9 engineering jobs found in Bedford

Warehouse Operative (Cold Store) - Night/Day Shift Pay rate: £12.70 -£15/58p/h Company: Bedford Contract Type: Full-Time Hours: 10pm-6am, 2pm-10pm, 6am -2pm 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including weekends) Job Purpose To accurately pick, assemble, and prepare customer orders for dispatch within a multi-temperature warehouse environment. This role requires working efficiently in cold-storage and deep-freeze sections to ensure on-time delivery across our distribution network. Key Responsibilities Order Picking: Pick customer orders accurately using voice-activated picking systems or handheld scanners. Pallet & Cage Assembly: Securely stack and load goods onto cages, pallets, or crates to ensure safe transport. Dispatch & Loading: Move completed orders to designated dispatch areas and assist with loading delivery vehicles. Stock Rotation: Follow strict stock management procedures (First In, First Out) to maintain product quality. Safety & Housekeeping:...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following: - * To take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process. * Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware. * Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection. * Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture. * Design and development of electrical circuitry (includes, power electronics, harnesses, 28V high current systems). * Analysis, test and evaluation of Electrical circuits and components. * Electrical circuit protection analysis. * The ability to produce technical...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer role will require the following qualifications and skills as a minimum. * Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical products, especially in Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) domain seen as a huge advantage. * Experience of working within the defence or industrial automation industry is essential. * In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce designs. * Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles. * Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations. * Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments. * Understanding of current materials, treatments and finishing technology for use in defence products. * Impeccable attention to design detail. * Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve...

Our client is currently seeking a full time Counter Balance driver to work from their depot in Bedford. This is not your typical Forklift role, you must also have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points as driving the company van on an adhoc basis will be required. This is a hands on role working in the manufacturing team, and use of power tools and basic understanding of either carpentry or metal works would be desirable. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 This job will be made permanent for the right candidate

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a 12 month contract on a large Sub structure scheme based in Bedford This is a key role on a high-profile project requiring strong technical knowledge and proven experience in delivering works to spec. Works including Pad foundations, drainage & ducting. Role Overview: * Setting out and surveying. * Interpretation of technical drawings and plans * Managing QA documentation and as-builts * Liaising with site management, subcontractors and local authorities * Ensuring works are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards Requirements: * Proven experience on similar schemes * Strong setting out skills using Leica/Trimble equipment * Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering * CSCS card and right to work in the UK * SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred) If you're a confident Site Engineer with relevant experience and available...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading global defence client on an initial 12month contract. Reporting to the Programme Chief Engineers, the successful candidate’s specific role scope will be subject to assigned programmes, but will include a range of systems engineering activities as follows: * Classical requirements management and development on highly complex major programmes - DOORS essential. * Verification Planning. * System design * Research Projects. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * We are looking for engineers with relevant higher-level qualifications (e.g. Bachelors / Masters in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Engineering). * Candidates would ideally have higher level academic or industrial experience in Systems Engineering. * Relevant experience of the engineering development lifecycle. * Experience / understanding of MBSE as applied to various programme...

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities. You'll...

Maintenance Engineers - TEMP to PERM £32,000 pa rising to £33,000 on probation My client is a food waste processing company based in Rushden, and they require a Maintenance Engineer, (Electrical or mechanical) on a temp to perm basis. The role is to maintain the plant using the most cost-effective work methodology resulting in the highest up time possible. The role is to work within company work procedures and protocols and to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. The ideal person will have worked in a similar an environment (such as Water) and have 2 years + experience of pump repairs and maintenance routines. You will also have a some industry related qualifications or working towards them and experience such as NEBOSH, confined spaces, working at heights, PLC controls etc. You will also need a full driving license and ideally a Telehandler license, but training will be given if necessary. Hours of work are likely to be 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday. Start and finish...

Plant Maintenance Engineer - Temp to Perm My client is a food waste processing company based in Rushden, and they require a Plant Maintenance Engineer, (Electrical or mechanical) on a temp to perm basis. The role is to maintain the plant using the most cost-effective work methodology resulting in the highest up time possible. The role is to work within company work procedures and protocols and to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. The ideal person will have worked in a similar an environment (such as Water) and have extensive experience of pump repairs and maintenance routines. You will also have a variety of industry related qualifications and experience such as NEBOSH, confined spaces, working at heights, PLC controls etc. You will also need a full driving license and ideally a Telehandler license Hours of work are likely to be 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be confirmed but could be rotating early and late shifts or on a shift pattern...