Total 1,514 job vacancies in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1AA

Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester ME1 3QS
Salary: £38,333.37
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced, motivated and customer-orientated trades professional with a track record in delivering high quality maintenance services?
Are you ready to raise the bar and set the standard with regards to delivering high quality and impactful front line maintenance services for an organisation that recognises and rewards in equal measure?

If you're ready for your new challenge, quick to learn, enthusiastic and willing to share your skills and experience and contribute, we want to hear from you.


We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at a HMP Rochester a Cat C Mens prison.


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


HMP Rochester runs like a self-contained city 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.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.


Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
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 Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.


Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team
An ISO 9001 Certified Company

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HMP Standford HIll

Admin Officer


We've got a great opportunity for a role within the HMP sector, to join a fast-paced office. Working with a professional team, being part of a company with a great work life balance.

Overview:
- Full time 37 hrs per week
- Monday - Friday
- Temporary ongoing role
- Pay - £11.59 per hour going up to £11.88 per hours in 12 weeks
- Location - Stanford Hill
- Start date - ASAP


Duties and responsibilities:

At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.

Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at , providing the role`s navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you.


Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey.



All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS.

If you are interested in this position, please apply below

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

We are supporting an academy of schools in the recruitment of a Facilities Assistant who will have responsibility for supporting of the the day to day facilities duties. The role will see you assisting with the maintenance and security of premises, buildings and grounds.

If you have some experience of facilities, maintenance and/or operational functions with a keenness and willingness to learn and develop, then this may be the role for you.

Duties:

• Assist with maintenance and ad-hoc repairs.
• Assist in maintaining the security of school premises, building and grounds.
• Assist in maintaining, operating and testing security systems.
• Play an active role in the completion of compliance checks.
• Supervise contractors on-site.
• Setup and supervise events

The right person for the job will:

• Have previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, caretaker type role.
• Have previous experience within a school setting would be preferred.
• Be a team player.
• Be adaptable and flexible.

Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) and own transport (Essential) due to working across multiple sites.

Starting immediately as a temp and working weekly until you transfer to a permanent contract, hours will cover 37/week with flexibility to cover hours between 06.00 and 22.00, although rarely starting and finishing at these times.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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Assembly Operative

An amazing opportunity to join a friendly team and established manufacturing company in the Broadstairs area, as an Assembly Operative.

Ideally you will have experience in a Manufacturing Assembly role, using hand tools and have great attention to detail.

This role will include:

• Working as a team in a busy manufacturing environment
• Assisting with the construction of machines
• Carry out basic wiring/cabling and putting bearings together
• Helping with mechanics of sliding drawers and pushers ensuring they work effectively
• Working with a range of materials such as plastic, glass and artworks

It is essential that you have your own basic hand tools such as wire cutter, screw driver, pliers and wire strippers along with your own Safety Boots.

Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm, 30 min unpaid lunch break.

Benefits:

• Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Weekly payment on Friday whilst on a Temporary placement
• Early finish on Friday's
• Hot Beverage facilities

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Position Overview:

McGinley Supports Services is looking for experienced Reeler Forklift Truck Drivers / FLT Operatives to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient movement of cargo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Forklift to transport cargo
• Operating FLT with reeler attachment
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently
• Stacking and organizing pallets and other items within the shed
• Conducting pre-operation inspections of the forklift to ensure it is in proper working condition

Qualifications:

• Recent experience driving a Forklift Truck (Reach or Counterbalance) is essential - NPORS, ITSAR or RTITB certificate
• COSHH
• Manual Handling

Location: Sheerness
Shift: Varies depending on vessel schedule (6 am - 6 pm / 6 pm - 6 am)
Pay Rate: From £12.25 per hour
Access to own vehicle preferred due to site location

Working Hours:

• 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Immediate Start Available!

email kai.hicks@mcginley.co.uk or call 07350 391443

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Position Overview:

McGinley Supports Services is seeking experienced Forklift Truck Drivers / FLT Operatives to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of cargo within our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Forklifts to transport cargo efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and containers safely.
• Stack and organise pallets and other items within the warehouse.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of the forklift to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent experience driving a Forklift Truck (Reach or Counterbalance) with NPORS/RTITB/ITSAR certification.
• Training in COSHH and Manual Handling is essential.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency.

Location: Sheerness, ME12

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour

Access to own vehicle preferred due to site location.

Working Hours:

• 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Immediate Start Available!

email kai.hicks@mcginley.co.uk or call 07350 391443

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Core Group are currently hiring!!

Job title : Painter & Decorator

Location : Canterbury CT1

Qualifications : Blue CSCS card & Full PPE

Duties : Internal & External

Duration : Ongoing

Days/hours : Mon-Fri, 8-16:30

Pay rate : Negotiable

If you're interested in the role, please apply to this ad and we'll contact you!

Connect Driver Solutions have new permanent opportunities for Delivery Drivers/Warehouse Operatives in Northfleet, Gravesend!

Please note - Warehouse Operative duties will be on an ad hoc basis.

As a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Delivery driving duties, including compliance with all delivery and offloading instructions
• Loading and unloading
• Relief warehouse duties, including picking and packing
• Basic vehicle housekeeping

What's on offer?

• Permanent contract
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (with an early finish on Friday)
• £25,896 per annum

To be successful in this Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative role you will have:

• A valid counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience in a similar role
• A clean UK driving licence
• Excellent communication skills

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0191 500 0028.

CDSSUND

Multiskilled Operative

Salary: £33,857.46 per annum, plus Veolia benefits and pension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week 07:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0AB



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Compliance with all Health and Safety / Veolia policies and procedures
  
• Safe operation of the site, inclusive of personnel, and static/mobile equipment
  
• Compliance with the Site Licence and Management contract
  
• Control of traffic in/out of the RDF
  
• Monitor the quality of products to ensure that they meet pre-set specifications
  
• Feeding RDF shredder with material using loading shovel or 360 excavator
  
• Extraction of recyclable material from incoming waste
  
• The above is not an exhaustive list and you will be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as and when required by the site management
  

What we're looking for;

• Wheeled Loading Shovel certificate
  
• 360 Excavator certificate
  
• Proactive attitude to Health and Safety
  
• Able to use your initiative and be assertive
  
• Work well as part of a team
  
• Ability to work to input and output standard
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.