280 jobs found in Preston

Job title: Shift Technician Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: £25-£28 per hour shift depending Hours of work: 8 &12.5 hour shifts patterns Location: Preston Key Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability. Accurately record operational data and report any anomalies promptly. Work collaboratively with engineers and other team members to support continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to all nuclear safety, environmental, and quality assurance requirements. Essential Requirements: Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering. Previous experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, chemical, power generation...

Reporting Professional - 12 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £20.06 ph UMB or £15.07 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role As the Reporting Professional you will be responsible for coordinating the reporting functionality across the contingent recruitment team. You will be required to produce, maintain and enhance reports based on end-user requirements to provide key recruitment insight and enable the team to manage internal and external performance. Reporting to the Contingent Recruitment Team Manager, the role will work collaboratively with functional and operational teams across BAE Systems to support the end-to-end recruitment activity in a fast paced,...

Our client is seeking a professional Traffic Engineer for a contract role within the highways sector. Key Responsibilities: Providing advice on the design and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) Offering TRO processing support for schemes within the council's 25/26 and 26/27 capital programmes Assessing existing moving traffic regulation orders and producing related technical reports Job Requirements: Experience in traffic and highway engineering Proficiency in AutoCAD, Keyline and Keysign software Knowledge of developing and amending Traffic Regulation Orders and Moving Traffic Regulation Orders for capital programme and network management schemes Degree qualification in traffic engineering or equivalent experience Understanding of the Framework Agreement and NEC 4 Professional Services Contract Additional Information: The role is a hyrbid workign arrangement - 2 days per week in the office. The position is considered to be inside IR35 If you are a skilled...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance ahead of starting. 6 months initial contract. 4 days per week onsite in Bolton. £50 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. We are looking for someone with passion and drive to take ownership of all aspects of the delivery of these solutions. Responsibilities: Development of technical requirement. Creation of concept designs. Organising design/peer reviews. Managing workload and priorities. Completion of detailed design. Interfacing with definition team to create 2-D drawings. Publication of all CAD...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Tooling Design Engineers on an initial 6-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing tooling solutions across a wide range of projects. This is a critical position involving close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and deliver effective engineering solutions. Role: Tooling Design Engineer Pay: £50.00 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Bolton Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to start, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities Development of technical requirement. Creation of concept designs. Organising design/peer reviews. Managing workload and priorities. Completion of detailed design. Interfacing with definition team to create 2-D drawings. Publication of all CAD data. Essential Requirements Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with demonstrable experience in Mechanical design and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.   Job Title: Electrical Inspector Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks Location: Bolton   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 half’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electrical Inspector Job Description: Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware. Certification of product in line with processes and procedures. Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to join the ISP Procurement team supporting a variety of Mechanical &...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.   The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.   Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager  Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite 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) Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Data Analyst This is an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering, someone to read analyse and report the data.  A background in Automotive, medical devices, aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status:...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Data Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week.   The department are looking for a Data Analyst with a background in Electronics Engineering.  A background in the Defence, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry would be great.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  The role may be able to be worked from home 1 day per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite 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) Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential. This role would suit a candidate with a strong Supplier Quality Engineer background.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices. The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartership, or working towards chartership Experience in EC&I Engineering design Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD's, BCD's, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role An hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour (based on experience) Hybrid working 52 week contract Inside IR35Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply...

A fantastic opportunity with one of the biggest names in nuclear and defence is looking for an EC&I Engineer to join there team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to work on some of the best nuclear projects in the UK and work with a company that values learning and career development. Job Title - EC&I Design Engineer Location - Warrington Salary - £60 an hour - Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Ensure any and all specification for clients design are implemented and checked for safety compliance Ensure changes are effectively controlled and that work is well documented and coordinated to the correct managers Ensure the implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) Improve construction safety performance to meet Company targets Liaise with designers and / or technical experts to ensure correct interpretation of their requirements and obtain authorisation for modifications as a consequence of local conditions. Implementation of Quality Plans, Method...

Our client is currently looking for Senior EC&I Engineers based within the Northwest, the position would be a long term contract Inside of IR35 that will be offering negotiable rates that are commensurate with your experience, the workload will be based in either the clients Preston or Warrington offices dependant on your location and will also be working on a project that is located towards Preston. Our client will be looking for EC & I engineers who have experience within producing CE&I documentation such as: * Risk assessments * Functional safety verification reports * Sequence and interlocks definition documents * FDS * Instrument datasheets * EMC design philosophy * P&IDs * Interlock proof tests * O&M manuals * Technical file and training documentation The client will also be looking for candidates who have knowledge of configuration diagrams, cable route diagrams, Instrument tubing diagrams and pressure drop and cable...

1st Line Support – 6-Month Contract – Hybrid - Liverpool VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation within the legal sector who are seeking a 1st Line Support contractor to provide some additional BAU support to their Service Desk. This 1st Line Support role will require previous experience within IT Support, and will involve providing both remote and onsite support in a Microsoft environment. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering excellent customer service. Key skills & responsibilities for the 1st Line Support: 1st Line / Service Desk Support – in a Windows / Microsoft environment. Windows 10/ Windows 11 Microsoft 365 Exchange Azure Outlook MS Teams Active Directory Telephony support Triaging tickets and escalating to relevant teams where necessary Using ServiceNow ticketing system Mix of remote & deskside support - including working on a tech bar Good customer service skills Experience with iManage or Bomgar (desirable) Role details: Job...

Role: SIEM Application Engineer Type: Contract (3 Months) Location: Birmingham/Manchester, UK (Hybrid 3 days a week) Payrate: £450 - £550 per day INSIDE IR35 Umbrella Elastic Stack Mastery: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, specializing in the end-to-end delivery, optimization, and operation of the Elastic Stack (ELK), with a focus on Elastic Security. Detection & Compliance Expert: Proven ability to engineer high-fidelity detection rules based on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, alongside implementing essential security controls like RBAC, encryption, and data governance to ensure regulatory compliance. Performance & Tuning Specialist: Deep technical skill in fine-tuning Elasticsearch indices and mappings and optimizing Logstash pipelines for maximum performance, throughput, and efficient resource utilization. Outcome Ownership: Results-driven professional focused on owning security outcomes, leveraging Kibana for critical data visualization, real-time...

A client within the Public Sector based in Manchester is currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Manager to join their Fire Safety Team within Housing Services as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing/building safety environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to provide high-level technical consultancy and leadership across the Fire Safety function, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and delivering safe, effective, and customer-focused fire safety services across residential buildings. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Leading complex fire safety work packages and delivering innovative technical solutions in line with legislation. Carrying out post-inspections, fire safety audits, and monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and codes. Preparing comprehensive reports...