64 jobs found in Kempston

Location; Milton Keynes We are working with a highly automated logistics and warehouse operation in Milton Keynes supporting a fast-paced distribution environment. The site operates advanced materials handling and automated warehouse systems, with a strong focus on uptime, reliability and operational efficiency. This is a great opportunity for a Semi-Skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the existing maintenance team on a 12-month contract. Working outside IR35, this role offers strong contract stability and the opportunity to gain experience within a well-structured automated environment. You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day maintenance activities across the site, carrying out first-line mechanical fixes, planned preventative maintenance and general mechanical upkeep of warehouse equipment. This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer with previous industrial, warehouse or manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on mechanical work in a fast-paced...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure designs...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure...

Senior Civil Design Engineer Contract type: Contract or Permanent Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Hertfordshire Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Civil Design Engineer will produce civil engineering design deliverables for projects across the regulated water industry, ensuring all work meets required safety, quality, and technical standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering design packages that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Develop efficient design solutions from project scopes and site visits, communicating these with clients and project teams. Support and guide CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduates. Prepare design risk assessments,...

Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: St Albans (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office-based) Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 available) - Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering projects across the regulated water sector. These opportunities are suited to engineers with strong design experience within water and wastewater who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, developing practical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Depending on experience, you will take ownership of technical delivery, support multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering quality and compliance. Principal-level candidates will also provide technical leadership and mentoring support across the team. Working closely with senior management and project teams, you will...

Position: Associate Asbestos Surveyor (Residential Projects) Location: Hemel Hempsted, Aylesbury, St Albans, NO travel into London!! Contract: Long-Term, Ongoing Rate: £240 - £280 per day with uncapped OTE (Outside IR35) Expenses: Parking and postage costs covered An excellent long-term contract opportunity is available for an experienced Associate Asbestos Surveyor to join a leading UKAS accredited environmental consultancy. This role offers the chance to work on a stable portfolio of residential projects concentrated exclusively in the HP postcode areas and the surrounding Home Counties. The geographically focused nature of the work ensures that your travel time will be significantly minimised, allowing you to focus on the surveying tasks at hand. And most importantly this is a contract where you will NOT be travelling into London. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Conducting Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) surveys on residential properties using...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday / Nights Shifts (6pm - 6am) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Hertfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies Welcome...

Embedded Software Engineer | 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) | CambridgeLocation: Cambridge, UK (Onsite) Contract Type: 6 months (Outside IR35) Rate: Competitive (DOE) Responsibilities: Develop embedded software in C (Linux environment) Design, implement, and maintain device drivers Work closely with hardware and systems engineers onsiteRequired Experience: 3+ years’ embedded software development experience Strong C programming skills in Linux environments Experience with device drivers or kernel-adjacent developmentApply: If you're looking for a 6-month Outside IR35 contract in Cambridge, apply with your CV today

Job Title: Contract Embedded Software Engineer Location: Watford Rate: £50 to £60 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid IR35: Indicative Outside Verso Recruitment are looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer to deliver low‑level programming support on a new project. Interviews will be scheduled quickly! This is an exciting greenfield contract where you’ll take ownership of setting up the entire embedded software stack from scratch. You’ll define the architecture, bring up the Linux environment, and build the low‑level C code that underpins a brand‑new piece of test equipment. It’s a hands‑on role suited to a contractor who enjoys autonomy, fast decision‑making, and delivering robust embedded solutions from day one. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can consider candidates operating via their own PSC. What You’ll Be Doing: - Developing low‑level embedded software in C for new product development...

Contract Maintenance Engineer Warwickshire £38.00 per hour Outside IR35 12 Hour Rotating Days & Nights Synergi Recruitment are recruiting for Contract Maintenance Engineers to join a leading manufacturing business in Warwickshire. This is a hands-on role supporting production through reactive and planned maintenance on automated machinery within a fast-paced environment. The Role Electrical fault finding and breakdown response Planned preventative maintenance Supporting continuous improvement activities Working closely with production to reduce downtime What We're Looking For Electrically biased engineer Manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred Strong fault-finding skills Able to work independently and within a team The Package £38.00 per hour Outside IR35 12-hour rotating days and nights Long-term contract opportunity Immediate starts available

PSR Solutions are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in North West London. This is a long-term contract opportunity working on a complex, multidisciplinary scheme within a fast-paced project environment. Role Overview You will lead mechanical engineering activities from design through to delivery, ensuring systems are compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and review mechanical design to ensure compliance and buildability Deliver mechanical solutions across building services and infrastructure systems Support design assurance, risk assessments, and technical reviews Contribute to safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP) Manage technical documentation and coordinate with design teams Work with site teams to resolve design and installation issues Attend testing and commissioning activities Liaise with commercial and planning teams to maintain programme...

