259 engineering jobs found in Preston

About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to lead our busy fabrication shopfloor. This is a pivotal role responsible for keeping production running efficiently, ensuring jobs move through the factory on schedule, and maximising labour utilisation across all departments. You’ll act as the key link between production and management, driving performance, productivity, and quality standards across the shopfloor. Salary is negotiable. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor * Ensure all work progresses in line with production schedules * Monitor workflow across departments (laser, fabrication, finishing) * Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays * Allocate labour effectively and ensure accurate job clocking * Track job timings against estimates to improve efficiency * Act as the main point of contact for shopfloor staff * Maintain high-quality standards and minimise rework * Ensure compliance...

Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...

Position: Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Ongoing) Location: Greater Manchester Rate: £40 - £50 per hour Eden Brown are seeking a motivated and experienced lecturer to deliver Mechanical Engineering courses across Level 2 and Level 3 for a leading further education college in Greater Manchester. Job Role: -Deliver engaging and practical lessons in engineering, including, milling, turning and CNC -Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and provide timely feedback to students. -Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of course content across multiple engineering disciplines. -Monitor and report on student progress, attendance, and engagement. Requirements: - Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar -Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent). -Strong knowledge and experience in engineering -Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse backgrounds. -Flexible approach to...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as an Tool Designer Detail Parts in Warton full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Tool Designer - Detail Parts to add to their talented, hardworking team in Warton on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £35.00 PAYE inside IR35 £47.12 UMBRELLA inside IR35 This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else. The Role * Conducting tool designs from concept design phase through to manufacture in support of manufacturing demonstration technology development programmes....

Tool Designer - BAE Systems Warton 6 positions 12 months Full time onsite - 4 days onsite - early finish Friday 1200 BPSS to start with SC clearance obtained on the job. Inside IR35 - £47.12 per hour Umbrella Role Description: Detail tool design from the development of the concept through to issue for detail products and assembly of airframe related parts. · Proven experience of detail tool design processes - preferably withing the air sector. · Proficient in the use of CATIA V5 · Thorough understanding of interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. · Knowledge and understanding of/ability to apply external and internal company standards that govern tooling activities · The ability to generate solutions for complex problems from concept through to actualisation · Ability to work with multiple teams across different engineering disciplines within the company (eg design, toolroom, other process development teams within FalconWorks) as well...

We are currently recruiting for the following role to support ongoing reactive Rail Civils works: * 1 x PTS Bricklayer Start Date: 9th May Duration: Ongoing work Location: Predominantly Cumbria (candidates ideally based in Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, or surrounding areas) PTS Bricklayer: * Valid PTS * Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying Please submit your CV to recruitment

We are currently recruiting for the following role to support ongoing reactive Rail Civils works: * 1 x COSS / Supervisor (Full-Time) Start Date: 9th May Duration: Ongoing work Location: Predominantly Cumbria (candidates ideally based in Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, or surrounding areas) Requirements COSS / Supervisor: * Valid PTS * COSS competency * SSSTS qualification Please submit your CV to recruitment

Job title: Health Physics Monitor Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: £35 per hour Umbrella Company Location: Preston Full time on site Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 8am-4pm Monday to Friday Role information: We are recruiting experienced Health Physics Monitors to support radiological safety operations at a licensed nuclear site in Preston. This role involves delivering routine and non routine radiological monitoring in a highly regulated environment, ensuring activities are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with IRR17 and ALARP principles. Key Responsibilities - Carry out dose rate, contamination and airborne activity surveys - Perform routine and ad hoc radiological monitoring - Support contamination control, decontamination and waste clearance activities - Assist with control of Supervised and Controlled Areas - Conduct air sampling, smear sampling and bioassay collection - Carry out...

Job title: Environmental Lead Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Join a leading nuclear sector environmental team and take ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and safety case input across high profile projects. We're looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to act as a trusted advisor across environmental regulation, permitting, and hazard analysis on a major regulated site. Lead environmental permitting (RSR, Installation/PPC, GHG) and manage variations, renewals & compliance. Provide environmental input into the nuclear safety case and lead Environmental HAZANs. Support Environmental Impact Assessments and planning submissions. Deliver environmental expertise for COMAH assessments and emergency planning. Integrate ISO 14001 requirements across...

