Interim Operations Manager Location: Warwickshire Rate: £550-£650 per day PAYE including holiday pay / £500-£600 per day Ltd Company, Outside IR35 Contract: 3-6 Month Contract Ready to make a real difference to a manufacturing operation? If you're an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys walking into a business, understanding what's holding performance back and then making things better, this could be a really interesting interim opportunity. You ll be joining the Warwickshire manufacturing operation of a globally recognised engineering brand at an important point in its development. The focus is simple: improve operational performance, engage the workforce and drive a step-change across safety, quality, delivery and productivity. This isn't a role where you'll be sitting behind a desk reviewing reports. You'll be expected to be visible on the shop floor, work closely with the operational teams and turn improvement plans into measurable results. What will...

Location: Trawsfynydd, North Wales (On-site) Duration: Up to 2 Years Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Rate: Competitive Daily Rate ( Inside IR35 ) Randstad is recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of a leading tier-one contractor to manage civil engineering operations on a major electrical substation scheme in North Wales. This is an immediate, long-term assignment running for up to two years, taking operational responsibility for site safety, subcontractor delivery, and daily civils execution. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take day-to-day operational control of the site, directing civil engineering teams and specialist subcontractors on live substation infrastructure. Your day-to-day will involve: Site Operations Leadership: Directing daily site activities, workforce management, and subcontractor delivery to keep the short-term lookahead schedule on track. Civil Engineering Delivery: Overseeing groundworks, heavy foundations,...

Delegation of Authority Programme Manager needed for an initial 3-month role with our FMCG client based in Edinburgh . The right candidate must be a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of delivering specific Delegation of Authority / Schedule of Delegated Authority / DoA Matrix / DoA Framework programmes within complex organisations, including strong Governance and Financial Controls experience and experience within Global organisations. The role is Outside IR35 , 3-months initially (though expected to roll on for up to 12-months) and will require candidates to work weekly in Edinburgh (hybrid). The requirement is for a strong Delegation of Authority Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile Delegation of Authority (DoA) transformation programme for a large multinational organisation. This is a hands-on business change & delivery leadership role focused on implementing sustainable governance, controls and approval processes across...

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer - 6 months + (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35- London ( Hybrid working of 2-3 days on site per week/ rest wfh) We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our consulting client. Essential: At least 7 years of DevOps experience Experience of leading DevOps teams and mentoring of junior members Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP Experience of designing, building and managing CI/CD Pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bamboo or cloud platform variants Experience of containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience of scripting using Python, Bash or PowerShell Experience creating designs and documentation A passion for learning new technologies and innovation Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Understanding of SRE principles Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc Skills: Containerization DevOps DevOps Engineering DevOps...

Lead Technical Architect - 3-month contract - 500- 580 per day (outside IR35) - Fully remote Clearance: SC clearance preferred We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead architecture strategy and design, with a strong focus on enterprise integration and technical solution design. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of architecture strategies, solution designs and technical roadmaps. Define integration architectures across APIs, microservices and legacy systems. Engage with senior stakeholders, architects and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives. Produce and review high-level designs, architecture documentation and technical decision records. Provide technical leadership, manage architectural risks and ensure solutions meet security, scalability and resilience requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience at leading technical architecture and design. Strong enterprise integration experience across...

Assembly Operative Location: Lowestoft Pay Rate: £12.96 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30am to 4:15pm Friday, 07:30am to 12:30pm Contract: Temporary Ongoing Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting Assembly Operatives for a respected and well-established manufacturer based in Lowestoft. Known for producing premium handcrafted products, our client combines traditional skills with outstanding attention to detail, creating items that are recognised for their quality and craftsmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and experienced team in a clean, comfortable workshop environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality results, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As an Assembly Operative, you will play an important part in the production process, using hand tools and specialist techniques to assemble products to exacting standards. Many tasks involve detailed manual work, requiring...

Platform Engineer 6 Months £529 -£629/Day Inside IR35 London/ Milton Keynes Clearance: DV We are seeking a Platform Engineer/ Senior Infrastructure Engineer our Government client based in London or Milton Keynes. This role will be office based 60% and remote 40%. The Platform Engineer/ Senior Infrastructure Engineer role will be an initial 6 month contract paying between £529 - £629/Day Inside IR35. This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Clearance: DV Role Profile: The role will focus on deploying and supporting XDR agents, Azure Arc onboarding, Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) installations, infrastructure monitoring, and maintaining secure, reliable platform services across Windows and Linux server estates. Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure services. Install and onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc. Configure and manage Azure...

