135 jobs found in Sandbach

Job Title: TM - High Performance Computing Pay Rate: £43.93ph Inside IR35 - PAYE Only Current End date: 31/01/2026 - foresee this being a 12-month contract Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days on site - flexible on days, International Travel - Europe 3-4 times per year Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL Driving licence required Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Join us as a TM - High Performance Computing and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence! Key Responsibilities: Technical Authority: Lead the High-Performance Computer 4 (HCP4) initiatives for BEV/PHEV architectures. Provide in-depth technical knowledge and guidance to achieve business objectives and timely project deliveries. Deliverables Management: Accountable for ensuring deliverables meet specified timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints. Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with...

Our OEM Client based in Manchester, is searching for a Platform Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: 4+ years’ experience in Unix OS and ideally recent experience in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) and a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash. 4+ years’ experience of at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes experience. Strong experience of Site Reliability Engineering practices and principles. Strong experience in operational monitoring and dash-boarding for applications (ELK, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana). Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Docker, k8s). Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab). Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques. Previous involvement in all stages of the software...

Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to support a busy local authority Housing & Vulnerability team. This is a hybrid role offering approximately 2 days per week working from home. The successful candidate will provide operational leadership across private sector housing enforcement, renters’ rights, homelessness strategy and housing standards, ensuring compliance, service improvement and high-quality delivery across the service. Key Responsibilities * Provide day-to-day operational leadership and support across the Housing & Vulnerability service * Lead on complex and specialist housing enforcement cases * Oversee areas including: * Private Sector Housing * HHSRS inspections * HMO Licensing * Fire Safety in High Rise Dwellings * Asylum Accommodation * Public Health in Housing * Renters’ Rights implementation and enforcement...

Local authority in Cheshire are looking for a commercial building surveyor for an initial period of 5 months. Purpose of the role: To work as part of the Building Services Team on response maintenance work and, when directed, on elements of the planned programme and capital works under the direction of the Building Service Manager. The postholder will lead and direct multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver construction, improvement and refurbishment projects from feasibility to completion. The post holder will also carry out or commission condition surveys, provide services as described in Service Level Agreements and contribute to the annual review and drafting of the Building Maintenance Programme. £35 - £40 an hour 37 hours per week Inside IR35 If you would like to discuss the role further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanically Biased) Warrington Contract until Jan 2027 Inside IR35   Responsibilities The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.    The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for: Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where...

Housing Enforcement Lead Stoke-On-Trent | Hybrid Working Rate - £40ph IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 5 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 37 Hours - 9am-5:30pm Role Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing professional to join a Local Authority client as a Housing Enforcement Lead within the Housing & Vulnerability team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading officers, managing complex enforcement cases, driving service improvement, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation and council policies. What you will do as a Housing Enforcement Lead ·Lead and support the day-to-day operational management of the Housing & Vulnerability team ·Manage and oversee complex private sector housing and renters' rights enforcement cases ·Develop and implement operational procedures, guidance notes, and service improvements ·Prepare reports, witness statements, and legal documentation relating...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their talented team of Engineers The package: Senior Process Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: Able to work on a range of engineering problems involving high levels of complexity & uncertainty. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working, and their development. The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for Principal EC&I Engineer's to join their talented team. The package: Principal EC&I Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope Supervise engineers/technical specialists Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for Principal Mechanical Engineer's to join their talented team. The package: Principal Mechanical Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope Supervise engineers/technical specialists Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and...

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Projects E&I Design Engineer for our client located in Warrington. This is a contract position for a minimum of 10 months. This role has been assessed as inside IR35, PAYE only. You will be required on site 3 days per week and 2 days from home. Aim: To work within the Projects E&I design team delivering, supporting others delivering and checking design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. Essential: * Academic Qualification: HNC * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Security Clearance: SC * Hours: 37 hours over 4½ days a week * Location: Working 3 days a week minimum at Hinton House, Warrington, Cheshire Experience: * Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as an Electrical Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards governing the following works: *...

Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Data (Kafka/Spark) Chester | Hybrid working | 12-month contract | Inside IR35 | Global Investment Bank A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, real-time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing , ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. What You'll Do Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark...

Job Title: VMware Infrastructure Consultant Location: UK (Hybrid, once per week onsite - Manchester and/or Leeds) Contract: Initial 3 Month Contract Rate: £675 - £750 Per Day DOE (Inside IR35) I am working with one of our longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a leading technology and services provider. Currently, they are looking for an experienced VMware Infrastructure Consultant to support a large-scale network and infrastructure migration programme for a leading UK financial services organisation. This role will focus on analysing network traffic, mapping application dependencies, and supporting migration readiness across an existing VMware estate, using tools such as VMware Aria Operations for Networks. Key Responsibilities Analyse network traffic and communication flows within a VMware environment Map application dependencies across servers, services, and network paths Identify risks, bottlenecks, and constraints ahead of migration Support the...

