103 jobs found in Swaffham

Location - Suffolk Requirement: 5 days per week on site Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Depending on experience (discussed upon application) Contract Length: 9mths (potential to be extended )  Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team delivering significant highways project in Suffolk.  We are particularly keen to speak with experienced Sub Agents who have a strong background in highways and drainage. Working closely with the Site Agent and wider site management team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of key sections of the works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role will involve leading and coordinating a team of Site Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and support, while maintaining a visible presence on site and driving progress. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who can hit the...

Location: Peterborough (Fully Onsite) Contract: 6 Months with potential extension Rates: £21/hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £15.40/hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible start/finish times and earlier finish on Fridays)   We are looking for a Credit Controller to join a Global Automotive company based in Peterborough. The current team of 6 oversee a portfolio of key global customers, driving cash collection, managing the dunning process, and minimising payment risk.   Requirements: Advanced MS Excel Familiarity with Power BI or data analytics tools. An AAT qualification (or equivalent). Memberships with the Institute of Credit Management or Institute of Export. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial environment or knowledge of SOX controls

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing.   Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage 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 Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design,...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Component Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. The Component Engineer will be part of a multi-disciplined team completing administration activities, technical advisement, making requests to suppliers and responding to internal queries. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service offering technical advice and ensuring accuracy of data. Role: Component Engineer Pay: Up to £50.00 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage or Bolton Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required to start, UK Eyes only Responsibilities Processing and responding to support queries Processing component data (based on Life cycle status, Export Control and REACH/RoHS compliance) Working within departmental processes completing administration tasks Support for Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical or Material commodities Support continuous improvement activities...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Lead on an initial 12-month contract basis. As the Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Role: Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Pay: £32 - £35 per hour Umbrella rate Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC however can start on BPSS Responsibilities: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process using FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Systems Design Engineer (System Performance) on an initial 6 month contract.    Candidates from a background of working as a Systems Design Engineer OR Simulation and Modelling Engineer OR Algorithm Engineer with experience of Matlab / Simulink would be great.   Rate: £75.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days 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)   Job Description: As one of two System Design Functions in Missile Architecture and Validation UK, System Design Missiles (SDM) is focused on providing Systems Engineering skills to Missile Systems programmes. As such we provide systems engineering skills to the project teams to establish requirements, system architectures and to guide the...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will...

Mechanical Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CREO? Do you have experience carrying out mechanical design and proving activities? 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 Mechanical 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: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects Support the functional & environmental testing and trials Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to...

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Stevenage - 4 days/week onsite minimum (likely flexible week to week) + 1 day remote Duration: 12 months Rate: £50/hour Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC + BPSS to start (UK Eyes Only) Overview You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Commercial Manager on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 2-3 days per week onsite.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 3 days 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: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Job Description: To operate within an active, involved and motivated commercial team, in a sector committed to delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other World Governments, covering all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to disposal. Responsibilities: Business Strategy - maximising identified business opportunities. • Business Winning - Being a key player in the winning of new work. Responsible for the full Route to Contract, including being the...

Electronics Technician | Hertfordshire | Contract (Inside IR35) with possibility to go permanent We are looking to hire a skilled Electronics Technician with strong experience and enthusiasm for product development to join an expanding technical R & D team. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a group of experienced professionals on a wide variety of innovative and technically demanding projects. These include consumer-facing products and mission-critical devices. The position provides a chance to contribute to meaningful work with real-world impact. Key Skills and Experience: +A practical, hands-on technician with strong soldering ability, including experience working with very fine components and carrying out manual rework on printed circuit boards. +Experience operating within a development-focused environment rather than production, building prototype circuits, implementing design changes, and working from high-level or informal specifications. +Strong...

