Total 28 Engineering job vacancies in Maidstone, ME16 9AQ

Are you an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Supervisor looking for your forever role?

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join and lead our friendly maintenance shift team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne, Dunton Green or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

You as the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for managing the shift maintenance team, taking ownership of performance and quality, achieving and maximising the efficiency of the process and delivering a preventative maintenance scheme for fixed and mobile plant whilst also proactive on the reactive maintenance of day-to-day plant operations. You will work in the control of health and safety requirements in respect of the full range of activities carried out. Responsible for instilling an inclusive culture where people are treated with dignity and respect.

You will be proactive and ‘hands on’ in all maintenance activity including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), defect and risk management, breakdowns, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities as the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will include (not exhaustive):

• Monitor and maximise productivity of processes, making cost effective use of resources, products and equipment. Identify ways to improve processes and quality
• Drive achievement of optimum Overall Operations Effectiveness (OOE) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Communicate performance targets and KPI’s to team through meetings, briefings and site objectives
• Supervision of maintenance activities along with strong knowledge of CMMS systems
• Complete plant (fixed and mobile) maintenance checks and inspections as required
• Undertake and/or review maintenance inspections and report defects (AAA)
• Monitor and report key successes and deficiencies across site (performance, product, equipment, people) to management, undertaking root cause analysis and calling out problems as required
• Support the control production-associated costs (including temp labour and overtime), reviewing these regularly with management
• Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices
• Maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Lead, manage and develop a team, optimising engagement, and overall team performance
• Lead in resolving complex technical issues or failures as they arise, along with coordinated planned shutdowns
• Carry out supervisory duties in line with regulations, manufacturers guidance, company policies and procedures

Our Linford Plant runs 24/7 and this is a shift role

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will be instrumental in the future development and support of the engineering culture to achieve the benefits available through reactive, proactive and our continuous improvement strategy. You will have experience as an Engineering (Supervisor or Manager) / Maintenance (Supervisor or Manager) within a similar heavy manufacturing industry and line management experience will be essential.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• ESSENTIAL - Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems knowledge and/or Electrical systems
• HNC/HND in a role related discipline along with a recognised apprenticeship or BEng would prove highly beneficial
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software (word, excel, etc)
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to your team and others
• Continuous Improvement techniques, Lean methodology, Six Sigma and FMEA and Root Cause Analysis investigative methods

Why Us

In the role of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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NEW ROLE with Tarmac !!!!

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience in either the heavy engineering or manufacturing sector and looking for your next permanent role? Then read on as we may just have the role for you!

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project and SME Engineer to join the amazing team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne, Dunton Green and the surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

As our Mechanical Project and SME Engineer, your key responsibilities will be executing a maintenance methodology to ensure that mechanical equipment operates at the highest operational efficiency, whilst supporting the vision to implement World Class Maintenance in the Linford operation. You will work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operation of systems and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities as our Mechanical Project and SME Engineer will include (not exhaustive):

• Lead and own the 1 year rolling, and 3 - 5 year improvement plan for the assets
• Implement Written Schemes of Examination, assess equipment condition and suitability for further service and report the outcome to business area to comply with legal requirements and business goals
• Recommend repairs and advise the Engineering and Projects Manager on the restoration of “fit for purpose” condition, accept repairs and assign inspection intervals to achieve legal compliance and business goals​
• Own and lead the implementation of a Risk Based Assessment programme for mechanical systems equipment, ensuring compliance ​
• Provide mechanical systems technical input in support of projects and plant modifications and projects to deliver legal compliance and business integrity requirements
• Ensure management of change practices are followed for all modifications, upgrades or project work to mechanical related systems on site
• Conduct routine maintenance and updates to systems along with collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve system performance
• Have a proven track record of successful people management, management of engineering operations, delivering CAPEX projects with an understanding of CDM regulations
• Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices
• Assisting the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts
• Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of engineers, fitters and apprentices by providing training and support on Mechanical systems and functionalities
• Involvement with maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Continuous review of plant availability and performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity with proposing economic ways to extend the life of plant equipment or increase the mean time between failures
• Monitor and coordinate condition predictors for all critical equipment, whether this is by NDT or Condition Monitoring systems
• Evaluate and improve the preventive maintenance job plans (from supplier’s recommendation if existing), create and update the corresponding inspection job plans, in coordination with the Engineering Planner
• Contribute to the analysis of failures and problems, implementing corrective actions, whilst leading RCA "Root Cause Analysis" interrogation for plant failures when required

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Mechanical Project and SME Engineer will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture to achieve the benefits available through development strategies. You will have experience working with hydraulic, pneumatics, mechanical gears and bearings, compressed air and associated plant ideally with manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance and operation, repair and site inspection experience.

