47 engineering jobs found in Northampton

Business Change & Communications Professionals (x2) Contract: Rolling 6 months Location: hybrid - Milton Keynes 3 days a week Hours: Full-time Note: They need to get the balance more on experienced change managers, who can also do comms, including being super proficient in SharePoint. You need to have Network Rail expereince for this role Overview: We are seeking two proactive and delivery-focused Business Change & Communications professionals to support a fast-paced programme environment. These roles are hands-on and execution-driven, ideal for individuals who thrive on making things happen and can operate across multiple workstreams with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver change and communications activities across multiple projects and workstreams. * Build, maintain, and manage SharePoint sites to support programme visibility and engagement. * Create and distribute engaging communications materials tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. *...

Change Manager - Contract Role (Milton Keynes, Hybrid) Overview We are seeking an experienced Change Manager for a contract position based in Milton Keynes (hybrid working). This role sits within a high-profile national programme and requires a candidate with significant experience in rail and engineering environments, ideally with direct exposure to Network Rail (NR) operations, standards, and organisational structures. You will be embedded within a Change Team that works closely with large-scale engineering and maintenance functions across the network, engaging daily with heavy engineering and frontline maintenance colleagues. This industry-specific experience is essential. Key Requirements Rail and engineering background is mandatory. Relevant Network Rail (NR) experience or experience within comparable rail infrastructure organisations. Ability to operate confidently within large national engineering, maintenance, and operational teams. High proficiency in SharePoint...

Engineering Administrator (Maternity Cover) £28,000 - £30,000 + Fixed-Term Contract + Training + Company Benefits Lutterworth Are you an Administrator or similar with a background scheduling or working with Engineers, looking for a Monday to Friday role on a fixed-term basis with great benefits and great environment? This company are sub-contracted to supply maintenance and admin staff for a busy distribution facility owned by one of the largest companies in the world, this is a long standing rolling contract between the two companies with an employment guarantee written into your contract. In this role, you will be responsible for general day to day administrative tasks ensuring the smooth operation of the engineering team, carrying out the gathering, processing and analysis of onsite services and placing / processing orders for stock and supplies for the site and also raising / tracking and processing invoices and purchase orders. This role will be suited to an...

Job title: Materials Handler Job location: Northampton Hourly Rate: Days - £12.21 PAYE / £15:58 Umbrella Nights - £15.87 PAYE / £20.25 Umbrella Shifts: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 17:00 / 20:00 - 06:00 Hours: 50 hours a week Avg. Duration: 18 Months minimum Start date: ASAP Company Summary: In partnership with Siemens Mobility we are recruiting for a Materials Handler to be part of the materials chain for a project to overhaul the interior of a Fleet of Class 360 Rolling Stock units. Siemens Mobility are a globally recognised brand in the production, maintenance and modification of Rolling Stock. This role is based at the modern Kings Heath Depot. Position Summary The key duties are to ensure the delivery of material to the MFC facility. You will carry out general stores duties as directed by the Stores Team governed by the priorities and timescales of work requirements and daily workloads. Key responsibilities will include: * Using...

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Location: Northampton Pay rate: £12.89 Shift patterns: 6 PM - 3 AM or 8 PM - 5 AM  Type: Temporay - Permanet Start Date: ASAP We are hiring for a Warehouse Operatives to undertake general warehouse duties in Northampton. This is a friendly warehouse team that handle high volume of customer orders and you will be an important part of this team helping to make sure that orders will be completed on time. Duties of a Warehouse Operative You will be working as part of a team and will be responsible for: Handling and lifting heavy boxes and bulky items. Carrying out a significant amount of manual handling. Stacking and wrapping pallets. Sorting parcels and organising items efficiently. Unloading trailers and ensuring items are stored correctly. Adhering to health and safety standards at all times. Cleaning and tidying the workspace as required to maintain a safe environment. Skills and Experience of a Warehouse Operative As a Warehouse Operative:...

Welder/Fabricator  Permanent  Northampton Day Shift Pay Rate: upto £18 per hour Are you an Experienced Welder/Fabricator within the sheet metal fabrication industry? If yes, read on.... My client is a leading manufacturer within their industry based within commutable distance from Rushden, Wellingborough and surrounding areas. They are currently looking for a skilled  Welder/Fabricator to join their team. The Role -  Welder/Fabricator: - MIG & TIG Welding  - Linishing welded components - Full fabrication - Reading and interpreting various engineering drawings - Working independently and as part of a team Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Welder / Fabricator: - Experience of MIG &TIG Welding - Fabrication experience, including operating CNC Press Brake - Experience welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium  - Able to quality check own parts - Motivated and excellent team player The Package - Welder/Fabricator: - Pay rate upto £18.00 per hour - Overtime...

