301 jobs found in Kempston

Defence IPC620 Electrical Inspector **** Seeking an Electrical Inspector full-time (37.5 hours per week) for a 3-month+ project near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options, including 4 day week. Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Electrical Inspector to be the first line of defence against electrical defects in our customers' production environment. Using a combination of hands-on inspection, electrical testing, and data-driven analysis, the role verifies that all wiring, components, and subassemblies meet the company's engineering specifications, code requirements, and customer obligations. The Inspector works independently, but collaborates closely with Design, Production, and Reliability teams to drive continuous improvement, close non-conformances, and maintain a culture of safety and quality. Job Responsibility: Electrical Inspection & Testing - Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of wire harnesses, printed...

Defence Supplier Quality Engineer **** Seeking an Defence Supplier Quality Engineer full-time (37.5 hours per week) for 9 weeks near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options, including 4-day week. Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to support a range of projects across our customers' organisation for a 9 week period. 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 manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and...

Role: Electrical Project Engineer Location: Bedfordshire IR35: Inside Hybrid: 3 days on site Project details WwTW project Putting in new ASP, Tertiary treatment, MCCs The engineer will initially be reviewing design drawings from Pell Frischmann - SLDs, P&IDs, MCCs etc. Later site work will be liaising with subcontractors, working with supervisors to manage the packages, and determining control philosophies. Team consists of MEICA

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...

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: £500 - £550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35/Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day-to-day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands-on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is...

Junior Connected Services Validation Engineer - JP1006 - from £23.47/hr PAYE rate Step into an exciting opportunity as a Junior Connected Services Validation Engineer and be part of a role that combines innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic industry, where your contributions will directly impact the future of connected vehicle technology. With a competitive hourly rate of £23.47 - £27.94 PAYE (dependent on experience) and the chance to immerse yourself in a forward-thinking environment, this role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career while working on groundbreaking projects. What You Will Do: - Perform end-to-end vehicle validation for connected car services using mobile and smartwatch platforms. - Prepare and ensure availability of required test resources prior to validation execution. - Raise and track incident tickets in the incident management system through to closure. - Assist in triage...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.54 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.58 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

Service Transition Manager Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 60% onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £345.25 per day PAYE / £442.08 per day Umbrella Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (or ability to obtain) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Service Transition Manager to join a large-scale technology and operations function supporting business-critical services. You will play a key role in ensuring the controlled introduction, modification and retirement of IT services, working closely with project teams, operational support functions and key stakeholders to ensure services are transitioned smoothly into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly secure and collaborative environment where service quality, operational readiness and stakeholder engagement are central to success. Key Responsibilities * Manage the transition of new and...

Cisco ISE Network Security Engineer Location: Luton (20% onsite / 80% remote) Rate: £60-£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Security Clearance: BPSS required prior to start Overview We are seeking an experienced Cisco ISE Network Security Engineer to support the delivery of a unified Network Access Control (NAC) solution across a large enterprise environment. This project will enhance network security, standardise access control, and centralise policy management across multiple UK locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in the deployment, configuration, testing, migration, and go-live activities associated with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) appliances and services. This includes implementing approved low-level designs, migrating existing NAC services, and providing technical leadership throughout the deployment lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment, configuration, and implementation of Cisco ISE solutions across enterprise...

SAP Fiori Consultant (SC Cleared) - S/4HANA Finance Transformation 📍 Location: Luton (20% onsite / 80% remote) 💰 Rate: £85-£93 per hour (Inside IR35) 📅 Contract: 6 Months 🔐 Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Join a Major S/4HANA Finance Transformation Programme We are looking for an experienced SAP Fiori Consultant to play a key role in a large-scale S/4HANA Finance transformation. This position will focus on activating and configuring SAP Fiori applications across Finance, Treasury, Taxation, and Reporting workstreams while ensuring full alignment with SAP GRC Access Controls and security governance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-profile enterprise programme, collaborating with Finance, Security, GRC, and SAP delivery teams to deliver a modern, compliant, and user-focused Fiori experience. Key Responsibilities Activate and configure standard SAP Fiori applications identified during L4 Finance design workshops. Design and maintain...

Network Engineer Location: Luton (approx. 20% onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £66.97 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside Clearance: BPSS is required ahead of starting Overview Seeking a Network Engineer to deliver a single, unified Network Access Control (NAC) solution to support multiple UK sites. You'll support the configuration, testing and go-live of Cisco ISE hardware appliances, lead logical policy configuration, and migrate services from existing NAC solutions, implementing an approved low-level design. Responsibilities: Lead the deployment, configuration, and implementation of Cisco ISE solutions across enterprise environments * Implement network access control (NAC) policies, including 802.1X authentication, MAB, and guest access workflows * Integrate Cisco ISE with network infrastructure components such as switches, wireless controllers, firewalls, Entra ID and Active Directory * Testing & validation: Functional testing, failover testing, and acceptance...

