32 jobs found in Burton upon Trent

Job Title: Electrical Technician Location: Midlands Rate: £25 - £30 per hour - OUTSIDE IR35 Shifts: Days or Nights 4 on 4 off About the Role We’re looking for electrically qualified technicians to support dynamic testing, fault identification, and system performance validation of rolling stock. As the electrical technician you will be responsible for testing phases, working alongside engineering, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure the fleet is reliable, compliant, and ready for full passenger operation. Key Responsibilities * Monitor system performance in real time * Perform fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, and software-integrated systems * Liaise with engineering, testing, and depot teams to log, report, and escalate issues during dynamic testing and early service rollout * Conduct basic corrective actions and support deeper root-cause investigations * Capture detailed technical data and support the continuous...

Are you a Chartered Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) with extensive rolling stock and fleet engineering experience? Have you successfully led and developed senior fleet or engineering teams within a regulated rail environment? If so, TXM Recruit are recruiting for an experienced Fleet Technical Manager located in Derby on a 6-month contract basis paying between £500 per day (outside IR35). Key Responsibilities Line management of the Fleet Engineering team Own all Fleet Engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation Ensure compliance with all standards and regulatory requirements Lead and manage engineering elements of fleet projects through the Engineering Change process Plan long-term resource requirements to support strategic engineering changes Support the introduction of Class 810 units into day-to-day operation Promote and implement innovation across the Fleet Function, integrating best practices and digital solutions Deputise for the Head of Fleet...

Electrical Project Engineer – Automation Location: Leicestershire Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35) Overtime: £450 per day (Weekends & Nights) Contract: 6 - 12 months (Mon–Fri, 07:00–17:00) Start: Immediate ECS Card Required We are supporting a major automation project and are looking for an organised and technically minded Electrical Project Engineer to provide documentation, reporting, and defect coordination support across testing and commissioning activities. This is a documentation and coordination-focused role, working closely with engineering and integration teams. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional site attendance (office and site are co-located). Key Responsibilities Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail Maintain defect logs, dashboards, and reporting tools Own and update test documentation and scripts Liaise with engineering and integration teams to clarify and resolve issues Produce project status reports and progress...

Exciting Opportunity for a Site Engineer in the Water/Wastewater Industry Role: Site Engineer Location: Stafford Rate: £450 per day - LTD/Outside IR35 (Must Provide GPS/Total Station) Duration: 12 months + Sector: Wastewater Non-Infrastructure About the business Join a dynamic contractor at the forefront of the industry, currently spearheading projects within the Bournemouth Water framework. Our commitment to excellence has opened up an exciting opportunity for a talented Site Engineer to contribute to upcoming development works linked to a large Water treatment works (WTW) in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities: ·Execute setting out tasks with precision, ensuring accuracy in levelling and traversing. ·Collaborate with the Project Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations, including surveying and progress reporting. ·Verify plans, drawings, and setting out co-ordinations for seamless project execution. ·Utilize modern survey methods and devices, including global...

Civil Project Engineer – Water & Infrastructure Location: Leicestershire Contract: Long-term contract | Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support the delivery of major water utilities and infrastructure works in Leicestershire. This is a long-term, outside IR35 contract offering stability and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects. The Role You will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering works across complex infrastructure schemes. Working closely with site teams, designers, and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Supporting the delivery of water utilities and civil infrastructure projects Managing technical queries, drawings, and design coordination Assisting with planning, sequencing, and short-term programmes Monitoring quality, safety, and...

Winsearch is proud to partner with a leading composites manufacturing business serving the Automotive, Aerospace and Motorsport sectors. We are recruiting a number of experienced Composites Laminator to join their team on an ongoing contract basis in Leicestershire. In this hands-on role, you will laminate tooling and components for high-performance projects, taking a precision approach and following detailed engineering drawings and laminating manuals. The focus is on meeting customer delivery targets without compromising quality. Sector: Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Employment type: Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Leicestershire Key Duties Laminate tooling and components for composite parts. Seal and release patterns/moulds using appropriate compounds. Vacuum-bag tooling and components for cure preparation. Load and operate ovens and autoclaves during curing processes. Manufacture templates and cut kits of composite components. Meet delivery targets for our customers...

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...

