61 Engineering jobs in Swindon
Engineering Inspector
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Ashley & Finch Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive partner of a highly regarded engineering business in Chippenham, seeking a dedicated Engineering Inspector to join their quality-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established company renowned for its commitment to excellence and precision in engineering.
About the Role :
As an Engineering Inspector, you will ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence. Working in a dynamic production environment, you’ll utilize your inspection expertise to uphold quality assurance processes and deliver precision-engineered components.
Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Inspector:
- Conduct thorough inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards. li>Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports on findings, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Identify non-conformities and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities for traceability and reporting purposes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor production processes to ensure they adhere to guidelines, and proactively recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and product quality.
- Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
- Use measuring tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to perform precise inspections on metal parts and components.
Required Skills & Experience:
Our ideal Inspector will have:
- Previous experience working in a metal machining or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
- Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret inspection data to identify non-conformities and resolve issues.
- Experience with inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.) and reading engineering drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing corrective actions.
Desirable:
- Certification or training in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
- Proficiency with quality software or data analysis tools.
What’s On Offer :
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Great Hours: Monday to Friday with a half-day finish on Fridays.
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No Shifts/Weekends: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
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Overtime Opportunities: Increase your earning potential.
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Stable Employer: Join a company with a strong order book and long-term prospects.
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Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team with modern facilities.
Competitive Salary: Tailored to your experience level.
NB: We are also recruiting in other areas for this company - so please do reach out to us if you have experience within precision engineering, particularly manual machining, CNC milling/turning.
Engineering Manager
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A leading high-tech manufacturer is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to lead a specialist engineering team whose remit is to design and deliver specialised customer projects and the ongoing development of their products. This interim Engineering Manager role is cover long term sickness, so the contract will be raised for 4 months, with a possible extension to 6 months.
I am looking for an Engineering Manager who has worked with high tech, low volume instrumentation. It is essential that you have overseen Design Engineer's and the NPD/NPI process into manufacturing. You will need a technical based degree, either Engineering or Science based. You will need expertise in People, Resource & Capacity Management, as well as Product Compliance.
If you’re an Engineering Manager with this experience and you’re looking for a role for the rest of 2025, then please send MARS Recruitment a copy of your CV.
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Engineering Manager
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Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for an Engineering Manager to coordinate and manage the engineering team, along with involvement with engineering projects.
NOTE – The start date for this role is likely to be in September / October 2025, so if you have a 3 month notice period please still apply.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- Minimum of 5 years experience of managing engineering activity in a manufacturing / FMCG / Production environment. li>Experience of managing teams of over 15 people.
- Proven capability of setting and managing budgets more than £2m/year. li>You have an ONC/HNC Engineering qualification.
- Recognised management qualification e.g. NVQ, ILM, CMI.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Computer literacy to a high level.
Job Details:
- Salary depending on experience (to be discussed if your application is shortlisted).
- Access to a Pool car + Other benefits.
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday days with possible out of hours support via telephone or personal attendance on site to manage any significant issues beyond the authority/capability of on site personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislation and ensure that all work is undertaken to the highest Health & Safety standard.
- Implement and maintain an asset management program to cover all manufacturing equipment and services.
- Control engineering and toolroom spending and ensure adherence to budgets.
- Engineering stores and workshop management including stock control, purchasing, spares availability and housekeeping.
- Manage and control contracts in line with procedures from specification writing to installation.
- Management and control of contractors on site to ensure compliance with company safety and environmental policies.
- Assess downtime trends to identify areas of weakness and in conjunction with production function develop plans to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
- Strengthen overall leadership and capabilities for the engineering function.
- Build and sustain a high-performance engineering and site services team and ensure strong alignment and coordination with Production function and other functional groups.
- ‘Champion’ the application of maintenance ‘excellence’ methodology.
- Dev lop and maintain a maintenance KPI dashboard in engineering and toolroom.
- Managing compliance to requirements of ISO14001.
- Develop and manage the AGILITY CMMS system.
This job would suit people with similar previous job titles such as; Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor / Head of Engineering / Site Manager / Engineering Lead / Engineering Leader / Project Engineer / Lead Engineer / Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Supervisor / etc.
Engineering Manager
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A leading high-tech manufacturer is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to lead a specialist engineering team whose remit is to design and deliver specialised customer projects and the ongoing development of their products. This interim Engineering Manager role is cover long term sickness, so the contract will be raised for 4 months, with a possible extension to 6 months.
I am looking for an Engineering Manager who has worked with high tech, low volume instrumentation. It is essential that you have overseen Design Engineer's and the NPD/NPI process into manufacturing. You will need a technical based degree, either Engineering or Science based. You will need expertise in People, Resource & Capacity Management, as well as Product Compliance.
If you’re an Engineering Manager with this experience and you’re looking for a role for the rest of 2025, then please send MARS Recruitment a copy of your CV.
