79 jobs found in Didcot

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Oxford Rate: £250 per day IR35 Determination: Outside IR35 Contract Length: Ongoing contract The Role: Are you an Asbestos Surveyor looking for a new contract opportunity? We are looking to secure the services of a qualified Asbestos Surveyor to service an ongoing contract based in the Oxford area. Your workload will offer a diverse mixture of environments, specifically focusing on a housing contract alongside hospital surveys. When working on the hospital sites, you will be surveying rooms as varied as operating theatres to boiler rooms and everything in-between. As a surveyor on this contract, you will be required to conduct management surveys, take any necessary samples for suspected Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs), and properly document the properties in-site. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements: You must be a BOHS P402 qualified surveyor. You must have a demonstrable...

Composite Laminator – Night Shift Location: Berkshire Area Shift: Mon – Thurs | 6:00pm – 6:00am (48 hours) Pay: £24–£25 per hour (Outside IR35) I’m currently working with a specialist advanced engineering business looking for an experienced Composite Laminator to join their night shift team. This is an initial contract role with a strong chance of going permanent for the right person. The Role Composite laminating and lay-up work Working with high-performance materials Producing high-quality components in a fast-paced environment Details Night shift: Monday to Thursday 48-hour working week Overtime available at weekends Outside IR35 contract Potential to go permanent What We’re Looking For Experience in composite laminating / lay-up Background in motorsport ideally Strong attention to detail and quality

Cleaner / Driver - Hangar and Facilities (Oxford Airport) Location: Oxford Airport, Kidlington Contract: 6-month contract, likely to extend Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week) Pay: £20.07 per hour Umbrella We are recruiting a Cleaner/Driver to support hangar operations for a major aerospace organisation based at Oxford Airport. This role involves general cleaning duties within hangar and engineering environments, along with UK-wide driving to collect and deliver equipment and stock. You will be working in a safety-critical setting where attention to detail is important and maintaining a clean, debris-free hangar is essential to reduce Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risks. Applicants must be comfortable working in a secure aviation environment. Core duties include keeping hangar floors clear of debris, emptying non-toxic waste bins, cleaning washrooms and changing rooms, sweeping external apron areas, driving company vehicles for UK collections and...

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions. Key aspects of the role include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities Contributing to...

Senior Data Engineer – Analytics (Contract) Hybrid – London/Reading A data engineer is required to deliver insight‑ready datasets and support advanced analytics across a cloud‑based environment. The role focuses on building scalable pipelines, refining complex data sources, and enabling analysts and data scientists with high‑quality, well‑structured data. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise data pipelines for analytics and modelling. Cleanse, transform, and analyse large datasets using Python/R. Maintain SQL‑driven processing workflows in the cloud. Perform EDA to identify trends, anomalies, and data issues. Collaborate with BI teams to deliver reliable analytical datasets.Skills & Experience Strong SQL and data wrangling. Proficient in Python or R. Experience with large, complex datasets and Power BI. AWS experience preferred: Glue, S3, Athena, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions. Advantageous: statistics/ML exposure and telecom‑style data environments.Contract:...

Job Title: Electrical Appointed Person - Night Shifts Location: Reading, Berkshire Contract: 12 Months (Approx.) Working Pattern: Night Shifts Rate: Up to £650 per night Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Appointed Person to join a major defence nuclear project near Reading. The successful candidate will work with supply chain partners to commission bespoke electrical equipment and plant, adhering to strict nuclear safety standards on one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Main Duties ·Take responsibility for electrical safety within the defined project boundary, ensuring compliance with the Electrical Safety Code. ·Coordinate electrical activities with the Work Authorisation & Permit Office (WAPO) and M&E Permit Office (PO). ·Plan and oversee electrical lifting operations, ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations. ·Produce and approve electrical lifting plans, method statements, and risk...

Overview An organisation operating in complex, secure environments is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architecture strategy across multiple programmes and domains. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise architecture development and governance across programmes Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, and frameworks aligned to business strategy Shape architecture strategy for a major Line of Business Provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, data, applications, and security Chair design reviews and ensure alignment with strategic and security objectives Drive innovation, research, and capability development Represent the organisation at senior external forums Mentor and develop the internal architecture community Requirements Proven experience leading enterprise architecture in large, complex environments (Essential) Strong background in defence/aerospace programmes within secure or government contexts (Essential)...

