6 jobs found in Felixstowe

Freelance Health & Safety Advisor | Ipswich, Suffolk | £300/day | Contract (Freelance) | On-site We’re recruiting for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support a large-scale internal refurbishment within a live logistics environment. You’ll be working for a consultancy on a major client-side project (end user is a well-known global brand), supporting site teams and multiple contractors to ensure high standards of compliance and safe delivery. This is a fast-paced site with plenty of autonomy — ideal for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor who’s confident operating across all levels, from operatives to senior stakeholders. The Role As the on-site H&S lead, you’ll drive compliance, embed positive behaviours, and keep works on track in a multi-contractor setting, with a strong focus on CDM and practical risk management. Responsibilities * Lead health & safety across a multi-contractor refurbishment project in a live environment * Conduct...

Job Title: Contract Hardware Automation Test Engineer Location: Colchester Rate: £50 to £60 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite working (most of the work will be in the lab, flexibility when this is not required) Are you competent in performing manual and automated testing on electronic hardware? I’m supporting a Colchester‑based engineering team who are looking for a Contract Hardware Automation Test Engineer to join them on a 6‑month contract. You’ll be hands‑on in the lab, testing embedded hardware using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other bench equipment. Once the manual test approach is understood, you’ll help automate it - and investigate any failures when tests don’t behave as expected. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical lab work, debugging, and building smarter, automated ways to validate hardware. What you’ll be doing * Performing manual testing on embedded hardware systems * Using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and standard...

Job Title: Contract Applications Developer – C++ / Qt Location: Colchester Rate: £55 - £60 per hour (indicative, outside IR35) Contract Length: 3–6 months Working Arrangements: Primarily on-site, with some flexibility depending on project phase Overview An established technology company based in Colchester is looking for an experienced Applications Developer to support a range of embedded, GUI-driven software projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will focus on delivering high-quality application features, user interfaces, and on-screen display tools using C++ and Qt, closely integrated with embedded hardware systems. This role is assessed as outside IR35, making it suitable for contractors operating via a Personal Service Company (PSC). Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications...

Our client, a rapidly expanding family owned Contractor who specialise in M&E and Air Conditioning works on Rail, LU and Airports are seeking the services of an Estimator to work from their head office in Rayleigh. The role requires Bills of Quantities and Measurement works on various TFL schemes and works they have at Heathrow Airport and putting the Costs together for the Senior Management Team. To be considered you will either have up to 5 years experience in Estimating or come from a QS background and will have undertaken Estimating duties in your role. You will ideally have M&E experience however this is not essential. Excellent day rate on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and ongoing contract. This is a great role with a company that is expanding and has great offices and people to work with. We can recommend this role so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – DAGENHAM Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Dagenham (RM9) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £24.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a...

MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Fitters to work on site in at Stansted Airport. Our client requires 4 Aircraft Fitters per day from the 12th January 2026 through to the 18th December 2026 (as with all contracts, this may be subject to change) In addition, they require a further 4 Aircraft Fitters to work opposite shifts to cover the whole roster. The Working hours are 07.00 - 19.00 Working the following shift pattern 5 on 5 off 4 on 5 off 5 on 4 off Then this cycle repeats itself from top. 5 on 5 off 4 on 5 off 5 on 4 off Rate of pay is £29.00 per hour limited. Our client has advised that as well as the shifts above, there are extra hours available each week (Overtime is not guaranteed). This contract is deemed outside of IR35 You will require your own tools as well as current Human Factors, EWIS and Fuel Tank Safety certificates. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience working in a Base Maintenance environment Required Qualifications &...