16 construction jobs found in Melksham

Job Title: National Grid Competent Person (Civil Operative - NSI 6 & 8) Location: National Grid Substation, Melksham, Wiltshire Sector: Energy / Power Infrastructure Job Type: Temporary Contract Rate: £32 per hour Start Date: 18 March 2026 End Date: 25 September 2026 Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (Approx. 45 hours per week) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella only) The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced Competent Person / Civil Operative to support works on a live substation project at National Grid Melksham Substation. This is a key role within the site team, responsible for ensuring safe access and operational control within a live HV substation environment, working in line with National Grid safety rules and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Act as Competent Person in accordance with National Grid NSI 6 & 8 Safety Rules Manage safe access and egress of personnel, plant and delivery vehicles within the substation Ensure all works are carried out in line...

Facilities Officer Location: Lackham/Cross Campus Salary: £26,543 per year Are you a proactive and reliable facilities professional with experience in maintaining safe, compliant, and well-functioning environments? Do you take pride in ensuring buildings and services run smoothly — and want to use those skills in a role that directly supports education and community success? If you’re ready to apply your practical expertise to a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, this is an opportunity to play a key part in creating a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for learners, staff, and visitors across multiple campuses. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help maintain the spaces that enable education to thrive. What We Offer Salary: £26,543 per year Contract Type: • Fixed Term for 6 months (in the first instance), full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year • Part of a team of three working rotating early / day / late shifts • Usually...

Electricians mate with ECS and IPAF required for warehouse fit out in Chippenham SB15. Electricians mates will be expected to have previous commercial / industrial installation experience and / or be part qualified. Electricians mate duties include the installation of containment, pulling cables and assisting electricians. Working 7am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2pm on a Friday for up to 6 weeks. For the electricians mate role, please send a CV or contact the office for more information

JIB Electricians with IPAF required for Warehouse fit out in Chippenham SN15. Electricians will be expected to have previous commercial / industrial installation experience and be able to work on their own initiative. Electrician duties include the installation of containment, wiring for small power and lighting and second fixing on a warehouse fit out. Working 7am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2pm on a Friday. The contract is due to end at the beginning of May. For the electricians role, please send a CV or contact the office for more information

Painter/Decorator required in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Our client is currently seeking a skilled painter/decorator for a project in the Bradford-on-Avon area to assist with the finishing stages at a high spec hotel refurbishment. This is likely to be just a couple weeks work.. Site hours: 07:00-19:00 (earlier finish on a Friday Must have: Relevant experience Own tools & brushes Checkable references If interested, please apply or contact Tom at Interaction Construction – (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) INDC

PSR Solutions are recruiting for a labourer to work on a construction site in Chippenham for 3 months work, on behalf of our client who has a nationwide presence. Labourer roles and responsibilities: Movement of equipment and materials across site and loading skips if required Keeping site clean and tidy with clear walkways Assisting multiple trades in their daily activities Other general labourer dutiesLabourer requirements: Valid CSCS Card 2 x references from a previous Labourer position Minimum of 1 year experience as a LabourerLabourer Benefits Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Weekly pay CIS paymentIf you are interested in this Labourer role or would like more information, please contact the Trades and Labour team at PSR Solutions or press apply

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chippenham (3 days on-site, 2 days working from home) 12 month contract (outside of IR35) £(Apply online only) per day About the Role: - We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide post-contract commercial support across a range of work packages. This is a key role supporting project delivery, ensuring commercial success while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. - You will play a vital role in managing costs, controlling change, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time. Responsibilities: - Provide post-contract commercial support across subcontract, materials, and direct labour packages - Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints - Support the commercial management of work packages including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and...

Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role. This position requires substantial experience in rail or related industries, including engineering, defence, construction, or IT. Key Responsibilities: Provide post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour. Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints. Assist with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way. Manage work package change control and management. Provide key commercial interface for responsible work package managers. Offer contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams. Oversee cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control. Monitor and...