Qualifications / Requirements / Capabilities:

• BEng or MEng in a role related discipline, or QBE (Qualified by Experience)
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment combined with heavy industrial plant experience
• Technical experience of preventive, predictive and systematic maintenance – Databases, CMMS and Project Software

Why Us

In the role of Mechanical Project and SME Engineer we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens, we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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NEW ROLE with Tarmac !!!!

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer or Electronics Engineer with experience in either the heavy engineering or manufacturing sector and looking for your next permanent role? Then read on as we may just have the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project and SME Engineer to join the amazing team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne, Dunton Green and the surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

As our Electrical Project and SME Engineer, your key responsibilities will be executing a maintenance methodology to ensure that electrical equipment operates at the highest operational efficiency, whilst supporting the vision to implement World Class Maintenance in the Linford operation. You will work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operation of systems and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities as our Electrical Project and SME Engineer will include (not exhaustive):

• Lead and own the 1 year rolling, and 3 - 5 year improvement plan for the assets
• Implement Written Schemes of Examination, assess equipment condition and suitability for further service and report the outcome to business area to comply with legal requirements and business goals
• Recommend repairs and advise the Engineering and Projects Manager on the restoration of “fit for purpose” condition, accept repairs and assign inspection intervals to achieve legal compliance and business goals​
• Own and lead the implementation of a Risk Based Assessment programme for electrical systems equipment, ensuring compliance ​
• Provide electrical systems technical input in support of projects and plant modifications and projects to deliver legal compliance and business integrity requirements
• Ensure management of change practices are followed for all modifications, upgrades or project work to electrical related systems on site
• Power system fault detection and diagnoses methods using both online and offline methods, historical data and simulation modelling
• Conduct routine maintenance and updates to systems along with collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve system performance
• Have a proven track record of successful engineering operations, delivering CAPEX projects with an understanding of CDM regulations
• Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices
• Assisting the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts
• Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of engineers, fitters and apprentices by providing training and support on electrical systems and functionalities
• Involvement with maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Continuous review of plant availability and performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity with proposing economic ways to extend the life of plant equipment or increase the mean time between failures
• Evaluate and improve the preventive maintenance job plans (from supplier’s recommendation if existing), create and update the corresponding inspection job plans, in coordination with the Engineering Planner
• Contribute to the analysis of failures and problems, implementing corrective actions, whilst leading RCA "Root Cause Analysis" interrogation for plant failures when required

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Electrical Project and SME Engineer will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture to achieve the benefits available through development strategies. You will have experience working with electrical systems, Siemens S5 & S7, Allen Bradley, Profinet and associated plant ideally with manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance and operation, repair and site inspection experience.

Qualifications / Requirements / Capabilities:

• BEng or MEng in a role related discipline, or QBE (Qualified by Experience)
• ESSENTIAL - 18th Edition
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment combined with heavy industrial plant experience
• Technical experience of preventive, predictive and systematic maintenance – Databases, CMMS and Project Software

Why Us

In the role of Electrical Project and SME Engineer we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens, we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #ElectrialEngineer SiemensS5 #SiemensS7 #AllenBradley #ElectricalEngineering #ElectronicsEngineer #ElectronicsEngineering

NEW ROLE with Tarmac !!!!

Are you an experienced Steam Systems / Compressed Gaseous Systems Engineer with experience in either the heavy engineering, marine or manufacturing sector and looking for your next permanent role? Then read on as we may just have the role for you!

