304 jobs found in Trowbridge

Job Title: M&E Operative (Roto Operator) - National Grid Substation Project Location: Melksham, United Kingdom Start Date: 25/05/2026 End Date: 20/11/2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (50 hours per week) Rate: £320 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Limited Company Payment: Not compliant Contract Type: Temporary Positions Available: 1 We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Operative / Roto Operator for a long-term contract on a National Grid substation project in Melksham. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified operative with previous substation experience and the correct National Grid authorisations already in place. Essential Requirements: Roto Operator Ticket (360 Degree Slew) - Essential National Grid Person - Essential Manual Handling Certificate - Essential Previous experience working on National Grid / live substation projects Strong understanding of site safety procedures and working in high-voltage environmentsRole Responsibilities:...

Job Title: Lift Supervisor (M&E Operative) Location: National Grid Melksham Substation Start Date: 25th May 2026 End Date: 20th November 2026 Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 07:30 - 17:28 (50 hours per week) Rate: £350 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Limited Company payment not compliant) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lift Supervisor (M&E Operative) to join a major National Grid substation project based at Melksham. This is a long-term contract opportunity working on a live energy infrastructure project, ideal for candidates with previous National Grid substation experience and the correct authorisations already in place. Key Responsibilities: Supervising and coordinating lifting operations on site in line with project requirements Ensuring all lifting activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures Liaising with site management, crane teams, and operatives to coordinate planned lifts Monitoring compliance with...

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST (SOC ANALYST) CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to support a high-security Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment within a critical national infrastructure setting. This role will play a key part in protecting enterprise systems by monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber security threats in real time. Type of Contract: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Bath (100% office) Contract Length: Until April 2027 Key Duties Will Include: * Monitor, investigate, and triage security events and alerts within a live SOC environment. * Analyse security incidents to determine scope, impact, and priority, ensuring appropriate escalation and response. * Manage end-to-end incident response activities from detection through to resolution. * Support the development and enhancement of SIEM use cases, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks. * Conduct real-time analysis of logs and security data to...

Job Title: Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid – 4  days per week onsite) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be able to hold STRAP – Sole British National Minimum Requirement: Experience of OBCFBC Some experience writing review notes would be beneficial RAID and risk management experience All round Project Manager experience, ideally 5+ years, with the robustness to manage complex delivery DV clearance Strong internal and external stakeholder management, with experience engaging a large and varied stakeholder audience The Role: The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project...

Our client has an opportunity for a SCC Database Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be performing database maintenance and update activities. Role: SCC Database Manager Location: Chippenham, Oxfordshire - fully onsite 5 days per week Hours: 37 per week Clearance: SC required before starting. Those with active SC will be prioritised. UK Eyes Only due to project Hourly Rate: Up to £41.71 per hour via an umbrella company, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Perform database maintenance and update activities Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures Release new databases on system Maintain database change control documentation Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance Diagnose and rectify system failures Re-start subsystems to recover from failures Support the Software Manager in...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.     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: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Training Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This role would suit someone from a Training Lead / Training Manager background.   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: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 2 days onsite Duration: 6 months, scope to extend up to 2 years IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Training Lead Job Description: Training Role for the Transfer of Knowledge programmes into Poland. Polish speaker would be a massive advantage – contracted to deliver training in English but would be a huge bonus.   Need someone from a technical training background to review material/documentation May be presenting training material if required – will be focused on building the material rather than delivery.  Microsoft PPT/office experience   Do not need to have Defence background...

Training Lead 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience delivering technical training? Do you have experience in transfer of knowledge 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 Training Lead, 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: Engaging with Subject Matter Experts (SME) acting as a training technical interface to support and guide their training material Design and Creation activities Supporting SME's with their technical interactions with the wider business elements in support of training material Design and Creation Ensuring relevant training development processes are...

