Working Foreman - Birmingham - £26.96 per hour PAYE VGC Group are looking for an experienced Working Foreman to start on a major project in Birmingham. This contract is available to start as soon as possible and we can offer up to 2 years' work for the successful candidate. Role: Working Foreman Location: Birmingham Salary: £26.96 per hour PAYE Hours: 50 per week Contract: Long-term contract Experience: 2 years + Qualifications Required: - Gold or Black CSCS Card - SMSTS - First Aid (preferred) - Proven experience supervising construction teams - Strong background in civil engineering, concrete, or infrastructure projects Please apply via the link provided, directly to (url removed), or (phone number removed). Working Foreman Experience Your role as a Working Foreman will be based in Birmingham and will consist of: - Supervising and working alongside site operatives to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently. - Leading teams on site, providing...

MMA Welder MIG Welder TXM Recruit are looking for a Welder on a Temporary to permanent basis to work for an engineering company in Doncaster then move to Burton. The standard rate for this role is 25.50ph Umb or 18.79 PAYE (inside IR35) with overtime enhancements after 37 hrs. The role is expected to be Monday to Friday days, 37 hours per week with occasional overtime. This will be approx 3-5 months training at Doncaster with Mileage paid for travel to this depot (30p per mile) and 2 hours additional travel time paid , the role will then move to a new facility being built in Barton under Needwood (Burton upon Trent, DE13 area) where there will be the opportunity to go permanent after a short while. Position Summary: To carry out Welding work on Rolling Stock Wheelsets or Bogies and related components (Stick mainly, TIG/Mig on occasions) Candidates must have experience in MMA (Stick) welding and exposure to Mig/Tig would be an advantage Candidates must also be able...

Modifications & Defects Technician Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days & Nights - 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 35.09 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 36.81 UMBRELLA Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Modifications & Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects,...

Defect Maintenance Assistant Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Night Shift (Mon - Thurs / Tues - Fri) 40 hours per week Contract: 12 months rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 23.11 PAYE 29.52 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 23.11 PAYE 30.98 UMBRELLA Overtime is paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for a Defect Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of their DEMU Class 22X fleet. You'll be responsible for carrying out defect rectification, repairs, basic fault-finding and routine maintenance, working both independently and alongside experienced Technicians. You'll also support depot operations, safety-critical activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine rolling stock maintenance in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI). Undertake repair and basic fault-finding activities on DEMU Class 22X vehicles....

Modifications & Defects Technician Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days & Nights - 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 35.09 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 36.81 UMBRELLA Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Modifications & Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects,...

Mechanical Fitter Barton Under Needwood Location: Barton Under Needwood, Burton-on-Trent Job Type: 6-Month Contract to Permanent (Temp-to-Perm) Pay Rates: £18.79 PAYE for Level 3 Qualified Fitters Hours: Monday to Thursday 40 hours a week The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with a globally recognised rail engineering business, starting with 3-4 months of training in Doncaster before transitioning to Barton Under Needwood on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection of freight wagons, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This role would suit candidates from rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, HGV, automotive, plant, military, manufacturing, or similar mechanical backgrounds. Travel Allowance: 30p per...

Quality Inspector Up to 22.80 per Hour Enhanced Overtime 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays An established precision engineering and manufacturing business is currently seeking Quality Inspectors to join its Quality team in Redditch. With a strong order book and further investment in inspection equipment, these opportunities offer the chance to join a business manufacturing high-specification components. The successful individuals will operate CMM and manual inspection equipment, ensuring components meet tight tolerances and customer specifications. Quality Inspector duties include - Inspect precision components using CMM equipment and manual measuring tools. Set up components, fixtures and probes, running existing CMM inspection programmes. Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T requirements. Complete first-off, in-process and final inspections, producing accurate reports and maintaining traceability. Interpret measurement results, identify...

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...

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....

Building Fabric Technician - General Builder Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8EQ Mon - Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm Initially a temporary contract this may lead to long term permanent work. The company is a UK leading engineering organisation specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the commercial and industrial sectors. The huge range of engineering work carried out by the company includes complete electrical installations along with planned and preventive facilities maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a building fabric technician - general builder to join the company supporting a major facilities management contract in Towcester, NN12 8EQ. Duties As a suitably experienced building fabric technician - general builder, ideally with a carpentry background, you will be working on site at a major manufacturing facility in Towcester, NN12 8EQ. Responsibilities will be to carry out a broad range of general construction works with the...

Stainless Steel Tank Builder / Sheet Metal Worker Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Pay: £19.93 per hour + £2.41 holiday pay Hours: 39 hours per week Contract: Temp-to-Perm Overtime: Time and a half and double time available We are looking for an experienced Stainless Steel Tank Builder / Sheet Metal Worker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Swadlincote. This is a great opportunity for a skilled, time-served fabricator looking for long-term work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. The Role You will be responsible for manufacturing stainless steel tanks, vessels and associated components, working from engineering drawings and ensuring a high standard of workmanship throughout the fabrication process. Duties will include: Fabricating stainless steel tanks and vessels from engineering drawings. Measuring, marking out, cutting, rolling and forming stainless steel sheet and plate. Rolling material to the required...

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer   SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation...