28 mechanical tester jobs found

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow, Scotland. The Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Manage and coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation aligned with OEM and...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Based in Bradford – 1 week contract (possible Extension) Day Shifts Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm (Overtime if available) MUST HAVE IPAF – Essential  Outside IR35 £30ph The business is now looking for an Maintenance Engineer (Elec Biased) to support the internal team and to ensure downtime is to a minimum by supporting the complete service overhaul of conveyor systems on site. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will involve the following. Reactive maintenance will include fault finding and replacing components on a variety of Conveyor Systems Preventative maintenance Electrical responsibilities will include fault finding on PLCs and a variety of electrical components such as sensors, relays, proximities, control panels, single phase, three phase, Mechanical responsibilities will include...

Are you a technical QA powerhouse looking for a high-autonomy role in London? We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects. Rate- up to £500 a day Outside IR35 Location: London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week) Focus: Framework Implementation, Automation, and CI/CD Integration The Role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will: Build & Scale: Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch. Lead by Example: Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met. Embed Quality: Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code-not just test it later. Drive Improvement: Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them. Mentor: Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing....

Are you a technical QA powerhouse looking for a high-autonomy role in London? We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects. Rate- up to £500 a day Outside IR35 Location: London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week) Focus: Framework Implementation, Automation, and CI/CD Integration The Role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will: Build & Scale: Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch. Lead by Example: Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met. Embed Quality: Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code-not just test it later. Drive Improvement: Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them. Mentor: Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing....

Product Delivery Manager - Safety Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Safety to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital safety capabilities within a complex, safety-critical environment. You will define and deliver integrated toolchains and reference architectures that enable model-based safety engineering across the enterprise. You will drive the transition from document-centric approaches to authoritative, model-centric practices embedded within the Digital Thread-ensuring full traceability from safety requirements through to verification and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Own delivery and lifecycle management of Safety digital capabilities, including hazard analysis (FHA, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, STPA),...

Product Delivery Manager - MBSE Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - MBSE to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) capabilities within a complex, regulated engineering environment. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated MBSE toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models at the heart of the Digital Thread-replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across the lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of MBSE digital capabilities, including SysML/UML modeling (Cameo), IBM DOORS NG integration, TeamCenter PLM connectivity, configuration/change control, variant management,...

Product Delivery Manager - Systems of Systems Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager - System of Systems (SoS) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting multi-system architecture, interoperability, and mission-level integration. Reporting to the Product Owner - Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated SoS toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models within the Digital Thread-replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across complex, multi-system programmes. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of SoS digital capabilities, including UAF/DoDAF-aligned architecture modelling (Cameo + UAF), SysML/UML integration, IBM DOORS...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Based in Bradford – 1 week contract (possible Extension) Day Shifts Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm (Overtime if available)  Outside IR35 £30ph The business is now looking for an Maintenance Engineer (Elec Biased) to support the internal team and to ensure downtime is to a minimum by supporting the complete service overhaul of conveyor systems on site. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email The day-to-day responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will involve the following. Reactive maintenance will include fault finding and replacing components on a variety of Conveyor Systems Preventative maintenance Electrical responsibilities will include fault finding on PLCs and a variety of electrical components such as sensors, relays, proximities, control panels, single phase, three phase, Mechanical responsibilities will include fault finding and replacing...

Contract Process Engineer Waste Water and Water Treatment Contract Pay Outside IR35 £30 - £45 per hour Staffordshire Are you a seasoned Process Engineer within the wastewater and water treatment space? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Do you have experience of designing, optimising, and troubleshooting treatment systems to ensure water is cleaned to environmental standards? Come and join Henderson Brown Contract Division. Responsibilities Contract Process Engineer System Design & Modelling - Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), plant layouts, and hydraulic models for new or upgraded wastewater treatment plants. Optimisation & Troubleshooting - Analyse underperforming plants, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to improve effluent quality, reduce energy consumption, and manage chemical usage. Technology Selection: Evaluate and implement advanced treatment technologies (e.g., membrane bioreactors, sludge management). Compliance &...

Software Test Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £74p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UKSV Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Create test cases, test procedures and automated test scripts for embedded systems. Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software. Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution. Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements. Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes. Required Skillset & Experience ISTQB Foundation level knowledge Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems. Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar). Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile...

MES Implementation Consultant Basildon OR Luton OR Southampton OR Edinburgh 10-Months Paying up to £60p/h (InsideIR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Role Overview: We are seeking a MES Implementation Consultant with hands-on experience in deploying and configuring Siemens MES solutions, particularly in OpCenter. You will play a key role in the implementation and debugging of Siemens-delivered configurations, working closely with both internal teams and Siemens representatives via remote collaboration tools. Key Responsibilities: Lead deployment and configuration of SiemensOpcenter MES onMicrosoft Azure, across development, test, and production environments. Collaborate with Siemens via screen-sharing sessions to troubleshoot, debug, and validate configuration deployments. Execute and monitor Windows services and command-line operations to...

Principal Firmware Engineer Luton Paying up to £80p/h (Umbrella) Responsibilities: Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Experience required: FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Electronics test methods and equipment HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics), or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work. Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5...

