71 engineering jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to lead our busy fabrication shopfloor. This is a pivotal role responsible for keeping production running efficiently, ensuring jobs move through the factory on schedule, and maximising labour utilisation across all departments. You’ll act as the key link between production and management, driving performance, productivity, and quality standards across the shopfloor. Salary is negotiable. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor * Ensure all work progresses in line with production schedules * Monitor workflow across departments (laser, fabrication, finishing) * Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays * Allocate labour effectively and ensure accurate job clocking * Track job timings against estimates to improve efficiency * Act as the main point of contact for shopfloor staff * Maintain high-quality standards and minimise rework * Ensure compliance...

We are currently recruiting for skilled FCAW (Flux Core) Welders to join a major defence project. This role is heavily focused on Flux Core (MAG) welding using ceramic tile backing, working to high specifications on critical components. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced FCAW welders to work on advanced engineering builds within a safety-critical environment. We are ideally searching for Welders who are SC Cleared already, but you must be born British for the level of clearance required for this contract. Key Responsibilities Perform FCAW / MAG welding (primary process) using ceramic tile backing Weld butts and fillets to a high standard on carbon steel Ensure all welds meet visual inspection and NDE standards Carry out self-verification of weld quality Work from engineering drawings and welding procedures Maintain correct welding parameters, sequencing, and technique Adhere to all SHE requirements, including fume control and safe systems of workSkills &...

Morson are recruiting Thermal Insulation Engineers on behalf of our prestigious client based in Barrow-In-Furness. Job Description: The Thermal Insulation Engineer is responsible for the installation of thermal and acoustic insulation systems for various equipment, pipework and flat surfaces to improve energy efficiency and safety. This role involves working to and ensuring that installations meet safety and environmental standards. • TICA terms and conditions • 38 hours per week • Regular weekend and weekday overtime, OT1 *1.5, OT2 *2 • Basic rate of £19.04 per hr • Bonus available, basic rate £1.41 per hr • TICA lodge and fairs for travellers. TICA radius for locals • Holiday allowance 25 days + 8 bank/public holidays Key Responsibilities: Ensure that insulation systems are properly fitted, secure, and compliant with industry regulations, quality and safety standards. Conduct inspections on completion against site quality standard. Work closely with...

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Job Type: Contract Shift: Days/Lates Duration: 6 Months Work Type: Onsite Industry: Oil & Gas - Subsea Job Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Rate: £18.00/hr to £21.60/hr (PAYE) + Overtime Profile – Manufacturing Technician My client is a world leader in the provision of highly advanced technical solutions to the Energy and Marine sector. They are currently looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join their growing team who are advancing technology in their sector. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial. Job Role – Manufacturing Technician Reporting to the management team the Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing technical duties in one of the functional areas: electronic, mechanical or systems. Duties – Manufacturing Technician • Employ test techniques and procedures for key cell projects. • Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists,...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Liverpool Street - Temp ongoing - £26p/h Are you a Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for work in and around Liverpool street ? Are you looking for temporary work?  If the answer is yes, then read on... A Fantastic opportunity to work for a leading FM Service Provider situated in Liverpool Street. CBW is currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to be based in a Commercial Environment. The successful candidate will be Electrically biased (NVQ, C&G) with a proven track record in commercial building maintenance. Working with the maintenance team on-site, He or she will be required to carry out planned and reactive building maintenance to the following : Duties & Responsibilities: Lighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, Changing ballast, Control panel, Power distribution) Emergency lighting Air Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes,...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving licence. * Strong...

Are you an Counterbalance FLT driver looking for an immediate start? Is Poulton-le-Fylde an area you can easy commute to? Would an hourly pay of £12.82 be OK for you? Do you have a full clean driving licence? Are you over 25 years old for insurance purposes? Happy to muck in and do labouring duties, including packing, stock take, driving & tidying? If you have answered "yes" to the above questions then please apply, suitable candidates will be called and given additional information on the company and role. I have an immediate start for an FLT driver with current counterbalance licence, the role is working in a manufacturing machine shop on Poulton Industrial estate, the job will include labouring duties such as packing, stock take and tidying, some FLT work and also deliveries using a company vehicle. So applicants MUST have a valid Counterbalance licence and a clean driving licence, suitable applicants are required to be over 25 for the company vehicle insurance....

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Job Title: Health & Safety Engineer (Contract - Nuclear) Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria (Hybrid - site & remote working) Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside) Rate: Competitive rate About the Role We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Engineer to support nuclear projects based in Whitehaven. This hybrid contract role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance across project activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Key Responsibilities Provide health and safety support across nuclear project operations Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health & safety legislation and nuclear industry regulations Develop and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safety documentation Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety assurance activities Identify hazards and implement effective mitigation and control measures Support incident investigations and root cause analysis Promote a...

Lead Commissioning Engineer  Seascale £500 per day Hybrid working Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our nuclear client for a Lead Commissioning Engineer. They need someone who will lead Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.   Your responsibilities: Leading all testing activities throughout all stages of commissioning Supervising the production of commissioning test documentation Supervising and organising of Commissioning Technicians and support resources Supervising the initiation and implementation of FOBs and TQs Liaising with the regulatory compliance representatives to ensure witnessing of commissioning activities is expedited Recording and management of Temporary Commissioning Aids Recording of supporting data in accordance with test requirements Ability to utilise completions management systems to manage commissioning activities, and handovers from construction to commissioning and commissioning to the client Knowledge/Qualifications Project...

