34 jobs found in Chorley

Senior Stress Engineer £54 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week | Hybrid (2 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex mechanical design projects. The Role Produce and review stress calculations and analysis reports. Carry out classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Support design teams with technical guidance and design improvements. Review subcontractor work and liaise with clients. Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery. Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar). Minimum 5 years' stress analysis experience. Strong experience with FEA, ANSYS and Mathcad. Knowledge of BS 2573, BS EN 13001, BS EN 1090 and Structural Eurocodes. Excellent technical reporting skills. Previous experience in a similar role. Desirable: Chartered Engineer (or working towards). Nuclear or seismic analysis experience. Autodesk...

We are looking for a Senior Stress Engineer to work on a long term contract in Chorley/Hybrid. The role is working a 4 day working week - Monday to Thursday (2 days' in the office, 2 days' from home). Rate is c£50-54 Ltd per hour (Outside IR35) The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and checking engineering calculations and analysis reports, supporting the design and substantiation of complex mechanical equipment. You will work closely with design teams, project engineers and customers to ensure technical requirements are achieved. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Stress Engineer: * Produce and review stress analysis calculations and technical reports * Carry out finite element analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations * Identify calculation requirements including code compliance, operational requirements and failure modes * Support mechanical design teams with technical guidance, design improvements and material/section selection *...

Senior Stress Engineer £54 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week | Hybrid (2 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex mechanical design projects. The Role Produce and review stress calculations and analysis reports. Carry out classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Support design teams with technical guidance and design improvements. Review subcontractor work and liaise with clients. Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery. Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar). Minimum 5 years' stress analysis experience. Strong experience with FEA, ANSYS and Mathcad. Knowledge of BS 2573, BS EN 13001, BS EN 1090 and Structural Eurocodes. Excellent technical reporting skills. Previous experience in a similar role. Desirable: Chartered Engineer (or working towards). Nuclear or seismic analysis experience. Autodesk...

Senior EC&I Engineer Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £51.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A specialist nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. This role will involve working on specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Deliver EC&I design activities across concept, scheme and detailed design stages Produce and support technical documentation for UKCA / CE Marking compliance Ensure designs meet applicable safety standards and engineering regulations Support multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery Provide technical support during manufacture, testing and commissioning What We're Looking For Strong...

Procurement Lead PM Group are seeking a Procurement Lead to support an industrial manufacturing client based in the North West. The Procurement Lead will be responsible for the following: * Responsible for Capex procurement (Equipment and machinery), equipment services,) for project operations * Managing, facilitating and overseeing key contracts * Ensuring target costs are met * Support major capital projects * Support in-line capital projects (On -going work - keeps plant running) * Supplier Management - Capital suppliers * Required Contracts are in place/ renewed in Contract system * Support as required with PO/invoice issues in Coupa system * Ensure the company polices and sourcing processes are followed in procurement * Procurement activities are complete and aligned to meet Project Targets * Agreed savings are met and documented Skills & Qualifications: * Previous Procurement experience within highly regulated process industry...

Reference number: 51097 Job title: Mechanical Fitter Rate: £22/hr Location: Trafford Park Duration: 6 Months Start date: ASAP Mechanical Fitter on a 6 month contract on Trafford Park, for an established and specialist manufacturing business, in the role you’ll assemble special purpose machines that are manufactured for production environments across the world As the Mechanical Fitter, you will need: • A level 3 apprenticeship and practical experience. • Knowledge of vacuum systems and fitting techniques • Experience in pipe fitting bending (Swagelok installation course would be of benefit) • Cone and thread high pressure pipe fitting experience • General mechanical assembly experience • Overhead crane license would be of benefit but isn’t essential • Knowledge of 5s lean principles Standard working hours are * Monday - Thursday 7:00 - 16:30 * Friday 7:00 - 11:00 With 2 x 10 minute paid breaks and 30 minutes unpaid for lunch at 12:30 There is an overtime premium too; * After...

