150 jobs found in Westoning

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities. You'll...

IT Configuration Administrator Location: Dunstable - Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home Duration: 2 months initial contract Pay Rate: £250 Per Day Inside IR35 The Role I am working with a longstanding client who are one of the world's largest and most well known solutions companies. Amongst their customers is one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses and they are looking for an IT Configuration Administrator to support the maintenance and improvement of Configuration Management and service information held within the ServiceNow platform. The main areas of focus will be administration, data quality & record maintenance and you will work with IT teams to gather missing information, check the accuracy of existing records and update Configuration Items, Services and Service Offerings within ServiceNow. Whilst this is not a technical CMDB design or Service Mapping position a really good level of attention to detail and IT skillset is vital as It is an administration...

Lead Hardware Engineer Luton | 4 Days Onsite Per Week 12-Month Contract £65 per Hour (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Winsearch is currently recruiting for a Lead Hardware Engineer to join a leading defence engineering organisation delivering advanced Electronic Warfare and Defensive Aids Systems across air, land and maritime platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes at the forefront of defence technology, developing mission-critical hardware that supports some of the world's most advanced military platforms. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture definition through to integration, qualification and customer acceptance. The Role As a Lead Hardware Engineer, you'll take a key role in the design and development of complex digital and mixed-signal electronics for high-performance defence...

MPI have a requirement for an Aircraft Powerplant – Engine Bay Engineer to be based at Luton Airport. The roles are in scope of IR35 Hours worked 07.00am - 16.30pm Monday to Friday Half hour unpaid lunch. Rate of pay to be discussed on application Duties: Servicing, component changes and repair on the following engine types. GEnx-1B CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) CFM 56-7 Previous experience is required in a similar role. Applicants ideally to have served an Aircraft Apprenticeship and have copies of their papers. These roles are subject to Security Clearance so applicants must be living in the UK and have the required documentation to work in the UK if do not hold a UK Passport. If selected, we will require you to have the following up to date certificates, or be prepared to get up to date certificates of the following at your own cost. If booked through MPI there is a discount of 10% of advertised retail cost. Safety Training (including Human Factors) EWIS 1 & 2 SFAR 88 1 & 2...

MPI have requirements for Aircraft Composite Fitters to work on site at Luton Airport. Start Date: 21st September 2026 Duration: May/June 2027 Hours: 45 hours p/week (07:00 - 16.30). Monday to Friday Half hour unpaid lunch. Rate of pay to be discussed on application. This role is deemed in-scope of IR35 Duties: Working in a Hangar base maintenance environment on the commercial Boeing aircraft. Performing pre-preg repairs, wet layup, and metal-to-metal hot bonding. Criteria: Previous experience on commercial aircraft. Good sound understanding and experience as a Composite Fitter Experience with use of resins and pre-preg materials. Metal to metal bonding procedures. How to apply materials to prepare for vacuum bagging. How to set up and operate hot bonding equipment. Ability to understand SRM documents and engineering drawings. General knowledge of various types of repairs to honeycomb sandwich structures and how to taper sand before a layup. Other: Current DBS required If selected,...

Mechanical Fitter – Special Purpose Machinery Location: Hertfordshire Contract: 12 months+ Rate: £28–£29 per hour (Umbrella) We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a strong background in machine build and assembly to join a manufacturing team in Hertfordshire on a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building machinery and mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings, with a good eye for detail and a practical, problem-solving approach. Key skills & experience: * Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembler * Strong machine build and assembly experience * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings * Experience with mechanical installation, alignment and assembly * Good understanding of mechanical systems and components * Strong attention to detail and quality * Wiring, electrical assembly, commissioning or testing experience is a bonus The role offers: * £28–£29 per hour...

Are you a Track CRE with experience delivering PWay works across major rail infrastructure projects? Do you have previous CRE sign-off and experience leading engineering teams?   Rate: £500/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track CRE / Lead Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems.   This is a construction-focused role combining CRE and Lead Engineer responsibilities, with the successful candidate responsible for leading the engineering team while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of PWay works.   Requirements: ·Previous experience working as a Track / PWay CRE ·CRE sign-off is highly desirable ·2-3+ years' experience operating as a CRE ·Strong PWay / track construction experience ·Experience leading and coordinating engineering teams ·Strong understanding of construction...

