245 jobs found in Leicester

Contract HGV Technician Ongoing contract Leicester Nights 7pm to 7am 4 on 4 off £33 per hour Immediate Start Available Are you a Heavy Vehicle Technician / PSV Engineer  looking for ongoing HGV / PSV work in the Midlands area? Would you like to join our growing team of contractors providing valuable support to workshops across the UK? If so we would love to hear from you! We are looking for an experienced Contract Heavy Vehicle Technician to start as soon as possible. Duties include:  Service, maintain, inspect and repair vehicle and plant to workshop standard MOT preparation and planned preventative maintenance and quality checks Fault diagnosis  If you are a level 3 qualified, experienced heavy vehicle mechanic and are looking to start work as soon as possible then please get in touch. Why work as a Contractor? Wages start at £1500 a week for a 50 hour week Wages paid weekly Roles inside and outside IR35 available Variety opportunity to work in various workshops...

Automation Test Engineer – Leicestershire (Automation system background is essential) £400 per day (Outside IR35) (£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700) CSCS / ECS Card Required We’re looking for an organised and technically minded Automation Test Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects. This role focuses on defect coordination, reporting, and communication with engineering and integration teams. Although primarily office-based, occasionally going onto site will be required (Office and site are in the same location) Key Responsibilities Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail, ensuring accurate updates and timely resolution. Work closely with engineering and integration teams to clarify issues and support troubleshooting. Maintain test documentation, update scripts, and produce ad-hoc reports. Keep dashboards up to date, reflecting real-time defect and test status. Attend...

Pegbox is working with a renowned composite manufacturer which supplies industries such as F1, Automotive, Special Projects and more. Based near Melton Mowbray, they are looking for composite laminators to join their busy day, night shifts and weekend shifts The successful candidates will be expected to: * Work from engineering drawings with little to no assistance * Be able to work on a variety of complex parts, sometimes one off’s, from visual to structural * Working to very tight deadlines whilst maintaining excellent quality levels * Have their own tools With good hours available, these contracts are outside IR35 with a competitive hourly rate Shifts and Rates * Days £21ph – Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours) * Nights £23ph – Monday – Thursday 6pm – 6am * Weekend £26ph – Friday – Sunday 6am – 6pm

Software Development Project Manager (Rail Software Innovation) Location: 3 days per week in Ashby office minimum / 1 day per month in Chippenham office Rate: £450 per day Umbrella Contract Length: 4-6 months (initially) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Pioneer the Future of Rail. Lead Ground-Breaking R&D as a Project Manager. Our client is seeking a visionary R&D Rail Project Manager to join the team and drive the development of transformative technology that will define the future of transport. This is your chance to lead from the front, managing complex, safety-critical projects that have a tangible impact on millions. What You'll Bring (The Essentials): We are looking for a proven leader with a track record of delivering excellence in complex environments: * A minimum of 5+ years as a Project Manager with a proven record of managing and delivering multiple software development projects valued at over £1M per year. * Demonstrable experience managing multiple,...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – NUNEATON Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Nuneaton Rate: £21.50 per hour (LTD) Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30 + Saturdays & Overtime available CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. *...

VEHICLE CONVERSION TECHNICIAN Pay: £17.00 per hour + enhanced overtime rates We are looking for a skilled and experienced Vehicle Conversion Technician to join our team at E-ppl. As a leading supplier of managed services in the automotive industry, we work with major OEMs across the UK and overseas. Our projects range from carefully planned launch support to reactive quality campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly skilled team supporting a premium customer who creates specialist vehicles for emergency services. You will be working on bespoke, one-of-a-kind conversions on an ongoing basis. We are seeking a passionate and flexible individual who loves working on unique projects and can adapt to a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Fabricate bespoke parts and assemblies. * Perform glass fitment and the removal and refitting of interior trims. * Work to detailed vehicle build specifications. * Complete general modifications to original...

