358 engineering jobs found in Northampton

Job Title: Trainer Assessor in Engineering Location: Warwickshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: £25 - £30 per hour Are you a qualified Trainer Assessor with experience supporting learners within Engineering? Do you hold a recognised Assessor Award qualification? Can you confidently liaise with employers and learners to assess workplace competencies and support successful outcomes? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large Further and Higher Education college in Warwickshire with an excellent reputation for vocational education and training. Following a recent Ofsted inspection highlighting its strong focus on students and industry needs, the college continues to provide learning experiences designed to develop wider skills and improve outcomes for its students. The college is looking to appoint a Trainer Assessor in Engineering on a temporary basis, with the contract expected to run until November, although the final end date is to be confirmed. The successful Trainer...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £29.86ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £22.30ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: 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...

Design Delivery Manager (Great Grid Partnership) Location: Birmingham (Minimum 3 days/week on-site / regional office) Sector: High Voltage Electricity Transmission & Substations About the Role An experienced Design Manager is required to support the landmark Great Grid Partnership (GGP) framework. Operating as part of the Omexom Taylor Woodrow (OTW) joint venture delivering National Grid's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) portfolio, you will oversee design coordination, programme execution, and technical assurance across a portfolio of complex transmission schemes. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Design Management: Own and maintain the design schedule across multiple infrastructure schemes, ensuring milestone targets and recovery plans are strictly managed. Quality & Assurance Gateways: Enforce compliance with National Grid (NG), SSE, and Omexom specifications, directing technical submissions through required assurance hold points. Commercial...

Great opportunity to work as a Forklift Driver for our client's Logistics Hub for fizzy drinks and pet food, amongst some smaller clients. Staffline is recruiting Forklift Drivers in Northampton. The rate of pay is: - Days £14.50 per hour - Nights £14.97 per hour Overtime is paid at £22.46 per hour This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, and the hours of work are: - 4 on 4 off, 06:00am to 18:00pm - 4 on 4 off, 18:00pm to 06:00pm Your Time at Work As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for: - Safely Operating Forklift Trucks - Racking Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will be able to do some manual handling. Applicants will hold a Forklift Licence, Bendi is preferred, but will upskill from CB, reach or VNA. Experience in a similar role is required. Key Information and Benefits - Earn £14.50 to £22.46 per hour - Full-time - Temp to perm opportunity - Canteen on site - OnSite support from Staffline - Free car parking on...

Site Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering | Northampton 📍 Location: Northampton 💰 Rate: £300–£330 per day 📅 Start: Immediate 🔄 Position: Temp to Perm BCS Connect are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor working on projects in the Northampton area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager looking for an immediate start, with the potential to move into a permanent position following a successful temporary period. 🏗️ The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of groundworks and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Manage the day-to-day running of site operations * Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, site teams and labour * Plan and programme works to ensure project deadlines are met * Oversee groundworks, roads and...

Production Operative Location: Northampton Salary: £12.71 - £13.50 p/h (DOE)  Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday’s 07:30-12:30 We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business in Northampton. This is a hands-on role working within a fast-paced production environment, helping to ensure products are completed to a high standard before being dispatched to customers. Previous manufacturing or production experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Carry out visual checks on finished products to ensure quality standards are met. Identify any faults, defects, or issues and report them to the relevant team member. Perform basic product finishing tasks where required. Support production processes and ensure work is completed accurately. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area. Follow company quality procedures and health & safety guidelines. Work...