Composite Laminator – Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Nottingham Rate: Up to £23 per hour Contract Length: 1–3 months Hours: Monday – Friday A well-established composites manufacturer in Nottingham is looking for an experienced Composite Laminator to support production on a short-term contract. Key responsibilities: Hand lay-up of composite components (pre-preg and/or wet lay-up) Working to engineering drawings and lay-up schedules Vacuum bagging and preparation for cure Producing high-quality components to tight tolerances Adhering to quality and health & safety standards Requirements: Previous experience as a composite laminator Background in motorsport, aerospace, automotive or high-quality composites Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Security Specialist This role is outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to support a major enterprise customer in delivering a Cybersecurity Assessment & Resilience Programme. This full-time, 6+ month project, combines senior-level customer engagement and leadership with practical, day-to-day delivery. You will not simply define strategy, but also actively conduct assessments, produce security artefacts, support remediation activities, and work alongside customer teams to implement improvements. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both at the whiteboard and in the detail, acting as a trusted advisor while remaining directly accountable for tangible security outcomes. The support will include: * Ongoing cybersecurity assessments and reviews of policies, procedures, controls, and governance * Identification, analysis, and prioritisation of cyber risks and vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and...

M365 Security Consultant (Outside IR35) Day Rate: £550 p/d Contract Length: 3–6 months (initial 3‑month engagement with possible extension) Location: Remote – MUST be based in the UK Engagement: Outside IR35 Start: ASAP We are seeking a highly capable, delivery‑focused M365 Security Consultant to execute a series of time‑boxed security improvement phases across device management, identity, access, and multiple site security. This role is not advisory or architectural only—the contractor must deliver hands‑on implementation of security controls aligned to: CIS Critical Security Controls v8 – IG2 CIS Benchmarks NIST Cybersecurity Framework – Tier 3 (Repeatable) Key Responsibilities Mobile Device Management (MDM) Design MDM setup for corporate and BYOD devices. Define required MDM/MAM/Conditional Access configuration aligned to CIS IG2. Implement and enforce: Corporate and BYOD MDM policies Separate compliance & Conditional Access policies MAM controls and approved...

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...

Design Coordinator / 3D Modeller:(Construction Contractor - Contract) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - remote working with some office attendance required) Contract Length: Minimum 6 months Rate: £280-£300 per shift (depending on experience) - Outside IR35   Our client is a large, well-established construction contractor based in Birmingham, currently delivering a major build project. They are looking to appoint an experienced Design Coordinator / 3D Modeller to support their in-house construction design team. This is a hands-on role within a live construction environment, focused on producing accurate 3D drawings for internal wall layouts and supporting design coordination across the project. The Role Working directly with the contractor's design and delivery teams, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining 3D construction drawings, ensuring designs are coordinated and ready for site implementation. Key Responsibilities Producing detailed 3D construction...

Capacity & Resource Management Specialist Day rate: £300–£400 per day(Interim, Outside of IR35) Contract: Short-term interim assignment Location: 1-2 days onsite in the Midlands We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Resource Management Specialist to join our team on an interim basis, you must have NHS experience. This role will play a key part in shaping how we plan, manage, and optimise resources across an Acute NHS Trust. Key Responsibilities * Develop a forward-looking resource management strategy, ensuring clear structure and visibility across teams. * Review, evaluate, and recommend tools, systems, and processes for effective capacity planning and resource allocation. * Work across the full organisation to understand current workflows, constraints, and future demand. * Implement a practical short-term fix while also advising on a scalable long-term solution for resource management. About You * NHS experience * Strong background in resource planning,...

Contract Business Analyst | Up to £(Apply online only)/day – Outside IR35 | 6 months | Birmingham/Hybrid We are looking for a Business Analyst who is experienced with complex, enterprise-level change. Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is seeking a contractor who can support an ERP system upgrade. Business Analyst contract experience with either COINS or Microsoft Dynamics is essential. Key Responsibilities: Engage with non-technical users to gather and translate requirements Translate business needs into user stories and clear technical specifications Conduct as-is/to-be analysis using Visio and support change impact assessments Support an ERP system upgrade and data migration at a user/change level Coordinate Compliance with IT Governance Coordinate and support user acceptance testingSkills & Experience Required: Proven experience supporting either COINS or Dynamics  Understanding of business process reengineering and business modeling concepts...

