16 operations technician jobs found in Pencoed

Mechanical Fitter (Shutdown) Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Mechanical Maintenance Technicians on behalf of our prestigious client, Vale Europe, at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea for a 5 month shutdown contract. Celebrating over 120 years of operation, the Mond Nickel Refinery is one of the world's leading nickel refineries. Owned and operated by Vale Europe, part of one of the largest global mining companies, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stable, safety-driven, and world-class engineering environment. Key Duties Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance. Respond to plant breakdowns during working hours and as part of an on-call rota. Work with a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment including pumps, motors, conveyors, belts, and drives. Machine basic engineering parts using lathes, milling machines, and centre bores. Maintain a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Wear Breathing Apparatus and work in confined...

Ref: GWSCON5039 Location: Nailsea (BS48) Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am-4pm Pay: £26.45ph paid weekly PAYE or £34.43ph paid weekly via umbrella Duration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term    Duties Manage building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio. Support Property Managers on repairs and investment plans.    Supervise staff: recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, track development. Coordinate daily team activities: schedules, task assignment, cross-training, deadlines, mentoring. Manage repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors. Maintain client relationships and resolve facility issues. Prepare/manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports. Perform inspections and QA per local, state, and federal regulations. Recommend and implement efficiencies, repairs, and upgrades. Create environmental, health, and safety procedures. Develop vendor relationships; oversee invoicing and approve purchase...

The Opportunity We’re currently looking for a skilled Freelance Section Engineer to join a high-profile heavy civil engineering project near Bridgwater. The contract rolls until October 2026 when there is the potential to transfer onto other sections of the project. This role offers excellent long-term continuity on a flagship scheme—ideal for contractors seeking stability and consistency. This is a major infrastructure project made up of multiple workstreams, providing a diverse and technically challenging environment throughout its lifecycle. The Project This scheme covers a wide range of heavy civil engineering activities, including: Sheet piling operations Large-scale earthworks River diversions and realignments Bridges and Culverts The complexity of the works ensures a dynamic role with ongoing technical challenges and opportunities to stay fully engaged. The Role As a Section Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering works within your assigned section,...

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Freelance Sub-Agent to join a major heavy civil engineering project based near Bridgwater. The initial phase will roll on until October 2026 with the potential to move onto other sections of the project at this stage. A fantastic long-term opportunity for a contractor seeking stability on a flagship infrastructure scheme. This large-scale project spans multiple work packages, offering real variety and technical complexity throughout. The Project The scheme involves a wide range of heavy civil engineering elements, including: Sheet piling works Major earthworks River diversions and realignments Bridges and Culverts This is a challenging and fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who thrives on complex engineering delivery. The Role As Sub-Agent, you will take responsibility for managing sections of the works, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery in line with programme requirements. Key...

Draughtsperson – Heavy Civils & Earthworks (Contract) Major Infrastructure Project | Bridgwater Area  If you’re the kind of Draughtsperson who takes pride in getting drawings right first time — not just pushing lines around a screen — this is one worth your attention. We’re looking for an experienced Contract Draughtsperson / CAD Technician to support delivery on a major heavy civil engineering scheme near Bridgwater. This is a long-term project running through to 2027/28, offering genuine continuity and the chance to be embedded within a high-performing site team. The Project This is a large, multi-phase infrastructure scheme delivering complex civils works, including: Sheet piling Major earthworks River realignments Bridges and viaducts It’s a technically demanding environment with multiple work fronts — ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the action and producing accurate, buildable information. The Role You’ll play a key role supporting...

Fire Safety Advisor Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Reports To: Fire Safety Lead / Health & Safety Manager Working Pattern: Full‑time, site‑based Role Overview The Fire Safety Advisor will play a critical role in supporting the safe construction of a Nuclear Power Station in Somerset. The role ensures that all fire safety standards, protocols, and legal requirements are met across the site, working closely with contractors, safety teams, and operational personnel. The Fire Safety Advisor will provide technical guidance, conduct inspections, support investigations, and help embed a strong fire‑safety culture throughout the project. Key Responsibilities Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and site standards. Identify fire hazards, recommend controls, and maintain all fire‑safety documentation. Carry out scheduled and reactive fire‑safety inspections across site areas and temporary structures. Monitor hot‑work operations...

