223 engineering jobs found in Widnes

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting complex projects within highly regulated sectors. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliant and safe engineering delivery from bid stage through to execution and final project close out. This position would suit a senior engineering professional with experience managing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams within nuclear, defence or other regulated industries. It will appeal to someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident driving engineering excellence, compliance and project delivery across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery activities * Develop engineering delivery strategies, scopes of work, project schedules and resource...

Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Responsible Engineer to support a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site. You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment. Project Background This long‑term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities...

EC&I Engineering Manager Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35 4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days) A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions. The Role Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project...

General Labourer/FLT Driver - Manufacturing Environment | 4-Day Week We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer to join a busy and close-knit manufacturing team on an urgent basis. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the shop floor and maintaining high housekeeping standards across the facility. Ideal for someone reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. The Role As a General Labourer, your duties will include: General shop floor cleaning and housekeeping Replenishing oils and coolant supplies Emptying swarf bins, waste bins, and recycling containers Supporting general labouring duties across the facility Assisting operational and service teams where required Maintaining a safe, tidy, and organised working environment at all times What We're Looking For Full UK driving licence Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance Physically fit and comfortable with manual work Strong work ethic and...

Sheet Metal Worker (days) Widnes circa £16.27ph + overtime (x1.5) Contract to permanent role   Certain Advantage is partnering with an engineering business to recruit an experienced Sheet Metal Worker. You will support the manufacturing teams to ensure customer orders are fulfilled.   Key Responsibilities: Use of non-operator metal working machinery and welding equipment appropriate to each job. check the materials issued for each job as specified in the production order and detailed in the works order. Do quality checks Work as part of a team to deliver products on time Work in line with H&S policies  Your Background: Ability to read and work directly from drawings Knowledge of general metalworking machines e.g. hydraulic metalworker, MAG drilling equipment, Pillar drill Skills in manual propane cutting  During the Interview, We May Ask You About: Your experience in sheet metal work including light to medium fabrication  Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone...

Assembly Operative (days) Widnes circa £14.50ph + overtime (x1.5) Contract to permanent role   Certain Advantage is partnering with an engineering business to recruit an experienced Assembly Operative. You will support the manufacturing teams to ensure customer orders are fulfilled.   Key Responsibilities: Assemble customer orders and operate machinery (saws, guillotines, drills, welders, PEM machines, etc.). Check materials and tooling against work orders for suitability and accuracy. Work within machine limits and follow safe handling and lifting procedures. Inspect work for quality before submission; complete any required corrections. Keep tools and machinery clean, maintained, and report defects promptly.  Your Background: Experience of working in an engineering workshop Competent in basic processing of parts using general sheet metal and fabrication machinery, including hand-operated tools. Ability to read and work directly from drawings  During the Interview, We May Ask...

Thermal Insulation Engineers Required – Osprey Project, Runcorn Location: Osprey Project, Rocksavage Site, Cow Hey Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4FZ Start Date: 1–2 weeks Rates: NAECI rates Hours: 5 x 9-hour shifts (Monday–Friday) + working every 2nd weekend Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Thermal Insulation Engineers for work on the Osprey Project at the Rocksavage site in Runcorn. This is a great opportunity to secure work on a busy industrial project with strong earning potential. Key Duties Installation of thermal insulation systems on pipework, vessels, and plant equipment Fabrication and installation of metal cladding (aluminium, stainless steel, galvanised) Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Measuring, cutting, and fitting insulation materials Removal and replacement of existing insulation as required Working in line with strict site health & safety proceduresRequirements Proven experience as a Thermal Insulation Engineer...

Are you experienced in operating complex manufacturing processes and passionate about maintaining high standards of safety and quality? Do you thrive in a role where precision, problem-solving, and proactive maintenance are key to success? Can you ensure production targets are met while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement?   The Opportunity Join a leading engineering organisation at their Warrington site, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of specialised production processes. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.   We would also welcome applications from candidates in chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food production, industrial engineering, or materials science.   This role would suit candidates working as Process Technician, Production Operator, Manufacturing Technician, Plant Operator, Chemical Process Operator, Maintenance Technician, Quality Technician, Process...

Talentmark are recruiting for an Analytical Development Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site-based in Speke, Liverpool.  Salary: £15.38 to £20.51 per hour, depending upon experience Analytical Development Scientist  Role: Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies through hands-on experimentation. Develop new analytical methods to support current microbial and cell culture projects. Provide technical expertise and leadership for the delivery of the analytical agenda. Provide regular communications for project progress to senior technical staff and key stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring and driving compliance in all safety and quality aspects.Your Background: Hold a relevant scientific degree or have equivalent working experience. Experience in developing new analytical methods such as HPLC, UV, ELISA & CE-SDS. Ability to operate according to Good Research Practices...

