164 jobs found in Ampthill

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...

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...

Multi Trade Operative - Plumbing or Carpentry Focus Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £23.62 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative with a strong plumbing or carpentry bias to join a dynamic maintenance and property services team. The role involves carrying out responsive repairs, void works, property MOTs, and general maintenance across a portfolio of properties. Voids experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Carry out high-quality work within your primary trade and assist with secondary trades where required. Maintain and replenish materials stock, recording usage accurately. Order specialist materials and minimise wastage. Complete all required paperwork, including job tickets, PDA entries, reports, and vehicle logs. Ensure the safe and effective use of tools, plant, and company vehicles. Conduct risk assessments and adhere strictly to Health & Safety regulations. Supervise apprentices if assigned and ensure the quality of...

Composite Trimmer – Motorsport Contract | Ongoing Day & Night Shifts Available £22 – £27 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...

TXM Recruit are recruiting 1 x Paint Sprayer on a temporary basis on an outside IR35 contract. Job Title: Spray Painter x 1 Start date: ASAP Department: Production / Finishing Reports To: Production First Line Manager Location: Milton Keynes Shifts: Monday to Friday 7am - 16.30pm. 45 hours guaranteed (30 mins unpaid break). Potential of overtime throughout the contract. Hourly pay rate: £23.00Ltd Outside IR35 (£1035 per week Limited company). Are you a: Paint Sprayer looking for your next opportunity. Do you have previous experience of spray painting on projects across either Rail, Bus or Aviation or Automotive? Purpose of Post Responsible for spray painting commercial vehicles, to a high-quality finish, in line with customer specifications. Key Tasks: • Responsible for the marking out and spraying of Basecoat and Direct gloss colours. • Responsible for any touch up repairs and small paint repairs, prior to sign-off and vehicle delivery. • Responsible for assisting...

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...

Interim Building Safety Manager Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Hertfordshire, with UK-wide travel Duration: 3-month contract (potential for extension) Are you experienced in managing building safety compliance within residential property portfolios? Do you have a solid understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and fire safety regulations, ready to ensure occupied buildings meet rigorous standards? We're supporting a leading managing agent, overseeing over 80,000 residential properties across the UK, in appointing an Interim Building Safety Manager. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the delivery of Building Safety Cases and Gateway applications across project stages. Overseeing Safety Cases required by the Building Safety Act on buildings managed by the company. Managing the 'Golden Thread' of safety information and ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Conducting audits of Higher Risk buildings to verify application of safety principles....

URGENT NEED-GENERAL FOREMAN (HS2)-AYLESBURY-OUTSIDE IR35 Due to an increase in their works on HS2 in Aylesbury, our client, a top regional contractor are seeking the services of a working Foreman to oversee on site activities on Utility Diversion and other Civils works including Drainage, Earthworks, Highways and Structures. Based from site, daily duties will include tool box talks, inductions, overseeing gangs on site ensuring the work is carried out correctly and safely, health & safety and reporting. To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of SSSTS, CSCS and ideally First Aid and will have solid Civil Engineering and Utility experience gained within the contracting evironment with HS2 experience also an advantage. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is paid OUTSIDE IR35/CIS along with a start at short notice and an ongoing contract

Due to an increase in workload on their HS2 works near Aylesbury, our client, a top regional contractor are seeking the services of a Works Manager to support works that include Deep Drainage, Earthworks and Structures. Based from site offices, duties will include overseeing on site activities and the team on site to ensure the works are completed to the design, health & safety, client liaison, reporting, allocation sheets and attending regular meetings with line managers and stakeholders. To be considered for this role you will hold SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and other relevant certs and will be a proven Works Manager within the Civil Engineering sector and on the works listed above. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract! This is a great opening so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Taylar Cotter by email or call Taylar for further information

Site-based Quantity Surveyor required on a Thames Water project.  This is an AMP8 scheme. You will be proficient in NEC forms of contract; A, B & C and options 3&4. The requirement is for 6-9 months and is Outside IR35. You will be working in CVRs and applications for payment. Please note that our client will only consider QS that have worked on civil engineering projects; groundworks and FRC

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...

FPGA Engineer - 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge, UK (Office-based) Rate: £60 - £80 per hour We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a pioneering technology consultancy in the defence and security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing and implementing FPGA-based solutions that have real-world impact. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from proof-of-concept prototypes through to working systems, covering the full product lifecycle from design to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) using toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus Contribute to design, testing, and documentation of FPGA-based systems Support the creation of prototypes and working hardware for advanced technology projects Apply knowledge of DSP/system modelling, embedded software, or communications applications where relevant Collaborate with engineers and...

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...

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

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 &...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...