A great opportunity for an experienced Sub Agent to work on a major, high-profile project in Somerset. With over 12 months of work, this role is a good opportunity for a long-term freelance position. The successful candidate will have several years of experience in the civil engineering industry, capable of self-delivery, and substantial experience in earthworks and piling. As Sub Agent you will: * Be responsible for delivering schemes inception to handover. * Contribute to the day-to-day operations on site, including labour/plant/materials allocation, temporary works, health and safety. * Ensure that projects are completed within budget, within programme deadlines and to our clients’ technical specifications. * Liaise regularly with Site Agents, providing programme and progress reports. Our client requires a Sub Agent with: * ONC/HNC/Degree or in Civil Engineering or equivalent. * A good understanding of construction health and safety protocols. * SMSTS,...

What excites you most about working on electronic systems designed to operate in challenging marine environments? Can you demonstrate hands on experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other core electronic test equipment in a development or laboratory environment? Have you previously carried out prototype assembly, rework, or repair on electronic systems, including interpreting PCB schematics and wiring diagrams? The Opportunity This is an exciting chance to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of marine electronics. The role has arisen due to increased project demand and continued investment in secure, mission critical technology that supports the UK and its allies. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary environment where your hands on technical ability, problem solving mindset, and attention to detail will directly influence the success of cutting edge electronic systems. If you thrive in a practical engineering setting and enjoy...

Job Title: Contract Electrical Design Engineer Location: Bristol Rate: £45 to £52 per hour via Umbrella Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days from home) IR35: This contract does not accept candidates operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC). Therefore, you will be required to work through an Umbrella company. A leading engineering business in Bristol is seeking an experienced Contract Electrical Design Engineer to support ongoing project delivery. You’ll bring strong technical capability, fast turnaround, and confidence working independently on complex electrical systems. Key Responsibilities - Deliver electrical system designs across active projects with minimal supervision. - Produce accurate drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout designs. - Ensure all work complies with UK and EU safety standards, including CE marking requirements. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical...

Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract | Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week | Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts | Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.   The team integrate real products, models...

Maintenance Engineer £40p/h Days / Nights Location: Flint gap technical are proud to be representing a market-leading manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support operations at their site near Flint The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics Take ownership of a nominated production area Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs Ensure...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Site Manager to join our customer on a long-term project based in Somerset. As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC. Our Somerset based customer is a well-respected provider of warehouse automation, logistics integration, and structural installation solutions, delivering complex projects across distribution, manufacturing, and live operational environments. Due to a key project requirement, they are looking for a skilled contractor to support the safe and compliant delivery of a major on-site installation programme. As a Contract Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing site operations, supervising subcontractors, coordinating multiple work packages, and ensuring that all installation and construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Environment Agency Project | Bideford, Devon | Hybrid The Opportunity We’re looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a live £10m Environment Agency project based in Bideford, Devon. This is a technically challenging civils scheme involving the construction of a reservoir and dam, offering a great mix of earthworks, RC and infrastructure delivery. The project is already underway, so this role will suit a QS who is comfortable stepping into a live job and taking ownership of commercial activities from day one. This is a long-term freelance opportunity (up to 12 months) with strong continuity of work. The Project £10m Environment Agency scheme Reservoir and dam construction Earth banks and major earthworks Reinforced concrete structures Piling and associated civils Delivered under NEC Option C contract A well-structured project with good technical depth and a collaborative delivery team. The Role As...

Location: Yate, BS37 Job Role: Machine Operator Hours: AM Mon-Fri 6.00am-2.30pm or PM Mon-Thu 12.00pm-10.30pm Role Type: Temp to perm Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour gap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit X2 Machine Operators for a client based in Yate, BS37. As a Machine Operator, you will be operating saw machinery as effectively as possible following all necessary procedures to ensure a good quality product. Job Responsibilities: Set up and operate machines  Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical drawings Monitor and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency during operations First-off inspection Product identification and traceability Control of non-conforming product In process controls and inspections Ensure all in process inspection records are completed accurately. Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines The Candidate: Manufacturing experience essential Attention to details Ability...

We're looking for a Process Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist team delivering wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll be involved from design through to commissioning and handover, ensuring new treatment assets are tested, validated and successfully brought into operation. This is a hands-on, site-based role working closely with operations, construction and automation teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver commissioning plans for new wastewater assets Support FAT and SAT testing with automation engineers Test and validate new process equipment Analyse process and wastewater data to confirm performance Work with operations teams to safely integrate new assets into live sites Provide training and handover documentationRequirements: 5+ years' experience in wastewater operations, process or commissioning. Strong knowledge of UK wastewater processes and environmental regulations Experience commissioning wastewater infrastructure or treatment assets Familiarity...