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Steam Systems / Compressed Gaseous Systems Engineer to join the amazing team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is commutable from Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne, Dunton Green and the surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

As our Steam Systems / Compressed Gaseous Systems Engineer, your key responsibilities will be to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of pressure systems equipment and support regulatory compliance. Provide front line technical expertise on piping, vessel and heat exchanger systems in support of continued operation of the plant. You will work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operation of systems and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Implement Written Schemes of Examination, assess equipment condition and suitability for further service and report the outcome to business area to comply with legal requirements and business goals
• Recommend repairs and advise Engineering Manager on the restoration of “fit for purpose” condition, accept repairs and assign inspection intervals to achieve legal compliance and business goals​
• Provide guidance on the practical application of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000, to inspection engineers, plant managers and asset engineers​
• Own and lead the implementation of a Risk Based Assessment programme for pressure systems equipment, ensuring compliance ​
• Provide pressure systems technical input in support of projects and plant modifications to deliver legal compliance and business integrity requirements
• Ensure management of change practices are followed for all modifications, upgrades or project work to pressure related systems on site
• Conduct routine maintenance and updates to systems along with collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve system performance
• Have a proven track record of successful people management, management of engineering operations, delivering large scale CAPEX projects and managing large budgets
• Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices
• Assisting the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts
• Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of engineers, fitters and apprentices by providing training and support on Pressure systems and functionalities
• Involvement with maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Continuous review of plant availability and performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Steam Systems / Compressed Gaseous Systems Engineer will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture to achieve the benefits available through development strategies. You will have experience working with steam generation, compressed air and associated plant ideally with manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance and operation, repair and site inspection experience.

Qualifications / Requirements / Capabilities:

• BEng or MEng in a role related discipline, or QBE (Qualified by Experience)
• BOAS Accreditation is preferred, but not necessary - you will be required to complete this accredited training as part of the role
• Knowledge of 17065 / 17020 of UKCA requirements under the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PESR) would be highly beneficial
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment combined with heavy industrial plant experience
• Technical experience of preventive, predictive and systematic maintenance

Why Us

In the role of Steam Systems / Compressed Gaseous Systems Engineer we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens, we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #PressureSystems #Pneumatics #Steam #Water #Marine #PressureSystemsEngineer

Job Title: Mobile commercial gas engineer

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £46k

I am currently working on behalf of a large FM and maintenance company, seeking an experienced and qualified commercial gas engineer. This will be a semi mobile based role covering 2 commercial properties, in the Maidstone. Ideally the candidate has experience working within commercial environments carrying out all areas of commercial gas maintenance and minor remedial tasks .

Package includes:

• Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience)
• Overtime Available
• Core hours Monday to Friday (40 hour week)
• Annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Courses
• Vehicle + Fuel Card

As a Gas Engineer the post holder is responsible for planning and carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to Commercial/Industrial boilers and completing inspection and gas safety check certificates .

Main duties will include:

• Ensure that Planned Preventative Maintenance is carried out in line with task schedules, frequencies and industry best practices.
• Identify any defects found and provide parts list and estimated timescales to complete the defects.
• Ensure Boilers are transported and handled in accordance with current Health & Safety Regulations.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues and customers.
• Carry out installation, repairs, maintenance and plan operational duties, working with the various systems and reporting as requested.
• Likely to be involved with appliances such as small scale plant rooms, centralised heating boilers, gas heaters etc.
• Likely to visit customer premises, (commercial), to fit, service and repair boilers and centralised heating systems that have broken down.
• Assessing, dismantling, repairing or replacing relevant parts
• Support the field service team and upkeep and maintain the various internal operational processes.

The Ideal candidate must have the following:

• Domestic Gas Qualifications - Desirable
• Commercial Tickets
• Commercial Catering Tickets - Highly Desirable
• Experience working within commercial Environments
• Driving licence
• Ipaf & PASMA
• OFTEC will be desirable
• Multi-skilled experience within minor electrical / Fabric tasks

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

IT Project Engineer (Remote option)

Would you like to work for Opus, one of the UK’s largest independent Managed Service Providers who were awarded Company of the Year and the Business Growth award at the Surrey Business Awards 2022?

Due to our impressive consistent growth and strong ambitions within the IT & Telecoms sector, we are currently recruiting for an IT Project Engineer who will act as the technical lead working side-by-side with the PMO team in the delivery of Microsoft projects, whether they be internal projects or external client orders.

WHAT? This Role


Salary of £45-£55k DOE
Car Allowance
25 Days Holiday + UK Bank Holidays
Remote role


As an individual you will need to have a high level of personal motivation, a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment and be an effective communicator.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:


Project Technical Validation & Risk Assess projects/solutions
Project Documentation & daily paperwork
Project Incident Logging
Installation and configuration of both hardware and software applications at the customer premises and remotely where applicable
Effectie liaison with customers and 3rd parties involved
Fault diagnosis and resolution throughout the project process


Other organisations may call this role Project Engineer, Project Consultant or IT Infrastructure Engineer.

