14 skilled production operative jobs found

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: *...

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...

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...

Job Title: Mechanical Craft Person Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £30.38 PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: On site role Hours of work: 8 &12.5 hour shifts patterns (full time) About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our team in the nuclear sector. This is a shift-based role, requiring flexibility and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability. Accurately record operational data and report any anomalies promptly. Work collaboratively with engineers and other team members to support continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to all nuclear safety, environmental, and quality...

Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £350 - £400 per day (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). The client is a multinational high-street retailer. Role Summary An outcome driven business analyst, delivering end to end process stability across product set up and PO management, inbound compliance, and query/SRNI resolution. Provide structure, controls, and cross functional alignment. Core Deliverables RACI clarity, SLA definition, control gate design, backlog reduction, process mapping, capability uplift, and cross functional governance. Key accountabilities of the role Inbound compliance: Align Ops, Supply Chain, Buying & Merchandising on roles, responsibilities and escalation paths Support Operations Executive PO and pricing validation controls: Identify whether discrepancies are...

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...