Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team Client: Alstom UK - Derby Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028 Role Purpose This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential. Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered. Location & Working Pattern Location: Derby Shifts: Nights Minimum 48 hours per week Immediate starts available Key Responsibilities Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling) Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint...

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Rolling Stock Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team Client: Alstom UK - Derby Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028 Role Purpose This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential. Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered. Location & Working Pattern Location: Derby Shifts: Days Minimum 45 hours per week Immediate starts available Key Responsibilities Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling) Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint...

Position: Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Engineer) Contract or perm: Contract Location: Derby Rate: 21.74 Paye 29.11 Umbrella Overtime: 27.18 Paye 36.10 Umbrella (applied for any additional shifts) Shifts and average hours: 4 on 4 off days and nights (average of 40 hours per week) Other benefits: Potential to go perm and potential for progression Client summary: One of the UK's largest Rail / Rolling Stock companies who are at the forefront of train maintenance in the UK. Job description: This position entails carrying out routine and safety-critical maintenance on rolling stock in accordance with required standards and procedures. Working effectively as part of a team to maintain fleet reliability, availability, and operational performance. Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, supporting the safe operation of rolling stock and the safety of passengers. Key responsibilities: Completing...

HR Advisor Salary : 42,000 per annum Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced HR Advisor. Based on site in Derby you will work a 39-hour week with a 12:00pm finish on a Friday. This is a 14-month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong HR generalist who enjoys a varied role and thrives on building relationships with managers across the business. Working closely with the Operations Director, you will play a key role in delivering day-to-day HR support, with a particular focus on employee relations, coaching managers and providing practical people advice. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and operates within highly regulated engineering sectors, including aerospace, and defence. As a result, they are looking for an HR professional who can confidently support operational managers, drive best practice and contribute to an engaging and...

Job title: Lead Technician Job Type: 6 month contract with possible extension Location: Derby Pay rate: 26.92 per hour PAYE or 35.98 per hour Umbrella IR35: Inside Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off (days & nights), overtime available Are you an experienced Electrician Technician ready to step into a lead role with one of the UK's most advanced train fleets? We are seeking a Technician to join a busy maintenance depot in Derby, supporting the servicing, fault finding, repair, and reliability improvement of modern rolling stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical technician looking for a long-term contract with strong earning potential. Key Responsibilities Lead complex fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on rolling stock assets. Support planned and reactive maintenance activities. Identify and rectify electrical defects. Produce technical scopes of work and support reliability improvements. Provide technical support during service failures and...

Administrator Fleet Projects Contract Until March 2027 Derby Long-Term Contract Immediate Start Available Pay: £175 - £250 per day (Inside IR35) The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are recruiting for an Administrator to support a major rolling stock and fleet projects programme based in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys coordinating multiple workstreams, liaising with suppliers, and supporting project delivery within a fast-paced rail environment. Working alongside project and engineering stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting fleet refurbishment, maintenance, and asset improvement programmes across a regional train fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring materials, purchase orders, and supplier communications are effectively managed to support the delivery of rolling stock projects, whilst maintaining accurate records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle....

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Derby Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £95 - £110 per day Do you have experience supporting students within a secondary school environment? Are you confident supporting students with a range of additional needs? Are you patient, adaptable and passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Derby that supports students with a range of additional needs. The school is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant who can provide positive classroom support and help students engage successfully with their education. The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, providing general classroom support to students across the secondary age range. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching and support staff to assist students with their learning, encourage engagement in lessons and help create a positive and...

Shape the success of major infrastructure projects with your planning expertise. Our Client has a requirement for a Project Planner, who will be required to work on a Contract or Permanent basis in Derby or Newcastle. Role Purpose: Support project delivery as part of a growing infrastructure portfolio Act as the local planning lead, working closely with Project Managers and PMO teams Provide planning support across multiple projects from inception through delivery Coordinate project schedules, resources and stakeholder reporting activities Job Role Responsibilities: Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholders Coordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planning Coordinate and manage subcontractor planning activities Review and approve subcontractor programmes Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunities Support proposal...

Are you an innovative Temporary Works Design Engineer looking to make a tangible impact on major projects? We are currently partnering with an international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of industry to meet the challenges of the future. They are seeking a skilled professional to join their team. If you have a passion for delivering safe, high-quality, and buildable temporary works solutions, this contract offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise at the forefront of the industry. Role: Temporary Works Design Engineer Location: Derby, DE21 Contract: Start ASAP, 12 month contract or potentially longer Rate: 480 per day Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri, hybrid working In this role will be to deliver high-quality, buildable, and safe temporary works designs for Major Projects and other business units. Acting as a technical expert, your key accountabilities will include: Reviewing...