Non-Working Supervisor Location: East Midlands, East Anglia & North London Start Date: Approx. 27th August Duration: Approx. 40 Days Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35) Mileage: £50 per day allowance We are seeking an experienced Non-Working Supervisor to oversee a programme of works across various Cadent sites, involving the replacement of doors E&I buildings. This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor with strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience working within utility or gas infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Manage RAMS submissions and ensure compliance with all site Health & Safety requirements. Deliver daily site briefings and toolbox talks to operatives. Plan and coordinate construction activities with supply chain partners. Liaise with Cadent to ensure access arrangements, permits and H&S controls are in place ahead of mobilisation. Support the commercial team with payment applications, Early Warning...

Contract Details Job Title: Power Electronics Engineer Duration: 12 months (initially) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week), Manchester Outside IR35 £55-£70 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate high-reliability Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and power conversion solutions for defence applications, ensuring compliance with customer and military requirements. Perform schematic capture, component selection, simulation, PCB layout reviews and laboratory testing of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies and power distribution systems. Support prototype development, design verification and qualification testing, including thermal, environmental, EMC and electrical performance testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analysers and electronic loads. Collaborate with systems, hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to investigate design issues, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust, production-ready power electronic...

Fire & Security Service Engineer (Subcontract) – Manchester £33.00 - £35.00 per Hour Outside IR35 Weekly Pay Every Friday Long-Term Contract Immediate Start Available We are currently seeking an experienced Multiskilled Fire & Security Service Engineer to join a long-term student accommodation project based across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent contract work with a well-established fire and security contractor. You’ll be working on a large student accommodation portfolio, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple occupied and newly refurbished sites. Scope of Work The successful engineer will be responsible for: Servicing and maintaining fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and intercom systems Fault finding, diagnostics and reactive repairs Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Small remedial works and system upgrades Completing service reports and associated documentation Ensuring all work is...

Interim Product Development Manager £450 per day plus expenses - outside IR35 Manchester Looking for your next interim contract? This role needs someone with added-value chilled experience in the food industry. If you love shaping food products that genuinely stand out, this role gives you the opportunity to work with autonomy on a range of products for major retailers. You'll take the lead on developing exciting new concepts, turning ideas into commercially successful launches and helping define the future direction of a fast‑moving category. As always, fast paced manufacturers need interims who can make an impact from day one, and this role needs someone with extensive concept to launch experience and used to being the main point of contact with retail customers. What you'll bring Strong food product development experience Confidence working directly with retail customers Ability to run projects from concept through to launch A creative, solutions‑focused mindset...

Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - MEP Location: Manchester Contract Type: Outside IR35 Office Presence: Hybrid - 2/3 days a week  Rate: £44/hr - £46/hr An MEP consultancy we are partnered with is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a contract basis in their Manchester office. Ideally 3 - 5 years of experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the building services industry.  Consultancy or contractor background welcome, working on various sectors, notably commercial, hotels and healthcare.  Proficiency in Revit desirable but not required.  Contract length is like to be 6 months rolling. Looking to start someone ideally by the end of July.  If you are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer interested in the position, please apply

Job Title: Product Support Engineer - Diesel Engines (Field-Based) Location: Field-based - primarily covering Manchester, Leeds and Salisbury (travel between customer sites required) Rate: £35.00 per hour - umbrella Hours: Typically 10-hour shifts on site, although hours may vary depending on operational requirements. Working Pattern: Generally Monday to Thursday (4-day week), however flexibility will be required as shifts and working days may change to meet customer and operational demands. Contract Duration: Minimum 6-month contract Start Date: Immediate Client Summary Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. They specialise in diesel engine overhaul, final drive overhaul and locomotive refurbishment, supporting customers within the rolling stock industry with industry-leading engineering expertise. The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Product Support Engineer to join an internationally...

Security Operations Consultant – SC Cleared 📍 Remote | 💷 £600–£650 per day (Outside IR35) | ⏳ 3–6 months initial contract, likely extension | 🏛️ Central Government The Role We're seeking an experienced Security Operations Consultant to support a central government department's security operations function. This is a client-side role, working directly within the department to strengthen and mature their security operations capability. Key Responsibilities * Support and advise on day-to-day Security Operations Centre (SOC) activity, including alert triage and escalation processes * Assist with incident detection, investigation, and response * Advise on SIEM tooling, use case development, and logging/alerting strategy * Support vulnerability management processes: prioritisation, remediation tracking, and reporting * Review and enhance security policies, playbooks, and incident response runbooks * Act as a bridge between technical security teams and departmental...

