Java Developer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 700 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Hybrid working - 3 days in Chester per week and 2 days remote working Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a temporary contract role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications that align with business unit needs. Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, utilising new technologies. Provide technical direction and system architecture for projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Lead projects and coordinate activities of team...

Java/J2EE developer Chester - hybrid 12 month contract Inside ir35 Description: Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools. Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will not have direct reports but may lead projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. May have responsibility for a project and project budget. May collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities. Works under minimal supervision,...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from 450.00 to 475.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals...

Operational Risk Analyst - Global Markets Location: Chester Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote Contract: 6 Months Pay Negotiable About the Role We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Markets Onboarding and Data, Derivatives, and Enablement (MODE) Operations team within Global Markets Operations (GMO) , on behalf of our high-profile banking client! In this role, you will support operational risk management by assisting the team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, maintaining controls, and supporting audits and regulatory engagements. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global markets environment and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk frameworks . What You'll Do Support the MODE Risk team in day-to-day risk monitoring and control activities Assist with audit preparation, regulatory assessments, and remediation planning Maintain the Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework and contribute...

Job Title : SQL Server Database Administrator (Contract) Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : Chester - 3 days per week onsite Contract : 12 months Rate : .00 per day via umbrella company The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to find an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator. This role sits within a high-performing technology environment responsible for supporting large-scale, business-critical database platforms. You'll work as part of a collaborative team ensuring database systems remain secure, highly available, and optimised...

Job Title: Business Support Manager Duration: 7 months, extensions likely Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) Salary: Competitive Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an analytical thinker with a knack for optimising business processes? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to play a pivotal role in a global organisation? Our client, a leader in the banking industry, is searching for a talented Business Support Manager to join their Global Markets Operations (GMO) team! Role Overview As the Business Support Manager, you will be a strategic partner, supporting a...

Mechanical Technician Salary: £50,482.29 Hours: 40 Hours per week Contract: Contract role 6 Months FTC, involves working days, nights and weekends Location: Chester About the Role We re looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to help with the maintenance, repairs and rectification of onboard rail systems, including software uploads. Key Responsibilities Perform mechanical repairs, rectification and maintenance Replace mechanical components as and when required Using diagnostic equipment to identify issues and correct accordingly Complete mechanical repairs and rectification Upload and update on board software systems Work in part of a well knitted team Requirements Mechanical background with a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). Experience with IT systems, able to upload/download software updates. Knowledge of fault finding and testing equipment; both mechanical and electrical. Strong mechanical skillset and an...

Search Consultancy are looking for an experienced Groundworker / Skilled Civils Operative for an immediate start in Chester. Water civils projects New Waste water Treatment Plants Long term works 10 hour days Free parking on site Duties will include enabling works, digging out, concrete aspects, medium drainage(up to 3m depth), ducting, FT Dumper operation, general groundworks, and all associated tasks as required. Candidates will require: A valid CSCS card A valid CPCS or NPORS-cscs logo FT Dumper card Any other relative tickets welcomed Own PPE - Orange preferred Own hand tools The relative water civils' site experience Checkable references This position is long term Please call LUCAS or PETE at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability,...

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment Limited who operate as an employment business. We are looking for a CSCS carded labourer to assist our valued client on their project. Candidate must have a valid CSCS card with a valid driving licence and be over the age of 25 to drive the company van. Duties will be driving company van, picking up materials, labouring on site as and when required. Please send your CV and call Matt

Job Title: Project Engineer Contract Duration: 6 months (extension subject to requirements) Location: Sealand, Deeside (Flintshire) Working Arrangement: Full-time, onsite Role Overview We are seeking a capable and adaptable Project Engineer with a strong background in electronics. This role combines technical engineering involvement with project delivery and elements of supplier coordination and logistics. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of critical defence programmes, applying structured project methodologies (such as PRINCE2 or APM frameworks) while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. A significant portion of the role will involve stakeholder engagement and coordination activities. Regular onsite presence is essential, particularly during onboarding. Occasional travel to other client locations (including Bristol, Andover and Portsmouth) may be required. Key Responsibilities Manage projects from initial planning...

