29 engineering jobs found in Plymouth

HGV Class 2 Driver (Store Deliveries) Location: Plymouth Shifts Available: Monday to Friday OR Tuesday to Saturday Pay Rates: £16.89 per hour Overtime (after 48 hours): £19.42 per hour Saturday & Sunday: £19.42 per hour Bank Holidays: £33.78 per hour 8 hours guaranteed per shift Your Time at Work We are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to join a leading logistics operation based in Plymouth. This role involves multi-drop store deliveries across Devon, Somerset and Dorset, delivering chilled, frozen and ambient goods. Duties Include: Multi-drop store deliveries using cages Delivering chilled, frozen and ambient products Routes covering Devon, Somerset and Dorset Completing between 4 and 9 drops per day Conducting vehicle checks and completing paperwork Maintaining excellent customer service at delivery locations Shift Information: Start times between 04:45 and 06:00 Average shift length of 10-12 hours Unpaid 45-minute break...

Location: Plymouth Shifts Available: Monday to Friday OR Tuesday to Saturday Pay Rates: £16.89 per hour Overtime (after 48 hours): £19.42 per hour Saturday & Sunday: £19.42 per hour Bank Holidays: £33.78 per hour 8 hours guaranteed per shift We are currently seeking professional HGV Class 1 Drivers for trunking work operating from Plymouth. This is a straightforward trunking role with fixed routes and start times, ideal for drivers looking for consistent work and excellent earning potential. Your Time at Work Available Routes: Day Trunk Driver 12:00 midday start Plymouth to Avonmouth and return Night Trunk Driver 18:00 start Plymouth to Bodmin Bodmin to Avonmouth Return to Plymouth Duties Include: Trunking between distribution centres Completing vehicle safety checks Ensuring accurate completion of transport paperwork Adhering to all driver hours and road transport regulation Our Perfect Worker Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence...

Who are McHale Komatsu and why join us? At McHale Komatsu, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading construction equipment distributors. We supply some of the world’s most innovative machinery, including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and Hybrid Excavators—helping our customers improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. We’re committed to supporting our local communities, improving lives, and building a more sustainable future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re creating a culture where enthusiastic and motivated individuals can build long-term careers within a respected and growing business. Known for our quality and innovation, we’re always looking for talented people to join our friendly and supportive team. If you’re looking to start your career with a company that invests in you, we’d love to hear from you About the role: We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Construction Plant Engineer, based in Devon, to join our team and begin an...

Site Engineer – Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth £400 – £425 per day + Lodge Allowance Long-Term Infrastructure Project Carmichael UK Carmichael UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of one of the UK's most complex and high-profile engineering projects, working within a collaborative environment on a secure and technically challenging site. As a Site Engineer, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities, ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, site standards, and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with Construction Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives to coordinate site activities, maintain quality standards, and drive project progress. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and...

We are looking to appoint an experienced Quality Control Engineer to support delivery of a major RC package on a high-profile infrastructure project in Devonport. This role sits with a self-delivery civil engineering contractor and will suit someone with a strong site engineering background who has moved into, or naturally leans toward, quality assurance, inspection and technical compliance. You are likely to have operated previously as a Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, Section Engineer or Sub Agent on heavy civils, reinforced concrete, marine or infrastructure. The focus of the role is to drive quality on site through rigorous inspection, assurance and record keeping across all stages of the works. You will take ownership of ITP compliance, QA documentation, material and workmanship inspections, and detailed pre-pour and post-pour checks, ensuring works are delivered in line with specification, drawings and client standards. You must be confident working closely with delivery...

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors supplying the global Aerospace & Defence industries. We are seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-6 month assignment based in Plymouth. This is a hybrid role based at the Plymouth site, where we design and manufacture control, navigation, and guidance systems for both air and surface applications. What You Will Do: As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing, integrating, and validating complex embedded systems. Working across hardware, software, and mechanical domains, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through to delivery, helping ensure our systems perform flawlessly in the most demanding environments. Your day-to- day will include: * Working with our customers and key stakeholders to understand and capture the system level use cases, concept of operations and requirements. * Development of the system...

