271 engineering jobs found in Burton upon Trent

Job Title: Engineering Teacher                                                                                                                                 Location: Derby Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £168 - £232 per day TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school based in Swadlincote. The school is a well-subscribed secondary school with a feel of the community. The school boasts fantastic facilities and offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote students’ engagement, to help them flourish personally and academically. The school is looking to take on an Engineering Teacher on a long term, full-time placement within their Design Technology department.The successful applicant will be working across Key Stage 5, including exam preparation for exams. The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results in the subject, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning. The successful...

This role offers the opportunity for a Engineering Technician to work within a hands‑on engineering environment, supporting the build, testing and development of advanced systems. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will be involved in end‑to‑end activities across assembly, prototyping and production support. The position suits someone with strong engineering enthusiasm who is comfortable working closely with engineers, suppliers and contractors to support project delivery. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for: * Supporting precision assembly of complex electromechanical systems and prototypes * Building components from engineering drawings, schematics and standard operating procedures * Assisting with prototyping and iterative build activities within an R&D environment * Identifying and resolving mechanical or electrical faults during build and testing * Recording build data, test results and quality observations accurately *...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Number of Positions: 3 Duties: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the business. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets, and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key accountabilities and responsibilities * Ensure a timely and accurate BoM is released from Product Engineering to the wider internal and external business, by interpreting and...

Employment: Freelance Ltd company Our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the region’s most prestigious infrastructure schemes, managing civils and earthworks projects from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of civils and earthworks projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities: * Leading the delivery of civils and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to handover * Managing site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution * Overseeing project programmes and driving progress to meet key milestones * Managing...

My Client, an international company with a facility in Burton Upon Trent are looking for an experienced Fabricator Welder. We are looking for candidates with a lengthy history in Fabrication. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be able to read drawings etc and Fabricate to a good standard using their own initiative. You will be experienced enough to go in to work, look at the drawing and get on with fabricating the product. The client has major contracts so long term work available. 40 hours per week monday to friday paying a minimum £16.00 per hour. PAYE Ltd /CIS payrate up to £20.00 Rates dependant on experience

We are currently looking for experienced Fabricator/Welders to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the fabrication of large metal structures, working from engineering drawings, from base materials through to finished product and will include the following:- * Marking out * Metal preparation * Cutting * Bending * Assembly * Welding The work will mostly involve the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless steel and may involve some pipe work as well as plate. The ideal candidates must be experienced Fabricators ideally with some pipefitting experience. The ability to carry out MIG welding to a high standard is essential. Experience of TIG and MMA welding would also be useful. Previous experience of working on the...

We are currently looking for experienced Panel Wirers to work for of our clients on a temp to perm basis The company is a well-respected world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide. Based in their workshop near Burton on Trent the work will involve working on the repair and refurbishment of used equipment and the main duties will include all aspects of electrical wiring/assembly ranging from control panels, sub-assemblies/frames through to smaller component installation. The successful applicants have a proven track record in a similar role ideally with a recognised relevant qualification although this is not essential. The ability to read and understand schematic diagrams is essential. Previous experience of machine building or assembly would be advantageous. This is a temp to perm role Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands For more information and to apply please email...

We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent. The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment. Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion. The main duties will include: * 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings * General Arrangement drawings * Fabrication details drawings * Pipework layouts and...

A great opportunity has arisen to work as a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver for our client, a leading provider who deals with collecting and delivering palletised freight. Staffline is recruiting FLT Drivers to work in Swadlincote. The rate of pay is £12.88 per hour. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday and the hours of work are: - 9am to 6pm Applicants must have a valid Counterbalance Licence. Your Time at Work As a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver your duties include: - Unloading pallets from lorries and placing in the allocated zones. - Loading pallets from zones to lorries ready for dispatch. - Use of scanners. Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will be happy to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. You must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test on the assessment day. Applicants must have at least 3 months counterbalance experience with proof of licence - accredited or in-house will be accepted. This is a fixed...

Artisan Recruit are currently looking for experienced TIG Welders experince working aling side pipefitters to join our workshop team in Swadlincote. This is an initial 8-week temporary assignment with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates. The Role Working within our workshop, you will be involved in the fabrication, fitting and welding of stainless steel pipework systems. Candidates should be comfortable carrying out both welding and pipefitting duties as part of the role. Requirements * Proven TIG welding experience on 316 stainless steel pipework * Knowledge within process, food, beverage or pharmaceutical environments * Experience working with SCH10 and SCH40 stainless steel pipe * BPE (pharmaceutical-grade) experience highly desirable * Orbital welding experience would be advantageous * Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings * Ability to pass in-house welding qualification tests * High standards of workmanship and attention to...

Mechanical Engineer Location: Barton Under-needwood (static site) Type: Temporary for 3 months Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Rate: £24–25 per hour (umbrella) Start: ASAP Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer for a temporary opportunity on a static site in Derby. You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and general mechanical maintenance to ensure all systems operate safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer: * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks * Respond to and complete reactive maintenance work * Perform general mechanical maintenance across the site * Fault-finding and troubleshooting mechanical issues * Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and standards * Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs * Work safely and comply with all health & safety procedures Requirements of a Mechanical...

Teamforce Labour is currently seeking an experienced 360 Machine Operator for an immediate start in Halstead, Essex (CO10). This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering contractors. Scope of Works the project will consist of: Excavating and installing earth tape. Landscaping works, including: Stripping stone. Reinstating clay. Reinstating topsoil.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the site team and ensuring all excavation works are completed safely, efficiently, and to programme. RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you must have: Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator card. Previous experience operating a 360 Excavator on Civil Engineering or Infrastructure projects. Experience carrying out excavation and reinstatement works. Strong understanding of site health and safety procedures. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Two recent work references.Key Responsibilities Safely operate a 360...

