376 jobs found in Winsford

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanically Biased) Warrington Contract until Jan 2027 Inside IR35   Responsibilities The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.    The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for: Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where...

Quality Assurance Officer (SEN) Cheshire East Council Contract – Inside IR35 Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Officer (SEN) to support commissioning assurance activity across Children and Young People’s Services, with a specific focus on SEND independent provision and Children’s Social Care, including residential and supported accommodation. This is a predominantly desk‑based role centred on audits, compliance reviews, intelligence‑led monitoring and assurance activity. There will, however, be a requirement to undertake and/or support provider visits across the borough where risk, concern or improvement needs are identified, working closely with operational colleagues. The postholder will play a key role not only in providing assurance, but also in working collaboratively with providers and internal teams to drive quality improvement, embed consistent QA approaches and strengthen market oversight. Key Responsibilities * Undertake planned and...

Our OEM Client based in Halewood, Liverpool, is searching for a Discrete Event Simulation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 1st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.17 per hour. Duties: Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not limited to: Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met. Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders. Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined...

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for two CE&I Safety Systems Design Engineers for our client located in Warrington. You will be required to support a project within the silos CE&I Design Team, delivering and supporting and checking Safety System design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. This is a contract position for a minimum of 18 months, this requirement has been assessed as inside IR35. Essential: Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNC Professional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated Engineer Experience: Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a CE&I Safety System Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey information to other team members/disciplines Providing support to the Commissioning Team Willingness to support early career...

Endpoint Security Engineer Contract Daily Rate: Up to £550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme. Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy enterprise security solutions via ITSM systems, including Remedy and ServiceNow change control. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support...

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: £450 - £575 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Hybrid Working - Chester 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week About Us: Our client is a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join their team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the security, integrity, and performance of the company's database systems. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity. Design and implement data models, database designs, and table maintenance codes. Resolve database performance, capacity, replication, and distributed data issues. Manage SQL Server Integrated Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) effectively. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn...

Project Management Planner 6‑Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location: Halewood (Onsite) We are supporting our client with the hire of an experienced Project Management Planner to support a portfolio of non-production projects within a complex, fast‑paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This is a senior assurance-focused PM role, providing structure, governance, and pace across multiple workstreams rather than hands-on technical delivery. The Role The Project Management Planner will play a key role in ensuring robust project governance, risk management, and assurance disciplines are applied consistently across all non‑production projects. Acting as a senior interface between central functions and plant teams, the role focuses on escalation management, gateway governance, and portfolio hygiene. Key Responsibilities Non‑Production PM Assurance Ensure all non‑production projects are managed with appropriate project management discipline and governance. Facilitate...

Our client has an opportunity for a Design Structures Approver to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026. You will be responsible for leading design investigations and formulating technical solutions for a range of tasks. Role: Design Structures Approver Location: Broughton, Flintshire. Fully onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £44-£50 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required to start What you'll be doing: Lead, guide and approve design solutions for a range of tasks, including (but not restricted to) Major/Minor Design Modifications, Design Query Notes (work's query notes). Provide technical leadership and continued mentoring to the engineering team, assisting the development of team members, assisting in the identification of skill gaps and driving plans to close the gaps. Ensuring that design standards and requirements are met, liaising with other functions and projects to ensure the design solutions are fully integrated. Operate as a...

My client is looking for a Design Structures Authoriser to join them on a 9-month contract. As the Design Structures Authoriser you will be part of a fast-moving team who deliver high quality Design Support to meet the needs of the Plant. The team's function is to provide engineering solutions to all areas of Broughton Plant Manufacturing to ensure the achievement of their business objectives. Role: Design Structures Authoriser Pay: Up to £52 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location - Broughton Contract: 10 Months Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week Responsibilities Lead, guide approve and / or authorise design solutions for a range of tasks, including (but not restricted to) Major/Minor Design Modifications, Design Query Notes (work's query notes). Provide technical leadership and continued mentoring to the engineering team, assisting the development of team members, assisting in the identification of skill gaps and driving plans to close the gaps. Ensuring that...

Lineside Engineer - Double Day Shifts 9 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £36.70ph Inside IR35 Shift Pattern - Week of mornings 6am - 1:10pm, Week of afternoons 1:30pm - 8:40pm Do you have experience as a Lineside Engineer? Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent? 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 Lineside 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: Accompany the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT) Support in identifying, analysing, and solving technical issues not directly manageable by the Operators & First Line Manager (FLM) Provides an E2E perspective at the shopfloor level within the...

Laboratory Specialist Fully Onsite Broughton 12‑month contract (inside IR35) Shift uplift & overtime available £39.45 per hour umbrella or £29.49 per hour PAYE An exciting opportunity to join a high‑tech manufacturing environment where laboratory testing plays a critical role in product quality, safety, and performance. This role suits a hands‑on Laboratory Specialist who enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams on real, industrial challenges. The role You'll be based in a well‑established materials laboratory, carrying out mechanical testing and metallographic analysis to recognised international standards. The position also supports manufacturing processes through inspection, technical input, and investigation work, making this a varied and engaging role rather than a routine lab position. Key areas include: Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness) and reporting Metallographic preparation and microscopy Technical support for heat treatments,...