Content Designer £400 a day (Inside IR35) Remote (1-2 days a month in Manchester) 6 Months Currently seeking a Content Designer to support the delivery of effective, user‑centred guidance and training materials. Working closely with the Human‑Centred Design (HCD) Consultant and the Academic Lead, this role will help ensure that Microsoft 365 Copilot enablement is clearly communicated and aligned to the practical needs of Teaching and Learning. The Content Designer will focus on developing accessible, engaging and reusable content that supports academic, students and professional services colleagues in understanding and applying Copilot tools in real educational contexts. Key Responsibilities Design, write and maintain clear, user‑centred content to support the M365 Copilot Programme that creates a unified, coherent and navigable user experience. Develop training materials (e.g. guides, learning pathways, walkthroughs and scenarios) that are directly applicable to Teaching and...

Test Strategy Consultant (Contract) 📍 Remote (occasional travel to Manchester) 💰 £500-£600 per day - inside IR35 📅 3-month initial contract The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Test Strategy Consultant to support a transformation programme by defining a consistent and scalable approach to testing across multiple services. This role is purely strategic and advisory - focused on assessing current practices, identifying gaps, and recommending a clear path forward. You won't be expected to execute testing or build automation frameworks. What You'll Be Doing Assess the current testing landscape across services and platforms Conduct test maturity and capability assessments Identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies in existing approaches Define a target testing strategy and operating model Develop standardised frameworks, governance, and best practices Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve quality and consistency Engage with senior stakeholders to align...

Process Automation & Digitalization Specialist Location: Manchester Rate: £30 (An hour) Duration: 12 Months Initially Location: Manchester IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Key Responsibilities * Process Automation: Identify, design, and implement automation solutions (workflow automation, automated reporting, data validation, milestone monitoring, exception management, document processing, and notification workflows) to eliminate manual tasks in supply operations processes * AI & Analytics: Support development based on AI/ML-based tools for decision support, data analysis, predictive capabilities, and operational insights within Supply Operations team * Digitalization: Support the digital transformation roadmap by building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, dashboards, Power Apps, and scalable digital solutions * Integration: Connect automation solutions with existing systems (SAP S/4HANA, planning tools, reporting platforms, SharePoint, Microsoft Power...

Platform Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr - Umbrella Rate Division: Software Architecture Contract Position based at: Digital Product Platform, Manchester Role Overview Platform Development Engineer role within a leading global automotive engineering organisation’s digital product and connected vehicle software division, working on next-generation software-defined vehicle platforms and premium in-car digital experiences. Position Description Currently seeking to recruit a Platform Development Engineer for our high-tech Software Development centre in the heart of Manchester. Working alongside our Pioneering Hub to integrate connected technologies in our next generation vehicles to create premium, in car experiences. The Centre is home to Software, IT and Engineering teams and is focused on developing mobile apps and our data analytics capabilities in a culture that is open and innovative. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proven experience...

I'm working with a client who are looking for an engineer with solid Java Spring Boot skills and hands‑on experience owning cloud migrations, primarily on AWS. Key info: Contract: Initial 3 months, with a strong likelihood of 6-9 months extension Start date: ASAP Day rate: £540 Inside IR35 Hybrid: Manchester (2 days per week in the office) Team size: 4-5 engineers Interview process:- 1st stage virtual (75 mins technical + 15 mins Q&A) - 2nd stage in‑person (90 mins: migration knowledge + pairing exercise) Role highlights: Java & Spring Boot development Owning and delivering cloud migrations Migrating a full product stack to cloud services Heavy focus on AWS (infrastructure, databases, frameworks, services) Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across teams Quickly learning existing systems and domain knowledge Using AI tools to support development and delivery Key skills they're looking for: Experience with Java, including Spring Boot Proven experience...

Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus) Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry office in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration. This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Key Responsibilities Database Administration: Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting,...

Construction Quality Manager Location: Manchester Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Manager to support the delivery of residential apartment and housing developments across the region. This role will be responsible for ensuring all construction works are completed to the highest quality standards, in line with drawings, specifications, and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Oversee on-site quality throughout all stages of construction. Ensure works comply with approved drawings and specifications. Monitor build quality across substructure and superstructure works. Coordinate inspections, testing, and defect management. Manage contractor and stakeholder relationships. Promote Health & Safety and quality best practice across sites. Requirements Strong residential construction experience within apartment and house building projects. Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, materials, and...

Our client is looking for a Construction Quality Manager to be based in Manchester. Duties To be the main point of contact on site for the client ensuring that the product being constructed is built to the required construction issue drawings and specification. Ensuring at all times the build quality is to an exemplar standard through all critical stages of the build. The Construction Management team is responsible for: Providing advice for each business unit on construction activities for tender appraisals. Giving buildability advise during RIBA stages 1 to 4. Managing all elements of the construction during RIBA stage 5 and ensure a safe defect free handover to the relevant third party. Ensuring the end-built product is compliant and of a quality build. Managing all third-party involvement during construction, this will include but not limited to Sales Progression, Sales, Customer Quality. Managing the supply chain and strategic partner relationships. Pay is...