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Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer – A prestigious private rural estate is looking for a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer to join their livestock team in this full-time, permanent position with live-in accommodation provided on site based in a beautiful countryside location north-east of Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Fantastic company package include: • Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Holiday: 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, • Pension: Excellent non-contributory pension (8% during probation, rising to 15% upon successful completion), • Accommodation: Housing provided (grant of quarters) As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all machinery, vehicles, and equipment used across the estate’s farming and stewardship operations. You will work closely with the Assistant Farm Manager to plan and deliver workshop activities, respond to breakdowns, and support the wider team during busy seasonal periods. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring a proactive, organised, and safety-focused individual with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to high standards. Working hours are 39 hours per week, with flexibility required to work evenings and weekends, particularly during peak periods. Key Duties include: • Carry out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on tractors, telehandlers, ATVs, implements, and specialist machinery, • Maintain and repair estate vehicles and trailers in line with legal and manufacturer standards, • Ensure all machinery is safe, compliant, and ready for operational use, • Maintain accurate service records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation, • Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised environment, • Manage workshop stock, including parts, consumables, and tools, • Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors as required, • Provide field-based breakdown support during busy periods such as harvest, drilling, and lambing, • Assist with machinery setup, calibration, and optimisation across operations, • Ensure all work complies with health and safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement, • Build positive working relationships across the estate and contribute to a collaborative team environment As a Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer, you will be a skilled and practical individual with strong mechanical experience in agricultural, plant, or HGV machinery. You will confidently diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and manage your workload independently. You will have a positive, flexible attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential. Experience with modern machinery, welding, or regenerative systems is advantageous, and telehandler or forklift certification is desirable (training available). About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned rural estate, working within a team committed to sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming practices. The estate spans a large-scale mixed farming operation, combining organic arable production, livestock enterprises, and extensive environmental stewardship programmes. Please Note: Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. Additional keywords: Farm and Estate Workshop Engineer,Workshop Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Farm Mechanic, Plant Engineer, HGV Mechanic, Machinery Technician, Rural Estate Careers, Organic Farming, Mechanical Engineer, Norfolk Jobs, Estate Workshop, Agricultural Machinery Maintenance This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Associate Mechanical Operator – Aerospace All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Location: RAF Marham Contract: 20-month contract Rate: £21 per hour PAYE / £28.11 per hour Umbrella Morson Edge are recruiting for Associate Mechanical Operators to support aircraft maintenance activities at RAF Marham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term Aerospace programme, working within a close-knit, multi-skilled team carrying out metalworking and corrosion remediation on aircraft. The Role You will undertake metalworking and structural repair activities on aircraft and components, working to approved technical documentation within a safety-critical, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out metalworking and corrosion remediation activities on aircraft Prepare metal and composite structures for repair Perform drilling and reaming of aircraft panels and structures Apply adhesive bonding techniques Remove and install a range of aircraft fasteners Ensure all maintenance is conducted in line with approved technical data and risk assessments Maintain accurate documentation and airworthiness records Identify and escalate any issues as required Comply with MOE procedures and company standards Apply Human Factors and Error Management principles Ensure compliance with Continuing Airworthiness Assurance requirements What We're Looking For Skills & Experience: Experience using manual and pneumatic tooling Experience preparing metal and/or composite surfaces for repair Experience drilling, reaming and working on aircraft or similar xrnqpay structures Experience installing and removing aircraft fasteners Experience with adhesive bonding techniques General understanding of aircraft maintenance environments Qualifications: Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical or equivalent) or Minimum NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline Equivalent military or industry experience considered This is a great opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a major Aerospace programme, with strong team support and hands-on technical development.