PSR Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Principal Controls & Communications Engineer (CRE) to support major Network Rail projects with a leading UK engineering contractor. This contractor has a strong pipeline of work across rail infrastructure, known for delivering complex multidisciplinary projects with a practical, delivery-focused approach. Role Overview Acting as the Communications CRE, you'll lead design assurance and delivery across control systems and telecoms packages, ensuring compliance, safety, and buildability across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Act as CRE on Network Rail projects Lead design across SCADA, PLC, BMS, DCS and telecoms systems (CCTV, GSM-R, FTN, PAVA, VOIP, RF) Carry out CAT2 checks and ensure compliance with NR standards Manage design documentation, RFIs, TQs, and approvals Coordinate with BIM/CAD teams for design integration Support HAZID / HAZOP / HAZCON processes Attend FAT/SAT and commissioning activities Interface...

D365 F&O Solution Architect – Contract (Europe/Hybrid) I’m working with a client delivering a greenfield D365 Finance global template programme across Europe. They’re looking to bring in a Senior Solution Architect to lead the discovery and design phase, setting the global template and architectural direction. The role: This is a finance-led Solution Architect role focused on shaping the solution and setting direction — not hands-on technical delivery. You will be responsible for: • Leading design discussions with CFO / senior finance stakeholders • Defining the global template, architecture, and design principles (OTB-first) • Setting COA, dimensions, intercompany and multi-entity structures • Establishing design governance and decision frameworks • Supporting a multi-entity, multi-country rollout across Europe • Working closely with functional consultants and programme leadership What they’re looking for: • Proven experience as a D365 F&O Solution...

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor delivering a significant substation infrastructure project in South East England. This is an excellent opportunity to support the commercial delivery of a nationally important energy project, working across a range of civil engineering and high-voltage electrical works. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust commercial management throughout the construction phase, supporting project delivery from procurement through to final account. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and electrical/HV work packages. Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations, and final accounts. Prepare and review applications for payment and commercial submissions. Support change management processes, including the assessment and valuation of compensation events and variations. Monitor project costs, forecasts,...

Due to an increase in workload on their works on HS2, our client, a top Civil Engineering and Utilities Contractor are seeking a Site Engineer to support these works which include major Gas, Water and Electric Diversions along with Heavy Civils works. Based from site, daily duties will include Setting Out, QA, Overseeing Contractors on site and reporting. To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and will hold CSCS and SMSTS certification. You must also have Utilities and Civils experience with HS2 an advantage also. In return, a top rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract. This is a great opportunity with a top team of people who we know well so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £31.00 - £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early/Day Shifts - 50+ hours) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Hertfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies...

Contract Reliability Engineer Leicester £40 per hour (Outside IR35) 6-month contract We’re looking for a Contract Reliability Engineer to support a fast-paced manufacturing site in Leicester. This role focuses on improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and driving maintenance best practice. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement reliability-centred maintenance strategies Lead root cause analysis (RCA, FMEA, 5 Whys) on equipment failures Analyse CMMS data, downtime trends, and KPIs Improve preventative and predictive maintenance plans Support continuous improvement and reduce reactive maintenance Work closely with engineering and operations teams Requirements: Proven experience in a reliability or maintenance engineering role Strong CMMS knowledge (SAP, Maximo, or similar) Experience with RCA, FMEA, and reliability tools Background in manufacturing or industrial environments What’s on Offer: Outside IR35 contract Competitive hourly rate 6-month contract with...

Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical installer Leicester - Site Based £30 per hour (Outside IR35) Urgent requirement for experienced Mechanical Installers/ Mechanical fitters to support a major automation installation project at a brand-new distribution site. Key Responsibilities Key Duties: Install and modify conveyor and automation systems. Realign chain conveyors and pallet hoist conveyors. Install kickplates, safety fencing, doors, and cable access routes. Fit bearings, endcaps, gaskets, and mechanical components. Drill floor fixings and install brackets, eyebolts, and wire restraints. Carry out mechanical modifications, cutting, and adjustment of frames and supports.What We're Looking For Proven mechanical fitting and conveyor installation experience. Background in automation, material handling, or warehouse projects. Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently. Experience with fabrication and on-site mechanical modifications. Valid CSCS Card. Available for...

My client in the Midlands is seeking a Class 2f Building Control Surveyor to join their service on a 12-month interim contract. This will be a long term assisgnment, offering a very copetitive rate OUTSIDE of IR35. They are looking for you to comeplete daily site visits, completing plan checking from home with little office present required. If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please get in touch with me on the below

SC Cleared - SQL Developer/DBA Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in Stratford Rate: £400-£500/day - OUTSIDE IR35 Duration: 3 months (initial) Start: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC required (non‑negotiable) We're working with a leading consultancy on a critical public sector programme, and are looking for an experienced SQL Developer / Database Specialist to join on an initial 3‑month contract. This is a hands-on role focused on high‑performance SQL development and database optimisation within a complex, enterprise-scale data environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability across critical systems. Key Responsibilities Tuning and optimising complex SQL queries at scale Designing and maintaining robust database architectures (OLTP / OLAP) Supporting a multi-layered ecosystem including SQL Server, IIS, and Elasticsearch Building and maintaining ETL pipelines and data integration processes Ensuring data integrity, security, and...