85 jobs found in Kidlington

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Goods In Quality Inspector on an initial 12-month contract. Based at RAF Brize Norton, you will work closely with the Logistics Manager and wider team to ensure all quality gate processes are followed before items are accepted into Part 145 stores, while supporting compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Role: Goods In Quality Inspector Pay: Up to £29.44 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Brize Norton Contract: Monday - Friday 37 Hours per week, 12 Months contract (Shift work will be required after the first 6 months) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Receipt and evaluation inspections of complex components and assemblies using pre-set inspection plans Ensure compliance with all associated quality procedures, airworthiness control plans, and quality management system requirements Using aerospace knowledge and expertise to inspect finished products, thereby ensuring conformance with...

Our client has an opportunity for a CAMO Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with likely extension. You will be responsible for the management and production of maintenance programmes, review of airworthiness documentation, maintenance and materials planning and update of technical records. Role: CAMO Engineer Location: Oxford, fully onsite Hours: Mon - Fri / 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week Hourly Rate: £34.78 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow What you'll be doing: Follow the company procedures in order to ensure compliance. Perform reviews of all forms of technical information from the regulatory authorities and OEMs in a timely and consistent manner, this will include, but is not limited to Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Major/Minor Modifications and Repairs. Periodical review, development and implementation of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes and associated aircraft...

Job Title: C&I Wire Person / Electrical Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (On site) Contract Duration: 14/6/27 Daily Rate: £ 50/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to the facility working across different groups, and on a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. This shall include working both within a workshop environment and on industrial plant to both construct and repair C&I systems, perform bench testing and in-situ fault finding. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. Perform fault finding and repairs to C&I system under supervision, both with and without written test procedures. Provide C&I wire person/panel builder support to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to support fault finding and repair work on C&I systems associated with the facility. Procure, build, test and commission new...

Why this role stands out Long-term stability: contract running until March 2027 Attractive hourly rate: up to £55/hour (Umbrella) Cutting-edge environment: work on major fusion sub-systems and future fusion devices High-impact work: directly support enhancements to nationally significant research facilities Key details Role: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Culham, Abingdon - 3 days/week on site (non‑negotiable) IR35: In scope Contract length: until 01/03/2027 What you will be doing Lead and support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept through to detailed design Take ownership of design aspects for assigned systems/components, including repair, replacement and upgrade activities Develop and implement systems for managing design requirements, interfaces and compliance Ensure designs are validated and compliant with design standards and manufacturing/assembly/maintenance methods Deliver projects to the satisfaction of internal and external customers within...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder Employer: UK Atomic Energy Authority Location: Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) Work Type: Full-time, onsite About the Role We are seeking a skilled C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to support operations at the MAST-U facility, a leading experimental fusion research environment. This hands-on role involves working across multiple engineering teams, supporting a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. You will split your time between workshop-based panel building and on-plant industrial work, contributing to the construction, testing, fault-finding, and repair of critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Build, assemble, and wire control & instrumentation panels, cubicles, sub-racks, and electronic systems * Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on C&I systems (with and without formal test procedures) * Perform bench testing and...

Delivery Manager - Configuration Location: Berkshire - Hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office)/Fully remote is an option Contract: 6/12+ Month Contract Rate: Up to £600 a day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager (Configuration) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of critical digital engineering capabilities within a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enabling advanced engineering environments that support concept development, configuration management, aerodynamic analysis, flight dynamics, and digital engineering transformation. You will work across complex stakeholder groups, suppliers, and engineering teams to deliver integrated digital solutions that improve collaboration, traceability, and programme performance. Essential Experience & Qualifications Project or Programme Management certification (Prince2, APM, or...

Product Delivery Manager - Electromagnetic Engineering (Contract) Location: Berkshire - Hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office) Contract: 6/12+ Month Contract Rate: Up to £600 a day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced Electromagnetic Engineering activities within a major aerospace and defence environment. Reporting to the Product Owner you will be responsible for the roadmap, delivery, governance, and ongoing enhancement of digital toolchains supporting: Radar Cross Section (RCS) and Low Observability (LO) Infrared (IR) Signature Modelling EMC, HIRF and Lightning Effects Analysis Antenna Design and Integration Radome Performance Modelling RF Propagation and Electromagnetic Materials Characterisation Configuration Management, Test Data Management, and Digital Thread Integration You will...

Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £400–£500 per day – Inside IR35 Contract: Temporary to Permanent Permanent Salary: £50,000–£55,000 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour shifts, 2 days followed by 2 nights We are recruiting an experienced Thermal Plant Operator to join a complex Energy from Waste facility in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced plant operator with a strong background in Energy from Waste, combustion, boiler operations or complex power generation. Previous gasification experience is not essential. We are particularly interested in operators who have successfully worked within an Energy from Waste facility or complex power plant and are confident operating plant during steady-state conditions, start-up, shutdown and emergency situations. ## Key Responsibilities Safely and efficiently operate the thermal treatment plant. Monitor plant performance and respond effectively to operational issues. Ensure compliance with...

