35 jobs found in Widnes

CE&I Design Engineer - nuclear £46-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35) | Long-Term Contract | Sellafield | Full-Time On Site Shape the Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure Are you an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging nuclear programmes? We're seeking a talented engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality CE&I design solutions across major Sellafield projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing engineering designs that support the safe operation, refurbishment and decommissioning of critical nuclear facilities. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. The Role As a CE&I Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing and developing engineering designs from concept through to detailed design, ensuring...

CE&I Control System Design Engineer - PES-Based Control Systems Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site £51-£56/hour | Inside IR35 Are you a CE&I Control System Design Engineer with strong experience in Programmable Electronic Systems (PES)? This is an excellent opportunity to join the Silos MSSS SEP 1 & 2 programme, contributing to a nationally significant, safety-critical project within a highly regulated environment. You'll be embedded within the CE&I design team, focused on the design, update and verification of PES-based control systems. While implementation, testing and commissioning are delivered by dedicated site teams, your work will be fundamental in ensuring designs are robust, compliant and ready for safe delivery. The Role You will be responsible for: Delivering and checking PES-based Control System designs and updates to meet functional and business requirements Supporting other engineers in the delivery of high-quality CE&I design outputs...

Principal CS&A Engineer Location: Warrington 2/3 days per week in office Contract: 12 months Rate: £65 per hour, Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Principal Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineer looking to play a key role on a major nuclear project? This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of complex civil, structural and architectural design work within a highly regulated environment. You will work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership while helping to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality engineering solutions. Your responsibilities will include: ·Producing and reviewing calculations, drawings, assessments, specifications and technical reports ·Delivering civil and structural designs for steel, concrete and masonry structures ·Ensuring designs comply with current codes, standards and CDM requirements ·Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior team members ·Working independently...

Due to new contracts our client based in Birkenhead are looking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to work on several projects. Ideally you will be time served and have experience working on large heavy industrial machinery. The work will involve both planned and reactive maintenance. Hours Of Work Are: Mon - Thur - 8 -4 Fri - 8 – 2 Package includes: * Time and half overtime in week and double pay on Sunday. * Weekly Pay * Contributary Pension * Holiday pay at 25 days + 8 bank holiday on hourly accrue This role is within IR35 so PAYE is the only method of payment available. Please send your CV to be considered for this role

EDT AMHP (Emergency Duty Team - Approved Mental Health Professional) * Location: GM Collaboration * Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour * Contract Details: Temporary * Shift Pattern: Rolling 3-week rota (Includes 1 weekend off in 3 ,specific shifts discussed at interview) * IR35 Status: Inside IR35 About the Role Bury Council, is seeking a highly skilled and resilient Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This critical out-of-hours role focuses on providing urgent mental health assessments and crisis interventions to safeguard vulnerable individuals in the community. Key Responsibilities * Statutory Assessments: Undertake statutory assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007). * Crisis Management: Provide rapid, high-quality responses to out-of-hours emergency mental health crises. * Collaboration: Work closely with health professionals, emergency services, and legal bodies to ensure safe outcomes. *...

Qualified Children’s Social Worker – Duty Service * Location: Wigan * Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour * Contract Details: Temporary * Hours: 37 hours per week * IR35 Status: Inside IR35 About the Role Wigan Council, is seeking a skilled and fast-thinking Children’s Social Worker to join our Duty Service. This service is comprised of five dedicated duty teams and a unique Duty Academy, providing a highly structured environment for expert assessment and crisis intervention. This is a fast-paced but sustainable role designed to prevent burnout. Wigan operates a rolling 5-week intake cycle, meaning your team will only be on active, front-facing intake duty for one week out of every five. Key Responsibilities * Assessments & Interventions: Deliver expert analytical assessments and risk evaluations for children and families. * Case Management: Hold varying complexities of cases short-term. Case transfer points are strictly defined at the Initial Child Protection...

Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Support Team * Location: Blackpool * Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour * Contract Details: Temporary * Target Start Date: Monday, 24 August 2026 * IR35 Status: Inside IR35 About the Role Blackpool Council is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified Children’s Social Worker to join our fast-paced Assessment and Support Team. Our mission is to place families, children, and young people at the heart of everything we do. Using our restorative, strengths-based "Blackpool Families Rock" approach, you will co-produce positive outcomes with families, working with them rather than doing things to them. Key Responsibilities * Assessments: Undertake comprehensive Child & Family Assessments. * Short-Term Support: Manage Child in Need Plans on a short-term basis, ensuring smooth transition to Early Help Support. * Child Protection: Execute Section 47 child protection enquiries and prepare families for Initial Child...

Senior Python / Automation Engineer - 12 Month Contract / Hybrid / Inside IR35 Our client, a leader in the technology sector, is seeking a Senior Python / Automation Engineer to join their talented team! This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of enterprise-grade automation while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies. About the Role: As a Senior Python / Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing productivity through automation across various functions. You'll be at the forefront of integrating AI selectively to add value to existing automation processes. What You'll Do: Develop and maintain robust automation solutions that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extend existing agent-based solutions and RAG implementations. Take ownership of the full software lifecycle: build, deploy, monitor, and tune solutions in a live environment. Ensure production maturity by transitioning...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Production Engineer - Lineside Support to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations by resolving technical issues, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the shop floor. Role: Production Engineer - Lineside Support Pay: £36.70 per hour via Umbrella + 30% Shift allowance Contract: Monday to Thursday 20.45 - 06:00 - 35 hours per week, 12 months contract Location: Broughton IR35: Inside SC Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams. Identify, analyse and resolve technical issues that cannot be managed by Operators...