Our global Aviation and Defence client is actively seeking a Laboratory Specialist to join their team on a 12 month contract. Role: Laboratory Specialist Pay: £39.45, via Umbrella Contract: 12 Months Hours: Double Day Shift Pattern (+20% uplift). Monday to Friday alternating weeks of 6am-1.10pm and 1.30pm - 8.40pm. Ad Hoc Night shift work required. Location: Broughton IR35 Status: In Scope The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for conducting a wide range of hands-on laboratory tests and inspections to validate material properties, product integrity, and process compliance. This role involves metallographic preparation and analysis, mechanical testing, and auditing of special manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong theoretical background in materials science combined with practical laboratory experience and a thorough understanding of industrial processes. Key Responsibilities: Mechanical Testing: Perform and document a variety of mechanical...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Waste Water Location: Salford Duration: 12-Month Contract Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)  Tier 1 water client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of key projects within the United Utilities Water framework. This role offers the opportunity to work on essential water infrastructure schemes, contributing technical expertise across design and delivery phases in a collaborative project environment. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring mechanical solutions are developed efficiently, safely, and in line with industry standards, while supporting the wider engineering team and project objectives.   Key Responsibilities ·Take ownership of mechanical design delivery across multiple water sector projects ·Guide and mentor engineers, ensuring consistent technical quality and output ·Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and support procurement activities ·Contribute to planning and programme...

Astute's team is working with a Tier 1 Contractor to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a 6 Month rolling contract for its Salford site. Key skills required for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role Must have Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering. Must have Professional Chartership. Min. 10 years of experience. Must have experience working on Water projects, ideally AMP8/AMP7 projects. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role 6 Month Rolling Contract, Permanent employment also an option. Inside IR35. Start date ASAP. Salford.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the...

Job Title: SAP FICO Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG Job Location: Remote/Manchester Rate: £550 to £700/day Ltd (Inside IR35) Job Role - SAP FICO Specialist Reporting to the Solution Architect a Functional Specialist, your role is to drive the design and deployment of SAP based solutions for your functional area of expertise (FICO). The SAP Functional Specialist (FICO) contractor shall support SAP Finance across both business as usual activity and a two stage SAP transformation. The role covers all core areas of FI and CO, including General Ledger, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling, and FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management). Duties – SAP FICO Specialist • Supporting SAP FI/CO and FSCM processes across Finance • Configuring SAP and supporting changes through testing and deployment • Working on small enhancements, fixes, and transformation activities • Supporting cutover, early life support, and day to day functional queries •...

Project Manager - AI and Agentic Transformation Contract - 3 months - Inside IR35 - Manchester - Hybrid We are recruiting a Project Manager to support an AI and agentic enabled discovery and transformation programme for a leading UK telecommunications organisation. The role focuses on the coordination, governance and reporting of a fast paced discovery programme, identifying operational improvement opportunities using AI, GenAI and emerging agentic capabilities. Key responsibilities Day to day coordination of programme activities Maintaining governance artefacts including plans RAID actions and milestones Supporting a two week sprint cadence and tracking progress Coordinating stand ups and governance forums Preparing status updates and stakeholder materialsExperience required Proven Project or Programme Management experience Strong governance and stakeholder management skills Agile or sprint based delivery experience Exposure to AI automation or agentic transformation...

Interim Director of Education & Inclusion North West Interim contract – immediate start Inside IR35 (via umbrella) On‑site 2-3 days per week CVs are being reviewed this week and interviews will take place next week. You will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role at a moment of real urgency and impact. This is a high‑profile interim assignment providing senior leadership continuity at a critical transition point, reporting into the DCS and working closely with elected members, headteachers and senior officers. You will be stabilising services, maintaining momentum and providing confidence across education, inclusion and SEND while longer‑term structures are agreed. With a significant SEND reform deadline approaching, your leadership will matter from day one. Your Role as Interim Director of Education & Inclusion Strategic leadership across education, inclusion and SEND, ensuring continuity and grip during a senior transition SEND system oversight, driving progress...

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a BMS Controls Engineer for a contracting ending in March 2027 Inside IR35 contract based 3 days a week in your closest DWP location (Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff) and the rest from home. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: * Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation * Help people to plan and save for later life,...

Job Title: Software Engineer Manchester, UK Hybrid (once/week) 6month contract with Potential Extension Day rate - 56GBP/Hour Inside IR35 Software Engineer We are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who builds with a "Full-Ownership" mindset. In this role, you aren't just writing code; you're managing the entire lifecycle of global-scale services. What You'll Do Build & Refactor: Write reusable code using standard design patterns. We value test automation as much as production code. Own the Stack: Manage services end-to-end, monitoring health metrics and automating deployments via CI/CD. Design & Advise: Evaluate architectural trade-offs (cost/performance) and guide product teams on system scalability. Solve & Improve: Lead incident response (RCA) and identify structural improvements to boost system performance.The Requirements 5 Years of broad software engineering experience. Proficient in building applications with a focus on data security and integrity....

Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Remote UK with occasional visits to Project offices IR35 Status: Inside We're looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer who's ready to apply their technical expertise to some of the most exciting and meaningful projects in the Energy Transition space. If you want to work on low‑carbon, first‑of‑a‑kind and next‑generation energy technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with the Civil & Structural Group Lead to develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions for complex energy projects. Your role will span concept through to detailed design, using tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to turn ideas into practical, buildable designs. Your responsibilities will include: Developing Civil & Structural solutions across Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design stages. Producing deliverables including...