81 engineering jobs found in Durham

What's in it for you Day shift and back shift role Full-time, 41 hour working week Pay rate £14.32 Ongoing investment in modern production and automated manufacturing equipment The opportunity to work within a growing production environment where continuous improvement and new ideas are actively encouraged A role where you can develop your knowledge across a range of modern production machinery The shift pattern operates on a weekly rotation: Week 1: Monday–Thursday 06:00–15:00, Friday 06:00–11:00 Week 2: Monday–Thursday 15:00–00:00, Friday 11:00–16:00 The business Our client is a successful and growing UK manufacturing business based in the North East of England, specialising in the production of high-quality products for customers across the UK. The business has significantly expanded its production capacity over the past decade, investing heavily in modern, automated equipment while retaining the skilled manual processes required to manufacture a wide range of...

Facilities Engineer/Manager, Condition Survey North East | 3 month Contract | Mid September Start We are working with a leading property consultancy to recruit M&E Asset Surveyors for a major healthcare surveying programme within the North East This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term contract delivering Mechanical & Electrical asset verification and condition surveys across a healthcare portfolio. The survey data collected will support asset management, lifecycle planning and future capital investment programmes. The Role You will be responsible for carrying out Mechanical & Electrical asset verification and condition surveys across a healthcare site, identifying and recording M&E assets while assessing their condition and remaining lifecycle. Working independently across multiple sites, you'll ensure survey information is captured accurately using digital asset management software. Key Responsibilities * Conduct Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)...

Epicor Kinetic Specialist (Manufacturing) Hydram Engineering | Chilton, County Durham Contract 18-month fixed-term, with potential for extension Salary £50,000 – £70,000 DOE Hours Full-time (38.5 hrs/wk) or part-time (25.5 hrs/wk) considered Working pattern Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm, Fri 8:00am–12:30pm (early finish) Location Predominantly site-based, Chilton — some scope for limited hybrid working Start date Provisional: 28th September 2026 Right to work Applicants must have the right to work in the UK About Hydram Engineering Hydram Engineering is one of the largest subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication companies in Europe, and a leader in the UK sheet metal fabrication market, serving a diverse portfolio of customers from our single site in Chilton, County Durham. Our business has consistent, often scheduled demand, with deep IT integration across sales, manufacturing, logistics, HR, purchasing, and finance. Our current platforms are reliable but dated, so...

Job Title: Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker – Mould Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum including shift allowance, dependent on experience. Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation Contract: 1 year FTC Benefits: * 25 days holiday plus 8 stats goes up by a day after 5 years and then another day after 10 years * childcare vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * free car park and on-site canteen facilities * Uniform * Group pension 5% matched and death in service which is 4 times the salary The Company: Join a leading, fast-paced manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation in the automotive and industrial sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality production. As a Die Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a skilled team that supports cutting-edge production processes and tooling excellence. Job Description: As a Die Maintenance Technician, your...

Our client, a specialist in the civil engineering sector, is currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major project in Washington, Tyne and Wear. This position focuses on tunnelling and shaft sinking within the water industry. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing day-to-day site operations. Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. Liaising with project stakeholders and providing regular progress updates. Job Requirements: Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering projects. Demonstrable experience in tunnelling and/or shaft sinking environments. Strong leadership and site management skills. Ability to manage subcontractors, site teams, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements. Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification. Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification desirable. What's...

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * A highly varied and interesting role, working in a fast-paced environment. * Shift work available. * Employer pension scheme. * Free onsite parking. * Subsided canteen. * Highly competitive salary. * Opportunity for permanent contracts for the right person. The Hours You’ll Work; * Continentals, 12 hour shifts, which will fall on weekend * 4 on 4 off The Pay You’ll Receive; * £25 an hour MTrec’s New Opportunity; * MTrec are currently recruiting for a well-established manufacturing firm based in the Shildon area. The Job You’ll Do; * Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems. * Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and carry out repairs to minimize production downtime. * Install, modify, and upgrade machinery and equipment as required. * Conduct inspections and testing to ensure all equipment meets operational and safety...

Controls Systems Engineer Peterlee (Site based) 12 Month Contract 36.5 Hours a week Monday – Friday Up to £28.35p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £47p/h Umbrella The Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing controls systems, ensuring robust performance of production equipment through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities within a fast-paced factory environment. What the Controls Systems Engineer do: • Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations • Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime • Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery • Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement • Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation • Support validation and performance verification activities • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and...

Talentmark are recruiting for an Analytical Chemist, to join a leading global manufacturing company, on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: The expected pay rate for this role will be around £13.50 per hour. The Role: Quality testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product. Perform routine Laboratory testing, including Wet Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis and Physical Testing. Review data and report findings. Collaborate with other departments to support ongoing improvements.Your Background: Science Degree, preferably Chemistry or related field. Prior Laboratory experience.  Communicate clearly and bring an organised, methodical approach.  Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn...

Our client is a leading manufacturing business supplying high-quality components to a range of demanding industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CMM Engineer to join their quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong metrology experience who is confident programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS software. The Role As a CMM Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer specifications and the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for creating, developing and optimising CMM inspection programmes, carrying out first-off and final inspections, and supporting production with technical quality expertise. Duties * Program, operate and maintain CMMs using PC-DMIS software. * Create and optimise inspection programmes for new and existing components. * Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections. * Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T...