Applicant must be UK Born Citizens (Italian or Japanese) Rate - Open to negotiation Start - 26th October 2026 Duration - 6 months to start, project likely 3-4 years Location - Hybrid (2 days per week in Reading once office up and running) Applicants must hold a Valid SC or DV Function: Digital Engineering - Synthetics, ITEA & TLS Job purpose Enterprise Architect - Synthetics, ITEA & TLS digital engineering is responsible for the integration of the Virtual Environment solution within the whole Digital Engineering environment. This will include all aspects of the architecture i.e. people, process and technology. To ensure the virtual environment solution architecture is optimised to fit the Digital Engineering environment and promote and manage any changes necessary to the overarching Digital Engineering architecture. Validates the needs of the overarching Digital Engineering stakeholders are met by the virtual environment architecture solutions. This will...

Software/Digital Engineer - 6 months+ (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE - Hybrid working in Berkshire ( 2 days p/w, rest wfh) Looking for a Software / Digital Engineer to support the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of digital tools supporting Model and Simulation (Synthetics), Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA), or Training and Through Life Support (TLS), development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Implement, configure, test, deploy, and maintain digital tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Produce and review deliverables and technical documentation. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement...

SC Cleared Electromagnetic Engineer / Radio frequency Engineer - Inside IR35 DOE 3 months+ - Hybrid working of 2 days per week in Berkshire with rest from home Looking for an SC Cleared Electromagnetic Engineer / Radio frequency Engineer who will lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting electromagnetic engineering. This is a hybrid role combining electromagnetic engineering knowledge, systems engineering, digital engineering and delivery leadership. You will work with technical teams and technology partners to improve the tools, systems and digital environments used across complex engineering programmes. You will be responsible for: Shaping and delivering a roadmap for electromagnetic engineering digital capabilities. Working with engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions. Supporting the development and integration of modelling, simulation, analysis and engineering data...

Senior Frontend Developer (Contract) Overview We are looking for a talented Senior Frontend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team working on business-critical customer and colleague applications. This is an opportunity to contribute to modern web applications, deliver impactful features, and help drive the evolution of frontend platforms in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with designers, backend engineers, product teams, and platform specialists to build scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions using modern frontend technologies. Contract Details Role: Senior Frontend Developer Contract Type: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate) Duration: Until the end of 2026 with potential extension Rate: Up to 650 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site in London (Thursdays) Hours: 40 hours per week The Role You will primarily work on an established telephony...

ob title: Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 750 Umbrella per day DOE Location: Remote working - 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client's request Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and...

Digital Engineering Delivery Manager (Mechanical Systems) Contract Length: 3 months (rolling contract) Pay Rate: 700 - 1,200 per day (inside IR35) Location: Reading (x2 days per week) UK Based Aerospace / Defence Senior Delivery Role We are looking for an experienced Digital Engineering Delivery Manager to take ownership of the delivery and ongoing development of sophisticated digital engineering capabilities within a major engineering environment. This is a senior role sitting at the intersection of engineering, digital technology and product delivery, with responsibility for ensuring engineering teams have the tools, environments, processes and integrated capabilities required to support complex mechanical and fluid-system design. You will work closely with engineering teams, technical specialists, suppliers and senior stakeholders to translate engineering requirements into clear capability roadmaps, prioritised backlogs and deliverable solutions. What...

Key Responsibilities Develop technical specifications, scopes of work and engineering requirements for primary plant. Provide technical expertise across AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, reactors, FACTS and grid-stabilisation equipment. Review and assure contractor and consultant designs, ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements. Support FATs, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. Manage technical queries, design changes, deviations and engineering risks. Apply Safety by Design, CDM, HAZID/HAZOP and engineering assurance processes. Work closely with Civil, Cable, Protection & Control and Building Services teams. Provide technical support at manufacturing facilities and project sites, including defect and issue resolution. Liaise with contractors, consultants, manufacturers and operational stakeholders. Ideal Candidate The key requirement is someone with transmission-level primary plant experience, ideally between...

Technical Business Analyst (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London or Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Our client, a prominent player in the investment banking sector, is seeking a skilled Technical Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Strategic Full Revaluation Capability (SFRC) platform by ensuring the integrity and quality of data across various operational processes. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and execute data quality controls to uphold the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of reporting data across batch runs. Execute validation checks for daily batch processing cycles, ensuring adherence to established data quality standards. Conduct reconciliations between...