Are you a Site Manager or Supervisor with strong PWay experience across major rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have experience planning and leading track works on site?   Rate: £350-£400/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track Site Manager / Supervisor to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems works.   Strong PWay / track experience is essential for this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and leading works on site, alongside managing the associated site logistics and resources.   Requirements: ·Strong previous experience delivering Track / PWay works ·Previous experience as a Site Manager, Track Supervisor, Construction Manager or similar ·Experience planning and undertaking track works ·Experience leading site teams and coordinating the...

Are you a Site Engineer with experience delivering PWay works across Network Rail infrastructure? Do you have experience delivering S&C works? Rate: £300-£400/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track / PWay Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems works. This is a hands-on, construction-focused engineering position for someone who is comfortable working in a safety-critical rail environment and can take responsibility for both engineering activities and safety-critical technical paperwork. Requirements: ·Strong previous experience as a Track / P-Way Engineer ·Strong knowledge of track construction and engineering ·Experience producing safety-critical technical paperwork ·Competence with 2D and 3D surveying equipment ·Strong setting-out experience ·Experience with machine control ·Track...

Senior Citrix Infrastructure Engineer Milton Keynes £550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Citrix SME to be responsible for the stability, performance and ongoing support of secure Citrix virtual applications and desktop environment. You will be operating within a highly regulated setting, and the role will focus on maintaining reliable end‑user access to critical services while ensuring platform resilience and security. You will provide expert troubleshooting, support platform improvements, and contribute to operational documentation and knowledge transfer. The role requires strong hands‑on Citrix experience and the ability to work effectively in a controlled, service‑managed environment. Experience Required: * Extensive experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops * Design, build, upgrade and support of Citrix environments * Performance...

Project Coordinator / PMO Analyst (Contract) £300-£350/day (Inside IR35) Milton Keynes - Hybrid (circa 2 days per week onsite) 6-Month Contract We're supporting an established insurance organisation looking for a Project Coordinator / PMO Support Contractor to join their growing Portfolio function on an initial 6-month contract. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of project delivery. We're looking for a proactive, energetic individual who can take ownership, chase actions, engage stakeholders, and help keep multiple initiatives moving forward. The Role You'll act as the operational backbone of a busy portfolio, supporting project and programme delivery through effective coordination, governance, and stakeholder management. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll help ensure key activities remain on track and delivery teams have the support they need to succeed. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder...

DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift, providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security. This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position. The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key...

DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift, providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security. This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position. The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation....

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...

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...

Software/Systems Test Engineer - 3684 Initial 6-month contract 3-4 days onsite in Stevenage SC must be in place to start the contract £60.81ph, UMB inside IR35 Overview of department: Our client's Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems. Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation (IMV) Team provides best practice and capability to ensure our products are rigorously tested, fit-for-purpose, and ready for delivery. Your work will directly ensure the quality, functionality and performance of our advanced simulation systems. This is a unique opportunity to work in our cutting edge Digital Battlespace Facility. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, and could include working on a variety of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Software Test Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £60.81 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days min a week in office, the rest remote to begin with. Could then drop to 3 days min on site, 2 days from home once up to speed. 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) Software Test Engineer Job Description: The Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems. Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation...

Data and Analytics Project Manager Start date - 1st of September £600 per day - Inside IR35 Site address - Stevenage in Hertfordshire (min. once a week)Key Responsibilities: * Lead the planning and delivery of a Microsoft Fabric / Power BI data platform, ensuring scope, timelines, budget and quality are controlled through to completion. * Manage delivery of the end-to-end reporting pipeline from Salesforce into the Fabric-based data platform (ingestion, modelling/semantic layer alignment, refresh and reporting readiness). * Manage a CRM (e.g., Zoho) to Salesforce data migration including data mapping, cleansing, migration planning, cutover approach, reconciliation and business sign-off. * Drive project structure, governance, RAID, decision logs and clear reporting (Programme/working groups), ensuring escalation routes are effective. * Build and manage detailed integrated plans, schedules, dependencies and critical milestones across internal teams and third-party partners...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an Electrical/Electronic Architect to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance. Hybrid working, 3 days per week onsite in Stevenage. 6-month initial contract. £60-£85 p/h Umbrella depending on the level of experience, inside IR35Overview of department: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It's an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture,...

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)...