Supply Chain Business Controller Location: Broughton, North Wales (80% Onsite) Contract: 12 Month Contract Rate: £21.68 per hour PAYE / £29.00 per hour Umbrella Hours: 35-hour week (4.5-day working pattern) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start) Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Business Controller to join a dynamic business management team supporting supply chain, logistics, and transportation operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to international supply chain operations while playing a key role in financial planning, performance management, and business improvement initiatives. The Role As a Supply Chain Business Controller, you will support the financial and operational performance of the business by delivering accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and data-driven recommendations. You will work closely with operational leaders and stakeholders across...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Automation Engineer contract till the end of the year. As the Automation Engineer you will be responsible for the deployment and support of automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. Role: Automation Engineer Pay: Up to £37 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Broughton Contract: Monday- Friday, 35Hours per week, till end of the year IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Responsible for the deployment, commissioning and ongoing support of automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. Develop and optimise automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routing and milling operations. Define and specify new automated machinery and equipment to meet production, quality and operational requirements. Support the development and implementation of new automated assembly technologies and manufacturing processes....

Technical Shopfloor Engineer Broughton (Onsite) £30.00 PAYE / £40.13 Umbrella + Shift Uplift 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Overview We're hiring a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to support production operations within a leading manufacturing environment. This role focuses on resolving technical issues on the shopfloor, supporting production teams, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Support production teams by diagnosing and resolving technical issues beyond operator level Provide a shopfloor engineering perspective to improve efficiency and performance Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives Identify and support the resolution of non-conformance issues Requirements Strong experience in manufacturing or lineside engineering Knowledge of regulated production environments Good problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills Proactive and able to work independently Working Pattern Double day shifts (20%...

Plant Operator Location: Walkden Duration: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP Hours: 39 hours per week * Monday to Thursday: 8 hours per day * Friday: 7 hours * Shift options: 8:00am – 4:00pm or 6:00am – 2:00pm * Overtime may be available Rate: £17.79 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35) Rate x1.5 Saturday and hours over 39. Rate x2 - Sunday hours The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Plant Operator to join a busy industrial manufacturing facility in Walkden. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator with a background in chemical processing environments to join a well-established operation where full site-specific training will be provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of filling and loading activities, ensuring products meet quality standards while maintaining strict health, safety, and environmental compliance. Key Responsibilities * Safely operate plant equipment involved in gas filling activities * Control filling...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Test Equipment Design Support Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong Electronics Engineer OR Production Support Engineer OR Test Systems Designer OR Electronics Design Engineer 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: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).  The department are happy for a Compressed week to be worked, for 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Design Support Engineer Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the...

Electronic Test Operator Initial 12-months Bolton (onsite) £28.35ph, UMB inside IR35 (rising to £29.70ph after 12 weeks) Please note, this role does require SC level Security Clearance and will be working on "UKEO" programmes, meaning the post is only open to sole British nationals due to the nature of work. The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment. Carry out tests on electronic equipment in...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton 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: Bolton 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, Commissioning and...

Role: Electrical Engineer Rate: to be discussed on application Location: Crewe Contract: 6 months (potential for extension) Role Summary This role is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation and ongoing support of Electrical and Electronic (EE) systems within a systems engineering environment. Working collaboratively across engineering teams and wider group counterparts, the successful candidate will deliver technical solutions that meet project timing, cost and quality objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards. Role & Responsibilities of an Electrical Engineer Develop and maintain a high level of technical expertise in Electrical and Electronic (EE) systems. Work collaboratively with peers across engineering functions and wider group counterparts. Take ownership of assigned electrical and electronic components, including ECUs and sensor elements. Operate within a systems engineering environment using a...

Cloud Systems Engineer Manchester/Stockport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £(Apply online only) per day | Inside IR35 Contract length TBC (Likely 12 months+) PCR Digital are delighted to be partnering with an exciting FinTech company who are a global leader in payment technology, on the appointment of a Cloud Systems Engineer II to join their growing cloud infrastructure team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer looking to work across both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS, helping to design, automate and optimise highly available cloud environments that underpin mission-critical financial services platforms used by businesses around the world. You'll be joining an established engineering function where automation, Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices are central to how technology is delivered. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting cloud infrastructure...

Project Manager - Application Packaging & Virtual Desktop Migration Initial 12 month contract role - Inside ir35 Hybrid in the Preston/Manchester Area Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of application packaging and virtual desktop migration projects. Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and governance reporting. Coordinate packaging, testing, deployment, migration waves, and operational transition activities. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party suppliers. Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. Ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards, governance requirements, and business expectations. Produce regular status reports and present progress to senior stakeholders and project boards. Support business readiness and ensure a smooth transition into operational support. Essential Skills & Experience Proven...

Senior Project Engineer (Track) Manchester / York Up to £500 per day Umbrella | Inside IR35 Initial 3-month contract We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Track) to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering long-term enhancements to the UK's railway, including capacity improvements, electrification and new rail routes. Working closely with design suppliers, you'll review and assure track designs, provide technical guidance, and support projects through the early design and development phases. This is a collaborative role requiring strong stakeholder management and regular engagement with multidisciplinary teams. About You Experience as a Senior Project Engineer (Track) or similar. Strong background in track design, engineering assurance or project engineering. Experience reviewing engineering designs and working through early project development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous major rail infrastructure...