Train Controller Swindon £43,252 £57,670 Permanent The Opportunity If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of live operations and make decisions that have a direct impact on service delivery, this is the kind of role that places you at the heart of the action. As part of a newly established Service Delivery Centre, you'll join a team responsible for coordinating and controlling freight operations across the South region. Bringing together planning, rostering, and control functions under one roof, the new operation is designed to deliver faster decision-making, greater operational oversight, and improved service performance. This is more than a traditional control role. You'll be responsible for the real-time running of freight services, making operational decisions, responding to disruption, and implementing recovery plans to keep trains moving safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll be part of a newly created operation where processes, standards, and ways of...

Commercial gas engineer Salary 45,000 - 55,000 Covering M4 corridor from Swindon to Slough Due to increasing demands with current contracts our client is currently looking to recruit two commercial gas engineers to join their expanding team. The business offers a range of building services with their main speciality being commercial gas which they complete to the highest standards. The chosen engineer will be responsible for covering a variety of commercial and light industrial contracts with a designated patch. All of the works involved will be dealing with gas or mechanical duties within the plantroom, no plumbing or domestic work will be required. Job Description Service, maintenance, PPM and reactive works Boilers and mechanical duties within the plant rooms Cover a variety of commercial contracts - no domestic work required Participate in an out of hours call out rota Attend call outs promptly to ensure customer satisfaction Liaise...

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to lead and develop health and safety across a large, multi-campus organisation? We re looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our Health & Safety framework across New College Swindon. You ll play a key role in embedding a strong culture of safety, ensuring legislative compliance and supporting staff, students and visitors across all College campuses. What you'll do Lead the development and continuous improvement of the College s Health & Safety framework, policies and procedures. Provide expert advice to Senior Leaders, managers and staff on Health & Safety legislation, risk and compliance. Lead on risk assessments, audits, inspections, investigations and improvement plans. Manage fire safety, emergency procedures, educational visits and work experience Health & Safety. Oversee accident, incident and...

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Team Lead) required to join a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary civil, structural and geotechnical consultancy, working remotely to build and lead geo-environmental delivery for a retained client base across the Southwest. (Bristol/Swindon) This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Team Lead) to take ownership of an established portfolio of clients across the Southwest region, with a particular focus on sheds and warehouse distribution centre projects, while building and growing a dedicated regional team around you. The business is based in the North of England and has built a strong reputation delivering civil, structural, geotechnical and geo-environmental services across major commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. As Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Team Lead) , you will work remotely with full support from the wider technical team in the North, giving you the backing...

Chiller / Refrigeration engineer opportunities Up to 55000 + Industry leading training + door to door Do you have good knowledge of water chillers, process cooled chillers or air-cooled chillers and looking to take your next steps within your career? Or, are you interested in becoming a specialist chiller engineer? This is a great opportunity to work within commercial buildings, Hospitals, food and beverage and other light industrial environments. On offer is the chance to be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and reactive work on a variety of different types of chillers and air conditioning units. Roles and responsibilities: Service and maintenance on chillers, water chillers, processed chillers and air conditioning units Communicate on a regular basis with Schedulers providing updates on works or tasks. To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and develop a good working relationship with company and customer staff. To...

Senior HSE Manager (Southern Region) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Working Arrangement: Hybrid in Swindon The Opportunity Ford & Stanley Talent Services are partnering with a leading UK rail organisation seeking a Senior HSE Manager to join their leadership team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a brand-new position to provide dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across its southern operations. You will have a genuine opportunity to build something from scratch, take ownership, influence strategy, culture and operational performance across a safety-critical environment. The Candidate You will be an experienced HSE professional with a proven track record of leading health, safety and environmental initiatives within rail or a similar, highly regulated, safety-critical environment. You will possess the credibility and communication skills required to influence stakeholders at all levels, from senior...

Hoist Operator Location: Swindon Rate: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour CIS Start Date: 7th September About the Role Our client is urgently seeking two experienced Hoist Operators to support a major roof refurbishment project on a prestigious property in Swindon. The role will involve operating a construction hoist to safely transport materials, tools, and equipment between ground level and the roof, ensuring the efficient delivery of materials throughout the programme of works. Key Details Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 Lunch Break: 30 minutes unpaid Paid Hours: 42.5 hours per week Duration: 4 6-month contract Requirements To be considered, you must: Hold a valid CPCS A20 Hoist Operator card and/or NPORS N111 Hoist Operator card. Have previous experience operating hoists on construction or refurbishment projects Have a good understanding of site health and safety procedures Be reliable, professional, and available for the full contract...

Job Title: Mobile Electrical Engineer Locations covering: Swindon Contract: Commercial Salary: Upto 42k + Van Are you an experienced and qualified Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity? My client have an exciting position available in the Swindon area for a skilled individual to join their team. You will be responsible for providing electrical maintenance services in various commerical sites, ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems. What They Offer: Competitive annual salary of 42,000 OT and on call available Company vehicle and tools provided. Opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable organisation. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and equipment. Respond promptly to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance tasks. Undertake minor...

Planning Manager Swindon £65,000 Permanent The Opportunity If you're looking for an opportunity to shape a brand-new operation, lead a sizeable team, and influence the future of rail freight planning, this is a role that offers genuine strategic impact from day one. As part of a new regional Service Delivery Centre in Swindon, you'll lead both the Planning and Rostering teams, bringing together two functions that have historically operated separately and creating a more integrated, efficient, and collaborative approach to service delivery. This is far more than a traditional planning management role. You'll have overall responsibility for planning outputs that span from long-term timetable development and industry negotiations through to weekly train plans and traincrew resource allocation. You'll play a vital role in ensuring freight services are delivered safely, reliably, and cost-effectively while supporting the successful launch of the new Service Delivery Centre. You'll be...

Fabric Technician Location: Swindon Contract: Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week Salary: 33,069.86 + Overtime at 1.5x Benefits: Company vehicle & tools provided 33 days' holiday Private pension Private healthcare Life insurance Employee discounts Join a Growing Maintenance Team Due to continued business growth and exciting new client contracts, we're looking for experienced Fabric Technicians to join our expanding maintenance division around the Swindon and surrounding area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people and takes pride in delivering high-quality facilities and maintenance services. As a Fabric Technician, you'll play a key role in keeping client sites safe, compliant and fully operational. This is a mobile, hands-on role , covering multiple sites across the Swindon area. The Role You'll be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM)...

Are you an experienced Service Engineer with a background in machining or precision engineering? Do you thrive in manufacturing or production environments, installing and maintaining advanced machinery? If you are a proactive Service Engineer looking to join a growing, technology-driven organisation where your skills will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation at the forefront of Automated machining systems. BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience) BENEFITS: Overnight payment for any nights away Company Car or Van 25 Days Annual Leave (plus Statutory Days) Pension - matched to 5% of salary Private Healthcare Life Assurance Income Protection cover LOCATION: South-East and / or South and West of the M25 (Reading, Slough, Camberley Guildford, etc.) - with regional and national travel as required (5 days on the road per week). COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Reading,...