Role: Senior Project Planner Location: Bristol(2-3days/week) Duration: 6 months Inside IR35: Umbrella The role is responsible for creating, managing and analysing portfolio-level schedules that combine bids, opportunities and strategic initiatives, providing resource-informed planning insights to support leadership decisions on prioritisation, scheduling, feasibility and sequencing. Working within established planning frameworks and guidance, the role focuses on enabling informed decision-making through planning support, rather than taking ownership of delivery execution or contractual obligations. Responsibilities: Portfolio Scheduling & Integration Resource Awareness & Utilisation Forecasting Scenario Planning & Option Analysis Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Forecasting & Management Information Planning Assurance & Continuous Improvement Experience : Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls within a...

NRL are currently recruiting for a Combat Systems Engineer based in Bristol. We are looking for experienced Combat Systems Engineers with a background in the maritime sector, specifically working on surface fleet ship weapons systems. This role will be delivered on a hybrid working model, with 2 days per week based in Bristol. Role- Combat Systems Engineer Location- Bristol Role Type- 12 month contract Rate- £50.00 per hour Inside IR35 Essential Requirements Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Chartered level; Alternatively, candidates who are not Chartered must demonstrate: At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience, and Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) and recent innovation in delivered...

Job Title: Batteries Regulation & Recycling Specialist Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Summary: The Circular Economy Delivery Team leads work on sustainability across agrifood, textiles, transport, and electronics sectors. The Transport, Electricals and Batteries team is responsible for reforming policy and regulation relating to batteries, tyres, and end-of-life vehicles, including digital innovation. The team also oversees Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and vape regulations, ensures compliance with hazardous substances rules, and supports alignment with relevant international standards. Key Responsibilities Develop robust policy proposals to increase battery circularity, including defining issues, generating options, sourcing evidence, engaging stakeholders, and preparing papers and presentations for...

Human Factors Engineer 6 Month Contract Based in Bristol Offering £90ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Human Factors Engineer? 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 Human Factors 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. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. You will be involved in: Conduct of Human Factors Integration through the development lifecycle providing progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251 Analysis and assessment of the role of the operator within the weapon system considering weapon system mission planning and control Definition...

Job Title: Data Engineer Are you ready to take your data engineering skills to the next level? Our client, a leader in the Electricity Distribution industry, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic IT & Digital team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a Senior Data Engineer, supporting a critical application launch while ensuring data integrity and operational excellence. Pay rate: £400 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months with a view to extend to 9 months Location: Remote (occasional travel to Bristol for training) Working Pattern: Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 37.00 hours pw Start date: ASAP What You'll Do: Collaborate closely with the development team to understand application requirements and data dependencies. Write and execute SQL queries for code fixes, patches, and data corrections. Support the Senior Data Engineer in maintaining database stability and performance as the application goes live. Troubleshoot...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol (the role will be split between working from home and onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Human Factors Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 3 days onsite 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   Human Factors Engineer Job Description: The military operating environment is becoming more complex and new technological capabilities are required to ensure operational advantage. We believe that integration of Human Factors is critical to the development of safe, usable and effective weapon systems. The Human Factors department is responsible for ensuring that user capability is fully considered in...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

Role: Mechanical Engineer (R&D) Location: Bristol Duration: 12 months Rate: £40 - £60/hour - Umbrella Inside IR35 Our client is seeking an Mechanical Engineer to join a small, high-calibre team developing the next generation of on-wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions. Key responsibilities: Support engineering R&D projects through a broad range of development testing. Design, set up and operate mechanical and electronic testing. Develop testing apparatus and procedures. Collect and process data using Excel, with Python desirable. Report test results clearly to the team. Devise new tests based on existing results. Support basic 3D CAD work for test equipment design and build. Assist with workshop activities and 3D printing. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues. Travel occasionally within the UK to conduct product testing. Essential experience: Engineering verification and validation. Use of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x FPGA Design Engineer Subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid working of 3 days per week onsite Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 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 or Bristol – depending on your preference 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: 6 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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have or previously held an FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £25.26 per hour Location: Bristol 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 quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...