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors supplying the global Aerospace & Defence industries. We are seeking a Contract Software Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-6 month assignment based in Plymouth. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team in a hybrid role based in Plymouth, helping to shape the future of aerospace navigation technologies. What You Will Do: As a Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, supporting the design, development, integration and verification of embedded software solutions. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting requirements analysis activities * Translating system requirements into detailed software requirements * Developing user stories and use cases * Designing embedded software architectures and detailed software designs * Producing test specifications and verification...

Site Engineer - Plymouth, UK Contract - 5 months | IR35 - Inside. Rates - Negotiable. Belcan is working with a key delivery partner on one of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects, and they're looking to bring in a motivated Site Engineer to join their onsite team in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing Site Engineer to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative, high-performing environment where safety, quality and innovation are at the forefront. Overview As a Site Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring construction activities are completed safely, accurately and in line with project specifications. Acting as a key liaison within the site management team, you'll help oversee daily operations, coordinate subcontractors and provide technical support to keep works running smoothly from start to finish. You'll work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers and wider delivery teams, ensuring compliance with site...

Site Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project Location: Plymouth (PL2 2BG) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure About the Opportunity Are you a Site Engineer looking to fast-track your career on one of the most complex, high-profile infrastructure projects in the UK today? We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Site Engineer to join our site-based delivery team in the Southwest. As a key delivery partner on a critical, highly regulated infrastructure development, you will join our Site Management Authorisation team. This is a unique role offering "intelligent oversight" where you will ensure site works are executed safely, accurately, and to the highest engineering standards. The Role Your primary focus will be to act as a vital link between design, compliance, and on-site delivery. You will manage daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors, solve engineering problems as they arise, and ensure strict alignment...

We are recruiting a Graduate Site Engineer to join a tier-one infrastructure leader on a flagship scheme in the Southwest. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex, regulated infrastructure projects, overseeing construction accuracy and safety at site level. The Role Acting as a key liaison within the Site Management Authorisation team, your day-to-day will involve: Oversight & Compliance: Ensuring site activities strictly align with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), RAMS, and Permit controls. Technical Management: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs, RFIs, and NCRs. Coordination: Chairing subcontractor meetings and managing daily site interfaces. Progress Tracking: Scrutinising short-term schedules and recording daily activities via diaries and photos. Handover: Collating and completing project documentation required for final handover. Essential Requirements Experience: 1-2+ years of site engineering experience with...

We are looking for a Supervisor (concrete) blue hat for long term work based at Devonport Docks. Requirements * CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card * Level 2 NVQ Construction & Civil Engineering Operations – Concrete * Enrolled on Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision * SSSTS * Previous experience supervising concrete works on major construction or infrastructure projects * Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete operations, formwork and concrete finishing ob Types: Full-time, Temp to perm Contract length: Ongoing Work Location: Devonport Docks You will be required to undergo security checks for this project and can take up to 8 weeks. Start Time: 2-3 weeks pending onboarding Rate: £25.42/hr, PAYE Umbrella How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please apply now or send your CV/Tickets to: Lauren Eisele – (phone number removed) Scott Buchanan (phone number removed) Equal Opportunities Statement Infocus Resources is an equal...

Job Title: Concrete Finisher About the Role: Infocus Resources is a dynamic organisation specialising in recruitment to various sectors. We are currently seeking skilled Concrete finishers to join the busy team at the Devonport Docks. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation of concrete mixtures - Pour and spread concrete using various tools - Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete - Set and align forms for concrete pouring - Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment Requirements: * CSCS - Blue - Skilled Worker. * Level 2 NVQ Construction & Civil Engineering Operations – Concrete. * Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations. Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm Contract length: Ongoing Work Location: Devonport Docks You will be required to undergo security checks for this project and can take up to 8 weeks. Start Time: 2-3 weeks pending onboarding Rate: £/hr, PAYE Umbrella How to Apply If you are interested in this role,...

Site Engineer - Devonport Dockyard Location: Southwest England (Site-Based) Start: ASAP Contract: Initial 6 months Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella PAYE) We're looking for a Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex engineering programmes, supporting the safe and successful delivery of site operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site engineering activities. Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and project standards. Coordinate subcontractors and site teams. Review drawings and raise technical queries where required. Maintain site records, daily diaries, and progress documentation. Support planning, scheduling, inspections, and handover activities. Requirements Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience. Previous site engineering experience within construction or infrastructure. CSCS card and SMSTS or IOSH certification....