Planner Location: Birmingham End Date: June 2027 Hours: 40 per week Rate: £30.46 per hour (umbrella rate) Role Overview Planners are required to support the development and management of integrated delivery programmes on a major infrastructure programme. The role involves maintaining robust schedules, managing interfaces, and supporting performance reporting in line with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme baselines and schedules (Primavera P6) Monitor performance against baselines and highlight impacts and mitigations Manage programme interfaces and support interface definition Provide performance and EVM reporting Integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to support decision-making Support scenario ("what-if") planning and recovery strategies Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers as required Essential Experience Planning experience within construction or infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of project and...

Contract Senior Structural Revit Technician / Engineer (UK-Based) Contract Duration: Initially 2 months but with scope for more work. Start Date: Ideally 9 February Location: Predominantly remote (UK-based only) Commitment: Full-time On-site Requirement: This work is outside of IR35 and so the work guides the location but we expect you will want to spend 1 day on site at least to meet the team and build relationships and then as you deem fit according the project delivery requirements. Overview We are seeking an experienced Structural Revit Technician / Structural Engineer (Contract) to support the delivery of ongoing projects. This role will involve intensive Revit-based work on a steelwork-focused project, followed by wider project support to help accelerate programme delivery. This is a UK-based contract role. Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and eligible to work here. Will be mostly remote working. Key Responsibilities * Provide structural...

OT Cyber Architect & Compliance Auditor (Contract - Hybrid Midlands) 📍 Midlands (Hybrid) ⏳ 6-12 months (extension likely) 💰 £(Apply online only) (outside IR35) 🗓 Start: 16th February - 2nd March A major UK organisation in the logistics sector is seeking an experienced Cyber OT / ICS Architect to lead internal OT compliance, auditing, and remediation across large‑scale sortation environments. This role is critical in uplifting OT security, driving IEC 62443 alignment, and delivering pragmatic, low‑disruption improvements using existing tooling and controls. What You'll Be Doing 🔍 Conduct OT/SCADA cybersecurity compliance audits & gap assessments (IEC 62443, NIS) 🛠 Design secure OT network architectures and remediation strategies 🏭 Assess, challenge, and uplift third‑party controls - moving assurance in‑house 📄 Produce SoWs, remediation plans, architecture summaries, and audit documentation 🤝 Work closely with engineering, operations, PMO, and senior stakeholders 📈...

Associate Director – Building Control (Contract) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £70–£85 p/h OUTSIDE I36 Location: UK (Hybrid / Site as required) Overview An experienced Associate Director is required to lead a Building Control service within a commercially focused environment. The role will drive operational performance, service growth, financial control and team leadership while delivering high-quality, compliant services to customers. Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop a high-performing Building Control service and management team. * Drive business growth, client development and new service opportunities. * Full accountability for operational delivery, performance, quality and compliance. * Manage budgets, income generation, cost control and contract performance. * Build strong relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders. * Lead continuous improvement, change initiatives and innovation. * Ensure...

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a major bridge construction project in Birmingham. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a high-profile civils scheme, offering excellent continuity of work and competitive rates. Key Responsibilities: * Day-to-day management of site activities for bridge and associated civils works * Managing engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors on site * Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification * Implementing RAMS and maintaining high HSEQ standards * Coordinating with the Project Manager, designers, and client representatives * Monitoring progress, resolving technical issues, and reporting on performance * Managing materials, plant, and site logistics Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Agent on bridge or major civil engineering projects * Strong understanding of structures, concrete works, highways, or heavy...

Contract Java Developer (AI-Powered) 🌍 Location: 5 Days p/w Onsite - Birmingham 📆 Duration: 12-Month Contract ✅ IR35: Outside IR35 💰 Rate: £550p/d - £650p/d Opus is partnering with a financial services business to work on a new workflow reporting platform and data sourcing. They are looking for a Java Contractor that has commercial experience using AI Coding Tools. Required Skills & Qualifications Java AWS Commerical Experience using an AI Coding Tool such as (DevinAI,Cline, SWE-Agent, Devika, Cursor, Github Copilot, Windsurf) 📩 Interested? Click apply if you are interested in this position or email (url removed)