102 engineering jobs found in St Helens

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...

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...

Press Brake Setter/ Operator Certain Advantage is hiring for Press Brake Setter/ 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 Press Brake Setter/ Operator —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Processing materials and components required for the future assembly of customer orders Setting and operating Amada machines.  The Individual We’re looking for people who can: Operate specialist machinery (e.g. press brake, CNC) in line with training and competency. Check that materials issued for each job match the production and works order(s); select and use appropriate tooling...

Mechanical Fitter 📍 Trafford, Manchester 💷 From £17.50 per hour + Overtime 🕒 39 hours per week 📅 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm 📄 Temp to Perm Opportunity (Permanent after 13 weeks) ES Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering company based in Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience repairing and refurbishing industrial mechanical equipment to work across varied site and workshop-based projects. The company provides specialist services including on-site machining, workshop engineering support, fabrications, and mechanical maintenance across a range of industrial environments. The Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, refurbishment, and maintenance on industrial gearboxes and mechanical plant process equipment. The role will involve both workshop and on-site work, requiring a hands-on engineer with strong...

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) About the Role: You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients. About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work. Key Responsibilities: Lead the civil...

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil engineering design...

Utilities Engineer / Maintenance Technician - MUST HOLD BOAS ACCREDITATION 📍 Manchester 💰 £20.00 per hour PAYE or £26.55 per hour Umbrella 🕒 Full Time | On-Call Rota Required ES Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Utilities Engineer / Maintenance Technician to join a leading FMCG manufacturing site based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to join a busy, fast-paced environment. ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE - BOAS ACCREDITATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT BOAS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The Role Reporting directly to the Regional Contracts Manager, the Utilities Engineer will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across a large FMCG production facility. You will play a key role in ensuring all utilities and site services remain operational to support production requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide reactive engineering support and planned maintenance activities Carry out fault finding,...

EC&I Technician – Cumbria – 6 months FTC - COMAH Site Our client is looking to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician to join their busy engineering team at their COMAH facility based in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and safety-focused business offering long-term stability, training and career development within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role will involve undertaking preventative and reactive maintenance activities across a wide range of electrical, controls and instrumentation systems to support site safety, reliability and production performance. Requirements: As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, fault finding and engineering activities across the plant. Previous experience within COMAH is preferred; however, candidates from other heavy industrial or highly regulated environments will also be considered. Therefore, to be successful you should have experience with:...

Your next move A major city. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline.. This Local Authority needs an interim leader who can take control of a £150m+ programme, sharpen delivery, and modernise how the service operates. If you thrive on big, visible infrastructure and high‑stakes delivery — you’ll want to hear this. What you'll lead on: * The delivery of major strategic highways projects across a five‑year capital programme. * Oversight of in‑house design & PM teams + external framework partners. * Full governance, risk, reporting and commercial oversight. * Acting as Principal Designer under CDM for complex, high‑value schemes. Managing NEC contracts. [ECI, to the spade in the ground] * Embedding new ways of working, raising performance, and driving a culture shift. What the Authority will need: This is a service in transition. They need someone who can walk in, steady the ship, and elevate standards fast - ensuring effective delivery [capex £150m] To add, you’ll be...

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...

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...

Apply today to work as an HGV Shunter Driver for our client - A general haulage depot. Staffline is recruiting an HGV Shunter Driver in Skelmersdale. This is a temporary role running from August to December 2026. Rates of pay are from £15.62 - £20.52 per hour. This role offers a full-time role, working 4 on 4 off and the hours of work are: - 2pm to 10pm Shunt training and induction is completed on-site. Your Time at Work As an HGV Shunter Driver you will be responsible for: - Move and position vehicles safely within the yard and/or depot. - Couple and uncouple. - Communicate with drivers and other staff members to ensure movements are carried out safely. - Check for and report any damages on the vehicles. Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will have excellent communication skills and be able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly. Applicants will comply with on-site...

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: *...