23 other jobs found in Kettering

Section Engineer - (Rail) Location: Bedfordshire Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail and Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in Bedfordshire. You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities: Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teams Planning, forecasting, and delivering works to programme Liaising effectively with clients, designers, and other key stakeholders Developing and maintaining programmes, risk assessments, and quality assurance documentation Overseeing design coordination, NCRs, RFIs, and health & safety compliance Essential Experience: Significant hands-on experience delivering rail projects Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage works independently Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills This role is paid Paye inside...

Powertrain Test Technician Location: Peterborough Contract: 12 months (likely to extend) Rate: £32.51 p/h PAYE (approx. £260.08 per day) Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00 37Hours a week The Opportunity Join a busy engine and machine development environment supporting powertrain installation, shakedown and test activities across a wide variety of off‑highway machines. You'll work within a high‑volume project pipeline including full machine builds, repower programmes, prototype installs and new product development. Technicians rotate between workshops, giving exposure to internal combustion, electric and EV systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on engineering setting and enjoys varied technical challenges. Key Responsibilities Follow engineering instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly using hand/power tools and lifting...

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) - Peterborough Location: Peterborough, UK (On-site) Contract Length: 9 Months Rate: £38.17 per hour (£282.46 per day) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment in Peterborough. Working within a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting production growth, New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, process improvements, and capital investment projects across advanced engine manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, continuous improvement initiatives, and high-profile engineering projects within a globally recognised organisation. Key Responsibilities Support manufacturing engineering activities across assembly and final assembly operations. Deliver process improvement, industrialisation, and...

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...

Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? 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 Lead Electronics 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: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the...

Lead Electrical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have EMC awareness at product and circuit level? Do you hold a formal electrical qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want ot work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electrical 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: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware Provide...

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 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...

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...

Role: Assembly Operator Location: Ansty Park, Coventry Duration: 6 months Rate: £18.03/hour Inside IR35: PAYE Swing Shift- 6 am-2pm 2pm-10pm About our client: Our client is a global engineering company specializing in advanced aerospace and defence technologies. They are known for innovation, high-quality standards, and delivering complex solutions for critical programmes. The role: Operate assembly fixtures and associated machinery Set up and changeover of fixtures required for build plan. Guage and measure and record features on products in line with process standards. Maintain and carry out Safety, Quality, TPM and 5 s activity. Attend and support team improvement activity. Follow company policy and procedures. Flexible in working practices at all times. Fill in route cards and any other paperwork clearly as and when required, also updating MRP confirmations. Work at all times in an environment of continuous improvement Work as a team player at all times Inspect and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Mechatronics Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. Duties: Designs, analyses, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling. Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £29.86ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £22.30ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the business. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets, and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Release Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.64 per hour. The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the company. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released...

Cost Estimator Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week) Pay Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-month contract (potential extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a major infrastructure programme seeking a Cost Estimator to play a key role in improving cost visibility and financial control across a complex, high-profile project. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role, working alongside project, commercial, and finance teams to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to project spend. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and thrive on bringing order to complexity, this role offers genuine influence and ownership from day one. Key Responsibilities Manage cost tracking, validation, and reporting across the project Support the monthly reporting cycle, including actuals and forward forecasting Produce accurate cost forecasts and monitor variances against budget Work closely with: Project Managers Quantity...

Senior Category Buyer (Infrastructure / NEC Contracts) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - with supplier site visits) Pay Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length:12-month contract The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation at a pivotal point in a long-term investment programme. They are looking for an experienced Senior Category Buyer to take ownership of a newly established procurement framework and play a key role in delivering a pipeline of critical projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact, autonomous role, where you'll help shape procurement delivery over the next five years - blending strategic influence with hands-on sourcing. The Role This is a high-volume, delivery-focused procurement role, where success comes from managing multiple sourcing activities simultaneously rather than focusing on one large project. You'll play a key role in bringing suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders...

Position Title: Integration Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Based in West Midlands £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* Duties: This role is to lead the diagnosis of software and systems issues in the development phase of automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will be part of the Central Systems Integration team. CSI have the key responsibility of planning and coordinating delivery of software from multiple ECUs which when combined deliver the features and systems of the vehicle under development. This particular role within CSI will focus on issues resolution, specifically understanding root cause and assisting with resolution of systems and software issues within the vehicle. They will engage directly with complex issues to aid with data gathering, defining the problem, analysing the data with the intent to understand which team...

Manufacturing Engineer Assembly and Integration JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC (But Can Start on BPSS) DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: FULLTIME ONSITE - 5 Days a Week. PAY RATE: £ 32 - £ 35 / PER HOUR (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS/Experience • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR Degree in a relevant subject. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? -Defence/Aerospace is preferred although not essential, will consider other industries within the wider Manufacturing sectors ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Engineer...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a SOC Coordinator subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Suitable backgrounds may include: SOC Leadership, SOC Manager, Cyber Security governance and assurance, Information Security Management, Defence or National Security Operations. Military Leadership appointments with responsibility for people, operations and governance.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days a week on site min, 1-2 remote.  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)         SOC Coordinator Job Description:   The SOC is undergoing a period of growth and maturity, with a focus on strengthening governance, improving operational resilience, enhancing monitoring capability in...

HR Business Partner - Human Resources Nottingham Contract £20.29 per hour PAYE or £26.45 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner - Human Resources 2 days in the office This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk To work closely and proactively in providing high level specialist advice in respect of, but not limited to attendance, performance management, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution. This includes associated complex case-work activity, advising and supporting at hearings/appeals/employment tribunals. Providing HR support at hearings and appeals to include advice to panels up to and including termination of contract Ensure learning from casework is shared with the team and reflected in updated guidance. To support with the development, review, and implementation of HR strategies and policy for the Council and schools. To work with internal and...

Planning Officer Hertfordshire £40p/h Inside IR35   Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, until the authority go back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: 1. A full driving license and access to a car. 2. Recent experience of working in within a local authority development management service. 3 The ability to be in the office once a week (at a minimum) You will also need to have experience working on minor, complex minor applications On offer is an hourly rate of up to £40p/h depending...