Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Quality Control Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site. The Quality Control Engineer provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Quality Control Engineer role Must have experience working on large heavy civils projects and overseeing quality on heavy civils projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or Quality, or related subject is desired. Must be a UK national. Location and timeframe of the Quality Control Engineer role Plymouth. Inside IR35. Start date asap, latest end of June. 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension. Site based position, Monday - Friday. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the...

Job Title: Office Administrator Contract Length: 6 months Annual Salary: £33,967 (pro-rata) Working Pattern: Part Time (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Our client is looking for an Office Administrator to join their dynamic team based at Plymouth! If you have a knack for organisation and a passion for providing top-notch administrative support, this role is perfect for you. About the Role As an Office Administrator within the Pensions Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of various sections, including Secretariat and Administration. Your support will be crucial in maintaining high standards of communication and organisation. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day assistance, including diary management, meeting coordination, and stationery management. Document Preparation: Prepare and format essential documents, presentations, reports, and meeting packs. Post Management: Organise and scan the team's daily...

Job Title: Office Administrator Contract Length: 6 months Annual Salary: 33,967 (pro-rata) Working Pattern: Part Time (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Our client is looking for an Office Administrator to join their dynamic team based at Plymouth! If you have a knack for organisation and a passion for providing top-notch administrative support, this role is perfect for you. About the Role As an Office Administrator within the Pensions Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of various sections, including Secretariat and Administration. Your support will be crucial in maintaining high standards of communication and organisation. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day assistance, including diary management, meeting coordination, and stationery management. Document Preparation: Prepare and format essential documents, presentations, reports, and meeting packs. Post Management: Organise and scan the team's daily...

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leader in the Aerospace industry who are looking for a number of Manufacturing Operator / Assemblers to join the team on an initial 3-month contract in Plymouth. Rotating Shift Patterns: Mornings (06 30) & Afternoons 14 00) 25% Allowance Key responsibilities will be: Working in accordance with standard operating instructions, engineering drawings and product specifications Loading the products onto local test rigs and running tests Assembling and soldering pre-mounted PCB boards Soldering operations to involving soldering to IPC J standards IPC (Apply online only) (training will be supplied) Assembling the PCB boards into mechanical housing Ideal candidates will have: 12 months+ manufacturing assembly experience Excellent attention to detail The flexibility to work overtime Basic IT skills required We will also consider you if you have held a role in which high quality, accuracy,...

Randstad are seeking a production-focused leader to join a Tier 1 Contractor in Plymouth. This role sits within a specialist delivery unit responsible for critical water-retaining structures on a landmark infrastructure project. We need someone who has transitioned from a technical engineering background into management-someone who understands complex concrete pours and can navigate the logistical challenges of a high-consequence site. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract: Long-term (Multi-year project stability) Team: Specialist Delivery (Water-Retaining Structures) Focus: Overseeing the safe, profitable, and technically compliant delivery of major civil packages. The Ideal Candidate This requires a Site Agent who is technically sharp and comes from a Heavy Civils/RC background . You should bring: Engineering Roots: A career built on a foundation of site engineering, specifically managing reinforced concrete (RC) and complex...

If you're a Site Engineer who thrives on technical complexity and high-spec structural delivery, this is your next long-term move. We are partnering with a Tier 1 Contractor in Plymouth to find an engineer for their specialist structural team . This role is for an engineer who enjoys the "heavy" side of civils. You will be working within a delivery unit focused on Submerged/Substructure Reinforced Concrete . If your CV is built on a foundation of massive pours, intricate reinforcement, and the unique challenges of structures designed for high-stress environments, we want to talk to you. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract: Long-term (Exceptional project pipeline) Team focus: High-integrity structural concrete and complex substructure works. Working environment: High-consequence, Tier 1 infrastructure site. The Ideal Candidate We need someone who understands that in this environment, "close enough" isn't good enough. You should bring:...

Randstad are representing a Tier 1 Contractor renowned for their engineering excellence. They are seeking a Section Engineer to join their team in Plymouth on a major, long-term contract. This is a career-defining opportunity to work on complex, large-scale heavy civils and reinforced concrete structures. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Sector: Heavy Civils / Marine / Nuclear Infrastructure Contract: Long-term (Highly stable pipeline) Focus: Managing significant concrete pours, temporary works, and complex structural elements. Key Responsibilities Oversee a team of Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance. Manage Quality Assurance (QA) , RFI processes, and detailed Method Statements/Risk Assessments (RAMS). Coordinate complex reinforced concrete (RC) works and heavy civil engineering packages. Drive health, safety, and environmental standards on-site. Requirements Experience: Proven track record...

Randstad are representing a Tier 1 Contractor in Plymouth who is currently delivering one of the most sophisticated infrastructure projects in the UK. We are seeking a Sub Agent to lead a specialist delivery team focused on critical substructures and high-spec structural concrete . If you have a background in managing massive pours, intricate reinforcement, and the unique challenges of structures built for high-consequence environments-particularly those interfacing with marine or submerged elements-this is the long-term seat you've been looking for. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract: Long-term (Exceptional project longevity) Focus: Leading the technical execution of major, deep-level structural packages. Environment: A flagship Tier 1 site with a focus on engineering excellence and durability. The Ideal Candidate We need a Sub Agent who understands that when it comes to critical substructures, the detail is in the delivery. Your profile...

Job Description We're looking for a Front Door Service Manager - Children's Services for a local government client in Plymouth, Devon. To lead and develop the Front Door service during a period of transformation, ensuring timely, high-quality responses to contacts, referrals, and safeguarding concerns so children receive the right help at the right time. You will drive improvements in practice standards, decision-making, and risk management, including Section 17 and Section 47 interventions, in line with the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Three days each week are required. Responsibilities The role will focus on strengthening a consistent, child-centred practice model, supporting and developing staff capability, and embedding a culture of reflective supervision and continuous improvement. You will lead a multi-agency team within a MASH environment, build strong partnerships across health, police, and education, and ensure...