Roles available across multiple UK offices · Hybrid working available - the work dictates location · Initial [6 month] contract, outside IR35, market day rate, UK limited company contractors only. Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary professional services consultancy working across major UK building and infrastructure sectors, and we're bringing in an experienced Principal Engineer on a contract basis to lead civil and structural design delivery across a portfolio of projects. About the contract We need someone who can pick up ownership of project delivery from day one and run with it. You'll have full autonomy over how the work gets delivered: this is an outcomes-based engagement. What you'll be doing * Leading civil and structural design delivery across a single large project, or several smaller ones — collaborating with our Associate Director on programme direction, while retaining full control over delivery method * Preparing tenders and fee proposals...

Position: Mammographer Location: Lancaster Rate of pay: £45 Gross  We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced Mammographers to join a busy Breast Screening Unit in the North West region. Role Details: 📍 North West 📅 ASAP Start – 12-month contract 🗓 Monday to Friday 🕗 8:00am – 5:00pm 💷 £40 or £45 per hour Subject to approval ✅ Outside IR35 (Ltd Company) Requirements: Breast Screening experience Confident working independently (sole working) Experience using Paperlite for image transfer Comfortable managing approximately 50 patients per day Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start ASAP, Ongoing. The shift pattern would be Full time hours, although the service would consider other suitable work patterns for the right candidate.  Day Webster Group currently have positions throughout the United Kingdon, Channel Islands, and Republic of Ireland for Radiography Professionals of all Bands between 3 – 8c; If this isn’t the right role for you and you would...

Business Central Consultant (Commercial Workstream) | 6-month Contract | Runcorn / Hybrid Working | Circa £500 - £520 per day Outside IR35 (rate flexible) I am recruiting on behalf of a UK industrial services group currently delivering a large-scale transformation programme centred around the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and 4PS. Having grown significantly through acquisition, the organisation is standardising commercial processes, reporting and operational controls across multiple business units. As part of this transformation, they are seeking an experienced Business Central Consultant to support the Commercial Workstream, helping to design and deploy best-practice CRM, opportunity management and pipeline management processes within the new ERP environment. Working closely with business stakeholders, transformation leaders and specialist 4PS implementation partners, you will play a key role in shaping the future-state commercial operating model....

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to £400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

Location: Birmingham Contract Length: 6 Months (minimum) Rate: £60 p/h (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a leading systems integration team delivering automation solutions in the energy sector. You'll be responsible for developing and commissioning Siemens based control systems, supporting projects from software development through to site commissioning. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technically challenging projects and is comfortable working both remotely and on customer sites. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal * Configure Siemens HMI/SCADA systems where required * Produce and modify functional design specifications * Carry out software testing, FAT and SAT activities * Diagnose and resolve technical issues during commissioning * Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification Expereince...

Maintenance Engineer (Shift Cover) - Wirral Rate: £30.00 per hour (PAYE) | £35.00-£40.00 per hour (Umbrella / Outside IR35) Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to boost your income or fit flexible work around your current commitments? Gap Technical is seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to provide ad-hoc shift cover across a range of manufacturing sites in the Wirral area. Whether you're looking for additional earnings, greater flexibility, or exposure to a variety of manufacturing environments, we have opportunities to suit you. Our Clients We work with leading manufacturers across a variety of sectors, including: FMCG Food & Beverage Packaging Chemical Manufacturing Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities. Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults using technical documentation and engineering...

We are currently looking to recruit a time served pipe fitter for a very long-term role (permanent for right person) in they Stalybridge area. Experienced working on petrochemical sites/pharmaceutical/oil and gas sites is essential. This is not a commercial works. The candidate must be able to measure (point to point) to enable fabrication and understand pipework isometric drawings to enable fabricating/installing new pipework. He/she must be willing to liaise with the client and client operations (to enable permit signing and requests) as there may be periods, they will be on site alone. They must also be able to works as a team, as at other periods they will be working in small teams. They must have a full clean driving licence. This work is outside of IR35 so we can payroll limited Please send your CV to be considered for this work