14 production operative jobs found

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Farnborough (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite per week) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Hours: 37 per week Rate: £20.79 PAYE / £27.82 Umbrella Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 About the Role Our client is a leading organisation at the forefront of cutting-edge aerospace innovation. They design and develop advanced, solar‑powered, high‑altitude platforms that operate in the stratosphere, enabling long-endurance flight and delivering critical services for global customers across commercial and government sectors. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and delivering electrical design solutions across multiple programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly technical projects in a rapidly growing environment, collaborating closely with engineering, production, and external partners. Key Responsibilities Produce...

Homeless Intervention Caseworker – Housing Chicksands, Bedford Contract £30 per hour PAYE or £39.27 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Homeless Intervention Caseworker - Housing Officer will be expected to attend the office as per business requirement. Usually 2 days per week. The role of Homeless Intervention Officer is a statutory role specifically focused on intervening early, preventing homelessness and managing our crisis response aims of alleviating homelessness where this has occurred. Working directly with those affected by homelessness by: - Triaging new approaches and providing quality advice to delay or stop homelessness in its tracks to all groups of customers including vulnerable customers who are in priority need, undertakes assessments to understand the council's duty - Undertakes all necessary enquiries and prevention activity via Personal housing Plans - Makes and checks statutory homeless...

Our premium brand Automotive Tier 1 is currently recruiting for the following role: Discrete Event Simulation Lead Engineer - £35-£40 /hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 6 Months (potential for renewal) The Opportunity The role is the principal virtual discrete event simulation engineer for Manufacturing Engineering and will be responsible for leading vehicle or system programmes Discrete Event Simulation function, modelling the process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. Key Performance Indicators - DES model achieves JPH target as per system scope requirements - Deliver optimum DES system cycle Time, Decoupling Buffer and Technical / Operational availability to achieve System OPR requirements - Deliver DES model and documentation to Programme timing milestones - OPR maps / Bottleneck analysis - Absence & PULSE Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event...

BESS Integration Engineer – HVDC / Offshore Wind (12 Month Contract, Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced BESS Integration Engineer for a first-of-its-kind project combining a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with an offshore wind farm via HVDC. This technical role focuses on control system integration, interface management, and operational optimisation across BESS, HVDC, offshore wind, and trading systems. Key Responsibilities: * Define and manage interfaces between BESS, HVDC, offshore wind, and plant control systems. * Support integrated control and operating philosophy development. * Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and stakeholders for system integration, testing, and commissioning. * Lead BESS control logic and trading/optimisation interface development. * Support UK Grid Code compliance, testing, and commissioning activities. * Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary workstreams. Requirements: * Strong BESS...

Engineering Buyer Manufacturing background, Ideally Castings or Machined Components exp. £30 - £32 FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35) Fully office based in Shrewsbury, 5 days per week This role would suit an Engineering Buyer or Purchasing professional & will be based in the Shrewsbury Area with scope for some work from home (Hybrid Model, min 3 days in Office pw) Are you a buyer / supply chain specialist or purchasing person looking to work with a well known & well respected company? Do you have manufacturing experience? Do you have experience of category buying, cost reduction, consolidation of suppliers and similar? Read on! We have an opportunity with a local company who are looking to source a person for a long term contract opportunity (initially 12 months, although the project could easily be  2- 3yrs) that may even eventually extend beyond this Essential Skills:   * Able to read Engineering Drawings & understand related technical...

We are recruiting for a SC Cleared Microsoft Endpoint Engineer on contract to work for our client based in Derby on contract who specialise in Defence. We are recruiting for someone who specialises in creating and managing OSD (Operating System Deployment) task sequences using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). The role involves designing, testing, and deploying Windows builds across the enterprise environment, ensuring devices are secure, standardized, and optimized with the required applications and configurations. Please note for this role our client requires current SC only candidates who are British Nationals. Overview As an MECM OSD (Operating System Deployment) Specialist, the candidate will design, build, and manage automated deployment solutions for Windows operating systems across enterprise environments. The role ensures end-user devices are delivered quickly, securely, and with consistent configurations, reducing setup time and supporting business...

This is a great opportunity for a Materials Engineering Technical Lead to join our client's project management team during Pre‑FEED on a multi‑billion‑dollar petrochemical expansion project. The successful candidate will provide Material Engineering leadership and oversee the quality of the contractor's deliverables. This major CAPEX development includes a world‑scale mixed‑feed steam cracker integrated with significant refinery upgrades to increase olefins production, convert fuel oil to higher‑value products, expand utilities, and reduce GHG emissions. Applicants must be Materials Engineering subject matter experts with experience on large-scale petrochemical projects (or similar). The successful candidate will ensure the integrity and performance of materials across project operations, and requires strong expertise in corrosion, metallurgy, welding, non‑metallics, refractories, and material mechanics. The role provides technical guidance to contractors, advising on corrosion...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: West Midlands Shifts available: - Days - Double Days - 3 Shift Rotation - 4 Shift Rotation Contract: 6 Months Temp-to-Perm ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have xxperience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

We are seeking an experienced CMM Programmer, with knowledge of LK metrology Camio software or PC-DMIS for a 6-month role in Worcestershire. Able to assist in the workload of creating new programmes to align new machines. Support to validate the new programs prior to using them in a production environment. This typically involves checking the CMM programs have the correct nominal/tolerances programmed in and the correct features on the component are being probed, followed by a repeatability check. This role falls inside IR35 and would require the use of an Umbrella Company. No Nationality restrictions but requires to be a UK resident for at least 5 years and have Right to Work in UK. Clearance : BPSS (DBS Check, Right to work, ID verification, 3 year work history) & SCTasks include: Creation and management of CMM Programs to maintain efficiency and accuracy. Problem Solve CMM errors, issues and collisions. Provide training and guidance to all team members for relevant...

Project Manager Location: Role can work out of Romsey, Gloucester or Woking min 2 days per week onsite Clearance: SC clearance is essential Day Rate: £650 - £695 a day IR35: Inside Skills: +Extensive experience in managing hardware / software bids up to £5m +SC clearance +MOD +Sole British national - due to nature of the project We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex hardware/software programmes within a defence environment, including work with the UK Ministry of Defence. Areas of Responsibility: Project Definition and Scope Defining the project's purpose, goals, objectives, and specific deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished. Planning and Scheduling Creating a comprehensive project plan, including a detailed timeline, milestones, and dependencies, and developing a realistic schedule to ensure the project stays on track. Resource Management Identifying, recruiting, and...

Quality Inspector Afternoons - Flexible on start and finish times (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton £28 - ​​​£30 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CMM Inspector to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 3- 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28 - £30 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery - Hexagon CMM’s using PCDMIS * Hours: Afternoons * Flexible on start and finish times Key Responsibilities: *...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be predominately working remotely from home.   Rate: £43.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote.  (some flexibility on this may be needed). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite – 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team - onsite for successful candidates.   Technical Author Job Description: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with...