F-35 Metal Repair Operator You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Location: RAF Marham, PE33 9NP Contract Type: Contract Duration: 20 months Hours: Monday–Thursday, 37 hours per week Rate: £21.00 PAYE / £28.11 UMBRELLA per hour Overview Morson Edge are recruiting for a Metal Repair Operator to support critical aircraft maintenance operations on the F-35 fast jet within a highly regulated aviation environment. Working as part of a close-knit, multi-skilled team, you will carry out metalworking and corrosion remediation activities, supporting the safe and efficient maintenance of aircraft structures. This role is ideally suited to individuals with hands-on experience in structural repair and a strong understanding of approved maintenance practices. Key Responsibilities Carry out metalworking and corrosion remediation activities on aircraft structures Perform repairs in accordance with approved technical documentation and maintenance instructions Prepare metal and composite surfaces for repair activities Undertake drilling, honing, and reaming of aircraft structures Remove and install aircraft fasteners and components Apply adhesive bonding techniques where required Work in accordance with approved maintenance data and organisational procedures Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and compliance Support team activities within a multi-disciplined maintenance environment Essential Skills & Experience Experience using manual and pneumatic tooling Experience preparing metal and/or composite aircraft structures for repair Experience with drilling, honing, and reaming processes Experience removing and installing various types of fasteners Experience with adhesive bonding applications Ability to work to maintenance instructions and approved data sets Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Qualifications Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical Engineering advantageous) Minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent recognised xrnqpay qualification) Acceptable awarding bodies include City & Guilds, IMI, Edexcel, EAL, SEMTA, ATA (or equivalent) Candidates with equivalent experience (e.g. military service) must be able to provide supporting evidence Working Environment Based at RAF Marham Monday–Thursday working pattern (37 hours per week) Working within a multi-skilled aircraft maintenance team Role may involve working in a regulated and safety-critical environment This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist team supporting advanced aircraft maintenance operations, contributing to the continued airworthiness and performance of modern military aircraft.

Associate Mechanical Operator Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Location: RAF Marham Duration: 20 months Hourly Rate: £21 PAYE or £28.11 via umbrella (inside IR35) Working Pattern: Full-time, onsite Security Clearance: BPSS with SC (subject to ITAR restrictions) About the Role We are seeking multiple Associate Mechanical Operators to join our team at RAF Marham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary environment supporting aircraft maintenance and repair activities. In this role, you will carry out metalworking and corrosion remediation tasks on aircraft, contributing directly to operational readiness and safety. You'll work as part of a close-knit team, following approved maintenance procedures and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities • Performing maintenance activities in line with Approved Technical Information and risk assessments, • Ensuring all airworthiness records are accurately maintained, • Documenting all work undertaken and reporting/escalating issues as required, • Complying with organisational procedures, including MOE and associated standards, • Applying Safety Management System principles, including human factors and error management, • Supporting Continuing Airworthiness Assurance requirements, • Undertaking hands-on aircraft work, including:, • Preparation of metal and composite structures for repair, • Drilling and reaming of aircraft panels and structures, • Application of adhesive bonding, • Experience using manual and pneumatic tools, • Experience preparing metal and/or composite surfaces for repair, • Knowledge of drilling, honing, and reaming techniques, • Experience installing and removing aircraft fasteners, • Familiarity with adhesive bonding processes Knowledge:, • General understanding xrnqpay of aircraft structures or mechanical systems, • Awareness of team integration and continuous improvement principles Qualifications, • Engineering Apprenticeship (ideally Aeronautical Engineering) or military equivalent, • Minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), • Recognised certifications (e.g. City & Guilds, IMI, Edexcel, EAL, SEMTA, ATA)

Some project engineering roles are mostly coordination. Spreadsheets, status updates and chasing teams for information. This role is different. It is about owning the delivery of technically complex offshore engineering projects. You will take responsibility for projects from handover through to offshore installation, working on specialist systems used in well construction, riser infrastructure and subsea environments. The work is technically demanding and delivery focused, with real ownership of outcomes. The role You will act as the focal point for complex engineering projects, coordinating internal engineering teams, suppliers and clients to ensure work is delivered safely, commercially and on schedule. Responsibilities will include: Owning projects from handover through to offshore installation Managing schedules, budgets and project milestones Coordinating engineering, design and operational teams Identifying and managing technical, commercial and schedule risk Leading project kick-off meetings and design reviews Managing suppliers, procurement and delivery timelines Presenting project progress to senior leadership Supporting technical proposals and bids where required Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team The environment The business operates in the offshore energy sector and delivers specialist engineering solutions used in well and riser systems. Projects are international and technically complex, involving close collaboration between engineering, commercial and offshore teams. The role is primarily based in the Norwich office, working closely with engineering and leadership teams. Some travel may be required depending on project requirements. What they are looking for This role suits an experienced Project Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of delivery and leading projects technically as well as commercially. You will likely have: Several years of experience delivering engineering projects Experience in offshore, subsea, drilling or related environments Strong client and stakeholder management skills Experience managing project schedules, risk and budgets The confidence to lead technical discussions and challenge when needed What is on offer Salary £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience Senior project ownership Exposure to international offshore projects A technically strong engineering environment The opportunity to mentor and develop engineers If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for greater responsibility within complex offshore engineering projects, this role is worth exploring. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation