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of heavy construction equipment. Due to growth they require Robot Technicians to work from their County Durham facility on a long-term contract basis which may lead to permanent employment.   The Role   To provide technical expertise, programming and support for all robotic-related activities for the facility.  A Robot Technician within the Tooling & Robotics department is responsible for the day-to-day front-line maintenance and programming duties for 20 Robotic weld & paint cells as well as support Robotic related activities, operator support and training.    Job Duties Include but not limited to:    Provide day-to-day technical support for robotic welding cells (ABB, Cloos, FANUC) Troubleshoot and resolve faults on robotic welding systems, fixtures, and associated equipment Carry out robot programming, touch-ups, and optimisation of weld programs to maintain quality and efficiency Support production operators with...

Job Opportunity: Shuttering Joiner Location: Sunderland Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour (CIS) Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday) Duration: Ongoing contract The Opportunity Are you an experienced Shuttering Joiner skilled in both traditional timber shuttering and panel systems, looking for a top-rate civil engineering contract in Wearside? Search Consultancy is recruiting a precision Shuttering Joiner for a major ongoing development in Sunderland. Offering a premier rate of £26.00 per hour (CIS), this role provides high weekly earnings and strong project continuity for a competent formwork operative capable of handling heavy structural concrete pours. If you hold a valid Blue or Gold CSCS card, excel at reading structural drawings, and have hands-on experience across traditional formwork and system pan work, we want to hear from you. Your Role & Responsibilities Working directly alongside steel fixers, concrete gangs, and site engineers, your day-to-day...

Time-served electricians required for Sunderland. JIB and IPAF required OT available for Monday - Friday & weekends

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * Free onsite parking * On-going work in a secure industry * Good location, and opportunities to progress within the company The Hours You’ll Work; * Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 pm * Friday 07:30 am - 14:00 pm The Pay You’ll Receive; * £12.71 MTrec’s new opportunity; * MTrec are currently recruiting for a renowned and respected engineering company based in the Team Valley area and are currently looking for people to start almost immediately The Job you’ll do; * We will be based on a forming line and will be involved in the building of products * Physically tipping tanks in to tanking systems * Manually lifting and removing products from liquid after products have been tested * Visual quality inspections of products and reporting to managements * Scanning items in and out of the warehouse with stock control systems * Driving between sites within the manufacturing area About You; * Be able to work both...

Welder / Brazer Team Valley £16.15 per hour Monday to Thursday 6am till 4pm or Monday to Friday 6am till 2pm Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for welder / brazer for a well renowned national manufacturing company in Gateshead. Job Responsibilities * Perform high-quality low-temperature silver or high-temperature brass brazing on various metal assemblies. * Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions. * Prepare, clean, and align metal parts prior to brazing. * Inspect finished joints to ensure strict compliance with quality and safety standards. * Complete required production documentation accurately. [1, 2, 3] Candidate Requirements * Proven hands-on experience in brazing, soldering, or precision metal welding. * Ability to read technical and engineering drawings. * Strong manual dexterity and close attention to detail. * Reliable team player able to meet daily output goals. Please apply with your CV via the...

THIS IS A 8 WEEK CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS. THE ROLE COULD BECOME PERMANENT FOR THE RIGHT PERSON. We are currently seeking a dedicated Production Operative to join a growing manufacturing team based in Gateshead. This role plays a key part in assembling high-quality products to customer specifications and supporting engineering during build and testing activities. Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for meeting production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities As a Production Operative, you will: * Independently carry out assembly work to meet daily production targets * Interpret and follow engineering drawings and standard operating procedures * Complete basic documentation using PC systems and internal databases * Conduct complex quality checks to ensure products meet required standards * Prepare work areas for the next shift, including housekeeping, materials,...

Are you an experienced Production Operator? Have you worked within Automotive, FMCG or Heavy Manufacturing industries? Do you want to work with one of the biggest global companies in their sector, with an annual turnover in the billions? Do you want to work within a state of the art facility right here in the North East of England? Would you like to earn a basic salary of £36400pa and have opportunities to work overtime and develop a career? If the answer to all of the above is yes then this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for. This company are a multi-billion global leader in their industry with a worldwide work force measuring tens of thousands of people and in recent years they have invested tens of millions of pounds into their North East facility. Making it a state of the art centre of excellence, unmatched by any other company anywhere else in the world. The company are now in a position to recruit Production Operators, through CDM Recruitment. Please...

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • First Aid Qualified • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Time-served electricians required for Newcastle City Centre. 3 months work JIB and IPAF required OT available for Monday - Friday & weekends

Role: M&E Asset Surveyor Location: North East Contract: Temp, Full-Time for 3 months TSA Surveying are currently in partnership with a leading FM provider, who are looking to recruit several M&E Asset Surveyors to support a nationwide asset surveying programme across a portfolio of banking sites. The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical asset verification, condition and lifecycle surveys across sites throughout the North East. This is a full-time contract running until the end of October. We are looking for experienced M&E Asset Surveyors, or individuals with a background in building services, whether from an FM provider, M&E consultancy, contractor, or directly for a building owner. You will carry out room-by-room surveys, recording mechanical and electrical assets, assessing their condition and remaining lifecycle, with all information captured using tablet-based surveying software. Responsibilities * Carry out...

Time-served Plumbers required for central Newcastle for a for a major commercial project. Long - term work. 46 hours per week, with overtime available