77 jobs found in Wickford

Location: Basildon (3-5 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £73.40ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Network & Systems Integration Engineer to join their team in Basildon on a contractual basis. Key Responsibilities: Creating Network Architecture for the Lab environment Maintaining Lab infrastructure and development areas Configuring systems according to Lead Systems Engineer requirements Supporting Trials Site activities Job Requirements: We are looking for a candidate with recent experience of TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), DDS and VLAN Configuration. Experience in IT Network and its applications within Defence & Security Understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model Understanding of IPv4 Addressing Understanding of Virtual Local Area Network configuration Understanding of Network Implementation and Deployment Understanding of Network Architecture...

Job Description: We are looking for self-employed HGV Technicians (HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter) Location: Essex Pay Rate: £34 - £35 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic with a level 3 qualification or equivalent? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits in working for Excel: * Weekly Pay: * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of HGV. * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of HGV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations...

Architectural Technician - Housebuilder Projects Remote (UK) £25-£27 per hour (Outside IR35) 3-Month Contract (subject to extension) | Fully Remote An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architectural Technician to join a busy architectural practice supporting the delivery of major UK residential housing developments. This Architectural Technician role is ideal for someone with a strong housebuilder background who enjoys producing high-quality technical drawing packages and working on residential developments from planning through to construction. The successful Architectural Technician will work remotely, supporting a range of live housing projects while producing detailed AutoCAD drawings to meet demanding project deadlines. The Role As an Architectural Technician, you'll be responsible for: Producing detailed AutoCAD drawing packages for residential housing developments Preparing technical drawings and construction information for live projects...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a O&M Days Team Leader on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 3-6-month contract. Key skills Provide guidance and support to the O&M team on plant operation Candidates must have experience in EFW or Power operational plants and/or EFW or Power plants in O&M Operational and Maintenance stage Must have Leadership experience i.e. as a Shift Team Leader (STL) or supervisory level preferred Must have proven ability to manage plant operations, personnel, and emergency situations in a high-risk environment Location, remuneration and timeframe of the O&M Day Shift Team Leader role Essex Immediate Start £(phone number removed) per day Outside IR35 3 - 6 months INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex to join our customer on an initial contract basis. This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own PSC. Our customer is a leading developer of high-performance embedded computing solutions, supplying innovative technology across sectors including defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support their supply chain and procurement function. As a Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement activities to ensure the timely supply of critical components. You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, and Sales teams to drive supplier performance, reduce costs and lead times, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Key Responsibilities -...

Job Title: Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer Location: Kent (3 days on-site) Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rate: Up to £420 per day (Umbrella) DBS Required | Sentinel Safety Critical (DZEP) from Day One Role Overview Supporting the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in delivering safe, reliable and efficient railway asset performance. The role involves leading technicians, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support within a live operational rail environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and support signalling & telecoms technicians to meet performance targets Monitor asset reliability, safety, and maintenance delivery Provide technical guidance, inspections, and fault investigations Manage safety compliance, assurance, and non-conformance processes Review and approve method statements and work plans Maintain accurate engineering records and systems Undertake staff surveillance and quality/asset checks Essential Requirements...

Mechanical Fitter - HV Substations Location: NeuConnect Project, ME3 0BY Start Date: 13th July 2026 Duration: Until 21st December 2026 Hours: 50 Hours per Week (10 Hours per Day, Monday-Friday) Rates: LTD / Umbrella First 37 Hours: £29.12 per hour After 37 Hours / First 4 Hours Saturday: £30.87 per hour After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays: £33.65 per hour IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (LTD) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a major HV substation project on the NeuConnect scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project with one of the UK's leading engineering organisations, working on critical transmission infrastructure. The successful candidate will become part of an established site team carrying out mechanical installation works while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality. Key Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical installation activities on HV substation projects Work safely in...

Job Description: We are looking for self-employed HGV Technicians (HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter) Location: Dagenham Pay Rate: £34 - £35 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic with a level 3 qualification or equivalent? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits in working for Excel: * Weekly Pay: * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of HGV. * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of HGV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Dartford Rate: £31.00 - £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early & Middle Shift - 50 hours+) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable, and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Dartford 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...

Production Process Engineer Location: London Rate: £450 - £500 per day umbrella Contract: Contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Process Engineer to support rolling stock overhaul and refurbishment projects within a safety-critical rail environment. You'll develop production workflows, create work instructions and engineering procedures, validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and support engineering assurance activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Key Responsibilities Develop production processes and workflows for overhaul projects. Produce work instructions, procedures and technical documentation. Create and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs). Support engineering assurance and concession activities. Work closely with engineering and production teams to deliver project objectives. Drive continuous improvement across production processes. Essential Requirements Proven experience within the UK...

Junior Marketing & Brand Asset Coordinator Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid - minimum 40% office-based) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (5-6 weeks) Hours: Part-time - 3 days per week (Wednesday office attendance preferred) We're recruiting for a Junior Marketing & Brand Asset Coordinator to support a busy marketing team on a short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their marketing career while gaining hands-on experience in brand and digital asset management. Key Responsibilities Organise and categorise digital image assets. Ensure images are correctly tagged and credited. Source additional photography from across the organisation. Develop simple processes to improve image management. Support the wider marketing and communications team. About You Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Interest in marketing, branding and communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work independently...