SAP Specialist 6 month contract Inside IR35 Up to £96.33 per hour Umbrella (DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on activating and configuring standard Fiori apps across Core Finance, Treasury, Taxation, and Reporting within an S/4HANA Finance transformation. Key Responsibilities: Activate and configure in-scope standard SAP Fiori apps identified through L4 Finance design sessions. Build and maintain Fiori Launchpad catalogues, spaces, pages, and tiles. Collaborate with the SAP GRC team to ensure all catalogue and role design aligns with UAR, SoD, and role-based access controls. Provide support to functional Finance, Treasury, Tax, and Reporting teams with app feasibility, design input, and configuration insights. Prepare configuration documentation and manage the transport process through Test and Production. Support SIT and UAT cycles, resolving configuration and access-related issues. Core...

Lead Solution Architect Location: Luton - Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £500–£545 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive end-to-end solution design across a strategic programme within the airline operations domain. This is a high-impact role where you will define the architecture vision, align multiple product teams, and ensure scalable, cohesive, and business-aligned solutions. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and product, setting technical direction, establishing guardrails, and enabling teams to deliver effectively while maintaining architectural integrity. Key Responsibilities * Provide architecture leadership across a mission-level initiative, defining and owning the overall solution vision * Shape end-to-end solutions spanning multiple teams, platforms, and technology domains * Establish...

Contracts Manager Luton OR Lincoln 6-Month Contract Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work you'll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and tactical oversight to a number of contracts and bid activities. Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with procurement counterparts to ensure appropriate flow through with subcontractors. Produce, document, and brief [obtaining any necessary approvals] clear and informed commercial strategies to leverage the best possible outcomes. Produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates. Take the lead in producing clear and concise correspondence, obtaining stakeholder input as and when required. Draft and review agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and...

Job Title: Compliance Officer (Building Compliance) Location: East of England / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing (potential permanent) Pay: Inside IR35 - Negotiable A large housing provider is seeking an experienced Gas Compliance Officer to support the management and delivery of domestic gas compliance across a significant residential housing portfolio. Main Responsibilities Managing landlord gas safety compliance programmes • Monitoring contractor performance and compliance delivery • Managing no-access procedures and compliance records • Investigating compliance issues, incidents and customer complaints • Ensuring statutory gas safety obligations are met • Liaising with contractors, surveyors, housing teams and residents • Maintaining accurate compliance databases and reporting information Qualifications/Experience • Gas compliance experience within housing, local authority or social housing environments • Strong understanding of landlord gas safety requirements and...

Job Title: M&E Surveyor (Electrical Biased) Location: East of England / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing (potential permanent) Pay: Inside IR35 - Negotiable A large and well-established housing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Compliance Surveyor to support the delivery of its compliance and planned maintenance programmes across a substantial residential portfolio. Main Responsibilities • Monitoring contractor performance against electrical and mechanical compliance programmes • Undertaking contractor audits, post-inspections and quality assurance checks • Acting as the subject matter expert for electrical installations and compliance • Supporting delivery of statutory compliance programmes and remedial works • Managing contractors and ensuring compliance targets are achieved • Providing technical advice on electrical installations, condition reporting and best practice • Supporting fire safety, compliance and risk management...

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...

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...

Mechanical Engineer - Certification & Validation Location: Stevenage (Hertfordshire) Duration: 6 months (extension possible) Rate: £50 p/h Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC (BPSS to start possible) / UK Eyes Only (UKEO) Working pattern: 2 days minimum onsite, remainder remote Overview 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 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 work on the certification and validation activities to allow a new product to be delivered into service with international customers. Responsibilities: Support the Mechanical Certification Lead Engineer on generating evidence statements against Mechanical Requirements. * Interpreting Test reports from subsystem, inert and live munition testing * Interfacing with the Systems team,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Software Test Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite.  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: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Software Test Engineer Job Description: An exciting opportunity to work as a Software Testing Engineer within the Environment Simulators team based in our Stevenage office with our simulation developers.  The Simulation Software department is at the forefront of developing simulations for the Weapon System and sub-systems teams using the full development life cycle and agile methodologies.  Our simulations follow best practices and capability to ensure our products...