Engineering Project Planner - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have engineering programme delivery experience? Step into an exciting Engineering Project Planner opportunity where delivery discipline meets real influence. In this Engineering Project Planner role, you will support programme execution with clear planning, proactive risk monitoring, and stakeholder communication, helping ensure engineering entitlement is delivered to agreed cost, quality, and time targets. If you enjoy making things happen through structured thinking and confident engagement, this Engineering Project Planner role is built for you. What You Will Do:  - Act as the day-to-day point of contact in Vehicle Groups to help drive successful programme delivery. - Proactively monitor engineering health through agreed KPIs and help resolve risks quickly. - Maintain overall integrity and coherence of engineering content across the programme. - Manage communications with stakeholders to...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Engineering Delivery Project Manager to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 17th September 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £28.43 per hour. What to expect: Engineering Delivery is responsible for driving our obsession for the precise execution of our products. We are integrated within the Group Structure of the Programme Product Map to ensure robust delivery using Technical Delivery Plans, Commodity Plans and Obstacle Escalation. This team play a vital role supporting the roll-out and continual improvement of the Agile Philosophy. The successful individual in post will have a responsibility for ensuring that we have the engineering entitlement to deliver the programme cycles to agreed Cost, Quality and Time targets. Join us and make a difference! Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: To act as the day-to-day contact in Vehicle Groups to ensure successful...

Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including: Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies Capturing, defining and controlling all GD&T information Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components...

System Integration Project Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £35.94/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35) Do you have a thorough understanding of the systems design lifecycle, from requirements definition and design reviews through system integration and assessment/acceptance? Step into a high-impact engineering role with real visibility, where your planning, coordination, and problem-solving directly help deliver customer features into vehicle programmes. This is a chance to lead system integration across cross-functional teams, drive clarity on delivery maturity, and help unblock roadblocks to achieve final sign-off. If you thrive in the engineering industry, enjoy working with stakeholders, and want to make meaningful progress against programme milestones, the System Integration Project Lead Engineer position is built for you. What You Will Do:  - Lead timely delivery of vehicle features and remove integration risks and blockers for the System Integration Project Lead...

CAD Data Quality Analyst Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £30.18 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) / £22.54 per hour PAYE Contract: Currently funded intially until March 2027 Hours: 40 hours per week Reference: J(phone number removed) CAD Data Quality Analyst | CATIA | TCE | 3DEXPERIENCE | Automotive We are currently recruiting for a CAD Data Quality Analyst to join a leading automotive manufacturer based in Gaydon. Working within the Virtual Build & Test Operations Team, you will support the delivery of the Virtual Series across multiple vehicle platforms, ensuring the quality and integrity of engineering geometry and CAD data throughout the vehicle development process. This role focuses on identifying issues within CAD data and geometry, inspecting models, capturing concerns, and working closely with engineering teams to drive resolution and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring potential issues are identified early, reducing downstream programme...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a System Integration Project Planner Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. The Opportunity: The Central Systems Integration (CSI) team is responsible for integrating all customer features and functions into vehicle programmes. The team ensures seamless cross-functional collaboration across all phases of feature, systems, and software delivery—from requirements definition to test execution—enabling controlled and timely introduction of features into target electrical architectures. The System Integration Project Planner Lead Engineer is accountable for the maturity, status, and delivery impact of customer features across vehicle programmes, ensuring readiness for programme gateways and final sign-off. The role translates programme requirements into clear, time-based delivery targets and ensures successful execution...

Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week I'm currently recruiting for an exciting Tooling Design Engineer opportunity to join a worldwide renowned automotive OEM based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. This is a long-term contract role, currently funded intially through to March 2027, offering a competitive rate of £35.80 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £26.68 per hour PAYE, based on a 40-hour week. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Tooling Design Engineer with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing processes to support the design, development, validation and delivery of production tooling solutions. You'll be responsible for translating engineering requirements into robust tooling designs, ensuring manufacturability, supporting design verification...

DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £550-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift, providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security. This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position. The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key...

Technical Architect (UKVI & Proviso) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £591.50 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a major government organisation in the delivery and ongoing management of critical national security capabilities. This role will involve working closely with customers, engineering teams, development teams and senior stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery, design and evolution of key technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority across the environment, providing architecture leadership, governance, design oversight and stakeholder engagement for a business-critical product. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect who enjoys working in complex, secure environments and can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery while maintaining strong relationships with...

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...

Role: Lead IAM Technical Architect Length: Initial 6-month engagement - with a view to extend Location: Remote with occasional travel IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £650 - £750 per day One of my public sector clients are looking for an Lead IAM Technical Architect to join their team for an initial 6-month contract on a remote basis with occasional travel to site in Swindon. The IAM Technical Architect will be responsible for defining and delivering the enterprise identity architecture, establishing identity as the primary security control plane across services. Essential Skills & Experience High-level experience of IGA Strong experience in Zero Trust architecture and identity-driven access control Design of identity lifecycle governance models and audit controls Integration and migration architecture across legacy and modern platforms Experience with platforms such as Entra ID, AWS Cognito & PAM Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with...

Interim Head of Service - Corporate Parenting 7 Month Contract Initially | Immediate Start £550 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid Working CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly. Ready to step into a high-impact leadership assignment where you can shape services that genuinely improve outcomes for children and young people? As the Interim Head of Service - Corporate Parenting, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio, driving performance, service improvement and positive change. Reporting into senior leadership, this is an opportunity to influence practice, lead experienced teams and champion excellent outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring services are high performing, inspection ready and focused on delivering stability, permanence and strong transitions into adulthood. With immediate interviews being arranged, this is...