Job Title: Contract Strategic Buyer Location: Colchester Rate: £30 to £40 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 on site, 2 from home) Contract Length: 2–3 months (initial contract) Are you an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional with strong supplier management, negotiation skills, and a background in electronic components or technical manufacturing? This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). This contract role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving supplier performance, reducing lead‑times, and supporting strategic procurement activity.     Role Responsibilities – Contract Strategic Buyer - Manage supplier performance, ensuring on‑time delivery and accurate purchase order tracking. - Run RFQs and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and batch cost improvements. - Support cost‑saving...

Agile Delivery Manager - Broadcast Media Sector (must have broadcast media content supply chain experience) Location: London/UK (Hybrid Flexible approx. 1-3dpw on site) Type: Contract 6 months initially- Outside IR35 - Approx 450pd Availability - ASAP or within 2 weeks notice Agile Delivery Manager required to work with one of the UK's most dynamic broadcast media technology environments. We're looking for an Agile Delivery Manager with proven experience in the broadcast and media sector, specifically across content supply chain technology and operations. Approx 5+ years within the UK broadcast media and entertainment industry and a minimum of 3 years experience working in similar Agile Delivery Manager positions (including Scrum/Scrum Master experience, ScrumMaster CSM ideal). Looking for experience delivering large, multi-year media technology projects/programmes. You should be comfortable matrix managing distributed teams of 10+ such as software development/engineering,...

MPI have a requirement for a B1 Licensed Engineer who has recency/type on Cessna Citation Lics Engr (CJ525) to be based at Biggin Hill. Very short term contract to start 20th July until 24th July to cover on site whilst a training course is being held for the staff. 6 core hours a day no overtime. Rate of pay to be discussed on application - Outside of IR35 Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently living in the UK

MPI have a requirement for a B2 Licensed Engineer who has recency/type on Cessna Citation Lics Engr (CJ525) to be based at Biggin Hill. Very short term contract to start 20th July until 24th July to cover on site whilst a training course is being held for the staff. 6 core hours a day no overtime. Rate of pay to be discussed on application - Outside of IR35 Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently living in the UK

Are you a Estimator from and engineering or project management background, with 3-5 years Estimating experience pricing demolition, cut & carve, and soft strip projects? Our client is an established SME Civil Engineering Contractor, specialising in Central London Soft Strip, Demolition, Structural Alterations, Cut & Carve, Temporary Works and Groundworks projects. As the ideal candidate, you will degree qualified in Civil Engineering or from a site background with an excellent understanding of demolition principles, able to price works from 1st Principles. Freelance Estimator (Demolition) roles and responsibilities: You will be responsible for pricing tenders from 1st Principles, possessing a sound knowledge of demolition, cut & carve, and soft strip techniques, outputs and resources, identification and management of Risk. You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and client requirements. Work with Directors and delivery team...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Hyper scale Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors.. Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Sound knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.- Strong communication skills.-. Your expert recruitment consultant is...

Design Manager - Steelwork & Façade Packages (Rail Stations) Location: Old Oak Common (OOC), London - 3 days per week on site Rate: £475 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Minimum 12 months, with a strong likelihood of extension Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of steelwork and façade packages on one of the UK's largest rail infrastructure projects at Old Oak Common. Façade experience is the key requirement for this role. Candidates should have proven experience managing the design and delivery of façade packages on major rail station projects. If you do not have façade experience, you must have significant experience managing the design and delivery of steelwork packages on live rail station projects. This is the minimum requirement. This role requires someone who has progressed from a Civil or Structural Engineering consultancy, leading multidisciplinary design teams internally, before working closely with...

ML Engineer (Early Career - Mid-level) New contract role | Immediate starter - Just in! Opus have partnered with an cutting-edge AI focused HealthTech start-up with a mission-driven culture and ethical AI approach. The successful candidate will be making a real impact to patient care outcomes.  Contract Specifics: Rate: £400 per day, Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months  Start date: ASAP, Immediate starter  Working Patterns: Full-time, 1 day p/w in London-offices. Person Specification:  - Solid skills in Python, SQL and AWS.  - Background in Software Engineering / Data Engineering | Previous back-end work is nice to have  - Experience working with ML models (productisation, not just for research / prototyping)  Nice to have:  - A deeper understanding on ML Models / ML Data Science from an API perspective (GraphQL, gRPC, REST)  - Start-up or HealthTech experience.  This is an urgent requirement, please reach out ASAP to Adam Akhtar today (17th July) to avoid...

Role: Lead Delivery Manager  IR35: Outside SC: Yes Start: 17/08  6 Months contract  Rate: £600 Outside ir35  Essential Characteristics Security Clearance (SC)  Strong Delivery Manager with a commercial-sector background. Experience delivering products in environments focused on: Experimentation Continuous improvement Fast-paced delivery Product innovation Comfortable working in both: Commercial environments Public sector/government environmentsPreferred Experience Experience with: A/B testing frameworks Beta testing strategies Product experimentation Digital product delivery Experience of working on: Mobile apps Consumer-facing products Regulated environments (e.g. financial services)Additional Nice-to-Haves Mobile app delivery experience. Knowledge of: Integrations Digital marketing App release cycles Banking or financial services experience viewed as potentially transferable