87 jobs found in Ampthill

Roles - HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter Location: Slough Pay Rate: £33.00 per hour. Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic with a level 3 qualification or equivalent? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £33.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes HGV. * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of HGV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a HSE Officer to join the EPC Contractor on a New Build Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Bedfordshire. The HSE Officer comes with a day rate from £250.00 to £280.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Conduct daily site inspections and walkarounds to monitor compliance with HSE standards and company procedures. Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, permits to work, and risk assessments. Intervene and stop unsafe acts or conditions, promoting a proactive safety culture across the site. Support the implementation and monitoring of the project HSE Management Plan. Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions for new personnel and subcontractors. Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, confined space entry, work at height, hot works, and LOTO. Record and report incidents, near misses, and unsafe observations, supporting...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join the EPC Contractor on a New Build Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The day rate for the Site Supervisor is from £350.00 to £400.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Conduct daily site walkarounds to monitor construction progress, workmanship quality, and general site conditions. Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards, method statements, and risk assessments across all work fronts. Identify unsafe acts/conditions and intervene immediately to maintain a zero-harm culture. Act as the key interface between EPC site management and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and alignment. Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and programme. Report progress, delays, safety observations, and site issues to the Construction Manager on a daily basis. Support coordination of work...

Senior Commercial Officer Luton Contract - 6 Months Salary £70.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Officer to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with Procurement to ensure appropriate flow down to subcontractors. Drafting and reviewing agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding Providing commercial support and administration to projects and/or contracts, including change control management, monitoring performance of its contractual obligations and management of commercial risk Producing accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates Represent the Commercial function and Leonardo through unsupervised attendance at customer /supplier meetings Preparing proposals for submission to...

ESEL Installer Pay rate: Up to £200/night (outside IR35 dependant on specific project scope) Location: UK-wide Working hours: Primarily night shiftsJoin our growing dynamic team of ESEL installers! Are you ready to launch a hands-on career working with the latest innovation in retail technology? TXP is offering an exciting opportunity to be trained on the installation of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESELs), joining a team installing these across Tier 1 retail stores nationwide. No experience? No problem - we'll give you all the training you need to succeed! If you enjoy fixing things, love working with your hands, and looking for a new challenge in 2026, this could be the perfect fit for you. About the Role As a retail installer/retail merchandiser, you'll be supporting the rollout of Electronic Shelf Edge Labels (ESELs) across retail stores nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge retail technology project, ensuring installations are completed...

ESEL Installer Pay rate: Up to £200/night (outside IR35 dependant on specific project scope) Location: UK-wide Working hours: Primarily night shiftsJoin our growing dynamic team of ESEL installers! Are you ready to launch a hands-on career working with the latest innovation in retail technology? TXP is offering an exciting opportunity to be trained on the installation of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESELs), joining a team installing these across Tier 1 retail stores nationwide. No experience? No problem - we'll give you all the training you need to succeed! If you enjoy fixing things, love working with your hands, and looking for a new challenge in 2026, this could be the perfect fit for you. About the Role As a retail installer/retail merchandiser, you'll be supporting the rollout of Electronic Shelf Edge Labels (ESELs) across retail stores nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge retail technology project, ensuring installations are completed...

Job Title: Composite Laminator (Weekends/Nights) Location: North Buckinghamshire Rate: £22 - £30 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract: Ongoing Overview: We are supporting a leading composites manufacturer in the North Buckinghamshire region who are looking for experienced Composite Laminators to join their day shift team. You will be producing high-quality composite components for motorsport and advanced engineering projects, working to tight tolerances and high standards. Key Responsibilities: Hand-lay carbon fibre laminating using pre-preg materials Working from technical drawings, ply books and work instructions Preparing moulds, including cleaning, release application and general prep Bagging and de-bagging components Trimming, bonding and finishing composite parts Ensuring components meet quality, dimensional and cosmetic requirements Supporting production schedules and working effectively within a team environment Requirements: Previous experience as a composite...