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Engineering Geologist
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Engineering Geologist (Ground Investigations)
Permanent Role
Salary starting from 32,000 / year + van and fuel card (negotiable pay)
Covering sites in the South of England
An Engineering Geologist is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis covering sites in the South of England. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements.
The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc), along with having relevant work experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites.
The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, flexible leave, bereavement and sick leave, annual leave, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
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Engineering Apprentice
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
**Job Description**
**Summary:**
In this role you will be participating a wide range of maintenance engineering activities throughout our production footprint. You will engage with colleagues at multiple levels and from several subject areas, to work together to ensure we deliver an exciting and robust production facility to our clients!
You will take part and take accountability for maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), utilising operational excellence and continuous improvement activities. With the aim of improving equipment reliability and ensuring minimal equipment downtime.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Learn and Assist - Work closely with experienced engineers and technicians to learn about control systems and instrumentation principles, equipment, maintenance principles, equipment, and procedures.
+ Calibration: Assist in the calibration of sensors, and instrumentation devices.
+ Problem solving: Identify and diagnose issues with control systems and instrumentation equipment and assist in resolving them effectively.
+ Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance, repair, and problem solving of machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
+ Preventive Maintenance: Participate in scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to identify and address potential issues before they become critical.
+ Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including equipment specifications, maintenance logs, and calibration reports.
+ Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in control systems and instrumentation technology through training and self-study.
**Knowledge, skill and experience**
+ Entry requirements include a good level of Maths and English -you must have a GCSE grade 4/C or above in both subjects, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification.
+ Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.
+ Only complete tasks that you have the knowledge and competency to complete.
+ Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety rules, signage and instructions always.
+ Strong interest in control systems and instrumentation.
+ Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic principles is a plus.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
+ Eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.
+ Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
**About the apprenticeship**
This hands-on program combines academic study with real-world experience. In the first year, you'll attend Swindon college two days a week to build a strong technical foundation. In the second and third years, college attendance reduces to one day a week as you gain more on-the-job experience. Your final year is fully work-based, giving you the skills and confidence to thrive in the engineering industry and work towards your End Point Assessment (EPA).
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Engineering Technician
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My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the Southwest for a Engineering Technician to join their team. The successful Engineering Technician will ideally be based in or close to the M4 corridor Gloucester, Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Swindon and will provide support to the Site Technicians offering.
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Engineering Machinist - Trowbridge
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Engineering Machinist
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
£35,000 - £0,000+ Training + Progression
A Great opportunity has just become available with a well established engineering company based in Wiltshire, the company service a range of sectors and are now looking for an experienced Machinist to join its high performing department!
The role:
- Assembling and modifying a range of CNC machines.
- Resolving issues with the CNC machines.
- Reading and Interpreting engineering drawings.
- CNC Programming.
- Working within a busy workshop environment.
The candidate:
- Milling and Lathe experience.
- Apprenticeship qualified.
- Experience in using machines, lathes, milling machines, radial drills and vertical / horizontal machines
- Experienced in CNC programming.
The Benefits:
- Sick Pay
- Employee discount scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: 5000 - 000 per annum + Training + Benefits Location: Trowbridge, WiltshireEngineering Machinist - Trowbridge
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Engineering Machinist
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
£35,000 - £0,000+ Training + Progression
A Great opportunity has just become available with a well established engineering company based in Wiltshire, the company service a range of sectors and are now looking for an experienced Machinist to join its high performing department!
The role:
- Assembling and modifying a range of CNC machines.
- Resolving issues with the CNC machines.
- Reading and Interpreting engineering drawings.
- CNC Programming.
- Working within a busy workshop environment.
The candidate:
- Milling and Lathe experience.
- Apprenticeship qualified.
- Experience in using machines, lathes, milling machines, radial drills and vertical / horizontal machines
- Experienced in CNC programming.
The Benefits:
- Sick Pay
- Employee discount scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: 5000 - 000 per annum + Training + Benefits Location: Trowbridge, WiltshireCritical Engineering Supervisor
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Critical Engineering Supervisor - Oxford - to 62k plus EV car.
Based at a brand new high technology pharma site in Harwell, Oxfordshire, reporting into the contract manager, you will supervise 3 engineers and oversee a variety of subcontractors, which between them carry out reactive and planned maintenance of critical site infrastructure, including HV, LV, Diesel Generators, UPS, clean rooms, labs, de-ionised water, hepa filters etc.
You will ensure Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used and you will operate a permit to work system for subcontractors.
With an Electrical bias, you will have 18th Edition and 2391 Testing and Inspection and a solid understanding of mechanical building services systems. You will have previously managed a team of engineers and preferably have worked in either a pharma or critical environment previously.
This is brand new 5 year plus 2 contract.
Please apply online or call James Sampson on (phone number removed)
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