57 skilled operative jobs found

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...

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) * Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines * Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls * Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code * Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements * Partner with engineering and...

PMO Manager | £600 p/d Inside IR35 | London Hybrid Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim PMO Manager to provide strong leadership and oversight of the programme and project management function. This role is focused on delivering the agreed portfolio and plan, ensuring effective governance, clear reporting, and consistent project execution across the organisation. The successful candidate will bring stability, structure, and pace, supporting senior stakeholders to maintain momentum. Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects Own and oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation across the portfolio Maintain and improve project management frameworks, tools, and...

Enterprise Architect – 6-month contract – SC Cleared – Inside of IR35 – London/Remote – Retail Payments My Customer is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Enterprise Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of retail payments. This position will focus on defining the strategic direction, architecture, and user experience for next-generation payment systems, working closely with industry stakeholders and internal bodies. You will operate at a strategic level, translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction while ensuring alignment across multiple programmes and partners. Experience & Skills from the Enterprise Architect: Actively SC Cleared Background in architecture, design, or solution modelling Direct retail payments system/design or supervisory experience  Experience leading or contributing to large programmes or transformation initiatives Exposure to retail payments systems, financial services, or regulated environments Strong ability to...

AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford (Onsite, UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Required Rate: £37.00/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Shift Pattern: Up to 24/7 rotation, including weekends Initial Base: Stevenage, transitioning to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire in March 2026 Role Overview The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer plays a key role in the preparation, execution, and analysis of electrical and functional testing for spacecraft and engineering test benches. Operating within a cleanroom environment, the engineer ensures that spacecraft systems meet stringent performance and safety standards ahead of environmental testing and launch campaigns. Key Responsibilities Core Activities Executes electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Utilises the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check-Out Equipment (SCOE). Validates electrical test aids,...

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer Location: On‑site (UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Clearance Required Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Step into a role at the heart of spacecraft innovation. As a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the electrical ground support equipment that powers spacecraft build, integration, and test. This is your chance to work on mission‑critical systems, solve complex engineering challenges, and directly contribute to the success of space missions. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of the electrical test racks and EGSE systems that keep spacecraft development moving. Your day‑to‑day will include: Maintaining, validating, and fault‑finding on advanced electronic and RF test racks Administering and configuring computer systems and networks across Windows and Linux environments Setting up and securing local networks, including firewall configuration Supporting environmental and...

ATM Installation Engineer Various locations - Midlands - Sheffield - Cheshire - Lancashire and surrounding areas. On behalf of NCR Atleos – Rapid Resource are looking for an ATM Installation Engineer on a contract basis to join and support our existing team in the field. About the Role: The work is on an ad-hoc basis, although we anticipate you will be very busy, we cannot guarantee that you will be scheduled to work 5 days a week. * For installation duties, working hours are varied and will require a willingness to work OOH, in a team of 2 or 3 and with appropriate machinery to aid, you will be asked to load a van with an ATM machine and drive that van to the work site to set up installation – any location up to 150 miles one way. This may require early starts to arrive at NCR’s warehouse and then travel to the work site in sufficient time. A typical installation will be roughly four hours minus travel time. * During busy periods, please note that a willingness to work extra...

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...

The Interim Fleet Manager will oversee the efficient management of the Fleet department, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulations. This role requires strong organisational skills and a deep understanding of fleet management processes. Client Details This organisation is a well-established business, recognised for its customer focused operations. They operate as part of a large organisation, offering a structured and professional environment for their team. Description Manage the daily operations of the fleet, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation and safety regulations. Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs as needed. Monitor and manage fuel usage to optimise costs. Develop and implement fleet policies and procedures to improve operations. Analyse fleet performance data and prepare regular reports for management. Collaborate with the logistics and retail teams to meet operational...

Interim Head Of Data & Digital Architecture3-6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £600-£800 per dayRemote First with Occasional National TravelStart: ASAP Your New OrganisationA large, national, mission‑driven organisation is undergoing significant digital, data and technology modernisation. To maintain momentum during a period of transition, they are seeking an Interim Head of Data & Digital Architecture to provide technical leadership, delivery assurance and stability across their data and digital transformation portfolio.This is an ideal role for an experienced interim who can quickly embed, guide teams, and take ownership of critical data and architecture workstreams - without needing to operate at full, permanent Director-level scope. Your New RoleReporting to senior technology leadership, you will lead and oversee the organisation's data and architecture functions, ensuring consistent design governance, secure delivery, and progress across complex, multi-team...

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...

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...

Up to £64.81 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Up to 4 days per week on site 6 Month contract (initially) Our client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes.  Key Responsibility Areas: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with...

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: *...

Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / SSO / MFA Role: IAM Engineer Contract: 7+ months initially IR35: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £765 per day (via umbrella) potential for flex DOE Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week on‑site in Sheffield, remainder remote Start: ASAP Summary An established well known national organisation is seeking a hands‑on IAM Engineer to implement and operate identity, authentication, and access controls across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Focus is on SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, identity lifecycle, and privileged access (with CyberArk as a desirable skill). This is a delivery and operations role (not an architect), partnering with Security, Infrastructure, and Service Management to harden controls, reduce risk, and improve user experience. Responsibilities Entra ID operations & hardening: tenant hygiene, identity security baseline, Conditional Access (CA) design/maintenance, break‑glass access. SSO engineering: onboard and support...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit several Mechanical Fitter to join on an initial 12-month contract. As a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Role: Mechanical Fitter Pay: £28.35 Per hour via Umbrella rate Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week,12-month contract Location: Filton IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Start however will required to gain SC Clearance Responsibilities Certify the product in line with the 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. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing...

Senior Data & AI Strategy Consultant £1000 - £1100 per day INSIDE IR35 Contract: 3 days per week - 1 day per week in london 3 months Role Purpose TXP has been engaged to support an early-stage programme shaping. This Senior Data & AI Strategy Consultant will lead a comprehensive review of our clients data landscape, analyse business and technical requirements across all delivery streams, and produce a clear roadmap with prioritised recommendations to support decision-making ahead of programme launch. This role requires someone who can operate at the intersection of enterprise data strategy, AI capability development and consulting delivery. The successful candidate will combine deep technical fluency in modern data and AI platforms with a track record of building and scaling data practices in complex regulated environments. Essential Skills & Experience Proven senior leadership in data strategy, enterprise data consulting, AI/ML capability development or data...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Codification Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Candidates from the following fields would be well suited to this role: Configuration Engineer, Engineering Data Engineer, Engineering Data Analyst, Technical Data Engineer, Product Configuration Engineer, ILS Engineer (Integrated Logistics Support Engineer), Supportability Engineer, Defence Logistics Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer (Defence), Codification Engineer, NATO Codification Specialist, NSN Codification Engineer, PLM Engineer, SAP Master Data Engineer, and Configuration/Data Management Specialist within engineering or manufacturing environments. Rate: £45 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...

Role: Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location: London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35: Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: * Public sector procurement * Contract Management * Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: * market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. * procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. * Contract Management – Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU...