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Time 4 Recruitment have a great opportunity for Temporary Setting out Engineer / Site Engineer
for 5 months works based in Hinkley Point - working for a well-established, national civil engineering company.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer /Setting Out Engineer who has already worked at Hinkley Point to hit the ground running on a form work project where the client will provide the setting out, Leica equipment.
To be considered for the role it is vital you have already be inducted at Hinkley Point within the last year!!!
This role is to start beginning of June 2025 for 5 months work !!
You need to be enthusiastic also expect to work long hours from Monday to Friday as well as some weekend work
Benefits:

  • Competitive rate in the region of £300 to £350 per day
  • Client to supply equipment
  • Freelance opportunity with good chance of continuity of work.
  • Starting June 2025
  • 5 Months work
  • Weekly Pay
    Key roles & responsibilities:
  • Must be able to achieve detailed setting out form work to a high standard.
  • Ablet to use Leica robotic setting out equipment.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Prepared to work 12-hour days Monday – Friday.
  • Prepared to work Saturday mornings.
  • Ensure all work progresses in compliance with H & S procedures.
  • Enthusiastic
  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • Ideally, a recognised, relevant qualification
  • Within commutable distance of Hinkley Point
    To apply please forward your CV through the website to Hazel Baron

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