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working with a manufacturer who are recruiting for a QC/Production Operator on a permanent basis. Salary: £17.44 per hour (Via an Umbrella Company) Contract Type: Temporary with Opportunities to go Permanent Location: Northampton Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri 7:30am-4pm) Job Purpose The Quality Control / Production Operator is responsible for carrying out quality inspection and production activities to ensure products are manufactured safely, accurately and consistently in accordance with required specifications and quality standards. The role carries out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process, including the inspection of materials, components, work in progress and finished products, identifying and escalating defects and non-conformances where required. The role also supports wider production activities in line with operational requirements. Responsibilities: Quality Control...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Northampton The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support the Project Director in delivering a new build student accommodation (£20m mainly Pre-Fabrication project with some traditional on site works already underway), ensuring effective cost control, procurement strategy, and commercial management across all stages of the project lifecycle. Senior Quantity Surveyors key responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management • Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts • Undertake cost reporting with clear variance analysis • Manage cash flow forecasting and cost value reconciliation (CVR) as required • Track and control project expenditure against approved budgets Procurement • Lead the procurement of subcontract packages from pre-tender to award • Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, and scopes of work • Analyse tenders and make commercial recommendations • Negotiate terms with subcontractors and...

Job description: As a key member of our manufacturing operation, you will be responsible for producing high-precision crankshafts, camshafts, and various other engine components for leading super and hyper car manufacturers. The Role: Set up, operate, and monitor multiple CNC machines ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance. Read, interpret, and edit CNC programs, identifying and correcting errors in NC code to ensure smooth production flow. Perform quality control checks using various measurement tools and inspect machinery, tooling, and equipment to maintain product standards. Manufacture components efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to company standards and procedures. Maintain high level of communication with the Team and report operational issues promptly. Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to methods, processes, and tooling. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities....

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major highways and civil engineering works on the prestigious HS2 project in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 project environment, working on a complex programme of highways, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure works that are critical to the delivery of the UK's high-speed rail network. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Setting out for highways, earthworks, drainage and structures works Managing and maintaining survey control Producing and reviewing as-built records Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications Completing QA documentation, ITPs and inspection records Raising and managing RFIs, NCRs and technical...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Foreman / General Foreman to join the HS2 project in the Northamptonshire area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering schemes, supporting the successful delivery of key construction works. The advert style is based on an internal Carmichael UK foreman template.  The Role As a Foreman / General Foreman, you will play a key role in coordinating site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You will lead site teams, manage day-to-day activities and work closely with Site Agents, Engineers and project management teams. Responsibilities Managing and supervising direct labour and subcontractors on site. Organising works, logistics and resources to achieve programme milestones. Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental requirements. Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks and site...

MIG Welder - Corby We are looking for an experienced MIG Welder to join a well-established manufacturing company in Corby, specialising in irrigation equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for long-term, stable work in a busy and supportive workshop environment. Pay: £16.55/hr | Overtime: £24.83/hr Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 The Role MIG welding mild steel from 1mm - 15mm Welding both thin and thick sections, with or without jigs Producing strong, water-tight welds Reading and following engineering drawings Preparing materials and setting up welding equipment Inspecting welds to ensure quality standards are met Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Meeting production targets and deadlines What We're Looking For Proven experience as a MIG Welder Confident welding mild steel across varying thicknesses Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Strong attention to detail Reliable and a good team player Flexible...

Highways Site Manager Northamptonshire £400 per day 3 month contract initially Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for a new challenge? An opportunity has arisen for a Highways Site Manager with experience in highway maintenance and improvements to join a client in Northamptonshire. This is a full-time contract position. Flexible working arrangements are available.   Your main duties include: ·Ensure the Health and Safety of yourself, the workforce and the public in accordance with SHE processes and procedures. ·Manage construction sites to programme and budget. ·Site communication - Engaging with the client, the public, elected councillors and parish councils ·Ensure your sites are compliant with Chapter 8 and the Construction (Design and Management) regulations. ·Interpret documents, scheme drawings and B.O.Q's in line with NEC4 contract requirements ·Inspect Quality of work in accordance the Inspection Test Plan, scheme designs in line with the current...

This amazing long term contract Mechanical Design Engineer contract with a leading Formula One organisation in Northamptonshire, is to support a range of high-performance, advanced technology programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to validation and release. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, right-first-time engineering solutions across a variety of technically demanding projects. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies across motorsport and advanced automotive programmes Support engineering activities from clean sheet concept through to end-of-life Produce detailed designs for complex, highly loaded components Apply...