Test Manager £300 Per Day, Outside IR35 Swindon Remote 6 Months Contract Your new company A large organisation based in Swindon. Your new role You'll manage a team of 3-4 testers, providing direction, structure, and leadership across the testing lifecycle. This role is pivotal to supporting a move to Microsoft Business Central, with additional responsibility for EPOS testing and ITIL-based deployments. What you'll need to succeed Strong Test Lead / Test Manager experienceProven background with Microsoft Business Central Solid EPOS testing experience Excellent leadership and communication skills Someone who can bring structure, governance, and oversight; not just execute testing What you'll get in return £300 Per Day, Outside IR35 What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a...

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid in Farnborough +DV cleared role - Sole British nationals due to nature of the project +£500 - £530 a day +Outside IR35 Skills: +3rd Line support experience +VMware +Active Directory +Powershell +MOD experience +DV clearance - must be active Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the virtualisation environment (VMWare) Windows Server administration (Apply online only) Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex infrastructure issues Apply best practice principles to optimise service delivery and operations BAU Support activities Server infrastructure monitoring and lifecycle management Your experience: Experience working in a 3rd Line support role Experience supporting MS Office applications Active Directory & Group Policy VMWare vSphere Infrastructure, VMWare Horizon Microsoft System Centre (SCOM, SCCM, SCSM) Trellix and/or TrendMicro Security Products Veeam backup and recovery...

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid in Farnborough +SC cleared role - Sole British nationals due to nature of the project +£500 - £530 a day +Outside IR35 Skills: +3rd Line support experience +VMware +Active Directory +Powershell +MOD experience +Sc clearance - must be active Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the virtualisation environment (VMWare) Windows Server administration (Apply online only) Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex infrastructure issues Apply best practice principles to optimise service delivery and operations BAU Support activities Server infrastructure monitoring and lifecycle management Your experience: Experience working in a 3rd Line support role Experience supporting MS Office applications Active Directory & Group Policy VMWare vSphere Infrastructure, VMWare Horizon Microsoft System Centre (SCOM, SCCM, SCSM) Trellix and/or TrendMicro Security Products Veeam backup and recovery...

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee day-to-day site operations on a major highways scheme on the M25 at Maple Cross that is due to start soon. You will play a key role in supervising works within a live traffic environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery in line with programme requirements. Must have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid. Highways experience is essential! Top day rate Outside IR35 and a great opportunity for long term work available! If you or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

Engineering Consultant (6 month+ contract) Location: Aldershot (On-site, full-time) Contract Length: 6 months initially, likely extension to 9+ months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Consultant to join a growing GMP pharmaceutical site in Aldershot. The site is undergoing significant expansion, including new and upgraded facilities. This is a highly visible, on-site position requiring someone who can hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and drive engineering activity forward without relying on heavy oversight. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and execute CAPEX and engineering projects, including expansions, new site builds, facility conversions, and equipment installations. * Drive engineering activity from concept through to commissioning and handover. * Manage contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners. * Ensure project delivery aligns with GMP requirements and site quality standards. * Work...

Sapien Engineering are looking for a Wiring Technician to join an Aerospace business in Farnham on a contract basis. This is an initial 3-month contract with the view to extend. This is outside IR35 paying up to £25 per hour. Job requirements: * IPC 620 (essential) * Engineering schematics * Crimping * Soldering * Previous aerospace experience highly beneficial For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV ASAP

Composites Technicians (Late Shift) 📍 Hampshire 💰 £24.50-£25.50 per hour (Ltd company) - Outside IR35 📅 6+ Month Contract 🕒 Late Shift We're working with a high-end automotive manufacturer specialising in carbon fibre and precision-engineered components, supplying into the performance and luxury vehicle sector. Due to continued growth, we're looking for experienced Composites Technicians to join the team on a late shift. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: * Laminating carbon fibre components to precise specifications * Working with a range of composite materials and lay-up techniques * Interpreting engineering drawings and technical instructions * Ensuring all work meets high end quality standards * Working within a fast-paced, high-spec production environment ✅ Requirements: * Proven experience in composites within automotive, motorsport, or aerospace environments * Strong hands-on laminating experience (wet lay-up, pre-preg, vacuum bagging) * Experience working with carbon fibre...

