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SCC Database Manager

Chippenham, Wiltshire

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a SCC Database Manager on an initial 6 -month contract. As the SCC Database Manager you will support the administration, maintenance, and configuration of…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 3 days ago
£41.71/hour Above typical Apply now
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Material Provisions Coordinator

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Material Provisions Coordinator - 10 month contract - Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire - £23.43 ph UMB or £17.55 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 3 days ago
£17.55/hour Apply now
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Project Controller - V06287

Preston, Lancashire

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is searching for an I&FS Project Controller to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role, based in Warton, demands a professional…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 4 days ago
£23.05 – £30.90/hour Typical Apply now
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Project Manager

Scotland

Project Manager Location: Dyce, Aberdeen - On-site Duration: 12 months Rate: £500-£600 p/d (Umbrella) IR35: Inside Clearance: Must be eligable to obatin SC Clearance Overview Our client NATS is currently seeking an…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 4 days ago
£500 – £600/day Typical Apply now
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Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Engineer- Hardware in the Loop to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. Role: Senior Engineer- Hardware in the Loop Location: Stevenage, fully…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 4 days ago
£55/hour Above typical Apply now
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Procurement Engineer

Preston, Lancashire

Procurement Engineer - 6 month contract - Samlesbury Aerodrome, Lancashire - £30.90 ph UMB or £23.05 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 5 days ago
£23.05/hour Apply now
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Senior Procurement Professional

Preston, Lancashire

Senior Procurement Professional - 12 month contract - Samlesbury Aerodrome, Lancashire - £33.24 ph UMB or £24.78 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 5 days ago
£24.78/hour Typical Apply now
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Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer

Bristol

Location: Bristol / Remote, with ad-hoc travel to Portsmouth Contract: Until March 2027 IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Clearance: SC cleared role We are currently seeking an experienced Ordnance…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 5 days ago
£650 – £700/day Above typical Apply now
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Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineer - SC

Bristol

Job Title: Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Engineer – SC Location: Bristol/Remote – with travel to Portsmouth Contract Duration: 31st March 2027 (Potential to extend) Daily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status:…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 5 days ago
£650 – £700/day Above typical Apply now
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Environmental Coordinator

KA23, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Job Description: Environment Co-Ordinator Location: Ayrshire Contract: Until end of April 2027, Inside IR35 Conditions: Full-time, onsite Minimum Requirement: * Provide authoritative advice on environmental and waste…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 5 days ago
Apply now
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Systems Engineer

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Systems Engineer (Requirements + V&V) Initial 6-month contract 3 days p/w in Cheltenham (rest remote) - some travel to Cambridge may be required £70-£75ph, UMB inside IR35 SC must be in place prior to starting the…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 6 days ago
£70 – £75/hour Above typical Apply now
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RF Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Location: Stevenage (4 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £75ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: We are looking for an experienced RF Engineer to support our defence client in Stevenage. Key…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 6 days ago
£75/hour Above typical Apply now
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Sourcing Lead

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

A leading defence organisation are looking for a Sourcing Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening critical supply chains, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, and influencing key procurement decisions during a…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 6 days ago
£55 – £60/hour Above typical Apply now
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Sourcing Lead

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

MERITUS are recruiting for a Sourcing Lead to join our defence client in an initial 6 month contract from their site in Stevenage - PLEASE NOTE You MUST have CIPS experience in a similar procurement role. SOURCING LEAD…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 6 days ago
£58 – £62/hour Above typical Apply now
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Mechanical Engineer

Bolton, Greater Manchester

MERITUS are recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their Calibration & Maintenance team. MECHANICAL ENGINEER - BOLTON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £32 / 35 PER…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 6 days ago
£32 – £35/hour Typical Apply now
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Procurement Officer

Liverpool, Merseyside

Procurement Officer 6 Month Contract Up to £350 per day Inside IR35 Liverpool (twice per week in the office) Purpose of the Role The Procurement Officer will support the delivery of compliant, efficient, and…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 7 days ago
£300 – £350/day Apply now
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HR Administrator

Salisbury, Wiltshire

HR Administrator – 12-Month Contract Location: Porton Down, Wiltshire Contract: 12 months Working Pattern: 60% onsite / 40% remote Rate: £141.25 per day Umbrella IR35: In scope Clearance: Active SC clearance preferred;…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 7 days ago
£100 – £141/day Apply now
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Senior Security Engineer

London

Location: National – nearest Government hub Contract: Initial 2.4-month contract, with potential extension Day Rate: £700 per day IR35: In scope Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is mandatory About the Role We are…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 7 days ago
£600 – £700/day Above typical Apply now
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Wiring/Assembly Technician

Wimborne, Dorset

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence and Nuclear sector, is seeking a skilled Wiring/Assembly Tech for a contract role at their site in Wimborne. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 7 days ago
£15 – £16.71/hour Apply now
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Strategic Supply Chain Officer

Preston, Lancashire

Strategic Supply Chain Officer - 6 month contract - Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire - £34.99 ph UMB or £26.07 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the…

Inside IR35 Public Sector 10 days ago
£26.07/hour Typical Apply now

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