311 jobs found in Kettering

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...

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...

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...

Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) Towcester Contract £65 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Senior Natural Environment Officer (Ecology) Remote or on-site: 3 days remote, 2 days on-site (Hybrid, based in Towcester) We are particularly keen to recruit someone who has experience of working in local government as an ecologist and commenting on planning applications as part of that role This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk To support the provision of appropriate specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology. To support the production and maintenance of an up-to-date suite of policy documents to guide and set high standards for future development in the area, including developing, maintaining and reviewing local plans, neighbourhood plans and other planning policy documents. To support specialist...

Service Manager - Leaving Care We are recruiting for a Leaving Care Service Manager on behalf of our local authority client on an Inside IR35 temporary contract for an initial 3 months with a possible extension. *Candidates with local authority experience preferred. Rate of Pay Umbrella: £450 per day Location: PE2 8TY

£280 per day \| Inside IR35 \| 37 hours per week Start: 22 June 2026 \| End: 18 September 2026 Hybrid – approximately 95% home-based, with office attendance required only when necessary Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced SEN Casework Officer to join a busy Special Educational Needs team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) and EHCP processes, supporting annual reviews, drafting EHCPs, preparing cases for panel consideration, liaising with parents, schools and professionals, and ensuring statutory deadlines are met. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage a demanding caseload, and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Essential Experience & Skills Experience managing SEN/EHCP casework Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, SEND Regulations and the Children and Families Act Experience working to statutory...

Location: Peterborough Base Rate: £21.50 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £15.75 PAYE Shift Type: Days Duration: 12 months (likely to extend) This role provides clear progression paths within a global automotive company. Responsibilities: * 85% test bed operations and 15% training, development and improvement activities. * Following standard work procedures and instructions to install engines into test cells, and to connect test measurement systems and associated equipment and services to ensure high-quality data collection. * Diagnosing and fixing a range of faults on both engines and test cell equipment

Interim Project Accountant Leicester £300 a day (inside IR35) 3 - 6 months SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Project Accountant on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Commercial Finance team supporting a large multi-site operation. The role will focus on providing financial oversight, governance, and commercial support around CAPEX and property-related spend. Working closely with operational and property teams, you will monitor repairs, maintenance, and capital investment activity, while delivering monthly reporting and insight to senior leadership. This opportunity is ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and CAPEX experience, looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering: - Act as the primary finance contact for monitoring actual spend against forecasts across multiple operational...

INTERIM FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - Capital Projects Leicester | Hybrid Working (4 days on site) | 3-6 Months | £300 per day (Inside IR35) Gleeson are delighted to be working with a leading UK retailer in Leicester who are seeking an Interim Capital Projects Accountant to support its Commercial Finance team. Working closely with senior operational stakeholders across areas including Warehousing, Shopfitting and Technology, you'll provide financial oversight of significant capital expenditure budgets, helping the business understand where money is being spent, how projects are performing against plan, and what future spend is likely to look like. This is a highly commercial role requiring strong business partnering, forecasting and analytical skills. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior managers to review and challenge project spend and forecasts Monitor actual expenditure against budget, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends Analyse large volumes of...

My high performing local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead and develop it's large team as well as overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council's Corporate Fraud Team. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c90 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Directory Services SME Duration: Until December 2026 Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Location: Warwickshire with occasional travel - Candidates UK wide can be considered Our leading financial services client in the Midlands requires a very experienced, high level Windows Technical Engineer, with expertise in Directory Services, to support a major IT Data Centre Exit transformation programme. Our client is migrating its infrastructure from traditional on-premises physical data centres to Agile, cloud-based environments. The role - Full discovery and mapping of AD, Entra and intune estate including responsibilities and current standards Document new standards, policies, recommendations, responsibilities, design principles and alignment of directory services Implementation of new standards, policies, recommendations, responsibilities, design principles and alignment of directory services, working with vendors where applicable Ensure that new operational...

Interim Head of Finance Warwickshire T2M have been appointed to recruit an interim Head of Finance to support the Managing Director and Regional Directors of a significant multi-site business. This highly commercial role will be for an initial period of 6-9 months with the possibility of becoming a permanent appointment. We require a fully qualified accountant with demonstrable expertise in supporting (and challenging) a senior leadership team in a fast moving and competitive landscape business. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates that have worked within multisite operations in sectors such as Retail, FMCG, Construction. House Building, Logistics etc. The ability to identify key business performance trends that contribute to margin improvement and profitability (from cost management to dynamic pricing, resource utilisation, stock, and competitor knowledge) are key, as is the ability to impact & influence decisions based on high quality data. You will work...

Lead Studio Engineer - Seating / Interiors  Automotive  Competitive Rate (Inside IR35) - 12 Month Contract  Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to step into a pivotal role as a Lead Studio Engineer with a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of the automotive industry. Working on cutting-edge projects, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, collaborating with a team of experts in an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and professional growth. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. As a Lead Studio Engineer you will: Lead and manage studio engineering projects, ensuring delivery meets high-quality standards and timelines. Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to translate creative concepts into feasible technical solutions. Provide technical guidance and expertise to ensure the seamless integration of design and engineering requirements....

Industrial Engineer Coventry Contract - Inside IR35 Industrial Engineer About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Industrial Engineer to support our Operations and Launch Teams in delivering safe, efficient and cost‑effective production processes for seating systems. You will play a key role in developing robust manufacturing methods, preparing facilities for launch, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives under pressure, and can balance hands‑on shop floor activity with structured engineering analysis. Key Responsibilities Develop core manufacturing documentation including SWIs, PFMEAs, MOST studies, layouts and line balance activities Manage launch project tasks ensuring delivery to required standards, timescales and budgets Coordinate suppliers and contractors to support facility readiness and installation work Generate manpower maps and support major facility...

Industrial Manufacturing Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of manufacturing and engineering. As an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions that optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to the production of high-quality products. This company offers an inspiring environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth supported through exciting projects and cutting-edge methodologies. What You Will Do: - Analyse and present statistical data to plan, monitor, and optimise labour requirements across production facilities. - Drive efficiency and productivity targets during the strategy phase of vehicle development. - Conduct benchmarking activities, Design for Assembly (DFA) analysis, and synthetic time deployment. -...

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid: 3 days in office, Warwick Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: £450/day (Inside IR35) A leading organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their cloud data platform team on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, Warwick). This is a 6-month contracting role offering competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to a modern, cloud-native data platform. The Role You will be responsible for driving the design and implementation of scalable, high-performing data architectures and pipelines. Working with the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on development, supporting the transition to modern Azure-based ingestion patterns and Medallion Architecture. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and layered models (Bronze/Silver/Gold). * Develop robust, secure, and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure-based...