Production / Machine Operatives required to work for a manufacturing company on the outskirts of Plymouth. The successful candidates will be responsible to carry out basic machine operating and heavy manual handling. These are Temporary to Permanent opportunities for candidates who demonstrate the willingness to succeed. Key Responsibilities / Tasks: * Heavy manual handling & following correct manual handling procedures. * Operating production machinery. * Reading drawings and following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). * Basic quality inspection. * Completing paperwork. Experience / Skills and Candidate Attributes Required: * Recent, proven, production experience gained from either an Engineering or Manufacturing environment. * Experience of using correct manual handling procedures to carry out heavy physical manual handling. * A keen and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn new skills. * An excellent eye for detail coupled with excellent...

NuTrade Recruitment are a recruitment company based in the East Midlands and have work UK wide. We are working with an engineering contractor who has a project in Lifton, Devon. We are looking for a "Site Manager" to manage a team of 3-5 men and be competent in the following areas * Site management * Health and Safety * Permits * Site set up * RAMS * Notifications * CDM Qualifications * SMSTS certificate * CSCS card The project is on a food process site, and you will be managing a team of engineers who will be installing various-sized pipework, brackets, vessels, tanks, etc. Experience in working in a similar environment would be advantageous. This will be running for around 4 weeks, 10hrs a day, 4 days a week, you will be required to be the first and last one on site. To apply please send a CV or give NuTrade recruitment a call

Materials Technician (Maternity Cover contract)Location: Totnes Pay Rate: Circa £14.00 per hour Contract: Temporary We are looking for a hands-on Materials Technician to join our team at our Totnes site on a temporary basis. This role has been created to provide additional support within our Stores function during a period of maternity leave cover. This is not a management position – we're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working as part of a busy operations team, and ensuring materials, stock, and components are available where and when they're needed. The RoleAs a Materials Technician, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate stock control, kitting parts for production, processing incoming goods, and assisting with general stores and operational activities. Your work will help ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Kit contracts and works...

Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Factory Operative | Machine Operator Newton Abbot, Devon | £12.71-£18.16 per hour + Overtime | Day & Night Shifts Available | Long-Term Opportunities | Modern staff canteen with free tea and coffee | Games area with table tennis and darts. Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Factory Operatives, and Machine Operators to join a leading manufacturing company based in Newton Abbot, Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business offering full training, modern facilities, overtime opportunities, and genuine long-term career prospects. Whether you have experience as a Production Operative, Factory Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Assembly Operative, Machine Operator, CNC Operator, Warehouse Operative, General Operative, or are looking to start a career in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Key Duties Operate...

I’m currently recruiting for a BMS Commissioning Engineer to join a well-established engineering company supporting a major long-term project based around the St Austell area. This is an outside IR35 contract with work expected to continue through until 2028, making it a strong option for contractors looking for long-term, stable work rather than short-term project moves. The company delivers BMS design, installation, commissioning and maintenance across a range of large-scale projects, working with blue-chip clients in sectors including data centres, aviation, life sciences and commercial buildings. They’re looking for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer with strong knowledge of Schneider EcoStruxure. You’ll ideally be confident writing software from scratch, carrying out full commissioning activities, and have solid industry experience within the BMS industry. Engineers don't need to be based in the area, so if you're happy travelling or staying away during the week,...

IT Director - South West A high‑profile financial services organisation is seeking an experienced IT Director to provide strategic technology leadership across a complex, large‑scale environment. This is a pivotal position, joining both an executive leadership team and the companies global technology leadership group. The IT Director will have significant influence over business‑critical technology, digital strategy, and organisational change. As IT Director the successful candidate will drive the end‑to‑end technology strategy, oversee large‑scale change programmes and ensure alignment with global platforms and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives. In this role the successful candidate would be managing a technology operation of approximately 300 people with five senior direct reports across areas such as Information Security, Architecture, Software Engineering, Digital platforms and Data. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior technology leader who thrives in...

Job Title: EC&I Technician Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW Salary: £40ph LTD/CIS - no digs, local candidates only Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend). Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime as and when available Site Based Start Date: ASAP Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organisation within the power generation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract working on a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical plant systems. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, and third-party contractors, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as continuous improvement...