1509 Location: Luton (Hybrid: 4 days on-site) Contract: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Full UK SC required Rate: £75ph, UMB, inside IR35 About the Role A real-time embedded software engineer with knowledge of Ada is required in support of defensive aids development programmes within the Electronic Warfare business. The role includes design, development, test and support of current and future programs across our Praetorian product line. What You'll Do Support the specification, design, coding and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada producing mission critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standards and customer requirements. Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing and delivery. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining...

Integration Architect (SAP BTP / CPI) Location: Huntington (York) - (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Contract Type: Contract (6 months) Rate: £680–£720 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect to support the design and assurance of enterprise integration solutions across SAP S/4HANA and multiple third-party applications. This role sits within a complex multi-vendor environment, working across functional and technical teams to define robust integration approaches and ensure consistent delivery standards. You will be responsible for defining integration patterns, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring alignment between SAP and external systems. A key focus will be on interface architecture, particularly IDoc-based integrations, and SAP BTP/CPI middleware solutions. You will also contribute to test strategy definition, scenario design, and defect triage, working closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams. This role requires strong...

Programme Director - Hertfordshire Contract start 1st of June 2026 £1000 per day Inside IR35 - paid via an umbrella Hybrid workingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for the successful delivery of the organisation's portfolio of projects and programmes, setting standards and best practice for project and programme managers, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively, on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. The role provides leadership and direction across all delivery teams, shaping delivery strategy, driving execution excellence, and ensuring outcomes realise intended business benefits. The role influences senior stakeholders and aligns delivery activity with organisational priorities. This role requires excellent leadership qualities, who is strategic, proactive, and highly experienced technology leader with a strong track record in delivering complex programmes and...

Head of Portfolio PMO - Interim Start 1st of June, 2026 Stevenage Head Office - hybrid working £1000 to £1200 per day - Inside of IR35 Monthly rollingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the way the change portfolio is delivered. The role ensures that robust governance, delivery frameworks, quality standards, and assurance processes are in place to enable successful delivery of projects and programmes. The role influences organisational delivery capability, providing the delivery framework, and expert support to project and programme managers. Driving consistency, transparency, and control across the change portfolio while enabling teams to deliver effectively is a key requirement. This position requires a commercially minded, proactive, and experienced technology professional. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Electronics Design Engineer to join my client on an initial 12 month contract. As the Electronics Design Engineer you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. Role: Electronics Design Engineer Pay: Up to £58 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance before starting, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail...

FPGA Engineer Initial 12-Month Contract Stevenage OR Bristol x3 days onsite p/w (inside IR35) SC to start - UKEO programmes £90ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a talented FPGA Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working on a growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects, including advanced signal processing systems, core embedded processing systems, and safety & security critical systems. Key Responsibilities: Tackle technically demanding projects and develop new skills Embody key values of Innovation, Commitment, Integrity, Passion, and Team Spirit Join a team full of desire and ambition to be the best Work at the forefront of technology, developing new and innovative concepts for future products Design, develop and prove key products throughout the product lifecycle from concept to in-service support Define the architecture and requirements, working with hardware...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x FPGA Design Engineer Subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid working of 3 days per week onsite 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   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 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 or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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 Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...