10 plant operative jobs found

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of £550-£600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis, equipment...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 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...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 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...

Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead Location: Gloucestershire (hyrbid) Day Rate: £400 per day - Outside IR35 Contract: Interim / Contract The Role We are seeking an experienced Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead to support the Local Authority strategic approach to estate planning, space utilisation and accommodation strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Estate Manager, you will lead long‑term estate planning and ensure the property portfolio supports modern service delivery, corporate priorities and financial sustainability. You will act as the key liaison between Asset Management & Property Services and council services, overseeing delivery of the Corporate Asset Management Plan and providing strategic advice at senior level. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic estate, space and accommodation planning Optimise the property portfolio to support future operating models Provide strategic oversight of accommodation moves and workplace transformation Develop...

Programme Manager – Local Government Reorganisation 1-2 days onsite in Chelsmford, 3-4 days work from home per week. Contract – up to 6 months £649.00 per day Umbrella – outside IR35 Full time The role Working on a programme of this scale demands exceptional skills, strong strategic and operational thinking, along with exceptional programme delivery, planning, reporting and confident leadership. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and the resilience to deliver clarity and momentum in an evolving landscape. You will need to bring sharp analytical capability, excellent communication, political awareness, and the adaptability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment. Duties and responsibilties Works collaboratively with service areas and partners supporting the development of compelling business cases. Builds effective stakeholder and partner relationships at senior level, which are influential and elicit support at senior level. Accountable...

ERP Change Manager 6-12 month initial contract with chance of extension Outside IR35 Remote/Hybrid UK An established global organisation are hiring for an experienced ERP Change Manager to join their transformation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll drive real business readiness and adoption - not just plans and comms. The successful candidate will bring bring deep change management expertise from global ERP programmes, with the ability to operate at both a strategic level (defining approach, shaping readiness) and a hands-on level (embedded in delivery, driving outcomes). The Role: **Own and deliver the change management strategy aligned to programme milestones **Drive business readiness and adoption, turning process, technology and data changes into clear role impacts **Lead stakeholder engagement across global, Spanish-speaking regions **Design and deliver role-based, process-led training grounded in real operational scenarios **Build and manage a...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing Rate: £33.00 – £34.00 p/h (Outside IR35) Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing site within the construction materials sector. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of automated plant machinery, including robotics and heavy production equipment. You’ll be working as part of an established maintenance team, supporting production through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical maintenance on automated plant and machinery Support breakdowns and minimise downtime across production Work on robotics, conveyors, presses, and mixing equipment Complete PPM activities and support continuous improvement Maintain safe and efficient operation of all equipment Requirements: Strong mechanical maintenance...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water AMP 8 Location: Bristol (Flexible Hybrid) Duration: Long-term Outside IR35 Contract We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team of a Tier 1 contractor, supporting the delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves full commercial responsibility for a large project or a portfolio of smaller schemes, working collaboratively with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to achieve strong financial and contractual results. You will be responsible for the effective commercial management of projects from initial procurement through to final account, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while maximising value, managing risk and maintaining positive working relationships. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the commercial administration, reporting and performance of assigned projects Promote and maintain a safe and compliant working environment Prepare,...

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 4 month Contract and onsite Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC OR £275 - £350 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role At NP Aerospace, we don’t just design to innovate – we design to protect. We’re looking for x3 immediately available Design Engineers to join our Coventry-based team, developing advanced vehicle protection and integration solutions used across global defence programmes. These temporary roles will work from initial concept through to production designing systems that directly enhance the safety and performance of those who serve on the frontline. In these hands-on role, you’ll be immersed in 3D CAD design, working with complex materials, assemblies and components that must perform in the toughest real-world environments. Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: o...

A charity based in London are looking for an Interim Organisational Design Consultant to support on a 6-12 month critical transformation programme. The role is home-based with occasional travel to London. Client Details Charity based in London Description An Interim Organisational Design Consultant to: Review the current operating model and design a new target operating model and organisational design to lead the organisation through implementation Review the People function to design a new structure that aligns to the organisational strategy Design future-state structures, roles and governance Develop a clear project plan with the Chief People Officer Provide strong stakeholder relationships and influence leaders to shape decisionsProfile An Interim Organisational Design Consultant with: A true organisation design practitioner background and comfortable to parachute into complex environments Proven experience leading and successfully landing large scale organisational...