RAF Marham 20 Months Work Pattern: Days: 07:30 till 16:00hrs and Nights: 16:00 to 02:00hrs BAE are currently seeking a dedicated Associate Mechanical Operator to join their team on a contract basis at RAF Marham Key Responsibilities: Will carry out metalworking & corrosion remediation activities on aircraft Role will be working within a close knit team in a multi-skilled / multi-disciplined environment carrying out required repairs and maintenance activities At this level the post holder is competent to work to basic maintenance instructions, has a working appreciation of the approved data set and works in accordance with the organisation's AMC documentation set Job Requirements: Will be undertaking metalworking activities on an aircraft which will include, preparation of metal and composite structures for repair, drilling and reaming of aircraft panels and structures, application of adhesive bonding, removing and installing various types of aircraft fasteners. Procedure/Standards - Complying with the Organisations MOE, its associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and standards Safety Management System - You will understand and apply human factors, error management, within maintenance Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) - Ensuring maintenance activities are compliant with the Continuing Airworthiness Assurance Management system If you possess the necessary skills and experience and are ready to take on a challenging role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team at RAF Marham

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Associate Mechanical Operator in RAF Marham on a full time onsite 37 hours compressed over 4 days Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Associate Mechanical Operator to add to their talented, hardworking team in RAF Marham on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £TBC per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: * Will carry out metalworking & corrosion remediation activities on aircraft * Role will be working within a close knit team in a multi-skilled / multi-disciplined environment carrying out required repairs and maintenance activities * At this level the post holder is competent to work to basic maintenance instructions, has a working appreciation of the approved data set and works in accordance with the organisation's AMC documentation set Duties: * Act as a point of contact for the majority of day-to-day advice on export control regulatory and procedure requirements. (UK, US and other jurisdictions where applicable) * Assist with export control investigations, disclosure letters, corrective actions and support root cause analysis and lessons learned reviews. * Assist, at times with guidance, with risk, opportunity and site governance management using formal business methodologies. * Lead/support the planning, execution and capturing results of internal audits and compliance checks. Knowledge and Skills: * Experience utilising manual and pneumatic tooling * Experience of preparing metal and/or composite surfaces and structure for repair * Experience of honing, drilling and reaming of structures and/or metalwork * Experience removing and installing various types of fasteners * Experience with application of adhesive bonding *Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or Military equivalent Apprenticeship. Qualifications at NVQ Level 2 (minimum) Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector, is currently seeking a skilled F35 Component Fabricator for a contract role. This opportunity is within the context of military aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, providing an excellent chance to work on advanced defence projects. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager and undertaking a range of manufacturing/fabrication activities on aircraft components Following approved Technical Information and working effectively within a team in a dynamic operational environment Manufacturing, modifying, and repairing parts for aircraft and components to strict standards Utilising machinery such as drilling, milling, cutting, and forming equipment in equipped workshops and aircraft maintenance hangars Operating NC, CNC, conventional machining, bushing, and assembly tools Working safely at all times in compliance with health and safety legislation Interpreting technical drawings, patterns, templates, and specifications Utilising mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques to join metal parts according to approved procedures and quality standards Cutting, drilling, shaping, and preparing metal materials using manual and power tools Carrying out quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies, compiling appropriate reports, and escalating issues when necessary Job Requirements: Experience in the aircraft industry, particularly in tooling and machining Competence in working to maintenance instructions within an MOE framework Proficiency in operating machining tools such as NC, CNC, and conventional machines Understanding of technical drawings, patterns, templates, and specifications Knowledge of mechanical fastening and fixing techniques Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks Commitment to working safely and complying with health and safety regulations Ability to work effectively within a team Benefits: Opportunity to work on advanced defence projects Experience within a leading organisation in the Defence sector Supportive and dynamic work environment If you are an experienced F35 Component Fabricator looking for a contract role to further your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in the Defence sector