IR35: Outside Our Client has a requirement for a MEICA Project Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington. Role Purpose: To support the delivery of MEICA works across the full project lifecycle from outline design through to commissioning and handover. The role will ensure safe, high-quality and compliant delivery of MEICA packages while working within multidisciplinary teams across a major water framework. The position involves a mix of office, remote and site-based working, supporting both design and construction phases. Job Role Responsibilities: Promote health, safety and wellbeing across all stages of design and delivery Manage MEICA packages including design, installation and coordination activities Support HAZOP, HAZCON and wider project delivery meetings as required Work with engineering teams to develop construction sequences, programmes and budgets Coordinate with design, pre-construction and delivery teams to resolve technical...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Remote) Fully Remote £56/hr Inside IR35 12-Month Minimum Contract We're supporting a major UK infrastructure and defence programme and are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the delivery team supporting critical Building C and Southern Services packages within the 10 Dock programme. This is a long-term, fully remote opportunity focused on complex multidisciplinary M&E design within a highly regulated environment. The Role You'll support the Electrical Lead across concept, scheme, and detailed design development, contributing to the integration of major electrical infrastructure and associated building services systems. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting HV/LV distribution design and integration Coordination of electrical containment and service interfaces Input into Basis of Design documentation and designer risk assessments Supporting FMECA activities and nuclear safety case engagement including...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Building Physics (Remote) Fully Remote £60/hr Inside IR35 12-Month Minimum Contract We're seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support a major defence infrastructure programme delivering critical M&E systems across Building C and Southern Services within the 10 Dock development. This is a fully remote, long-term contract opportunity focused on HVAC design, substantiation, and multidisciplinary coordination within a highly regulated environment. The Role You'll lead mechanical design activities across concept, scheme, and detailed design stages, with particular responsibility for HVAC systems supporting substation infrastructure and occupied operational spaces. Key responsibilities include: Delivery of RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4 mechanical design HVAC and controls design for critical environments Design and substantiation of central and local ventilation systems Chilled water system design supporting electrical...

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for two CE&I Control Systems Design Engineers for our client located in Warrington. You will be required to work within the Silos CE&I design team delivering and checking Programmable Electronic System (PES), based Control System designs/updates to meet functional and business needs. The implementation, testing and commissioning of the designs/updates is undertaken by other dedicated site-based teams. This is a contract position for a minimum of 18 months, this requirement has been assessed as inside IR35. Essential: Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNC Professional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated Engineer Experience: Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a PES based Control System Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join their talented team of Engineers The package: Senior Process Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: Able to work on a range of engineering problems involving high levels of complexity & uncertainty. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working, and their development. The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and...

PWHytek Ltd are recruiting for a Project Process Instrument Design Engineer for a a major Nuclear client. We are offering full time roles on a hybrid basis (12 months+ extensions) and permanent employment contracts. Clients are offering an attractive rate and salary/packages. Location: Warrington - Hybrid Working Essential Qualifications: * Academic Qualification: HND * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Security Clearance: SC Experience: * Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a Process Instrument Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards. * Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey information to other team members/disciplines * Providing support to Construction * Providing support to Commissioning * Willingness to support early career engineers Desirable: Experience: *...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for Principal EC&I Engineer's to join their talented team. The package: Principal EC&I Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope Supervise engineers/technical specialists Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and...

A leading provider of nuclear solutions in the UK, specialising in clean energy, defense, and civil decommissioning, is looking for Principal Mechanical Engineer's to join their talented team. The package: Principal Mechanical Engineer Warrington - Hybrid Inside IR35 rate £60-70 per hour The role: The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope Supervise engineers/technical specialists Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and...

MEICA Project Engineer  We are seeking experienced MEICA Project Engineers to support the successful delivery of AMP8 projects across the North West. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle — from outline design through to commissioning and handover — within a collaborative and forward-thinking delivery environment. The position will involve a combination of office, remote and site-based working, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality water infrastructure projects. The Role As a MEICA Project Engineer, you will work closely with designers, subcontractors, commissioning teams and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in managing MEICA packages throughout design, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning phases. You will contribute to programme and budget development, support construction...

Welder Certain Advantage is hiring for a Welder based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temp-to-perm basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a UK-based manufacturer and supplier specialising in scaffolding, access equipment, bespoke steel fabrication, and construction product repair and reconditioning services. 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 Welder—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-orientated and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Mig welding on mild steel products Work on pre-cut parts, place them into a jig and weldThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Mig Welding exposureThe Benefits: Overtime available Hourly rate of pay £14.17 ph with a weekly attendance bonus of £30 phDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today....

Laser Operator 7.30 AM – 3.30 PM Certain Advantage is hiring for a Laser Operator based in the St Helens area. This role is on a temporary-to-permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a global aerospace and automotive client who manufactures shielded chambers and bespoke products for various industrial applications. The Role: This role is for a Laser Operator—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.   The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate laser machines Check that materials issued for each job match the production and work orders Read engineering drawingsThe Benefits: Potential to go permanent Plenty of overtime at x1.5 Early finish on Fridays  Sounds like you? Apply today! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed)   Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to connect top talent with career-defining roles. If you’re looking to grow your career and make a...