89 engineering jobs found in Bridgend

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and...

Quality Control Laboratory Technician Location: Bridgend (Applicants must be local to Bridgend or have transport) Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Rate: £16.76 per hour Hours: 12 hour shifts DAYS & NIGHTS. Starting with 4 weeks of day shifts Monday to Friday 8am - 3.30 pm Followed by a 3-day shift pattern, alternating days, and nights. Week 1: Wed - Fri 6 pm - 6.15 am Week 2: Wed - Fri 6 am - 6.15 pm Week 3: Sun - Tues 6 pm - 6.15 am Week 4: Sun - Tues 6 am - 6.15 pm About the Role We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the production process by ensuring our products consistently meet customer requirements and industry standards. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain high-quality outputs and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for: Ensuring all...

Quality Control Laboratory Technician Location: Bridgend (Applicants must be local to Bridgend or have transport) Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Rate: £16.76 per hour Hours: 12 hour shifts DAYS & NIGHTS. Starting with 4 weeks of day shifts Monday to Friday 8am - 3.30 pm Followed by a 3-day shift pattern, alternating days, and nights. Week 1: Wed - Fri 6 pm - 6.15 am Week 2: Wed - Fri 6 am - 6.15 pm Week 3: Sun - Tues 6 pm - 6.15 am Week 4: Sun - Tues 6 am - 6.15 pm About the Role We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the production process by ensuring our products consistently meet customer requirements and industry standards. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain high-quality outputs and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for: Ensuring all...

QC Laboratory Technician Location: Bridgend (must live locally or have reliable transport) Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Rate: £16.76 per hour Hours: 12‑hour shifts (days & nights on a rotating pattern) We are recruiting a QC Laboratory Technician to join a well‑established manufacturing company in Bridgend. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop lab skills, gain technical experience, and progress in a quality‑focused role. No previous laboratory experience is required - full, structured training is provided over the first 3 months. Key Responsibilities As a QC Lab Technician, you will: Carry out quality testing throughout the production process to ensure products meet specifications Use pipettes and other laboratory equipment (full training provided) Record data accurately and follow strict quality procedures Identify and resolve basic quality issues such as out‑of‑spec results Work closely with production and engineering teams Support...

Why You Should Apply? Impact: Opportunity to work closely with the Director of Engineering and Quality to lead the implementation of a vital 'Zero Defects' programme across all manufacturing operations. Work-Life Balance: Picture having every other Friday off to recharge. This job offers a rare 9-day fortnight within a flexible hybrid model, along with excellent benefits, a subsidised on-site canteen, a coffee shop, and a gym! Fixed Term Contract: The position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension or access to other opportunities in the business, but neither is guaranteed. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be at the heart of a major cultural and technical shift. As Continuous Improvement Transformation Manager, you won't be observing from the sidelines; you'll be hands-on, working with production and cross-departmental teams to prevent defects before they happen. You'll shape how quality, systems and engineering disciplines come together,...

Are you ready to leave your mark on a historic transformation? A large steel producer is seeking an ambitious and established Quantity Surveyor to join a new project. This isn't just another construction job; it is a monumental effort to modernise and revitalise the UK steel making sector. If you are a commercial powerhouse with a passion for heavy industry and a drive for excellence, we want you at the heart of this legacy project in South Wales. Location: Port Talbot (4 days site-based, 1 day remote) Salary/Rate: £25.00 - £31.60 per hour Inside IR35 (Up to £60,000) Duration: Fixed term until March 2028 Schedule: Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:30-15:45 Fri Key Responsibilities You will lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale construction and civil engineering works. Your day-to-day will involve: Budgeting: Preparing and reporting on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans. Contract Management: Negotiating variations and change orders under...

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. VolkerEnergy have a fantastic opportunity to join our project at Margham. Are you an Office Manager looking for your next position? if so get in touch! Overall Role Purpose: Site and demobilisation; On-going management of offices and consumables throughout the life of the contract including demobilisation Plant; Management of Plant Requisition Register Liaising with Works Manager / General Foreman ensuring all plant hire / off hire kept up to date in Cost Capture Workbook including actual costs & accruals. Review the live hire report on a weekly basis and address...