Job Title: Finishing Site Manager Location: Newark Rate: £280 - £320 per day - This position falls inside IR35 and will be paid as PAYE 5 weeks We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage the internals and finishing works to a new build project in Newark Key Responsibilities: Managing and coordinating all finishing trades on site Driving the programme to ensure works are completed on time and to a high standard Managing snagging lists and quality control Ensuring health & safety standards are met at all times Liaising with subcontractors, consultants, and senior management Preparing areas for inspection, handover, and practical completionRequirements: Proven experience as a Site Manager Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certificates - Strong eye for detail and ability to manage multiple trades Excellent communication and organisational skillsIf you're available and interested, please apply today or contact us for further information....

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) Locations: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire or Taunton, Somerset Rate: £500+ per day (Inside IR35) Sector: Utilities | Energy Infrastructure | Power Transmission Contract: Long-term About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for experienced Managing Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of major National Grid infrastructure projects. Working for a leading infrastructure contractor, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of significant power transmission schemes, ensuring strong commercial governance, effective risk management and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of major infrastructure projects NEC3/NEC4 contract administration Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) Compensation Events, Variations and Claims Subcontract procurement and management Final Accounts Commercial risk...

Commercial Manager Hertfordshire, 12 Month Contract £ - Inside IR35   We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven Commercial Manager to join our dynamic commercial team. Covering the full product lifecycle—from initial concept and bidding through to in-service delivery and disposal—you will act as the commercial focal point for major defense programmes.   Key Responsibilities Drive the full Route to Contract during bidding phases. Coordinate multi-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals, negotiate terms, and secure new business while protecting profitability. Oversee day-to-day contractual compliance, managing amendments, risk profiles, and delivery obligations to ensure we meet every promise made to our customers. Establish and maintain collaborative, long-term relationships with key customers, international partners, and major stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual queries, working closely with legal counsel to manage...

Principal Firmware Engineer Luton 12-month contract Paying up to £85p/h (Inside IR35) Please Note - Due to the nature of the work you?ll be required to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Responsibilities: Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms Electronics test methods and equipment Experience required: HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of...

Role: Quantity Surveyor Rate: Circa £450/Day (Inside IR35) (Negotiable DOE) Location: Waltham Cross (Minimum 3 days per week on site) Length of Contract: Initial 6 months Want to work on a major overhead line project delivering critical UK power infrastructure? Our client is looking for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team on a high-profile Overhead Line (OHL) project based in Waltham Cross. This is an excellent opportunity to support the commercial delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure scheme while working alongside an experienced project team. Job Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of the project, ensuring costs are effectively controlled and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team, you'll prepare commercial reports, manage subcontractor accounts, administer compensation events, monitor project...

Contract Opportunity - Data & AI Delivery Lead We're currently looking for a Data &AI Delivery Lead to join an exciting project with immediate effect. Role: D&AI Delivery Lead Rate: £522 per day inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months (very likely to extend to 6 months) Allocation: Full-time Location: Dunstable 2 days per week onsite required Key Requirement: We're seeking someone with strong Data & AI (D&AI) expertise to lead delivery on a key project. Further project details will be shared as they are finalised

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...

ICT Security Analyst Daily rate: £19.32 per hour PAYE inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Civic Offices Contract: 3 months Working hours: 37 per week, office based Purpose of the Role: Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Milton Keynes Council for an ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT service at Milton Keynes City Council. The ICT Security team protects the council's systems, data and digital services so the council can continue to operate securely and reliably for the people of Milton Keynes. The team sets and maintains security policies, standards and guidance, manages cyber risk, and works across council services to make sure security is built into day-to-day operations, projects and technology change. The team monitors for threats and weaknesses, investigates incidents, leads response and recovery when issues arise, and helps strengthen resilience through planning, training, awareness and continual improvement. It also supports compliance with recognised...

Manufacturing Engineer Basildon 12-Month Contract Paying up to £48p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment Support product transition from design into production Analyse production data, costs, and schedules to inform decisions Resolve complex production issues and improve shop floor performance Drive efficiency through capacity planning, workflow, and layout improvements Ensure product quality through validation, verification, and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and production data Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Support failure investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams Essential: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles Ability to analyse data and influence decisions Experience across the product...