61 engineering jobs found in Bedford

We have an exciting opportunity for a MIG/TIG Welder based in Bedford for one of our clients on a long term temporary basis. Summary of the MIG/TIG Welder role  Salary: £15 - £19 per hour Location: Bedford Type of Contract: Ongoing Temporary – Long term   Hours: 40 hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm – Overtime available Responsibilities of the MIG/TIG Welder  Carry out MIG/TIG welding on thin-gauge aluminium (around 2mm), ensuring precise, high-quality welds. Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components for various architectural and structural applications such as staircases, balustrades, and handrails. Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans. Operate standard workshop equipment including cutting, bending, and finishing tools. Inspect and finish welded items to meet required quality and safety standards. Work closely with team members to achieve production targets. Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures Maintain a clean...

Interaction Engineering  Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker About the Company: Our client is a well-established and reputable organisation specialising in high-quality metal fabrication and installation. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join their team. Key Responsibilities: Fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components to specification Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and job orders Operate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery (press brakes, shears, rollers, etc.) Measure, cut, bend and form metal with precision Conduct quality checks to ensure all work meets required standards Follow health and safety procedures at all times Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines Requirements: Proven experience as a sheet metal worker or similar role Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and metals Ability to read and work from technical drawings Competent...

Are you a dedicated and experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer who thrives on keeping things moving? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a highly competent, motivated engineering professional to join their team. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to become the backbone of a high-performing production facility. If you have a passion for real-time troubleshooting, a knack for solving complex mechanical and electrical puzzles, and want to secure a role with a massive global brand, we want to hear from you today! This role utilises a balanced, predictable 4-week rotating shift pattern (12-hour shifts) Week 1 (Days): Work Mon/Tue, Off Wed/Thu, Work Fri/Sat/Sun Week 2 (Days): Off Mon/Tue, Work Wed/Thu, Off Fri/Sat/Sun Week 3 (Nights): Work Mon/Tue, Off Wed/Thu, Work Fri/Sat/Sun Week 4 (Nights): Off Mon/Tue, Work Wed/Thu, Off Fri/Sat/Sun What's In It For You? Clear opportunities for progression into permanent roles with a global giant. A...

Night Shift Train Cleaner Bedford Train Depot £14.80 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates. 6-month contract with potential to go permanent Step into a hands-on role where your effort is valued, your work is seen, and your career can grow! The Role and About You: This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping the railway moving by joining us as a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Bedford Depot. In this role, you will ensure trains are spotless, safe, and ready to welcome thousands of passengers each morning. Working nights from midnight until 7:00 am, Monday to Friday, you will be part of a dedicated team that transforms trains overnight. Weekend overtime shifts may also be available (20:00pm–04:00am or 22:00pm–06:00am). Every shift delivers visible results, with your work making a direct impact on passenger comfort and safety. This is a practical, hands-on role where you will carry out the meticulous hand-bashing process, using brushes, mops, and specialist cleaning...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

Site Manager - Externals & Yard Slabs Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment. The Role As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme. You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Full management...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: £40-50 per hour Contract: 7 Months Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation as they continue to develop and refine their precision machining capability. As a CNC‑focused Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of developing and optimising machining processes across complex components, working with advanced CNC equipment and industry‑leading CAM software. You’ll act as the technical specialist for CNC methods, tooling, fixturing, programming and machining standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and right‑first‑time performance. This is an on‑site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, working within a state‑of‑the‑art advanced manufacturing environment with the benefit of a 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu). Key...

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...

Fabricator / Welder required to join our busy and well-established Steel Company in Milton Keynes The ideal candidate will have skill set in the following areas: * Able to perform MIG Welding to a high standard * Good mechanical knowledge overall * Good problem-solving skills and attitude to work * Capable of reading and deciphering engineering drawings * Ability to perform steel cutting, burning, and grinding to a high standard Contract length: 2-3 weeks Start date: ASAP £22p/h CIS/PAYE Umbrella (equivalent to £16.56p/h PAYE direct) Contact Mike Tel: (phone number removed) --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) 36 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of our client for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) to join a busy and supportive laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist who is passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic services and making a real difference to patient care. Whether you are an experienced Band 5 Biomedical Scientist looking to develop your career or a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. As part of the laboratory team, you will be responsible for performing a range of analytical tests and investigations on patient samples, ensuring accurate and timely results that directly support clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Key Duties Perform analytical testing, validation and processing of patient samples. Operate, maintain and...

TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a leading Data Cabling firm, who are looking for Senior Data Engineers to join their business on an exciting new project in Milton Keynes, working with a company who specialize in the installation of copper and fibre network cabling. Due to continued growth, we are now looking to employ a full time Senior Data Cabling Engineer on a permanent basis, to work in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * CNET Certification * Full Uk driving licence * ECS/CSCS card (desirable) Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime available. Some projects may require further travel than normal and even staying away on some days during the week. REQUIRED EXPEREINCE * Cat6 - Cat6a Installation & Termination. * Installation of Trunking and various other containment. * Cabinet changes & tidies * Fibre Optic Installation * Voice Cabling & Troubleshooting * Wifi Access Point Installation...

Senior Development Control Engineer We are currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Engineer to join a Council in the Home Counties in delivering high-quality highway and transport infrastructure projects. You must have experience to be considered for this position. Key Responsibilities: ·Develop technical solutions, manage design and construction stages, and ensure projects meet statutory requirements, Council standards, and safety regulations. ·Review and approve designs under Sections 38 and 278. ·Coordinate across engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless project delivery. ·Oversee consultants and junior staff, providing guidance and supervision. ·Ensure compliance with DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and other relevant standards. ·Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project progress. ·Monitor project performance, risks, and compliance throughout delivery. Requirements: ·Proven experience in UK highway design and maintenance. ·Strong...

Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer | VMWare SME Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and have a strong background in VMware engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Proven experience supporting VMware platforms in secure environments within the public sector. Proficiency in the design, configuration, administration, and support of VMware technologies, including ESXI, vSphere, HA configuration, vCenter, vSan & VmWare Aria Experience in VMware Private Cloud setup and management using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX architecture and design. VMware qualifications should include: VCP-DCV, NSX or VCAP.To apply, please submit your latest CV for review

We are recruiting Drivers Mates to support a machine installation project starting immediately in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on role offering full-time hours and the opportunity to work as part of a professional engineering team. The Role As a Drivers Mate, you will: Assist with loading and unloading machines and equipment Support engineers during delivery and installation activities Travel to various locations to meet engineers and complete deliveries Swap vans or machines as required throughout the project Return old or replaced machines back to Milton Keynes Work flexibly to meet changing project requirementsThere may be a requirement to deploy to Ireland for approximately 6 weeks, so flexibility and willingness to travel are essential. Hours & Contract Temporary role supporting a coffee machine installation project (ASAP to end of July 2026) 40-45hrs per week (average 9 working hours per day) Start and finish times may vary depending on project needs Typical start...

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer | Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - LINUX Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat...

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.54 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.58 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

URGENT IMMEDIATE START We are looking for an experienced Carbon Welder that has worked within the food industry. You must have experience working on 2inch Schedule 40 pipe and have codings. Own weld set preferrred but not essential. Ideal opportunity for a local person. 50hrs+ per week @£24/hr. Please send CV in ASAP

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

TXM Recruit are currently looking to put a team of Test Technicians together on a contract basis for a rail client in Milton Keynes. The team will be performing test and commissioning on various fleets of rolling stock vehicles. Job Title – Test Technician. General Description: Skilled work within a safety critical role which demands a standard of competence necessitating either an apprenticeship to a trade or recognised training programme where an employee is required to be fully qualified in all parts of the trade and capable of producing work to the required standards, specification or finish expected of a Test Technician. To perform defined tasks to written instructions and to be able to work to their own initiative to enable the Depot to provide a quality service to the business. Carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types of post works to a defined and written standard in line with UK rail safety regulations. Lead fault...