Defence jobs in Wales
We currently hold 0 live public contracts in defence in Wales. Public bodies buy this work from private firms, and those firms employ the people who deliver it. See the live defence contracts.
Current vacancies
Semiconductor Systems Design Engineer
Space Forge Ltd, Cardiff, Cardiff County
- Pay:
- £35,000 to £55,000
- Posted:
- 12 Nov 2026
Space Forge is a fast-growing in-space manufacturing company. We are first and foremost a materials company, developing new compound semiconductor substrates. We do this onboard the world’s first retu
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Process Engineer
Yolk Recruitment Limited, Pontprennau, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £50,000
- Posted:
- 12 Nov 2026
Process Engineer Up to £50,000 DOE Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment of a Process Engineer to join a leading global medical device manufacturer at its Cardiff facility. This is an exciti
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Yolk Recruitment Limited, Gabalfa, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £124,800 to £133,120
- Posted:
- 11 Nov 2026
MERITUS are recruiting for multiple B1 Licensed Engineers to join our MRO client in Cardiff on a long term Base Maintenance contract supporting Boeing 737 Classic and NG aircraft. B1 LICENSED ENGINEER
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
- Apprenticeship
SHE Advisor Level 3 Apprentice
EDWARDS LIMITED, Clevedon, BS21 6TH
- Pay:
- Competitive
- Posted:
- 10 Nov 2026
- Closes:
- 15 Jan 2027
Start your career with Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon as a Level 3 SHE Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience supporting safety, health and environmental activities while working towards a recognised qualif
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.
Field Service Engineer
Pioneer Selection, Whitchurch, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £42,500
- Posted:
- 10 Nov 2026
Job Title - Field Service Engineer Location - Covering Cardiff / Nantgarw area Salary: £32,000 - £42,500 Shift: Monday to Friday Job Role: We're recruiting an experienced Field Service Engineer to joi
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Security Systems Engineer
Ceaton Security Services, Splott, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £36,000
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
Security Systems Engineer Hours: Fulltime, Monday - Friday Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas Salary Range: £34,000 £36,000 basic (OTE £42,050 £44,650) Contract type: Permanent Your next role This
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Fire Systems Engineer
Ceaton Security Services, Splott, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £36,000
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
Fire Systems Engineer Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas Salary Range: £34,000 £36,000 basic (OTE £42,050 £44,650) Contract type: Permanent Your next role This is
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Quality Engineer
Manpower UK, Cardiff, Cardiff County
- Posted:
- 7 Nov 2026
Role: Quality Engineer Site Location : Cardiff Rate : £40p/h via Umbrella Hours per week: 37.5 Duration: 6 months Purpose and Scope The assignment will provide Quality Engineering support to medical d
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Graduate Civil Engineer - Evolve
Ridge & Partners LLP, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Posted:
- 6 Nov 2026
Salary range £26,000 to £32,000 If you're ready to launch a meaningful career in Civil Engineering, applications are now open for recent and upcoming Civil Engineering Graduates to join our Autumn 20
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Mechanical Engineer
7 Steel UK, Tremorfa, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £50,000
- Posted:
- 2 Nov 2026
Mechanical Engineer 7 Steel UK, Cardiff Up to £50,000, plus £2,550 Call Out & 10% Bonus Joining our Melt Shop team as a Mechanical Engineer, you will be working on some of the largest pieces of kit y
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Mechanical Engineer
7 Steel UK, Cardiff, Cardiff County
- Pay:
- £50,000
- Posted:
- 2 Nov 2026
Mechanical Engineer 7 Steel UK Cardiff Up to £50,000, plus £2,550 Call Out & 10% Bonus Joining our Melt Shop team as a Mechanical Engineer, you will be working on some of the largest pieces of kit you
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Lead Engineer (Digital/AI)
Yolk Recruitment Limited, Gabalfa, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £80,000
- Posted:
- 29 Oct 2026
Divisional Lead Engineer (Digital & AI) Cardiff / Hybrid (3 Days Per Week) £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits A rare opportunity to join an international organisation at the start of its Digital & AI engineer
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Security Service Engineer
HP4 Recruitment Ltd, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £40,000 to £42,000
- Posted:
- 28 Oct 2026
Security Service Engineer (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms), Cardiff, £40,000-£42,000 Overtime We are currently recruiting for a skilled Security Service Engineer to join a well-established a
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Electrical Engineer
7 Steel UK, Splott, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £52,000
- Posted:
- 27 Oct 2026
Electrical Engineer 7 Steel UK - Cardiff Up to £52,000 plus £2,550 callout & 10% bonus Joining our Sections Mill team as an Electrical Engineer, you'll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Fire & Security Engineer
Thrive SW, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £38,000 to £40,000
- Posted:
- 27 Oct 2026
Fire & Security Engineer Covering sites across Wales and surrounding areas £38,000-£40,000 per annum Company van and additional benefits We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Fire and Security Engineer
Alecto Recruitment, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £35,000 to £40,000
- Posted:
- 22 Oct 2026
OC 33887 Fire and Security Engineer £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Cardiff Based Company, covering Wales and South West Qualifications: BAFE SP203‑1, SSAIB (Fire & Security) Desirable: FIA
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Fire And Security Engineer
Pyra Recruitment Group Ltd, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £35,000 to £45,000
- Posted:
- 21 Oct 2026
PYRA CONSTRUCTION Fire & Security Engineer Salary: £40,000 per annum Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas Coverage: South Wales, Gloucester and Bristol Employment: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Maintenance Inspector(Mechanical)
Hays Construction and Property, Grangetown, Cardiff
- Pay:
- £56,160 to £62,400
- Posted:
- 20 Oct 2026
Your new company You will be joining a well-established University Estates team responsible for the management, maintenance and development of a diverse campus estate. This is an excellent opportunity
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Senior Cloud Software Engineer
S4C, Cardiff, Cardiff County
- Posted:
- 18 Oct 2026
Why join S4C? At S4C, we are passionate about creating a positive, energetic and inclusive working environment that reflects our core values: At your best, Proud of S4C, Celebrate all, Go for it. This
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Quality Technician
Yolk Recruitment Limited, Llanrumney, Cardiff
- Posted:
- 17 Oct 2026
Quality Test Centre Technician Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in its search for a Quality Test Centre Technician to join its Engineering and Quality team. This is an o
Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.
Jobsby![]()
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Public contracts recently awarded in Wales
Contract winners often need staff and subcontractors to deliver the work. Check each organisation's own careers page for vacancies.
- VIKING ARMS
Purchase of Glock17 Gen 6 & COA Red Dot sight pistol
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Value:
- £194,750
- Award notice published:
- 30 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 17 Mar 2027
- COONEEN DEFENCE LIMITED
Softshell Jackets
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Value:
- £29,400 to £36,750
- Award notice published:
- 21 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 18 Oct 2027
- HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Microfleeces
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Value:
- £23,136 to £28,920
- Award notice published:
- 21 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 7 Oct 2029
- Global MSC Security Ltd
Independent Review of Public Space CCTV Provision in South Wales
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
- Value:
- £26,460
- Award notice published:
- 14 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 25 Apr 2027
- LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys
- Value:
- £69,312
- Award notice published:
- 5 Oct 2026
- Contract end:
- 2 Sept 2026
- Level Peaks Associated Limited
Purchase of Winter Gloves
- Buyer:
- Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police
- Value:
- £30,000
- Award notice published:
- 14 Sept 2026
- Contract end:
- 31 Aug 2030
