154 jobs found in Thatcham

A company that designs special-purpose machinery for a variety of industries is looking to hire a Design Engineer to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (outside IR35) based at their site near Reading. The Role This position will involve using Solidworks for design work related to components for varying types of special-purpose machinery. Experience Ideal candidates will be fluent Solidworks users with previous experience in similar engineering type companies being desirable. Apply For more information on this position please email your CV to

Service Architect +Current DV Clearance is essential +On site in Hampshire +18 months + +Outside IR35 +£650 - £750 a day We're seeking an experienced Service Architect to join a high-profile Ministry of Defence (MOD) programme on a long-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering secure, resilient, and supportable services within a complex defence environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop end-to-end service architecture aligned with business and technical requirements. Produce service designs that meet operational, security, and supportability standards. Work closely with technical architects, engineering teams, service management, and stakeholders. Ensure service transition and operational readiness for new and enhanced services. Contribute to service governance, risk management, and continual service improvement. Create and maintain service design documentation, operating models, and support processes....

Network Architect +18 months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 +£600-£700 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies. Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering,...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills &...

Assurance Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £600 - £700 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Network Architect +18 months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 +£650-£700 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies. Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering,...

Network Architect - DV Cleared 15+ Month Contract Outside IR35 £650-£750 per day On-site in Hampshire Active DV Clearance required before applicationWe're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments. You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation. What You'll Be Doing Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation. Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical governance...

CONTRACT MOT TESTER – BASINGSTOKE Position: MOT Tester Location: Basingstoke (RG21) Rate: £24.00 - £25.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT MOT TESTER – THE ROLE: Are you an MOT Tester looking for a new role? We have a fantastic opportunity available to work at our client’s workshop in the Basingstoke area on an ongoing contractual basis. CONTRACT MOT TESTER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * You must hold a valid MOT License. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * You must hold a UK Driving License. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a productive team. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. Apply via this advert today and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch. Why work for Excel Resourcing? * Benefit from premium rates across the market. * Various long-term contract opportunities throughout the UK. * Flexible working when it comes to your hours and how far you will...

Site Engineer – Outside IR35 (Ltd Co) – £325/day - Aldermaston  - Reading  We’re currently looking for a hands-on Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure / utilities programme, with a focus on AMP Water frameworks. The Opportunity Immediate requirement with a start date of 20th July 2026 Outside IR35 – £325/day (Ltd Co) Long-term programme of works with clear progression opportunities Strong pathway to fast-track into a Senior Engineer position The Role You’ll be working on-site delivering civils and utilities works, playing a key role in the day-to-day engineering delivery. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being in the detail of site operations rather than office-based. Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying for civils / infrastructure works Daily site engineering support across construction activities QA, as-builts and engineering documentation Working closely with site teams and subcontractors Ensuring works are...

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Authorised Person based with our Client in Reading, Berkshire. SC Security Clearance is required for this role, Candidates must be sole British Citizens with British Passport and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Market rates - opportunity to work outside IR35 ROLE OVERVIEW The overarching responsibility of the AP is to manage and co-ordinate Electrical safety against the approved project procedures. This will include day to day co-ordination of the Electrical AP's, provide due governance and management to meet the Nuclear Licence Conditions, QMS and Project Delivery processes and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS - Time served Electrical technician or electrical engineer with onsite experience - 17th / 18th Edition IET Electrical Regulations - Hold electrical testing qualifications (2391 or 2394 & 2395) and have undertaken - AP (E) Training - SMSTS (or equivalent...

Quality Inspector / QC Engineer (Civils) Reading | £50 per hour | Outside IR35 (assessment dependent) | Contract until December 2026 Are you an experienced Quality Inspector or QC Engineer with a strong civils background and active SC Clearance? We're recruiting for a long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure programme in Reading. This is a site-based role working on a high-profile project, offering long-term stability through to December 2026 and a competitive £50/hour rate. The Role You'll play a key role in ensuring quality standards are met across complex civil construction activities, carrying out inspections and supporting the successful delivery of the project. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing and accepting procedures and documentation in line with QC1 requirements. Conducting quality inspections against approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Reviewing and accepting Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs). Witnessing tests and carrying out on-site...