WHO? About you

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain the industries most talented people, and we’re keen to hear from individuals that have the same values as we do and want to work in an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment.

We are seeking an IT Project Engineer who is/has:


Proen experience in leading IT projects technically
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Microsoft project deliery, including product related qualifications for installations and ongoing support of Microsoft solutions
AZ-104 certification preferred
Proen experience of liaising with customers and 3rd parties, with the ability to demonstrate focused customer care


WHERE? OPUS

eed technology partners such as Microsoft, Mitel, 8x8, Cirrus, Five9, Gamma where we have achieved platinum partner status.

We deliver an outstanding customer experience and are the only MSP to be awarded the Service Mark accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service.

Our Values


Aim High and Think Big
Keep Learning
Work Together
Respect Each Other
Make it Personal
Neer Ever Give Up


WHEN? Next steps

If you are seeking your next exciting challenge as a IT Project Engineer, please hit the apply button and remember to attach your CV and a covering email explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for this role.



For other opportunities please follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opustechnology

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled (Mechanical & Electrical) technician/engineer to join our team and be part of our innovative journey working within the ever-changing water industry.

This role is essential in ensuring that all equipment at our sewage treatment works is running safely and efficiently.

Using proactive and reactive maintenance methods, you will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
You will also be working in a multi-discipline team and will be responsible for carrying- out scheduled, unscheduled and emergency maintenance work to minimise plant breakdowns.

What you’ll be doing as the Mechanical and Electrical Technician

- Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs.
- This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
- Provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
- Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.

Base Location - Crossness – Abbey Wood, Southeast London - SE2 9AQ.

38 hours per week Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:36 pm plus the inclusion onto a standby rota (after training) for which you will receive additional payment.

All PPE, Tools plus the provision of a Van when on duty and call.

What you should bring to the role

- You should be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity. Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering with an upskill qualification in mechanical NVQ2/3 is crucial.
- Ideally you will have been upskilled with a mechanical qualification to allow inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosing, testing, installing, modifying or repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment safely and efficiently.
- For individuals with mechanical or electrical experience only, we will look to develop the right people to dual skilled status.
- Experience working on large industrial plant equipment including various pumps within the utilities industry would be beneficial.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
- The work will require physical fitness; as you will work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
- A valid driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £43,000 per annum depending on your level of experience and skills.
- Company van when on duty/call, plus all PPE, tools and equipment provided.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Maidstone, 36 County Rd, Maidstone ME14 1UZ
Salary: £36,595 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent


We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at a HMP Maidstone, a mens prison.


Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.


HMP Maidstone runs like a self-contained town, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.


As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.


If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.


We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:
- Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
- Be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
- Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
- Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
- Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!


Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.


Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.


You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
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We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.


GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.


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An Excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Systems Engineer to join a well-established company based in Maidstone, Kent.

The Company:

They are an NSI Gold company based at their Harrietsham office, Kent. Due to expansion, they have an exciting opportunity for a full-time experienced Security and Systems Engineer.

The successful candidate would join their team, lead junior engineers, carry out installation, maintenance, and support on a full range of security systems.
Your main duties will be installation, maintenance and fault finding within a range of systems including Intruder Alarms, Access Control, and IP CCTV, as well as bespoke emergency call systems. Therefore, experience in all areas would be ideal, although training will be provided to the right applicant who is missing any element and wishes to learn new skills.

Opportunities may arise for working overseas. We work in primarily in the Southeast and London. There may be a requirement to work away from home occasionally as part of a team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidate must be a minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes.
• Intruder Alarm: 5 years (Preferred)
• IP CCTV: 5 years (Preferred)
• Access and Entry Control systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Team Leader: 2 years (Desired)
• Networking skills (Desired)

Minimum 5 years recent experience installing, maintaining and fault finding in any of the following:

Access and Entry Control systems, Emergency Call Systems, IP CCTV, and Intruder Alarms

• Excellent customer service skills, and a clean, tidy, and professional work ethic.
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• The ability to learn and adapt to changing environments, products, requirements and be willing to work primarily in the Southeast and London.
• Great organisational skills and can work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• To comply with our NSI gold accreditation, security screening checks will be carried out to the BS7858:2019 standard.