Composite Trimmer – Motorsport Contract | Ongoing Day & Night Shifts Available £22 – £25 per hour (DOE & shift pattern) The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Composite Trimmer to support ongoing motorsport programmes. This is a contract position with consistent work available on both day and night shifts. You will be responsible for the precision trimming, fitting and finishing of high-performance composite components, working to extremely tight tolerances in a fast-paced motorsport environment. Key Responsibilities Trimming carbon fibre and composite components using hand tools and machinery Finishing, fettling and preparing parts to exacting motorsport standards Drilling, bonding and fitting composite components where required Working from engineering drawings and build instructions Carrying out self-inspection to ensure parts meet quality standards Supporting production to meet tight deadlines and build schedules Maintaining a clean and...

Workforce Planning Manager Stevenage 12-month Contract - Hybrid £36.28 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a HR and Payroll Administrator to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Collaborate with external FCAS enterprise partners, including Team Tempest, to support strategic workforce and skills-based initiatives. Contribute to the identification, mitigation, and de-risking of short-term and long-term critical skills gaps. Provide project management support for workforce-related initiatives, including attraction, retention, training, and development activities. Project manage and administer the FCAS programme?s cross-partner secondment process. Act as a key point of contact for external partner organisations, supporting the exchange of secondees both into and out of MBDA. Ensure secondment activity aligns Requirements: Experience working in a Workforce Planning/Talent Acquisition/STEM Skills/HR role. Experience working in large and...

Sub Agent-Aylesbury-£Freelance Outside IR35 & Long Term Good Afternoon All! I have just been given an excellent long term freelance Sub Agent role for my top client who are looking for a Sub Agent to join their team on a major Drainage contract on HS2 in Aylesbury. This role will be supporting the Project Manager and acting a a go between with the Engineering staff on site. There will be a mix of on site and office based duties so someone willing to be out on the site is ideal. To be considered you will have Drainage experience and will have worked on the Sub Contracting side within the Civil Engineering sector. You will also have SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS to your name. Top day rate on offer (to be discussed) which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract! Great opening and a client I can highly recommend

Tank have been engaged by a client to recruit a contract Delphi Engineer, for an immediate start. 6 Month Contract 1 Day per week in Buckinghamshire area. Outside IR35Key Skills: Strong Delphi (Object Pascal) Experience VCL / FireMonkey AI development tools (eg. Claude) SQL (MS SQL Server)Nice to have: .NET Exposure / Familiarity Exposure to REST APIs and modern web development practices Please apply for this role if it is of interest

Job Title: Composite Laminator (Days) Location: North Buckinghamshire Rate: £20 - £27 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract: Ongoing Overview: We are supporting a leading composites manufacturer in the North Buckinghamshire region who are looking for experienced Composite Laminators to join their day shift team. You will be producing high-quality composite components for motorsport and advanced engineering projects, working to tight tolerances and high standards. Key Responsibilities: Hand-lay carbon fibre laminating using pre-preg materials Working from technical drawings, ply books and work instructions Preparing moulds, including cleaning, release application and general prep Bagging and de-bagging components Trimming, bonding and finishing composite parts Ensuring components meet quality, dimensional and cosmetic requirements Supporting production schedules and working effectively within a team environment Requirements: Previous experience as a composite laminator...

At VIGO, we are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected client in the Smart Buildings and Building Management Systems (BMS/BEMS) sector. They are currently looking for an experienced Contract Lead BMS Commissioning Engineer to join their industry-leading team on a 6-month contract, which is likely to extend. Outside IR35 £330 to £400 Per Day **Role Overview** The successful candidate will become an essential part of the on-site team. They will play a dynamic role in ensuring the commissioning, testing, and successful operation of their advanced BMS solutions. The client predominantly uses Trend and Tridium, making knowledge of these systems a core prerequisite for the role. **Key Responsibilities** Leading the commissioning process of BMS systems Working with the design and installation teams to ensure the most efficient setup Undertaking system tests to ensure the highest performance and system health Providing expertise during the fault-finding process and system optimisation...

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a Principal Contractor company currently building Solar Farms to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a 12 Month Contract for its Eaton Soccon and Wymondley sites. There are 2 positions available, one for the Eaton Soccon and one for the Wymondley site. The Quantity Surveyor role comes with a day rate of £450-£500 per day depending on experience. Key skills required for the Quantity Surveyor role Must have 5+ years experience in a Quantity Surveyor position. Must have experience in the Solar or Renewables sector. Must have a Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial related qualification. Quantity Surveying chartership is desirable. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Quantity Surveyor role Eaton Soccon or Wymondley Outside IR35 12 Month ContractAstute 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...