Job Title: Administration Support Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £19.44 ph PAYE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully on site Hours of work: MON-FRI, site based role 07.30-15.30. Working within the security vetting team. Description/Scope of work To provide administration support to the Personnel and Physical Security Department in terms of photocopying, scanning documents, booking meetings, booking visitors onto site, supporting the recruitment of employees, agency workers and contractors. There is an increase in workload in the department due to an increase in agency workers, contractors and employees. The Security Department not only look after SFL but all the satellite sites and support outages at customer sites. The Personnel Security Manager is currently providing support to the safeguards team. This support will continue due to a key member of the safeguards moving into a new...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Van Driver / Installers required LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire. PR25 If you are an experienced Van Driver / Installer APPLY NOW - For more information, please contact our team on (phone number removed) or e-mail ((url removed) ) Salary: £37,180 - £42,900 HG Recruitment are recruiting for 2-3 Van Driver / Installers. in partnership with our client based in Leyland, Lancashire. We are seeking experienced 2-3 Van Drivers / Installers to join our clients well established team on a full-time basis. This role is based in Leyland, however, your area to cover on a daily basis will be across the North West. Some overnight stays may be involved occasionally. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, long-term ongoing work and genuine opportunities for career progression. Working hours are: * Monday to Friday, start and finish times vary. * 55 hours per week. * No weekends unless overtime is available Benefits: As a Van Driver / Installer, you will receive: *...

Workshop Administrator - Automotive Manufacturing (Temp to Perm) Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Location: Leyland We are looking for a highly organised and confident Workshop Administrator to support a busy and fast‑moving automotive manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of workshop operations, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being part of a lively, practical, production-focused team. About the Role You will play an essential part in keeping workshop activity running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Adding new jobs onto the internal system Processing job sheets and ensuring accurate documentation Updating engineers and team members on job progress Logging and phoning breakdowns through to engineers Speaking with customers and providing timely updates on ongoing work Supporting the wider workshop team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will bring a...

Discipline: 135 Welder Location: Lostock, Bolton Starting: Immediately following weld test Duration: 8-10 weeks Hours: 44 hrs Monday to Friday, weekend overtime available PAYE Pay Rates: Weekdays / First 40 hrs - £22.31 + £2.69 hol pay = £25.00 /hr Over 40 hrs / Weekends - £29.68 + £3.57 hol pay = £33.25 /hr  Lodge Allowance: £60 per day worked The Role: Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for 15 x 135 Welders for 8-10 weeks work in a workshop in Lostock, Bolton. Duties will include gouging and welding structural plate work for a major bridge project. Requirements: - Experience with the 135 process on heavy steel plate work - Ability to pass a weld test in the 135 processes About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of professional into the...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: £46.80 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) Rate: £46.80 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Location: Warton - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) Rate: £44.31 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months IR35: Inside IR35 Overview A leading UK defence company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a highly skilled engineering team working on mission‑critical, safety‑critical systems used by military personnel. This role involves developing and maintaining a suite of engineering support applications that enable frontline users to retrieve operational data, diagnose issues, and ensure continued system availability in demanding environments. The position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term, high‑integrity software programmes within the defence sector. The Role You will work on a mature .NET desktop application estate, contributing to both enhancement and ongoing support activities. The software environment blends established systems with opportunities for modernisation and...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Position: Steel Erector / Fitter Location: Southport Hours: Mon-Fri, approx 48hrs/week Start Date: Immediate Duration: 6 weeks PAYE Pay Rates: Mon-Fri, All Hrs: £23.00/hr Including £2.47/hr Holiday Pay The Role: Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for additional Steel Erectors / Fitters on behalf of our client for a water treatment site near Southport. Duties will include working from drawings, erecting and fitting staircases, landings, pipework, pipe supports etc. There will be 2 weeks in Southport followed by a further 4-6 weeks on another water treatment site in Warrington. Requirements: - CSCS card - IPAF card - NVQ 3 / City & Guilds qualification - Experience of working on water treatment sites an advantage About Us: Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of...

ROLE: PVC PIPE FITTER LOCATION: SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE PAY RATE: £20 - £21 per hour (depending on experience), overtime rate is set at time and a half of standard pay rate, up to 10 hours overtime available per week HOURS OF WORK: 7am – 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday 7am – 12pm. 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Overtime is paid after 42 hours. HG Recruitment are recruiting a temporary PVC PIPE FITTER in partnership with our client based in SKELMERDALE, LANCASHIRE. Apply Now – Join our team and start earning top rates. If you are an PVC PIPE FITTER - APPLY NOW - For more information, please contact our team on (phone number removed) or e-mail (url removed) ****Estimated weekly pay based on 40 hours £840*** ****Expected annual earnings £43,680 ****** PCV Pipe Fitter responsible for the Assembly and Installation of pipework in the workshop and onsite. Our client is a well-established Engineering business based in Skelmersdale, specialising in the bespoke design, build,...