Automotive Paint Sprayers & Preppers/Polishers 📍 Hampshire 💰 £24-£26 per hour (Ltd company) - Outside IR35 📅 6+ Month Contract 🕒 Various shifts available We're working with a high-end automotive manufacturer specialising in carbon fibre and precision-engineered components, supplying into the performance and luxury vehicle sector. Due to increased demand, we're looking for experienced: * Paint Sprayers * Preppers / Polishers 🔧 Key Responsibilities: * Preparation of carbon fibre and automotive parts to a high standard * Paint spraying using industry-standard techniques * Polishing and finishing to high end quality levels * Working within a fast-paced, high-spec production environment ✅ Requirements: * Proven experience in automotive, motorsport, or aerospace paint spraying or prepping/polishing * Experience with carbon fibre components (highly desirable) * Strong attention to detail and quality standards * Ability to work shifts * Must have right to work in UK If you...

Site Agent - Wastewater - Freelance Currently looking for a Site Agent in Hampshire on a long term freelance basis. We are currently working with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Site Agent for a long-term wastewater project on the Wessex Water framework. This is a key role on a major infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work, continuity, and the opportunity to take full ownership of site delivery within a well-established framework. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of works on site Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance Liaise with client representatives, engineers, and stakeholders Oversee RAMS, permits, and site documentation Monitor programme, progress, and resource allocation Identify risks and drive solutions to keep works on trackRequirements Proven experience as a Site Agent within...

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £50/hr | Contract to Dec 2026 Long-term Outside IR35 opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer supporting a major equipment and process transfer within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key highlights: * Maintain production output during site transfer * Lead equipment relocation, qualification & re-installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) * Support PFMEAs, work instructions & process documentation * Troubleshoot lasers, optics & precision assemblies * Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality & Supply Chain Skills needed: * Manufacturing/Process Engineering background (laser, optics, photonics, precision assembly) * Strong hands-on problem solving (mechanical / optical / electro-mechanical) * Experience managing complex transfers under tight timelines Details: * Rate: Up to £50 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉 Apply now for...

Senior Azure Data Engineer (Snowflake, Databricks, Dbt)  I'm urgently looking to speak with Senior Contractors bringing significant experience in Databricks + Snowflake, coupled with proven Azure-Databricks project expertise.  You must have valid right to work status in the UK to be considered for this opportunity.  Skills & Experience: - Proven Snowflake & Databricks, hands-on experience  - Significant expertise in Azure-Databricks, with demonstratable, hands-on leadership in Azure-heavy projects - Excellent stakeholder management, able to hit ground running and work closely with senior stakeholders - DBT experience - nice to have  Please note: This role requires someone who can operate autonomously from day one, with strong delivery focus in fast‑paced, enterprise-scale data environments. Reason for role: Urgent interim replacement  Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d | Outside IR35  Start date: End of March  Working Patterns: Remote first, 1 week in Milton...

Location: Guildford Role Type: Contract (up to full-time, flexible) Pay: £50 per hour (outside IR35 – payment into your limited company) We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a busy GP surgery in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone skilled in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions, who can hit the ground running. Key Details: * Up to five days per week, but we’re flexible for the right candidate * Contract role, outside IR35 – payment via your limited company * Deal with a wide variety of minor illnesses and acute presentations * Work within a supportive and professional GP practice environment Requirements: * Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with experience in primary care or urgent care * Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills * Confidence in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions If you’re looking for a flexible role in a welcoming practice, offering excellent...

Location: Guildford Role Type: Contract (up to full-time, flexible) Pay: £50 per hour (outside IR35 – payment into your limited company) We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join a busy GP surgery in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone skilled in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions, who can hit the ground running. Key Details: * Up to five days per week, but we’re flexible for the right candidate * Contract role, outside IR35 – payment via your limited company * Deal with a wide variety of minor illnesses and acute presentations * Work within a supportive and professional GP practice environment Requirements: * Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with experience in primary care or urgent care * Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills * Confidence in managing minor illnesses and acute conditions If you’re looking for a flexible role in a welcoming practice, offering excellent...