81 jobs found in Kettering

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Short term contract Inside IR35 £38-£43/ hour Mon-fri days & nights rotating weeklyI'm currently working with an established manufacturer in Corby who are in need of a contract maintenance engineer for a short-term project. If you're looking for your next role within a friendly team, read on! Roles & responsibilities: Provide maintenance engineering support across several manufacturing sites. Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a wide range of production, processing and packaging equipment Complete planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules and engineering best practice Diagnose and resolve equipment faults to support safe, efficient and continuous production Work autonomously during certain shifts while maintaining effective communication with production and engineering managementWhat We Are Looking For UK-recognised engineering qualification, ideally apprenticeship trained, HNC/HND or equivalent...

West Northamptonshire Council are looking for a Senior Childcare Lawyer. £60 per hour. Inside IR35. 37 hours per week - hybrid working. Responsibilities: 1. To provide legal advice and representation on a variety of matters within the designated legal team to Members and Officers of the Council and their service areas. 2. To provide legal advice and to contribute to the major project work of the Council within the remit of the designated legal team. 3. To conduct and manage a wide-ranging caseload of complex legal work and to prepare and draft complex legal documents as required in an efficient, effective and timely manner. 4. To prepare instructions and briefs to Counsel / external legal advisors. 5. To attend ad-hoc Council, Cabinet, Committee, Sub-committee, working groups and panel meetings to provide legal, procedural and constitutional advice as required. 6. To deputise for the Principal Lawyer and assist in the management and supervision of the designated legal team...

West Northamptonshire Council are looking for an Interim Planning Enforcement Lead Officer. £58hr. Inside IR35. Hybrid Working with 1 day in the office but can be flexible. Purpose of the job: Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. Take...

Continuing Health Care Nurse Assessor – Adults (NHS) Location: Northampton Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Day Rate: £320 Ltd / £251.45 PAYE (excluding holiday pay) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Continuing Health Care (CHC) Nurse Assessor to join an NHS service working with adult patients in Northampton. This is a full?time role offering a competitive rate and the opportunity to work within a supportive multi?disciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Undertake Adult Continuing Health Care assessments in line with the National Framework Complete DSTs, checklists, reviews, and reassessments Facilitate and participate in multi disciplinary meetings Work collaboratively with health, social care, and commissioning teams Develop and review holistic, person?centred care plans Maintain accurate and up?to?date clinical documentation Support discharge planning and ongoing community care arrangements Liaise...

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Planned Works Manager/Project Manager to be based in Northampton to lead and deliver a programme of planned works across occupied social housing. This is an interim role paying between £350 - £400pd as an umbrella rate inside of IR35 on a 6-month contract, subject to extension. The role is fully office‑based in Northampton. The successful candidate will manage a small team (4-6 staff) overseeing works such as roof replacements, kitchens and bathrooms, windows and doors. Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and support a small delivery team responsible for planned works projects. Oversee and coordinate programmes of roofing, kitchen & bathroom refurbishments, window and door replacements, and related elemental works. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Manage works taking place in occupied social housing environments, ensuring strong customer care and minimal resident disruption. Act as the central...

Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location: Milton Keynes (3 days/week on site ) Contract Duration: 6 Months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £646/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential * Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience * Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery * Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set * Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management * Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities * Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods * Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level * Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges * Completer finisher mindset * PA2023 * CIPS Manage the sourcing activities for...

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. Senior Design Engineer 📍 Peterborough (5 days onsite) 💰 £50.00 - £51.31 per hour (Inside IR35) 📅 24-Month Contract (Very Likely to Extend) We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a high-performing Component Engineering team during an exciting period of investment and new product introduction. The Opportunity This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Cylinder Heads and Cylinder Blocks for diesel and alternative fuel applications Deliver full layout architecture through to detailed 3D modelling for cost-effective, production-ready solutions Collaborate with global teams to ensure designs meet...

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...

Network Architect / Technical Architect / Milton Keynes / 6 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / £600 / SC Clearance / Security Cleared  An architect is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. Working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution as well as maintaining key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation. Providing key technical inputs and governance. Skills · Excellent people skills and an ability to explain and understand technical complexity. · Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environments. · Experience of networking architecture o Network Topology and configuration o Wireless network architecture o Firewalls o Network load balancing o Inter/intra site connectivity o Virtual private network configuration o Public could connectivity...