Cleaner Required - Deeside (CH5 2DH) Barker Ross is currently recruiting for a Cleaner on behalf of our client based in Deeside (CH5 2DH) Start Date: Wednesday - 18th March Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Pay Rate: 12.21 per hour (PAYE) Requirements: Must have safety boots and a hi-viz Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential Reliable and punctual Duties Include: General office cleaning Hoovering and mopping floors Cleaning desks and communal areas Emptying bins Maintaining high hygiene standards If you are interested and available to start on 18 th March , please get in touch with Barker Ross today. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of...

Job Description We are seeking a School Admissions Officer to join our local government client in Wrexham, North East Wales. To support the management and administration of its school places in accordance with Welsh Government legislation and existing Local Authority Admissions Policy, procedures and criteria. To contribute to the management of the LA's Admissions Service to 44 community primary schools, 7 community secondary schools and 1 nursery school, and Early Entitlement settings under the direction of the Senior Admissions Officer. To ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the school admissions and transfers system (Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers module) in liaison with the Admissions Manager. Responsibilities The daily use of the Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers database ensures the accuracy of the data held, which is validated through the process and further investigated by other agencies, whilst adhering to the Data Protection Act. To...

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Client-Side Demolition Site Manager at Connahs Quay Power Station in Wales. The Demolition Site Manager role comes with a rate of 600- 625 per day - INSIDE IR35. The successful candidate will have demolition experience and worked on a large-scale industrial site. Key skills Lead site operations and manage the contractor to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of demolition works. Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards, including reviewing RAMS, overseeing waste management, and driving a zero-harm culture. Monitor and validate contractor performance, including progress, quality of work, and adherence to programme and specifications. Protect adjacent live infrastructure and coordinate site activities to minimise disruption to operational plant areas. Oversee contract administration, including payment verification, variations management, defect resolution, and...

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Business Support Assistant Admin & Receptionist to join our local government client in Wrexham, North Wales. The ideal candidate will be confident, organised, and able to cover the reception desk as the first point of contact for visitors. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and handling inquiries for the Business Team. The role also involves supporting room bookings, arranging room layouts as needed, and organising refreshments for events. This position is suitable for someone who is comfortable interacting with the public and can work both independently and as part of a team to provide professional, high-quality customer service at the front desk. You should anticipate customer needs, ensure staff safety and customer comfort, and continuously work to maintain and improve customer standards. Responsibilities - Be a visible and approachable presence in the front desk reception area,...

Maths Teacher - SEMH School (Widnes) Salary: MSP Contract: Full time or Part Time Start Date: ASAP Simply Education is recruiting an experienced and passionate Maths Teacher on behalf of a specialist SEMH provision in Widnes. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Maths Teacher who wants to support vulnerable young people and help them re-engage with learning in a highly supportive environment. This role could become permanet position for the right person. School Values The provision is guided by strong values that underpin its culture: Respect - Every pupil is treated with dignity and understanding. Aspiration - High expectations for every learner. Inclusion - A sense of belonging for all pupils. Safety - A nurturing, consistent environment. Empathy - Compassionate, relationship-focused practice. The Role We are seeking a Maths Teacher who can deliver engaging and adaptive lessons across KS3 and KS4. As a Maths Teacher , you...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

Delivering safe, reliable, and high-integrity solutions for complex nuclear and mechanical systems across regulated environments. The Principal Mechanical Engineer leads the delivery of engineering and technical activities, applying mechanical engineering principles, domain knowledge, and experience. They resolve complex technical issues, ensure compliance with specifications, and support stakeholder requirements while mentoring others and working independently or within small teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical engineering work within scope, time, and quality requirements. • Provide technical oversight and approval of engineering outputs (calculations, analyses, reports, specifications, and method statements). • Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. • Act as a subject matter expert in mechanical systems, solving complex technical problems and...

NRL are currently recruiting General Operatives to support an upcoming pipeline project in the Chester area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team working on a key infrastructure project, with opportunities for ongoing work for reliable and hardworking individuals. Key Responsibilities: Assisting skilled trades and site supervisors with daily tasks Supporting pipeline installation and maintenance activities Loading and unloading materials and equipment Ensuring the worksite remains clean, safe, and organised Following all health & safety procedures at all times Requirements: Previous experience in a construction or labouring role preferred Valid CSCS card (essential) Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions Good level of physical fitness Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious Desirable (not essential): Experience working on utilities or pipeline projects SHEA Gas Traffic Marshall Abrasive Wheels Confined Space...