We are looking for a Labourer to join an established company in the Northampton area. This role is offering a temporary position, with on going work. Labourer Shift patter between Monday to Sunday ( sat and sun are standby days £30 per day and time and half for call out) £16-18ph paid weekly Northampton - with call outs to worcester region Temporary As a Labourer, your main duties will be wokring on properties to: * Removes visible mould from walls, ceilings, and surfaces * Prepares areas for treatment (cleaning, scraping, washing down) * Uses mould-treatment chemicals * Assists with drying and ventilation equipment (dehumidifiers, heaters, fans) * Helps identify damp sources (leaks, condensation problems, poor ventilation) * Carries out basic repairs related to damp issues (repainting, sealing, patch repairs) * Supports technicians during fogging or specialist treatments * Ensures rooms are left clean, safe, and ready for tenants To be successful as...

Gas Service & Breakdown engineer needed – To cover Northampton! Nuco Solutions require an experienced Gas Engineer to complete service & repair for a leading private housing contractor. Ideal candidate: ·5 years’ experience within the gas industry ·Great customer service skills ·Work is planned in by the best team in the business to eliminate any unnecessary traveling time. Your time is spent best out on the field and the company appreciate this! 3- 5 days per week (whichever works best for you - must be consecutive days) Engineers must have the following Own Van & Tools. Public Liability (£2-5 Million) Own Gas Safe (Can use theirs if needed) ***Referral Scheme Offered*** If you recommend someone who starts with us then we offer a referral fee of £150 per candidate! Experience: * Heating: 5 years * private housing contract: 3 years Licence/Certification: * ACS (required) * Driving Licence (required) Work Location: On the road

Document / Information Controller – Construction Location: Northampton Contract: Freelance, until March 2026 Our client, a well-established Principal Contractor delivering a project in Northampton, is seeking an experienced Document / Information Controller to join the project team on a freelance basis through to March 2026. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling all project documentation to support efficient communication and compliance across the site team and supply chain. This is a site-based role offering an important position within the project’s operational structure. Key Responsibilities * Manage document control processes using the project’s electronic document management system (e.g., Viewpoint/4Projects, Asite, BIM360, Aconex, etc.) * Upload, track, and distribute drawings, technical documents, and specifications * Maintain accurate document registers and ensure up-to-date information is...

Are you a motivated HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a fresh opportunity with a reputable logistics company? Our well-established client in Pineham, Northampton is seeking reliable, hardworking drivers to join their team, offering excellent pay and guaranteed minimum hours. Have you worked for DPD, DHL, or XPO Logistics? Then this could be the perfect role for you! Why join this team? * Competitive pay £18-£24 per hour ** PLUS £500 BONUS WHEN YOU START ON A PERMANENT CONTRACT ** * Guaranteed minimum of 9 hours’ pay per shift * Start time between 16:30-22:00PM * Immediate starts available after successful assessment * Full training provided for delivering cages to locked stores · Regular start times, booked in advance Your key responsibilities: * Deliver to 4-6 stores per shift maximum * Drive safely and responsibly, representing the client’s high standards * Ensure all paperwork and documentation is accurately completed * Adhere strictly to the driver...

Senior Technical Buyer – 3-Month Contract  Location: Silverstone, UK Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months) Rate: £350 - £400 a day  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Buyer to join a leading Formula 1 team on a 3-month contract, based at their world-class facility in Silverstone. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with experience sourcing and purchasing technical components within composite or metallic manufacturing environments. You’ll play a key role in supporting build and development activities by ensuring the timely supply of critical materials and components for ongoing F1 projects. Key Responsibilities Manage the procurement of materials, components, and assemblies to meet production and engineering requirements. Liaise closely with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms to support cost and schedule...

Exciting opportunity to joined a world renowned motorsport organisation based in Northamptonshire. The chosen candidate will work as part of their Quality Inspection department ensuring the precision and quality of manufactured components. This role is on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract basis - ideally wanting someone to start in next few weeks. Key Skills / Experience - Strong working knowledge of PC-DMIS - operating and ideally some programming - Hands on experience with CMMs, Handheld measuring tools, Arms, Shadowgraphs, Contour Tracers - Experience with Polyworks Software - Experienced in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings

Position: Facility Maintenance Technician Position: ongoing contract Location: Wellingborough Hourly rate £18.90 per hour PAYE Working hours: Monday to Friday 40 (flex start and finish) We are now seeking to recruit a Facility Maintenance Technician to work for a busy manufacturing company based in Wellingborough Responsibilities: Completing small repairs such as fixing locks, leaky taps and broken  Inspecting and troubleshooting problems and issues reported by colleagues Following a maintenance schedule to ensure that all routine tasks are completed Proactively involved in the on-going technical evaluation of all plant and equipment, suggestion of improvements where appropriate Accurately recording and reporting of maintenance activity to ensure Key Source System is correctly updated Carrying out operational and maintenance activities as directed, ensuring work is executed in a safe and suitable manner Requirement: Ideally previous experience working as a general...

