Defence jobs in the North West

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  • Mobile Mechanical Engineer

    Excel Engineering Recruitment ltd, Manchester Science Park, Manchester

    Pay:
    £41,000
    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026

    JOB TITLE: Mobile Mechanical Engineer LOCATION: Manchester and surrounding areas PACKAGE: £39 - £41k basic salary paid travel, pension, healthcare van Includes company mobile phone, uniform, and speci

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  • Security Systems Engineer

    ST Selection, Rusholme, Manchester

    Pay:
    £30,000 to £50,000
    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026

    Company, Security Solutions Provider Job Title, Security Systems Engineer Location, Greater Manchester Salary, £30k - £50k (Depending on experience) We have an new opportunity for an experienced I

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  • Site Engineer

    Barhale, Old Trafford, Manchester

    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026

    About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineer

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  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    HAYS, Rusholme, Manchester

    Pay:
    £55,000
    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026

    Your new company A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Manchester team. The organisation delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions acros

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  • Non Core Waste Engineer

    Network Plus, Rusholme, Manchester

    Pay:
    £45,000 to £50,000
    Posted:
    9 Nov 2026

    Description We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support our Non-Core Wastewater projects across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Working across multiple sites within the United Utilitie

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  • Systems Engineer

    Morson Edge, Eccles, Manchester

    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026

    Systems Requirements Engineer Location: Belfast/ Manchester/Bristol/ Derby Rate: £70 ph Umbrella Duration: 6 month rolling Eligible for SC clearance We are seeking Systems Requirements Engineers to jo

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  • Senior/Principal mechanical design engineer

    Tozer Associates, Ardwick, Manchester

    Pay:
    £68,000
    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026

    Lead complex mechanical design projects in critical sectors like healthcare and education while taking control of your time with hybrid working and top-tier benefits. With three days in the office and

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  • Fire & Security Service Engineer

    Jones Lang LaSalle Limited, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026

    The Hall & Kay way it's a people thing. At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the l

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  • Head of Engineering

    WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED, Ardwick, Manchester

    Pay:
    £55,000
    Posted:
    4 Nov 2026

    Engineering Manager This Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering role isn't built around maintaining the status quo. It's an opportunity to take ownership of the engineering function, lead a talente

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  • Cyber Security Engineer

    Found Talent Limited, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Pay:
    £75,000
    Posted:
    3 Nov 2026

    Found Talent is working with an established technology organisation going through an exciting period of development, looking to strengthen its Cyber Security team with an experienced Microsoft Securit

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  • Design Engineer

    SER Ltd, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Pay:
    £50,000
    Posted:
    3 Nov 2026

    Security Design Engineer (Electrical & Security Systems) Location: Field-Based, North West Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000, £50,000 DOE Bonus/Commission Scheme Benefits: Company car or car allow

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  • Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

    Dovetail And Slate Limited, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Pay:
    £40,000
    Posted:
    3 Nov 2026

    Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Permanent, Full Time Location: the North West Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking to pass your skills on to the next

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  • Systems and Cyber Engineer

    Siemens Energy, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Posted:
    1 Nov 2026

    A Snapshot of Your Day We are seeking a dedicated Systems and Cyber Engineer to provide expert guidance and take a hands-on role in delivering DCS services and solutions and implementing cyber securit

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  • Non Core Waste Engineer

    Network Plus, Mosley Common, Worsley

    Pay:
    £45,000 to £50,000
    Posted:
    1 Nov 2026

    Description We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support our Non-Core Wastewater projects across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Working across multiple sites within the United Utilitie

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  • Senior Project Engineer

    Rullion Limited, Rusholme, Manchester

    Posted:
    29 Oct 2026

    Senior Project Engineer - Transmission Equipment Location: Manchester Rate: £450 - £600 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12 Months We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major

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  • CompEx Inspector / Electrician

    Electro Serve, Hulme, Manchester

    Pay:
    £59,999
    Posted:
    26 Oct 2026

    CompEx Inspector / Electrician Location: Manchester, ideally within the M60 (field based) Hours: Full time, Permanent Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum base salary, depending on qualifications and exper

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  • Python Senior Software Engineer

    Hackajob Ltd, Manchester Science Park, Manchester

    Posted:
    21 Oct 2026

    Our client is the digital and intelligence arm of a major defence company. Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester Our client is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We wo

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  • Software Quality Engineer I

    Turnitin, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Posted:
    19 Oct 2026

    When you join Turnitin, youll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learni

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  • Inspection Engineer

    Blue Oak Recruitment, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Pay:
    £40,000
    Posted:
    18 Oct 2026

    ESI Inspector Manchester Regular UK Travel Permanent | Monday to Friday | 39 hours per week We're recruiting for an experienced ESI Inspector to join a well-established engineering business based in H

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  • BMS Engineer

    Office Owls Recruitment Limited, Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Pay:
    £70,000
    Posted:
    16 Oct 2026

    BMS Engineer Location: Manchester & the North West Salary: Up to £60,000 basic, with OTE of £65,000-£70,000 Benefits: Company car, generous overtime and pension The Role An established building contro

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