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Site Administrators, VolkerEnergy are hiring! we have an opportunity for a Site Administrator join on our project at Margam. Overview: To provide an effective administration function for both the site and the overall project, ensuring control of all agreed admin and documentation in a manner consistent with VolkerStevin and project processes and procedures.To provide administrative support to the Head of Office Manager. Key Accountabilities: To provide a complete administration function for the project Purchase Card: Assisting the Office Managers where required on...

FE / College Lecturers Needed Across Rhondda Cynon Taff and Surrounding Areas - Start ASAP! Are you an experienced Lecturer or industry professional looking to inspire the next generation of learners? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality teaching within College settings? We are recruiting dedicated and knowledgeable Lecturers across a wide range of subject areas to work in FE colleges and post-16 provisions across Rhondda Cynon Taff and the surrounding areas. Long-term, full-time and part-time opportunities are available, along with flexible hourly and supply-based roles. Send your CV today to apply for one of our exciting FE/College Lecturer positions. ________________________________________ The Role * Long-term, short-term and hourly paid positions available * Opportunities across FE colleges and post-16 settings in Rhondda Cynon Taff and surrounding areas * Competitive rate of pay - £28 to £40 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) * Plan and deliver...

Join Our Team as a Production Operative in Barry! Are you ready to step into an exciting role in the manufacturing and production sector? We are looking for enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our dynamic team at our client's manufacturing facility in Barry, South Wales! If you're driven, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you! Position: Production Operative Starting hourly rate of £12.71 per hour (38.75 hrs per week) plus a shift allowance of £178.85 per week. Annual starting salary of £34,910 including shift allowance which will increase once trained. Contract Type: Temporary, this role is for a minimum of 6 months. Working Pattern: Full Time shift pattern includes a mixture of day and night 12 hour shifts 6-6 on a 5 week rota basis including weekends. What You'll Do: As a Production Operative, you will be an essential part of our manufacturing operations, working rotating shifts as part of a dedicated team. Your responsibilities will...

Contracts Manager (NEC4 ECC) Location: Cardiff, South Wales Duration: 6-9 months initially, potential permanent position Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum/pro rata (Private Healthcare, Retails discounts & cash back schemes, Salary sacrifice pension, 30 days leave, possibility of a car allowance or company vehicle) Our client is a UK leader in the architectural hardware industry. They are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager on a contract basis for around 6-9 months initially, to be involved in their large Cardiff project. The Contracts Manager will have proven track record in the management and delivery of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) in a site-based environment, with hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle from mobilisation through to completion and closeout. Key responsibilities: * Administering NEC4 ECC contracts as Contractor's Representative/Contract Manager, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, programme...

Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer (Contract) Power Electronics | Aerospace | Technical Leadership | Cardiff If you’re the person others turn to for power electronics expertise — this is where you take full ownership. This Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer role is about leading the design and development of aerospace power conversion systems that must perform in demanding, safety-critical environments. You’ll be trusted as the technical authority — shaping architecture, making key design decisions, and ensuring systems meet both performance and regulatory expectations. If you enjoy solving complex power challenges and want to influence how systems are designed from the ground up, this role gives you that scope. What You’ll Be Responsible For as a Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer You’ll take ownership of AC/DC and DC/DC converter design across the full development lifecycle. Your work will include: * Leading detailed design and development of aerospace power...

Test Engineer – Short Term Contract – Fully Remote VIQU have partnered with an NHS organisation who are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support an ongoing project, working across .NET applications and Power Apps within an Agile delivery environment. This Test Engineer role is ideal for someone who can provide strong hands-on testing coverage in the short term, while taking ownership of building and embedding test automation from scratch using Playwright to improve quality and accelerate delivery. Key responsibilities: Picking up and managing testing tickets via Azure DevOps (ADO) Testing against defined acceptance criteria Manual and regression testing Creating and running test scripts Supporting Agile ceremonies and ways of working Implement a greenfield automation approach: establish frameworks, standards, and automated regression packs using Playwright Key skills & experience: Strong experience as a Test Engineer Hands‑on manual testing and regression...