Finance Analyst Certain Advantage are hiring for a Finance Analyst to join a large engineering organisation based in Daventry. This role is required to be onsite 3 days a week. The company: This global company designs and manufactures advanced engines, power systems, and related technologies that drive vehicles, equipment, and industries worldwide. It’s recognized for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency in both traditional and alternative power solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Prepare complex financial analyses and reports to support departmental and management decision-making. Develop and maintain annual budgets, expense forecasts, staffing plans, and statistical reports in collaboration with assigned business units. Perform variance analysis and cost analysis to explain financial performance and identify improvement opportunities. Support month-end book closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data. Conduct...

Junior Technical Buyer – 3-Month Contract Location: Silverstone, UK Rate: £200 – £250 a day A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Junior Technical Buyer to join a leading Formula 1 team on a short-term contract at their world-class facility in Silverstone. This role is perfect for someone early in their procurement career who has experience working with technical components—particularly within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or composites. You will support the procurement function by helping to source materials and components essential for ongoing F1 build and development programmes, ensuring parts are delivered accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Assist with purchasing materials, components, and assemblies to support engineering and production requirements. Work closely with senior buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to follow up on orders and ensure timely delivery. Help prepare and raise purchase orders in the ERP system....

Job: CNC Machinist Day Rate: £300 - £330 Location: Silverstone Contract: 6x Months Rolling Department: Machine Shop  Sector: Formula 1 Hours: Mon – Fri (40Hrs) Join a High-Performance Engineering Team We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist (Metallics) to join our clients growing team in Silverstone. In this role, you will produce high-precision components that meet the demanding standards of top-tier engineering and performance applications. If you take pride in your craftsmanship and want to contribute to a world-class machine shop, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do: Set up and operate 5-Axis CNC machines to manufacture precision metallic components. Carry out basic inspections to verify adherence to quality standards. Work closely with engineers and fellow machinists to optimise processes. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment. Record production data accurately and maintain documentation. Support the training and development of...

Composite Trimmer – Contract Roles Outside IR35 Up to £35 per hour Day, Night & Weekend shifts available Motorsport sector We’re supporting a leading motorsport organisation in their search for experienced Composite Trimmers to join on contract. Multiple shift patterns are available across days, nights, and weekends. The role: Trimming, finishing, and fitting composite components to precise specifications. Reading and working from engineering drawings, patterns, and templates. Using hand and power tools to achieve high-quality finishes. Ensuring all components meet required tolerances and quality standards. Working closely with production and inspection teams to maintain high performance standards. The ideal candidate: Proven experience as a composite trimmer within motorsport or high-performance engineering industries. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight tolerances. Skilled in hand-finishing, fettling, bonding, and assembly of composite...

Electrician/Improver/mate/Labourer required to work around the Silverstone/Milton Keynes area. Please do not apply if you do NOT drive or have your own transport. You must also have your UTR number through CIS and you must have a valid CSCS or ECS Card to be considered. My client is happy to take on a Domestic Improver/electrician/Mate or Labourer, if you fancy a change of scene and would like to try something different from Domestic electrical work. Solar Farm is more niche, full training will be provided and will look good on your CV. Skills & Qualifications required: * CSCS card or ECS card (of some grading) with UTR no under CIS * Experience in commercial or industrial work (solar experience is a bonus). * Full UK driving license. Please send in your CV if you would like to know more and you live around the Silverstone/Milton Keynes area

Pipefitter/Brazer Location: Milton Keynes Pay: £32 per hour (Umbrella) – Higher rates available for candidates with previous rail experience Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday–Friday) – No night shifts Contract Length: 12 months rolling Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter/Brazer to join a team in Milton Keynes. You will be working on rolling stock, carrying out pipefitting and brazing tasks to a high standard. Requirements: Level 2 qualification (essential) Experience in pipefitting and brazing Ability to work efficiently in a team and meet project deadlines Previous rail experience is advantageous (higher pay rate available) A medical and drug & alcohol test must be completed before startingIf this role sounds of interest, please **APPLY**/ send your CV to "(url removed)". Alternatively please forward this on

Tester  Location: Milton Keynes Pay: Competitive contract rate Shift: Monday to Friday earlies, afters and nights available Type: Contract We are seeking a skilled Tester to join a leading rolling stock company based in Milton Keynes. This position requires a highly competent individual with an apprenticeship or recognised training programme in mechanical/electrical engineering, capable of producing high-quality work in accordance with UK rail safety regulations. As a Tester, you will perform functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock post-works. You will also assist in fault identification and rectification, working independently and to written instructions to help ensure the Depot provides top-level service. Responsibilities: Perform tasks as directed by your line manager. Read and interpret schematic drawings. Investigate and resolve rolling stock faults with minimal supervision. Work in high-voltage environments. Download and process train...