Network Security Engineer (SC Cleared) UK Remote + Occasional Travel 6 Month Contract £380/day (Outside IR35) Network Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance. Hands-on experience of F5, Zscaler + Palo Alto technologies preferred. 6 Month Contract. Start ASAP in July/August 2026. The vast majority of the work is expected to be remote. However, there may be occasional travel to UK customer sites including - Wokingham, Corsham, Farnborough + Warwick. Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting a leading Telecoms end client: Strong hands-on experience of: F5, Zscaler + Palo Alto IT security technologies, including Firewalls + Network Security. Technical Ownership of Customer Security infrastructure estate, processes, procedures, documentation + life cycle management. Acting as technical point of contact + escalation for Security related changes, modifications + projects for firewall rule bases. Providing technical support, Change management, for hard...

Contract Electrical Design Engineer | Reading | Outside IR35 | Defence Technology. Technify Talent is partnering with a leading security technology company based in Reading, Berkshire to hire a Contract Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6 month initial contract. This is a hands-on design role with a strong focus on producing high-quality electrical drawings and design documentation for complex, mission-critical systems that help protect lives and reduce civilian threats. What you'll be doing: * Producing electrical schematics, drawings and design documentation using SolidWorks * Creating and maintaining electrical drawings throughout the engineering lifecycle * Supporting electrical system analysis, testing and verification activities * Working closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions * Supporting electrical design activities within a highly regulated engineering environment * Contributing to...

Decommissioning Engineer  Location: Reading, UK (Onsite, 5 days per week) Duration: 12 Month   Rate - £60 Per hour Outside IR35 Are you an experienced Decommissioning Engineer looking to join a high-hazard facility programme in the UK. This is a hands-on, boots-on-ground role supporting the mechanical decommissioning of a highly regulated plant. The work involves handling decommissioned equipment in air-fed suits within controlled environments, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory protocols. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical decommissioning expertise in a critical, high-stakes environment within the nuclear sector. Key Responsibilities ·Conduct mechanical decommissioning activities safely and efficiently ·Work on-site in high-hazard areas requiring air-fed suits ·Handle, dismantle, and prepare plant equipment for decommissioning and disposal ·Ensure compliance with all site safety, quality, and regulatory standards ·Collaborate with...

Oracle Data Warehouse Developer (SC Cleared) Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Oracle Data Warehouse Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Andover (Hybrid). Start ASAP in July/August 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site. Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Must have strong Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) + Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) experience. Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Warehouse solutions including data modelling + integration. RPD Repository design in Oracle Analytics. Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) mappings for ETL processes. Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) security including users, roles + data-level security. Developing + implementing...

Composite Laminators – Oxfordshire We are currently recruiting 4 experienced Composite Laminators for an exciting opportunity based in Oxfordshire, working within a high-performance motorsport environment. Contract Details: * £23.00 - £24.00 per hour * 40–50+ hours per week * Duration: 3–6 months * Payment: Weekly via LTD / Umbrella * Outside IR35 * Location: Oxfordshire * Start Date: Immediate Requirements: * Proven experience in Motorsport / F1 composite lamination * High attention to detail and quality * Ability to work in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment * Immediate availability preferred If you're a skilled laminator ready to get started right away and want to be part of a top-tier motorsport project, we want to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details

DV Cleared Support Engineer/ 2nd Line - 3 months+ - £(Apply online only)pd Outside IR35 - Full time on site in Surrey ( 5 days per week) Looking for a 2nd line support engineer to join our clients team to design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations. Key Duties & responsibilities * Respond to incoming tickets and provide ongoing feedback on progress. * Providing basic 1st/2nd line support for our environments, services and infrastructure. Escalate to 3rd line for complex issues. * End user support (desk-side and remote). * Issuing comms to the user community for incidents and maintenance events. * Respond to monitoring alerts, triage and escalate where necessary. * Ensure incident tickets are appropriately updated and maintained, and fed into the major incident process where...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early/Day Shifts - 50+ hours) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Oxfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies Welcome * On-Going Work...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £31.00 - £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early/Day Shifts - 50+ hours) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Hertfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Start date: ASAP Length: 6 months + Contract: £450 - £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: South England - multiple locations Key words: Electrical Design, Substations, Power, Energy Infrastructure, Design Management, Net ZeroTurner Lovell is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join one of the UK's leading power infrastructure contractors, delivering major transmission and distribution projects across a long-term electricity framework. This opportunity would suit an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead Primary Engineer, or Lead Protection & Control Engineer looking to take technical ownership of a portfolio of major HV infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical delivery of electrical design across a portfolio of HV/EHV infrastructure projects. Provide technical leadership and guidance to Primary, Protection & Control, Civil and other engineering disciplines. Review, approve and coordinate...