Architect/Architectural Technologist Cardiff Contract About the Role A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, nationally significant programmes across transportation, energy, defence and the built environment. The business provides integrated services across consultancy, engineering, design coordination and project delivery, working within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams to deliver large scale infrastructure that supports long term economic and social growth. About you The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Architecture delivery team, responsible for technical design at RIBA Work Stage 4. The role involves working closely with other disciplines including building design and rail specialists, ensuring design solutions are pragmatic, responsive to the client brief, and considerate of the site's context, climate, and culture. Responsibilities include: Producing architectural technical...

We are recruiting for Electricians to work at a Magistrates Court in central Swansea, replacing existing lights and fittings with LEDs. * Hours: 48hrs working nights, Monday to Thursday 6pm - 6am. * Rate: £34.58/hr * Duration: 8-10 weeks You will need a gold jib card, experience installing Dali lighting and a Basic DBS (We can apply for this if you do not hold one). Please contact Tim at Apex for further details. Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment business acting on behalf of this company

Quality / FAIRS Technician Location: Newport (On-Site) Contract: Fixed-Term (9 months) Sector: Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing An established electronics manufacturing organisation supporting aerospace and high-reliability sectors is seeking a FAIRS Technician to join its Quality team on a fixed-term basis. This role focuses on the creation and verification of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure product compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure products meet AS9100 traceability requirements, regulatory standards and documented quality processes before release. This position requires a detail-oriented quality professional with strong technical drawing interpretation skills and experience working within aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities First Article Inspection Create AS9102 First...

Hours and Salary * Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover to end of December 2026 * Monday - Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm * Friday, 8:00am to 1:30pm * Up to £36,000 Scope of Responsibilities The External Supply Chain Planner Lead is responsible for executing ERP-driven supply plans with external suppliers, ensuring material availability to meet production needs while proactively managing risks, capacity constraints, and schedule adherence. This role focuses on the tactical and operational dimensions of supplier management (not commercial negotiation) and plays a critical part in ensuring supply continuity, performance monitoring, and alignment with the production plan. Key Responsibilities and Duties ERP Supply Plan Execution * Interpret and action MRP outputs to create, adjust, and expedite purchase orders and supplier schedules. * Resolve discrepancies between ERP plans and supplier commitments. * Lead order error resolution for supply base. * Monitor...

A leading civil's / ground work contractor has secured a large package of works on a major industrial development in Newport and is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver the associated groundworks package. The successful Project Manager will be responsible for managing all groundworks operations on the Newport project, including foundations, drainage, and external works supporting the construction of a large steel frame industrial unit. Responsibilities * Manage the groundworks package on the Newport scheme * Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and programme delivery * Ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager within groundworks or civil engineering * Strong understanding of foundations, drainage, and infrastructure packages This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a respected contractor delivering a key project in Newport

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for an initial 3‑month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension subject to client satisfaction. About the Role The successful candidate will have proven experience working on structured cabling projects, including both copper and fibre installations. You will be responsible for supervising a small team of engineers, ensuring that all works are completed to a high standard and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day‑to‑day site activities * Manage and support a team of engineers * Ensure project deadlines and milestones are met * Maintain high standards of health and safety on site * Coordinate with project managers and clients as required * Ensure quality control and adherence to installation standards Requirements * Strong background in structured cabling (copper & fibre) * Previous experience in a supervisory or lead engineer role * Excellent communication and...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the local authority sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing service contract with POBL Housing Association. Contract Details: Location: Newport and Surrounding Areas Contract: POBL Work Type: Landlord Gas Safety Checks Commitment: Ideally 5 days per week but will consider minimum of 3 days with a high volume of work guaranteed Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly one week in arrears. Rates: * £27.00 per complete property (LGSR) Key Benefits: * Local work * Weekly pay – no chasing invoices * Monday to Friday (part-time min. 3 days per week commitment can be accommodated) * All appointments are pre-booked via PDA device. * Full PPE and kit provided. * Long-term ongoing contract Requirements: * 2 years of qualified experience as a heating engineer * ACS Qualifications including CKR1 (Gas Cookers) & HTR1...