SC Senior Python Developer / 6 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / £550 / Milton Keynes My Public Sector client is looking for a Senior Python Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using Python. The role focuses on delivering scalable, efficient, and maintainable code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business and technical requirements.   Must-Have Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience in Python with 5+ years building production-grade applications Strong hands-on experience in Golang with 3+ years developing scalable backend services Strong hands-on experience in C# / .NET with 3+ years building enterprise-grade applications Mandatory experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based architectures Strong understanding of distributed systems, service-to-service communication, and fault tolerance Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services...

Job Title: Assistant Planner Location: Milton Keynes Contract Duration: 6 Months – potential extension Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Job Description: As an Assistant Planner, your main responsibilities will be: Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed. Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules. Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures. Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required. Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery. Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works. Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests. Assist in the preparation of reports as required. Essential: Knowledge of access planning processes and systems...

Technical Architect / 6 Month Contract / Milton Keynes / Inside IR35 / £640 / Hybrid – 3 days onsite   An architect resource is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution whilst providing key technical inputs and governance.   Essential Skills: Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum Hybrid Cloud, Gateways, PKI, Email, VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX), SASE architecture, Cisco Palo Alto Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes...

Technology Supplier Manager – We’re looking for a proactive Technology Supplier Manager to lead the way in assessing business needs and sourcing the right technology solutions and services. You’ll own the full procurement lifecycle from understanding business requirements and evaluating suppliers to negotiation, contracting, and onboarding. If you thrive on building strong supplier relationships, driving value, and ensuring compliance across everything from DPIAs to CCS frameworks, this role is your chance to make a real impact. What You’ll Do * Engage with teams to understand business and technical requirements. * Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and due diligence. * Negotiate contracts, commercial terms, and compliance obligations (including DPIAs and CCS frameworks). * Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, performance, and value. * Source technology solutions that align with business goals and budgets. What You’ll Bring * Proven...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 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...

We are recruiting for a Works Manager, required by one of the UK’s most prominent civil engineering contractors.  The role will be based on a very high-profile sewage treatment scheme, with over 2 years remaining on the project.  It entails increasing the facility’s capacity to handle future population growth, meet higher environmental standards and includes the construction of tanks capable of holding in excess of ten million litres of storm water. This is a long-term, contract position but please note that, as per our client’s policy, the role has been deemed Inside IR35 and furthermore, payment via CIS is not an option either.  The permitted models are Umbrella PAYE or PAYE itself, on a freelance basis. In order to be considered, you must have been in a Works Manager position for at least 5 years.  Our client has respectfully advised that they are not looking for a General Foreman ready to make the step-up.  Only experienced Works Managers will be considered for shortlisting....

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience successfully delivering earthworks and drainage packages on a major project? Location: Oxfordshire Duration: 6 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications ·Managing and coordinating subcontractors ·Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team ·Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource planning, and cost...

Are you a Site Agent with a track record of successfully delivering earthworks or drainage packages on a major project? Location: Buckingham Duration: 12 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £500 - £600/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Agent with strong earthworks and drainage experience to join their team. As Site Agent, you'll be responsible for managing all earthworks activities on site, leading teams and subcontractors, coordinating interfaces, and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, design, and quality expectations. Responsibilities will include: Managing and leading delivery teams and subcontractors on the earthworks package. Planning, coordinating and delivering all earthworks to programme. Produce methodologies, WPP's, RAMS and all other associated documentation. Manage QA processes including ITPs, TQs,...

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 /...

Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract Contract Length: 6‑month contract (Possible extension) Locations: Remote based role - 1-2 days per month on site in Sheffield + flexibility to travel to contractor offices Rate: £550 per day via umbrella - Inside IR35 About the Opportunity We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation undergoing significant transformation and modernisation. A newly formed Commercial & Construction Strategy team is now looking to bring in an experienced Pre‑Contract Quantity Surveyor to help shape, standardise and strengthen pre‑contract activity across a large capital portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand‑new, high‑impact team at a pivotal moment. You'll be helping to build processes from the ground up, bringing consistency to contract practices, guiding strategic decisions, and improving the way the organisation engages with contractors during the earliest stages of delivery. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance...