292 engineering jobs found in Northwich

Engineering Manager – Water & Wastewater | Manchester (Hybrid) Location: Manchester – Hybrid working possible Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) Want to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical UK water and wastewater infrastructure? Ready to take full ownership of technical leadership, design strategy, and team development on nationally important projects? Our client is expanding their specialist design function and is looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee mechanical, civil, and process design, ensuring high-quality, integrated solutions across major UK water industry projects. What You’ll Do Lead and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates across multiple projects Act as Professional Head for the design function, guiding compliance with technical, professional, and water company standards Approve design packages and ensure full integration across disciplines Identify and implement safe, efficient, and value-engineered...

Engineering Data Manager We are seeking an experienced Engineering Data Manager to lead the development and optimisation of digital engineering data systems across a major infrastructure programme. This role will drive improvements in GIS, reporting automation, digital assurance tools, and cross-functional data environments - enabling smarter decisions, reduced manual effort, and stronger data governance. Key Responsibilities Digital Platform Development Lead ongoing development of GIS to ensure project design data (models, hazards, stakeholder mapping, etc.) is accessible on a single integrated platform. Enhance asset tagging systems to support cost comparison (capital, lifecycle, carbon) and future-ready data handover. Improve digital security and ensure compliance with latest data standards. Reporting & Assurance Tools Automate performance reporting from ProjectWise CDE into reporting tools (including Python scripting). Develop and optimise registers and trackers...

Engineering Stores Administrator Location: Hybrid (Up to 3 days remote per week) Contract: 6 Months Department: Engineering Hourly rat £15ph About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Engineering Stores Administrator to support our Engineering Stores Parts Criticality project. In this role, you will be responsible for completing spare parts criticality assessments, scanning them into our system, and attaching documentation to the relevant part records using the SAP MM02 transaction. Key Responsibilities Complete spare parts criticality assessments with a high degree of accuracy. Scan and upload documentation into the system. Attach assessments to the correct part records using SAP (MM02). Work independently to manage assigned tasks and meet project timelines. Collaborate with the Engineering Stores team to ensure data accuracy and project progress. What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Ability to...

Ambitek are currently recruiting a Fabricator/Welder on a long-term basis for our client based in Northwich. This is predominantly workshop-based, with some site work required. Working Hours * Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 * Friday: 07:00 – 13:00 Key Requirements * Competent in ARC (Stick) welding * Competent in MIG welding * Strong fabrication experience * Vertical stick welding experience essential * Valid CSCS and EMSS or CCNSG certification required for site work Additional Information * Long-term position * Workshop-based with occasional site work * Local candidates only – no digs provided If you’re a skilled Fabricator/Welder looking for stable long-term work in the Northwich area, we want to hear from you

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, CLIENT NOT SUPPLYING DIGS*** Ambitek are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HDPE Pipefitter / Fusion Welder to join an ongoing project in Northwich, supporting the redevelopment of a disused Biomass Plant. Location: Northwich, Cheshire Start Date: Immediate Duration: 3-week trial (with potential for 3–6 months ongoing work) Role Overview This position will focus on the installation and on-site fusion welding of HDPE pipework, working on straight runs installed mainly on pipe bridges. Day-to-Day Duties * Installation of HDPE pipework on site * Fusion welding HDPE lines ranging from 1” up to 10” * Working safely and efficiently to site requirements * Use of HDPE fusion welding machines and associated equipment Requirements * Proven experience in HDPE fusion welding (essential) * Confident using HDPE fusion welding machines * Valid SCATTS or CSCS or CCNSG or EMSS...

Coachbuilder - nights Certain Advantage is hiring for a Coachbuilder based in the Cheshire area. This role is on a temp-to-perm basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business, providing a range of customizable transport solutions for various industry needs. 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 Coachbuilder—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Specialist bodybuilding Assisting in producing a finished trailer or vehicle body to a high level of quality Various materials, including hardwoods, fibreglass, steel, and aluminium and working from technical drawings.The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally in commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer...

Coachbuilder - days Certain Advantage is hiring for a Coachbuilder based in the Cheshire area. This role is on a temp-to-perm basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business, providing a range of customizable transport solutions for various industry needs. 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 Coachbuilder—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Specialist bodybuilding Assisting in producing a finished trailer or vehicle body to a high level of quality Various materials, including hardwoods, fibreglass, steel, and aluminium and working from technical drawings.The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally in commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer...

Job title: Welder Job location: Winsford, Cheshire Hourly pay rate: Days: £17.10 per hour +Overtime Nights: £19.67 per hour. +Overtime Shifts: Days: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm with a 3.30pm finish on Friday. Nights: Monday to Thursday, 19:45-06:00 (30 minute lunch break) Hours per week: 41.5 hours plus overtime Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Temp to Perm Benefits for you: * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Employee Assistance Programme * On-site parking with electric/plug-in charging points * Subsidised onsite canteen * Overtime bonus scheme * Free birthday breakfast, free fruit every day and cake Fridays Role Summary: * You will be responsible for welding assemblies to a high level of quality. * You will be able to read and understand technical drawings and specification sheets and be able to identify weld symbols. * You will be responsible for carrying out precision measurements and accurately marking out. * You must be able to select the correct materials...

Ambitek is currently recruiting for experienced Skilled Structural MIG Welders to join our client’s busy fabrication team in Winsford. This is a long-term opportunity offering excellent rates and consistent work for reliable and qualified welders. Key Responsibilities: * MIG welding of structural steel beams and end-plates. * Use of solid wire MIG in the down-hand position. * Perform 10mm T-joint multi-run fillet welds, including start/stop operations. * Work to engineering drawings and welding specifications. * Ensure all welds meet quality and safety standards. Requirements: * Proven experience in structural MIG welding (preferably in a fabrication shop). * Ability to complete a 10mm multi-run T-joint fillet weld to a high standard. * Must pass a trade test prior to starting. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Local candidates only – accommodation is not provided....