Have you previously authored or compiled safety-critical technical documentation within a nuclear (or similarly regulated) environment, and can you demonstrate how you ensured compliance, quality, and consistency across multiple document volumes? Are you experienced in interrogating complex engineering, design, and vendor data and translating it into clear, structured System Overview and Commissioning Completion documentation within strict project timeframes? Do you want to play a pivotal role in delivering high?quality nuclear documentation that directly supports safe commissioning, regulatory compliance, and successful handover on a major project? The Opportunity This opportunity has arisen due to continued project expansion on a major nuclear programme, creating the need for an experienced Technical Author to support the production and handover of critical lifecycle documentation. You will be joining a highly skilled, collaborative team operating at the forefront of...

Temporary Mechanic Wanted! Are you a skilled mechanic lookin g for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client in Kendal is seeking a talented Mechanic to join their team for a temporary contract of up to 3 months. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your skills and work in a supportive, dynamic environment! Position: Mechanic Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Location: Kendal Hours: Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week Pay: £18.10 per hour What You'll Do: Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing vehicles (not HGVs). Perform day-to-day maintenance on fleet trucks and batteries. utilise your expertise in fuel handling equipment, pallet trucks, ride-on pallet trucks, and fork lift trucks.What We're Looking For: Experience in operational or manufacturing environments is essential. Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with various types of vehicles and equipment. A proactive attitude and the ability to work...

We are looking for a Lead Architect to report to the CS&A Discipline Lead Engineer and the Site Engineering Manager to be based at Sellafield site minimum 2 days a week (hybrid) BPSS security clearance is required for this role. ***Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.*** ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Completion of Building Regulations Report Completion of Operations and Maintenance Report Respond to all architectural Technical Queries, Product Permit and Concessions (site and vendor) Attend weekly client meetings and design reviews Fire related design issues / documentation Room Completions / handover to commissioning Responsible for the checking and approving architectural drawings and specifications. Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015 and duties as Designer. Nuclear Experience an advantage ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Degree qualified, BA(Hons) DipArch,...

CE&I Senior Design Engineer Altrad are currently seeking a CE&I Senior Design Engineer to join the Central Engineering team. The successful candidate will provide site-based design front-line support to Commissioning teams, delivering, supporting, and checking detailed designs/changes to meet functional and business needs. Implementation, testing, and commissioning of the designs are undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams and are outside the scope of this role. Key Deliverables: * Provide site-based front-line design support to Commissioning teams. * Deliver, support the delivery of others, and check detailed designs/changes for accuracy and compliance with functional requirements. * Ensure all designs/changes adhere to relevant external and company-specific engineering standards. * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams on site and in the design office. * Support early career engineers through guidance and mentoring. * Effectively...

Senior CE&I Design Engineer Location: Cumbria  Hours: 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC required Overview We are recruiting for a Senior CE&I Design Engineer to support a major regulated infrastructure programme. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design team, providing front-line, site-based design support to commissioning activities. You will be responsible for delivering and checking detailed CE&I design changes, ensuring alignment with functional and business requirements. This is a design-focused role – implementation and commissioning activities are carried out by separate site teams. Key Responsibilities Provide site-based design support to commissioning teams Produce and check detailed CE&I designs and design changes Support the delivery of design outputs across the wider team Ensure designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges Apply knowledge of...

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist Location: Preston Area / North West Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Shifts: Day Shift & Night Shift Available Pay: Excellent rates of pay, plus overtime Job Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to join a high‑precision engineering manufacturer based in the Preston area. This is a long‑term opportunity offering excellent pay, overtime, and flexible day or night shift options, with the role moving from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. This position would suit a skilled machinist with a strong background in precision manufacturing, capable of working to tight tolerances in a quality‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, and program CNC milling machines Produce high‑precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications Carry out tool setting, offset adjustments, and job prove‑out Perform first‑off and in‑process quality inspections using precision...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Position: Steel Erector / Fitter Location: Southport Hours: Mon-Fri, approx 48hrs/week Start Date: Immediate Duration: 6 weeks PAYE Pay Rates: Mon-Fri, All Hrs: £23.00/hr Including £2.47/hr Holiday Pay The Role: Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for additional Steel Erectors / Fitters on behalf of our client for a water treatment site near Southport. Duties will include working from drawings, erecting and fitting staircases, landings, pipework, pipe supports etc. There will be 2 weeks in Southport followed by a further 4-6 weeks on another water treatment site in Warrington. Requirements: - CSCS card - IPAF card - NVQ 3 / City & Guilds qualification - Experience of working on water treatment sites an advantage About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of...

Principal EC&I Engineer Whitehaven (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in office) Contract - 12 Months Rate - £65 per hour We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of EC&I solutions across complex, safety-critical projects. This role is heavily design-focused, requiring ownership of electrical power system studies, protection design, and technical assurance, ensuring all outputs meet regulatory, safety, and engineering standards. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership & Delivery Lead the design and development of EC&I systems, ensuring solutions are technically robust, compliant, and fit for purpose. Own and maintain the electrical power system model (ETAP or equivalent) to support design development and validation. Produce and review key design deliverables including: Fault level calculations, Protection coordination studies, Arc flash risk assessments.  Ensure all designs align with relevant standards,...

Pay: £25.00-£34.00 per hour Job Description: HGV Technician Whitehaven area Days – 37 - 8am-4pm Ongoing Questech Automotive Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of their client for an experienced HGV Technician. This is a days role and can be PAYE, UMBRELLA OR LTD. We are looking for Technicians/mechanics from a Commercial, HGV, PSV or LGV background. You will be an apprentice trained, fully qualified Technician that has experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles ROLE * Conduct routine inspections and comprehensive diagnostics on HGVs to identify faults and issues. * Perform repairs and maintenance on vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and electrical components. * Utilise fabrication, welding, soldering, and schematics to carry out specialised repairs or modifications. * Use hand tools, power tools, and specialised equipment such as excavators and forklifts to facilitate repairs and maintenance tasks. *...