12 jobs found in Wantage

Production Operative Banbury Standard - £15.12/hr PAYE Double Days - £17.31/hr PAYE 6 Months (Rolling) 37 per week Inside IR35 We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing facility in Banbury. The site designs and manufactures advanced lightweight composite fuel pipes and fluid conveyance systems supplied to major global aerospace platforms, including Airbus and Boeing. These components are critical to aircraft performance, efficiency and safety. This role sits within a structured, quality-driven production environment where attention to detail, consistency and adherence to process are essential. Key Responsibilities: • Assembling advanced composite fuel pipe and fluid conveyance components to precise aerospace standards • Following detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions • Using hand tools, machinery and production equipment safely and effectively • Completing build documentation...

Our client has an opportunity for a Supply Chain and Governance Technician to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026 with possible extension. Day to day you will report into the Supply Chain & Governance Coordinator and hierarchically to the Head of Operational Excellence and Business Management. Role: Supply Chain and Governance Technician Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire - 60% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £30 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting. Full SC will follow once in employment. What you'll be doing: Preparing Requests for quotes and ensuring sourcing is carried out in line with the appropriate HMG code and buying policy Preparing the Consumables, Expendables and General procurement orders Preparing internal purchasing requirements in SAP and MySupply, converting them into purchase requisitions and purchase orders Posting Goods Receipts for services and non-consumable items in SAP, and ensuring...

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 6 month contract Based in Brize Norton, Carterton Offering £27ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Aircraft Maintenance? Do you have experience inputting data? 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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician, 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: Supporting operations in the Role Equipment Bay Conduct maintenance and servicing of critical survival and aircraft equipment Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops Contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in...

Role Equipment Specialist Location: Brize Norton (Full-time on-site) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the Client's Security Team) IR35: Inside IR35 Pay: £27.00/hr Umbrella | £20.18/hr PAYE About the Opportunity Our Client, a leading organisation supporting military aerospace operations, is expanding its specialist maintenance team and seeking four experienced Role Equipment Specialists. You'll be part of a high‑performing environment supporting a major military transport aircraft fleet, working alongside skilled technicians and operational partners to ensure mission readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong practical maintenance experience looking to contribute to a fast‑paced, safety‑critical aviation setting. The Role As a Role Equipment Specialist, you'll work within the Role Equipment Bay, supporting the servicing, inspection, and maintenance of...

Our client has an opportunity for a Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. This role is essential to the effective maintenance and servicing of critical survival and role-specific aircraft equipment. Working under the guidance of the Role Bay Coordinator and Head of Workshops, you will contribute to ensuring equipment readiness, compliance, and operational delivery in a high-tempo aerospace environment. Role: Survival Equipment Maintenance Technician Location: Brize Norton, 100% onsite Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday Hourly Rate: £27 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Servicing of chemical oxygen generators in accordance with OEM procedures and regulatory standards Inspection, repacking, and maintenance of life vests and associated survival equipment Accurate data collection and input into maintenance management systems and technical...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support a broad portfolio of CAPEX, category management, logistics, MRO, and other key procurement activities. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) In this role you will be involved heavily with pre‑contractual activity on a large project, while also providing flexible support across a range of procurement categories. Key Responsibilities: Lead pre‑contract activities for a large-scale, high‑value procurement workstream. Support supplier selection for system manufacturing. Draft and negotiate framework agreements and detailed supply orders (system assembly, aftermarket parts). Negotiate bespoke terms including warranty, delay damages, performance criteria, and commercial risk. Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, legal,...

We're supporting an innovative automotive client who are seeking a dynamic Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support the successful delivery of a key programme. Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist Duration: 9 - 12 Months Rate: £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Oxfordshire (2/3 days on-site) You will own end‑to‑end procurement processes, lead supplier negotiations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the operational and commercial success of a key programme. Key Responsibilities: Oversee C&P lifecycle, from supplier identification through tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award. Ensure compliance with approved sourcing strategies at programme and contract levels. Lead supplier prequalification, onboarding, and relationship management. Implement NDAs, T&Cs, and negotiation of commercial terms including IP and development activities. Administer contracts including correspondence, notices, and claims...

Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer Swindon (full time on site) 12 Month Contract Inside IR35 Belcan are working with a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad. We are recruiting for the position of Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer for a 12-month contract. The role itself is based on site, so there is a requirement to have to attend site 5 days per week. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. As a Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer, your main...

Contract Java SDET 📍 Location: Swindon (1 day per week on‑site) 📆 Duration: 6 Months 💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 💰 Rate: £450p/d – £475p/d Opus is working with a leading consultancy to secure a Contract Java SDET. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining automated test frameworks, ensuring high‑quality delivery across complex engineering projects. Ideal for someone who’s hands‑on with Java, API testing, and modern automation tooling. 🛠️ Tech Stack / Experience Java Selenium / Playwright REST API automation CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) BDD tooling (Cucumber) AWS Exposure 📩 Interested? Apply now or send your latest CV to (url removed) ASAP! If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, please assume your application was not successful this time

Senior Java Developer | Financial Services | 6‑month contract | £500–£550 | | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Swindon A leading financial services organisation in Swindon is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join an established engineering team working on high‑availability, business‑critical payment systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys complex backend engineering, secure transaction processing, and contributing to a mature agile environment. The Role You’ll be joining a team where you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s core card platform. Your work will involve a blend of feature development, system optimisation, and technical problem‑solving across a highly regulated, high‑volume environment. What We’re Looking For Strong commercial experience with Java 17 and modern engineering frameworks Solid skills in SQL, Spring Boot, and Hibernate development practices Proven ability to build microservices and...

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading PLC residential developer who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a new build residential project in Headington, Oxfordshire on an initial 3-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven QS to join a well-structured commercial team and hit the ground running on a live scheme. The Role As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day commercial management across the project, supporting delivery from a cost and contract perspective. Typical duties will include: * Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments * Administering contracts and managing variations / change control * Supporting cost reporting and forecasting * Assisting with budget management and cost-to-complete updates * Working closely with the site and project teams to ensure commercial performance * Handling interim valuations, final accounts and subcontractor negotiations...

Position: Technology IT Officer Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid Contract role: 3months Salary: £150 - £250 - Inside IR35 PAYE Technology IT Officer Our Clients mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. They are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. About the role This role provides exceptional on-site technology support across Fortescue's UK offices. This includes hands-on assistance in a rotating manner through the UK Tech Hub locations, including Kidlington, Banbury and London locations. The role provides in-person support for end users, managing local technology assets, and ensuring the consistent delivery of a high-quality user experience aligned to Fortescue's global standards. This role requires a...