Your new company Coventry City Council is seeking HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists to support the completion of EHC Needs Assessments as part of an Associate Educational Psychologist project. The service currently has a number of Early Years assessments awaiting completion. Your new role This is a flexible, remote role offering long-term allocations and the ability to negotiate your preferred schedule. While most work can be completed remotely, face-to-face assessments are preferred where possible to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.You will be able to: Complete EHC Needs Assessments and submit reports for QA/peer review. Work within agreed quality standards and timelines. Liaise with families, educational settings, and professionals from other agencies. Provide timely psychological advice and maintain accurate records.Location: Coventry City CouncilRemote (with some face-to-face assessments)Contract:Rolling contract for adhoc assessmentsPay:From...

Location: Manchester or Coventry Contract Type: Outside IR35 Duration: 12 Months Rate: Dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting experienced CMM Inspectors for long-term Outside IR35 contract opportunities based in Manchester or Coventry. These roles are ideal for contractors with strong CMM programming and driving experience who are confident working independently within high-standards engineering environments. About the Opportunity Working on high-precision components across automotive, aerospace or advanced manufacturing, you will be responsible for programming, operating and inspecting using industry-standard CMM software. You’ll work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure all parts meet required specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Produce CMM programs using PolyWorks, Calypso, or M2CAM10 (experience in at least one is essential). Operate and drive CMM equipment for dimensional inspection. Inspect complex...

Mechanical Handling Engineer Plymouth – 3 days WFH circa £57.5 per hour LTD (Outside IR35) Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Mechanical Handling Engineer. You’ll support mechanical handling and building services projects across nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of cranes, lifting equipment, and maintenance assets.   What will you be doing? Support the Mechanical Engineering Lead with design, maintenance, and modification of mechanical handling systems. Scope and deliver mechanical designs and upgrades across the full project lifecycle. Maintain technical documentation, drawings, and compliance records. Collaborate across disciplines during installation, commissioning, and testing phases. Provide technical input to risk assessments and progress reports.  A couple of things you should know: Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or CEng preferred). 3+...

Mechanical Design Engineers (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Mechanical Design Engineers based in the Huddersfield area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Detailed design Material selection, hand calculation, rotor dynamics Conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling BOM and gear data generation Concession/Non-conformance assessment and resolutionThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Structural design practices and methodologies...

Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Stress Engineer-Gas Turbines—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Stress analysis on development projects Compliance with aerospace industry standards Contribution to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmesThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Stress and Lifting (fatigue, damage tolerance/...

Stress Engineer Outside IR35  Certain Advantage are hiring for a Stress Engineer based in Derby. This role is on a 12-month contract basis. The role Ownership of stress analysis of assigned components. Collaborate with support functions as needed (stress analysis, life management, heat transfer, materials, design). Ensure assigned components meet all technical and functional requirements. Interface with global engineering organizations and other internal organizations (e.g. design) as required to support activity on assigned components. Generate and deliver technical/program presentations to internal and external customers as required (systems tech review, design review and internal analysis review). Write Design Study Summaries (Design Definition Record), Technical Memorandums, Coordination Memos, and Certification Reports as required to document design engineering activity on assigned components.  The individual: 3+ years gas turbine experience 2D/3D stress analysis of...

Role: Performance Test Engineer Location: Warwickshire Rate: £30+ p/h (Outside IR35) Hours per week: 40 Duration: 6 Months (Rolling) Accountabilities: The Performance Test Engineer is responsible for conducting the performance attribute tests, troubleshooting vehicles, and analysing and reporting results, across various vehicle architectures and powertrains. A Performance Testing Engineer works alongside the Performance Attribute Engineers, other Test Engineers and the Performance Technical Specialist, in a collaborative and diverse environment. We are looking for an engineer to add to our dynamic and growing team, with specific focus on on-track and on-road Performance Attribute and Features Testing. The successful candidate will work on xHEV and BEV vehicles, supporting the Lead Engineers in the delivery of competitive performance. The successful candidate should be someone that is keen to conduct track-based and road-based testing, able to troubleshoot vehicle and...