Benefits:

• Very Competitive Salary, Negotiable Depending on Experience.
• Manufacturer & Internal Training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• On-Call Rota fees where applicable.
• Company Vehicle.
• Fuel Card.
• Company Mobile phone, Laptop, Uniform.
• Company contributory pension.
• Private Health Care.
• Membership to Pirkx
• Exemplary Work Rewards
• Cycle scheme with Extras

People Traits:

• Clean, tidy, and professional work ethic.
• Sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and motivated to help the business.
• Who raise and resolve problems.
• Who act professionally and do the right thing.
• Who make the extra effort to complete a task and not leave it half-finished for someone else to complete.
• Strong Team player
• Disciplined and organised.
• Strong eye for detail with a good commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role, then please apply now!

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview date: TBC

To assist in the provision of an efficient, responsive, flexible and effective Estates Maintenance service to the Maidstone Hospital site as part of the Estates Department team.

Work with minimal supervision, providing maintenance, repair and replacement services as necessary to, mechanical, plumbing, service systems.

Undertake both reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme to help prolong the life expectancy of equipment/plant. TMV Maintenance and repairs.

An understanding of water hygiene regimes and the Health care technical memoranda HTM04 would advantageous.

Recording work carried out via a software package on handheld tablets.

Work with minimal supervision and to undertake both reactive and planned maintenance.

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.


We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.


In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.


Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview date: TBC


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

78944 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 21/09/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

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Project Engineer

Have you got experience as a Project Engineer? Do you have experience within the water treatment industry? If so then read below for the job details.

Role: Project Engineer

Pay Rate: £380 - £430

Location: Maidstone

Contract: Freelance

Start Date: ASAP

Randstad Contact: Lewis Weir

Responsibilities:

• Ensure project costs don't go over budget.
• Make sure all application payments are dealt with before the due date.
• Ensuring all monthly reviews and forecasts are completed and submitted on time
• Maintaining all client relationships on all levels.
• Assist in strategy with the project manager.
• Establish and maintain the contract filling system.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance.
• Ensure confidentiality is ensured and take the steps to verify that.
• Complete the capitalisation process.
• Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain.
• Liaise with site management on design and procedure issues.

Qualifications:

• CSCS
• Health and safety
• C&G or equivalent qualification
• Engineering HNC Minimum

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in then get in contact using the information below.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Mechanical Supervisor

Do you have existing experience as a mechanical supervisor? Have you worked within the water treatment industry? If so then this could be the job for you, read below to learn more!

As a mechanical supervisor you will supervise the mechanical sector of the project alongside the site manager and reporting back to them with all relevant information, you will be in charge of training, supervision and ensuring all health and safety duties are followed without fail.

• Role: Mechanical Supervisor
• Location: Kent
• Pay Rate: £400
• Contract: Freelance
• Start Date: ASAP
• Randstad Contact: Lewis Weir ()

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist site manager in supervising and maintaining health and safety standards throughout the site. Ensure it's all recorded correctly.
• Supervise and make sure all duties are carried out in accordance with the site plan.
• Record the progress of all work on the drawings.
• Record the location of all materials where traceability is required
• Inspect and record all materials and the documentation that comes with it.
• Record all non-conference and improvement opportunities and all agree action with the person responsible.

Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• CSCS card.
• SSSTS
• First Aid
• Knowledge of TWUL Asset Standards

Desired Skills

• Enthusiastic and uplifting attitude.
• Good learner
• Positive and encouraging

If this sounds like something you would be interested in then get in contact with me. If not then still get in contact so we can find you a role more preferred.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Project Engineer

Are you experienced as a Project Engineer within the water treatment industry? Are you in need of work? If so, read the position below!

Reporting directly to the project manager and assisting the project / Construction manager in coordinating, design and procedure strategy. Ensuring information has been issued on time to enable the construction phase.

• Role: Project Engineer
• Location: Maidstone
• Pay Rate: £380 - £430
• Contract: Freelance
• 1 Year Minimum
• Randstad contact: Lewis Weir

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all project costs do not exceed the limit.
• Maintain client relationships at all levels.
• Maintain project management strategy.
• Monitor subcontractor performance.
• Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals.
• Evaluate initiative solutions and processes.
• Ensuring all health and safety requirements are met and followed.
• Establish and maintain contract filling systems.
• Ensure monthly reviews and forecasts are completed and submitted in a timely manner.#

Qualifications:

• CDM and health and safety knowledge
• HNC required
• Water treatment experience
• First aid
• CSCS

If this is something you'd be interested in doing them get in touch using the contact details below!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.