Are you an MEP Site Manager with London Underground experience? Do you possess a SSSTS, SMSTS, or SMSTS, SSSTS, or CSCS Managers Black Card? Location: NW London Rate: £250 per day outside IR35 (CIS available) Contract Length: 6 months + Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm A rail contractor are currently seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager to support ongoing M&E works on a TfL project. This role will work closely with the lead Construction Manager, acting as his "eyes and ears" on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with programme expectations. This is a site-based position working day shifts, providing strong on-the-ground supervision and project coordination within a live rail infrastructure setting. Given the nature of the work, proven experience as an MEP Site Manager on TfL/London Underground projects is essential for this role. This role has been deemed outside IR35 with a day rate of £250 per day....

Guidance & Control Software Engineer (Interception Systems) Location: North London - Hybrid Type: Contract - Outside IR35 Rate: Starting at £50 per hour DOE About the Role Our client develops advanced autonomous weapon and interception technologies designed for high-speed target engagement in contested environments. The programme centres on a vision-guided one-way aerial system capable of autonomously detecting, tracking, and intercepting manoeuvring objects. The software architecture combines real-time perception with predictive guidance and control. This role will be central to the development of the onboard flight and guidance stack, implementing estimation, tracking and control algorithms in performance-critical C++ code. The engineer will work closely with perception, simulation and hardware teams to ensure reliable terminal behaviour under real-world conditions. The Guidance & Control Software Engineer position suits an engineer with experience in missile...

Contract RF Design Engineer – Cambridge (On-Site) – Outside IR35 – Immediate Start I’m working with a well-established, bespoke RF communications business based in Cambridge. They have a strong, technically capable team in place but are at capacity due to a surge in project demand. They now need an experienced RF Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis for an initial 3-month engagement, with potential extension. This is a hands-on role focused on component-level RF design and 4G/5G development work, supporting active customer programmes. You’ll be working on-site alongside a highly competent engineering team in a fast-moving, delivery-focused environment. Key details: Initial 3-month contract Outside IR35 Immediate start preferred On-site in Cambridge 4G / 5G RF design work on novel communication devices Component-level design responsibilityYou’ll need strong practical RF design experience and the ability to contribute immediately without heavy supervision. The...

Embedded Software Engineer | 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) | Cambridge Location: Cambridge, UK Contract Type: 6 months (Outside IR35) Rate: Competitive (DOE) Security Clearance: SC Clearance required About the Role We are working with a leading UK defence and security technology consultancy, engaged in developing cutting-edge solutions that protect the UK from emerging technological and cyber threats. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design, develop, test, and deliver prototype solutions. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your work will have real-world impact. Responsibilities: Develop embedded software for high-tech systems, primarily in C (Linux environment) Collaborate with teams on design, prototyping, and full product lifecycle development Debug and optimise software and hardware interfaces Contribute to technical problem-solving and innovative solutionsRequired...

Global BIM Director / Programme Lead (ISO 19650) Outside IR35 6+ Month Contract (+ Extension) Fully Remote (UK) - Ideally Commutable to Cambridge Highly Competitive Day Rate Immediate Start This is a rare opportunity to step into a global leadership role driving BIM governance and digital asset strategy for a multinational engineering organisation. We are seeking a senior BIM Director / Global Process Owner to take full ownership of the organisation's BIM framework, aligned to ISO 19650 and international best practice. This is a business-critical appointment focused on governance, programme leadership, adoption, and global rollout. You will define standards, influence senior stakeholders, and lead the transformation of how digital product assets are created, managed, and deployed across international markets. The Role Executive ownership of the global BIM process and ISO 19650 compliance Lead enterprise-wide BIM governance, policy, and digital asset strategy Drive global...

Due to a rpaid increase in work within their Water sector, our client, an award winning Contractor are looking for a Quantity Surveyor for a Water Main scheme they have close to Bishops Stortford with works including Mains Replacement and Heavy Civils works. Daily duties will include applications for payments, sub contractor account management, issuing payments, cost reporting and regular client liaison/meetings. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid Civil Engineering exposure to your name with Water a major advantage but not essential. In return, an immediate start is on offer along with a top rate which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract with lots of work in the pipeline also. Great opportunity so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for a detailed chat on this