Role: Project Engineer (Scrum Master) Location: Warwickshire Contract length: 6 Months (Rolling) Rate: £30 p/h+ (Depending on Experience) - Outside IR35 Role Overview The Scrum Master / Project Engineer will act as both the agile delivery facilitator and technical integrator across cross-functional BMS squads. You’ll champion agile best practices while steering project execution and integration milestones involving control systems, embedded software, and hardware such as SDU Controls, CSC modules, and WGM platforms. Key Responsibilities Agile Facilitation & Planning * Lead agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives * Coach the squad on agile principles and foster continuous delivery culture * Maintain healthy backlogs in collaboration with Product Owners and technical leads Project Engineering & Delivery Tracking * Monitor engineering tasks, hardware dependencies, and test execution across BMS domains *...

Freelance Design Manager – Education Project – Derbyshire (Head Office Based) Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 months Location: Derbyshire Head Office with travel to Ashington (North East) once per week Start: Immediate A well-established UK main contractor with a strong track record in education, commercial and public-sector construction is recruiting a Freelance Design Manager to support a major further education redevelopment project. The business is recognised for its financial stability, collaborative working environment and consistent delivery of multi-building campus schemes across the country. This role is primarily based at the contractor’s Derbyshire head office, with travel to the project site in Ashington once per week. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving consultant deliverables, coordinating specialist design packages and managing site-driven design queries throughout the delivery phase. The Role * Freelance Design Manager...

Long term Contract** Avionic Technicians - Birmingham - Base maintenance contract - Outside IR35 - Starting soon! ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ I'm reaching out to Avionic technicians who would be interested in working on a Wedgetail modification Project starting soon! Contract details: Role: Avionic Technician Location: Birmingham Start Date: December 2025 Duration: Until Dec 2026 Rate: £36.00 per hour Ltd Outside IR35 Shifts: 🔶Mon-Fri (07:00-15:30) 🔶Mon-Thu (12:00-22:30) Tooling: Own foamed, etched, and tooling list required Additional Requirements: 🔶 LTD contractors will require £1m public liability insurance 🔶 Unpaid trade test required prior to starting Candidate requirements: Right to work in the UK Previous base maintenance experience on Boeing aircraft Previous Modification experience desired Subject to BPSS and Boeing security clearance. For more information and to register your interest please inbox me or call: (phone number removed)...

Principal People are currently working on behalf of a project management organisation who are looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to be working on a construction project for a prestigious client of theirs near to Birmingham starting in mid-January. You will be responsible for site inspections, audits and reporting amongst other basic operational responsibilities and will be required for 6 months. This role is to pay a daily rate of between £(Apply online only)/day.(Outside IR35) Essential Criteria: NEBOSH General Certificate Minimum Have health hand safety experience within Construction projects. Hold experience and knowledge of CDM responsibilities Be available from Mid January Be an engaging individual able to liaise at all levels. If this role is of interest then please follow the link to apply

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to support a major bridge scheme in Birmingham. This long-term contract offers the chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure project involving complex structural and civil works. You will be involved in both design coordination and on-site engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Assist with civil and structural works related to bridge construction and associated infrastructure * Review design drawings, specifications and technical documents * Provide site engineering support, including surveys, inspections and reporting * Coordinate with designers, contractors and project stakeholders * Monitor progress, quality and compliance with relevant UK standards * Support construction planning, temporary works coordination and method statements * Ensure all activities meet health, safety and environmental requirements Requirements *...

Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * Dec/Jan Start Rate: Highly Competitive Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery-focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend. The Role: Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages The Person: Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Piping / Hydraulics / Pumping Systems) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 - 3 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months | Outside IR35 | December / January Start Rate: Highly Competitive (Ltd / CIS) Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in piping systems, pump hydraulics, water industry process equipment or mechanical assemblies? Are you looking for a technical delivery role where you'll be producing high-quality mechanical design outputs under the guidance of an experienced Design Manager? We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major UK water-sector infrastructure programme based in Birmingham. This position is purely mechanical focusing on pumping systems, hydraulic design, pipework layouts, mechanical bracketry, skids, fabrications, and equipment integration. This is a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend. The role suits someone who is hands-on with mechanical design documentation, who can produce...