Structural Engineer - Contract Derby £40.00-£45.00 per hour (outside IR35) Are you an experienced Structural Engineer available for your next contract? We have an urgent requirement for a talented Structural Engineer to join a well-established engineering team on a long-term contract, working on a portfolio of major multi-million-pound projects across a range of high-profile developments. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis and delivery of structural engineering solutions on large-scale construction projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, producing structural calculations, reports and detailed designs while ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Producing structural designs, calculations and technical reports Managing project workloads and delivering engineering solutions to programme Working on complex, multi-million-pound construction projects Liaising with...

Production Manager - Rolling Stock Derby We are recruiting a Production Manager to join a leading rail manufacturing organisation in Derby. This role is key to the safe and efficient delivery of production targets, ensuring trains are delivered on time, in a fully compliant, safe, and customer-ready condition. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing production operations, leading teams, and ensuring all safety, quality, and performance standards are consistently achieved. This is a 37-hour per week position with a requirement to work alternating weekly shifts. Morning Shift (8% shift allowance) Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00 Friday: 06:00 - 11:00 PAYE: £28.05 per hour Umbrella: £37.68 per hourAfternoon Shift (16% shift allowance) Monday to Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00 Friday: 11:00 - 18:00 PAYE: £30.14 per hour Umbrella: £40.52 per hourOvertime Weekend overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates: Saturday: +33% (PAYE: £37.31/hr | Umbrella:...

Job Title: Manufacturing Methods - Production - Process Engineer Location: Derby Hours: Monday to Friday days 37hrs per week on site Duration: 12 month plus contract Rate: up to £50k equiv. Benefits: 33 days paid holiday (inc 8 B/ Hols), pension options, 2 week notice period, free parking, great on site facilities Purpose of the job Defines the manufacturing process and associated equipment for a new product, taking into account the industrial policy, existing standards and constraints of the project. responsibilities During specification and preliminary design phases: Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering. Participate actively to the product design in co-engineering mode, using appropriate methodologies. Design the macro-process, based on standard SMP. Prepare introduction of new technologies if need be, with associated process validation plan. Identify needs of specific...

Structural Engineer - Contract Derby £45.00-£50.00 per hour (outside IR35) Are you an experienced Structural Engineer available for your next contract? We have an urgent requirement for a talented Structural Engineer to join a well-established engineering team on a long-term contract, working on a portfolio of major multi-million-pound projects across a range of high-profile developments. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis and delivery of structural engineering solutions on large-scale construction projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, producing structural calculations, reports and detailed designs while ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Producing structural designs, calculations and technical reports Managing project workloads and delivering engineering solutions to programme Working on complex, multi-million-pound construction projects Liaising with...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Measham(Derbyshire) – 2 month rolling contract 4 On 4 Off (12hr) – Day and Nights  Outside IR35 £35ph The business is now looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the internal team and to ensure downtime is to a minimum whilst maintaining standards of a variety of equipment. If you are looking for a new contract, then please contact Adil Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)  The day-to-day responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will involve the following. You will be responsible for the upkeep of and maintenance of heavy mechanical machinery. Reactive maintenance is a priority and will include fault finding and replacing components on a variety of machines such as, conveyors, cranes, cookers, slicers, Kiln cars, bearings and chains. Preventative maintenance will involve project work and working of a CMMS system to complete planned maintenance. Installation and fitting of...

EPOS Technician – Configuration & Hardware  Short-Term Contract Immediate Start  Like working with hardware? Want to get stuck into a busy, practical role straight away?  We are looking for three people with experience of configuring or handling EPOS equipment to join us for 2 month fixed-term contracts, supporting large-scale rollout projects, configuring, building and preparing IT equipment used across retail and hospitality sites.  What you will be doing  Configure, image and stage EPOS hardware including tills, terminals, handheld devices, printers, scanners, payment peripherals and associated equipment. Install and validate software builds, operating system images, firmware updates and customer-specific configurations. Conduct functional testing and quality assurance checks to ensure equipment meets deployment standards. Perform hardware teardown, decommissioning and secure dismantling of redundant or returned equipment. Identify faulty components and complete...

Job Title: College Lecturer Location: Derby Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £25ph - £40ph Can you deliver a further educational course in a engaging and motivating way? Does shaping the future of further education students excite and motivate you? Can you connect with students of all abilities to get the best out of them? If so, TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college in the heart of Derby. Offering a high standard of education to all their pupils, the college has recently been awarded with a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating. This widely recognised College boasts fantastic media equipment, sports facilities and a proven track record in students going on to further education or full-time employment. As a Teacher or Lecturer in Further Education you will be mainly supporting young adults between 16-19 years old, teaching A Levels, GCSE Resits, BTECH, national diplomas and NVQ’s. Registering with us will open you up to the potential of working with nearly all...

HGV Class 1 Drivers needed  We are currently looking for HGV 1 / Class 1 Drivers to work out of our client based in Uttoxeter For this HGV 1 / Class 1 Drivers role, you will be responsible for: Driving a Flat Bed vehicle Delivering abnormal loads throughout the UK in support of large engineering projects, the construction industry and manufacturers of plant machinery & commercial vehicles Need to be able to night out Load restraint, abnormal load marking, working with cranes and escort vehicles For this HGV 1 / Class 1 Drivers role, you will need: Class 1 Licence CPC & Digi Card No more than 6 points Need to have at least 6 months experience Need to have held car licence for at least 2 years Details of this HGV 1 / Class 1 Drivers role: AM’s start at 10am, PM’s start from (Apply online only) PAYE Rate: £18PH DAYS, £20PH NIGHTS PAYE Rate via Umbrella: £23.70PH DAYS, £26.37PH NIGHTS This is ongoing work all year round The role will be based out of Uttoxeter...