Experienced 360 operator required on busy solar farm based in Chippenham Wiltshire immediate start available for a minimum 4 weeks. CPCS or NPORS required - with Tilt experience on a 8tonne machine If you feel you are suitable then please call Sophie Jones @ Daniel Owen (phone number removed)

EHS Currently require Electricians & Electrical Improvers to work on a commercial/industrial project in Chippenham. JIB/ECS Cards required IPAF pref but not essential Containment & armoureds 50 Hours per week Long term project Please call the M&E Team for more information or apply for a call back

Electronics Test Technician Full-Time – Temporary to Permanent Devizes Salary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Test Technician to join our client based in Devizes. Key Responsibilities Fault Finding Diagnose electronic and electromechanical assemblies to component level, often without complete circuit diagrams or technical documentation. Component-Level Repair Carry out detailed repair of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies, restoring units to full operational condition. Soldering Confident use of soldering and rework equipment, working with both surface mount and through-hole technologies. Circuit Analysis Read and interpret circuit diagrams where available. Where documentation is limited, analyse circuitry directly to determine function and fault. Test Equipment Proficiency Confident and competent in the use of standard electronic test equipment. Ability to work with additional or unfamiliar equipment as...

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint an Engineer, to commence a new role with immediate effect. Your new company are a large UK based group, who specialise in RC Frame, Groundwork's, Multi Storey Basements, Retail, Demolition, and D&B. My client are looking for an experienced candidate, with a strong background within Civils / Groundwork's / RC. You will be capable of undertaking duties such as Setting Out, QA, CAD, Surveys, and As-Built Drawings across RC, Civils, Retaining Walls, Drainage, and Services. An Engineering Degree / Qualification and CSCS would be essential. My client will provide a Leica TS16 Robotic Kit or have the kit provided by the candidate. However, pay rates will vary depending on this. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

Labourer CSCS - Devizes, Wiltshire. (SN10) Construction Recruitment Specialists Kingston Barnes Ltd are currently recruiting for Labourers in Devizes, Wiltshire. (SN10) FULL DETAILS =  Positions Available = 1 x Labourers with CSCS  Start Date = Monday 30th March Project = Commercial Refurbishment Work Pay Rate & Hours = £16.63 per hour - 40 hours paid per week  Required Duration = 4 Months + Experience & Qualifications = You must have experience of working on a construction site and hold a CSCS Card.  If you are available or just interested in more details about the above role in Devizes or any other Construction roles we have to offer please call Chris Hallum in the Bristol Office. Kingston Barnes is a construction recruitment agency, our deep rooted knowledge of the industry means we have insight into which companies may suit you which will enable you to achieve your career ambitions. We recruit for a number of developers, contractors & consultancies. If you...

Your new company HMP Erlestoke is a Category C men's training and resettlement prison located near Devizes in Wiltshire. It is the only prison in the county and houses around 500 adult male prisoners, many serving longer or indeterminate sentences. Your new role We are seeking a skilled carpenter to support the maintenance and improvement of the site. The role focuses on planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new work across prisoner and staff facilities, ensuring all tasks meet required standards while complying with Health & Safety and security procedures. Key Responsibilities Carry out maintenance on all woodwork items throughout the establishment, including locks, doors, and windows (excluding electronic locking systems). Undertake planned maintenance of locks in line with locking policy, manage the lock store, and maintain related logs, including work for local courts when required. Install structures and fixtures such as windows and mouldings; measure, cut, and shape...

Your new company HMP Erlestoke is a Category C men's training and resettlement prison located near Devizes in Wiltshire. It is the only prison in the county and houses around 500 adult male prisoners, many serving longer or indeterminate sentences. Your new role You will play a key part in supporting the safe and efficient running of the establishment by delivering a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, alongside essential escorting and supervisory duties. This is a hands‑on position, ideal for someone who is practical, safety‑conscious, and confident working within a secure environment. The role involves carrying out a broad range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, minor repairs, building fabric replacements, general cleaning, furniture moves, seasonal external upkeep, and basic carpentry. It also includes escorting and supervising contractors and prisoners in line with security procedures, maintaining radio communication, conducting searches, responding...

Your new company HMP Erlestoke is a Category C men's training and resettlement prison located near Devizes in Wiltshire. It is the only prison in the county and houses around 500 adult male prisoners, many serving longer or indeterminate sentences. Your new role As a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2), you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across plumbing, heating, and mechanical systems. You will be required to carry out installations, testing, commissioning, repairs, and fault-finding to ensure systems operate safely and reliably.Your role will also involve undertaking survey inspections-including at height and in confined spaces-maintaining accurate logs, supervising contractors and prisoners where required, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and supporting the effective running of the estate. You will play a key part in maintaining service levels, managing stock, contributing to local improvement initiatives, and maintaining...