Mobile Trailer Technician (days) Winsford £19.75 per hour + overtime (x1.25/x1.5) Contract to permanent role   Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Mobile Trailer Technician. You will take responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and MOT preparation of our double-deck trailer fleet. You’ll also liaise directly with customers at their premises, ensuring strong, professional relationships are built and upheld at all times.   Key Responsibilities: Conduct repairs and detailed inspections on trailers Receive returned rental units, assess condition, and resolve any identified defects Perform pre-MOT checks and present vehicles for testing Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers Undertake chassis servicing, MOT preparation, weight tests, and deck maintenance Carry out regular vehicle safety assessments Order necessary parts and materials when required Accurately complete, record, and verify all service...

Paint Sprayers (days/nights) Winsford £16.44 days / £18.90 nights Contract to permanent role 41.5 hours + any overtime (x1.25/x1.5)   Certain Advantage is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to recruit experienced Paint Sprayers. This role focuses on preparing and finishing commercial vehicles and components to top-quality standards while supporting efficient production and safety practices.   Key Responsibilities: Prepare, prime, and spray vehicle bodies, chassis, and component parts to a high standard of finish. Use single-pack and two-pack paints in line with manufacturer and safety requirements. Meet production schedules by working effectively alone or with others. Follow instructions and maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area. Handle materials responsibly to minimise waste. Support a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Take on additional duties when required, with suitable training provided.  Your Background: Experience in preparing and...

Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract) Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote Senior: £620 per day Engineer: £490 per day Until 30/11/2026 INSIDE IR35 Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large‑scale, high‑traffic digital platforms. These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best‑practice Akamai configurations into global environments. Key Responsibilities Engineer Configure & maintain Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN) Support implementation of rulesets, policies & routing configs Monitor traffic, identify threats & assist in incident response Tune WAF & bot rules to reduce false positives Assist with CDN configuration, caching & performance tuning Manage certificates, redirects, and Akamai property...

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026 Rate: £550 to £600 per day Inside IR35 Role Overview We're looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms. This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and...

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Cheshire Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026 Rate: £600 to £630 per day Role Overview We're looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling. This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you'll feel at home here. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Build and manage container platforms using Docker and...

Job Title: : Senior DevOps Integration Engineer Location: Knutsford 3 days a week on site Salary/Rate: £652 a day Inside IR35 Start Date: Imediate, 9 month contract Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading banking clients! They are currently looking for a skilled RPA Developer to join their team for a six-month contract. We are seeking a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to lead the design, automation, and integration of deployment pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling. The role focuses on building scalable, reliable DevOps solutions that enable seamless CI/CD, environment consistency, and operational excellence across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting complex, multi‑service environments. Lead integration of build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows. Design and automate cloud infrastructure using IaC (e.g.,...

Role Title: API Security Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £762.86 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise‑grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best‑practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Design end‑to‑end API security architecture across cloud and on‑premise environments. Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection. Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations. Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls. Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams. Provide security governance for API...

Service Transition Manager Location: Hybrid 3 days on site Knutsford Duration: 27/11/2026 Rate - £638 Role Description: "As an experienced Service Transition Manager responsible for the service design and transition process that supports Product/ Application Transition from Programme delivery into BAU Service Support/ operations at an enterprise level. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring that the impact of every element of the life cycle of developmental change is considered, from the time a project is confirmed to its eventual deployment, involving co-ordination of the processes of operational level acceptance, transition planning, support requirements definition, configuration and change management, performance and risk evaluation, test management, release, deployment, early life support and release review. Facilitate the transition of all aspects of service change deriving from a programme of projects, from the stage where a project is owned fully by a...

We're looking for an experienced Service Transition Manager to lead the successful introduction of new and changed IT services into operational support. You'll ensure every stage of the service lifecycle is considered-from project approval through to deployment and early-life support. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end‑to‑end service transition for multiple projects. Coordinate acceptance, testing, deployment, risk evaluation, and early life support activities. Translate and validate service requirements, ensuring deliverables meet operational quality standards. Work closely with project teams, service owners, support teams, change management, and engineering. Promote Agile working and IT service management best practices. Ensure alignment to security, application, and architecture standards, maintaining clear documentation and knowledge articles. Skills & Experience IT service environment within a complex organisation. Strong background in service transition, change...

Are you an experienced Power Systems & Protection Engineer proven in delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments or similar industries? Do you possess extensive knowledge of protection and control systems, power distribution modelling software, and fault calculations, combined with experience in upgrade projects for aging electrical assets? If you thrive on technical challenges and are eager to contribute to major upgrade programmes in a collaborative, innovative environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Read on or apply now to explore your next career move. The Opportunity Joining a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to safety, innovation, and excellence, you'll find a culture that values expertise, continuous development, and collaborative problem-solving. The company is committed to fostering a stimulating environment where technical excellence and personal growth go hand-in-hand, setting...

Are you a proven Principal Engineer specialising in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation with experience leading front-end design for complex projects? Have you demonstrated extensive knowledge in CE&I project delivery, including producing and reviewing engineering documentation, managing space and cable management solutions, and working within safety and quality standards? If you’re looking for a challenging role that offers the opportunity to lead innovative design projects in a dynamic environment, read on or apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team working on cutting-edge front end engineering delivery. The Opportunity This organisation is committed to delivering world-class engineering solutions with a focus on safety, innovation, and collaboration. Its culture fosters continuous improvement, professional growth, and a shared drive towards excellence. Joining this team means being part of a company that values integrity, sustainability, and the...