Advanced Technology Powertrain Test Technician - F1/Motorsport Brixworth, Northamptonshire This long contract is an amazing opportunity to work with our multiple F1 championship winning engineering team on high performance automotive and motorsport e-motors and ICE. The person that secures this position will be crucial to the success of this dynamic company on its Advanced Technology and F1 projects. This Advanced Technology Powertrain Test Technician role will be working as a contractor initially on a 12 month contract The required shifts on this role are Monday to Friday. There are a number of possible shifts available and flexibility is important. What you will do Run endurance, pass off and performance test Run performance tests Attend to any stoppages, restart if possible and log issues Provide data to engineers for analysis Support with dyno conversion Support Test engineering within electrical and mechanical sections Support Product Validation engineering group What you...

Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing Engineer looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on products, processes, and operational performance? We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team, taking a leading role in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards. This is a highly visible position that sits at the heart of the business, acting as the key technical interface between Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams. You'll play a critical role in product lifecycle management, configuration control, engineering change management, and manufacturing process improvement, helping to shape the future of innovative technology products. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Production Engineer, you will: Act as the primary technical liaison between Production,...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Facilities, Engineering Towcester, Northampton, NN12 8EQ 6 Month temporary position which may lead to longer term work. Mon - Fri : 8am - 4.30pm The company is a leading UK engineering business specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes pipework and plant installations, planned and preventive maintenance, facilities management along with a variety of other engineering services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a electrical maintenance engineer to join the company's Facilities Engineering Team supporting a high-profile facilities management contract in Towcester, NN12 8EQ. Duties As a suitably qualified and experienced electrical maintenance engineer, you will be working on site at a major manufacturing facility in Towcester. Primary responsibility will be to work within the hard services facilities team...

Supervisor - Highways Scheme Location: Wellingborough Rate: £(Apply online only)- CIS or Ltd company available Duration: 8 months   About the Role:   Are you a supervisor seeking a long term outside IR35 contract?   We are currently seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join a highways engineering scheme in Wellingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable Supervisor with a strong background in delivering works on site, managing teams, and driving programme performance.   The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily site activities, managing internal operatives and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.   Key Responsibilities:   ·Supervising National Highways projects across multiple sites. ·Ensuring works are delivered safely on programme and to the required quality standards. ·Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities....

Design Engineer Wellingborough based company with hybrid working (required to live within a commutable distance of Wellingborough) Temporary - 6 month contract minimum Monday to Friday working Salary £40k + DOE About the Role We are very excited to be recruiting for a hands-on Design Engineer to support our Wellingborough based client. As a project design engineer, you will be working on projects across both new product development and existing work. You'll be involved in designing components and assemblies for engine systems that are used within various sectors including commercial vehicles, marine, military & defence and rail producing. You will be conceptual designs and progressing them through to detailed engineering using CREO. This role suits someone who enjoys creating designs from the ground up, thrives in a practical engineering environment, and can work effectively across multiple projects while collaborating with teams, suppliers and customers worldwide. Key...

Berry Recruitment is looking for Thermal Plant Operator in Milton Keynes to start as soon as possible. We are looking for an experienced Thermal Plant Operator to support the safe and efficient operation of our Advanced Thermal Treatment (ATT) Plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergency situations. Temp to Perm - Contract for 3 months before converting to permanent contract Pay: £400 to £500 a day (Inside IR35) Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) - 12hrs shifts Location: Milton Keynes Duties: Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting to the Shift Team Leader, any non-compliance or incident for further reporting Work within our company's Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems and all relevant legislation Participate in Company/Site HSE initiatives including the HSE forum activities Liaise closely with the Maintenance Team to ensure the Plant is fully operational and running optimally Coach and...