Senior Construction Manager (Client side)  Outside Ir35  12 Month Contract  This role supports multi-million-pound, complex capital development programme that are essential to the airport’s long-term growth, safety, and operational resilience. The Senior Construction Managers play a pivotal role in enabling the airport to meet its strategic growth targets, ensuring the timely and compliant delivery of high-value infrastructure and assets that support increased passenger capacity, operational efficiency, and commercial development. Projects are scoped, designed, and executed to meet regulatory obligations, enhance customer experience, and align with the airport operator’s capital investment and sustainability strategy. The Senior Construction Managers contribute to the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and business case through to delivery and handover, ensuring that each project is efficiently managed and aligns with all required standards. In Partnership with client...

MEICA Commissioning Engineer - Contract - Outside IR35 - Shropshire / Staffordshire areas An experienced MEICA Commissioning Engineer is required to support wastewater treatment upgrade projects across the Midlands for an established water sector engineering contractor. The Role * Lead MEICA commissioning on wastewater treatment upgrade schemes * Commission mechanical, electrical, ICA, control and automation systems * Manage FAT/SAT, testing, verification and handover * Produce commissioning plans, test scripts and documentation * Coordinate with project teams, OEMs and client representatives * Troubleshoot and resolve commissioning issues * Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards What’s on offer * £400–£500 per day (Outside IR35) * Minimum 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension * Regional work across multiple wastewater treatment sites * Long-term upgrade programme with steady pipeline of work * Support from...

Senior Surveyor HS2 Bulk Earthworks and Drainage Watford Freelance 12 month contract Outside IR35 or CIS  A tier 1 joint venture delivering major works on HS2 is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Surveyor to support bulk earthworks, drainage, highways, and associated infrastructure works based in Watford. Key Responsibilities Site surveying and setting out Carry out accurate setting out for earthworks, drainage, structures, and highways using Total Station and GPS Undertake regular surveys and checks to ensure works meet design requirements and tolerances Identify and resolve dimensional or setting out issues with the site team Provide guidance to site engineers on best practice 3D modelling Use Civil 3D or similar software to produce and update construction models Complete earthworks cut and fill analysis Generate models for machine control, GPS plant, and setting out Produce accurate as built records, drawings, and digital models GPS machine control Upload and...

Job Title: Stick / TIG Welder (Stainless Steel) Location: Acton, London Rate: £39.24 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract We are recruiting for an experienced Stick / TIG Welder to support a major London transport infrastructure maintenance programme based in Acton. The Role You will undertake welding and fabrication works on stainless steel components, including repairs, modifications, and installation of mechanical and structural assets within a rail depot environment. Key Duties MMA (Stick) and TIG welding on stainless steel Fabrication, repair, and modification of brackets, pipework, and supports Working from engineering drawings and WPS Grinding and finishing welds to required quality standards Requirements Level 3 Welding Qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent) Proven experience in MMA (Stick) and TIG welding Experience welding stainless steel We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position....

Contract Node Developer🚨 📍 1–2 days per week in Central London ⏳ 3‑month contract 💷 £450–£500 per day (Outside IR35) Opus is partnered with a consultancy who work with major blue‑chip clients on large‑scale, high‑impact digital programmes for a government client. They’re looking for a Node Developer with strong engineering fundamentals and excellent communication skills. You’ll be building modern, standards‑compliant, API‑first applications and helping clients improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of their digital platforms. What you’ll be doing 🔹 Designing, building, and supporting scalable frontend products 🔹 Transforming requirements, workflows & UX designs into clean UI 🔹 Building integrations between systems and applications 🔹 Writing high‑quality, well‑tested code 🔹 Managing priorities, deadlines and deliverables 🔹 Identifying and resolving technical issues across domains 🔹 Working directly with clients to implement digital solutions 🔹 Leading small...

Job Title: Contract Senior FPGA Engineer Location: Livingston (hybrid flexibility depending on project requirements) Contract Length: 8 weeks with possible extension, project dependent IR35: Outside Rate: £65 to £70 per hour Octagon Group is working with a global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a Contract Senior FPGA Engineer to support cutting-edge product development at their site in Livingston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Contract Senior FPGA Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering technology across aerospace, healthcare, industrial and advanced communications sectors. The successful Contract Senior FPGA Engineer will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to design, verification and manufacturing transition. Key Responsibilities – Contract Senior FPGA Engineer – Livingston * Architect and design advanced digital electronic circuitry * Develop FPGA solutions using...

Position: Offshore QA/QC Inspector Job ID: 2937/4 Location: Offshore UK Rate/Salary: £500 - £530 a day (outside IR35) Type: Contract / Rotation HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description outlines the position of Offshore QA/QC Inspector. Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out offshore quality inspections during wind turbine installation, pre-energisation, and commissioning activities, ensuring all work is completed in line with the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable quality and safety standards. HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity within the offshore wind sector. Duties and responsibilities of the Offshore...

Self-Employed Electrician (EICR) Outside IR35/Self-Employed 3 - 4 days per week initially £200pd - £400pd + Contract Length: 6 months + Location: London - SE/SW/E Postcodes Are you an Electrician with a background of Testing and Inspection looking for your next immediately available, days-based contract position which will be outside IR35 for a market leading electrical and Gas services provider? Are you looking to add 4-5 days per week to your current workload? The company are a highly respected industry leader in their field who offer electrical and gas services throughout the UK. As the company continue to grow from strength to strength, a new position has opened up within the business for a Test & Inspection Electrician. The successful candidate will need to be 18th edition qualified Electrician and hold testing and inspection qualifications (City & Guilds 2391 or C&G's 2934+2935), as well as being Level 3 qualified in Electrical Installations. The ideal...