Total 229 Engineering job vacancies in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH

Hydraulic/Mechanical Component Technician

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated technician to join our team, specializing in the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of hydraulic and mechanical components.

Key Responsibilities

• Break down hydraulic and mechanical components to their individual parts.
• Conduct thorough inspections, including:

• Interpreting technical data.
• Diagnosing faults.
• Identifying wear, damage, or corrosion on components.
• Using precise calibrated measuring tools.
• Completing computer-generated documentation accurately.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in mechanical or hydraulic engineering.
• Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Skills and Competencies:

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed compliance manuals.
• Capability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Effective teamwork in cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical, administrative, and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45
• Friday: 08:00 - 15:45

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Field Service Engineer
£32,916 - £37,304 depending on experience

Three incredible brands. One brilliant team. Join us as a Field Service Engineer for the most competitive benefits package in the industry, autonomy over your work and the satisfaction of helping customers in need.

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be visiting customers in their homes across Maidstone and the surrounding areas, and fixing any appliance issues to get them up and running again. Managing your time through the day, you'll keep customers and colleagues updated on your progress and keep on top of the stock levels in your van day by day.

A full, valid driving licence is required. For upselling our products you'll be rewarded with bonus incentives on the products you sell. You'll be organised, have strong communication skills, and be dedicated to finding the best outcome for the customer.

Ideally, we'd like experience as a White Goods Engineer. But what we really need is self-motivation and strong technical and customer service skills. Our City and Guilds-assured in-house training and support has been designed to get you ready to deliver brilliant service to our customers.

Industry-leading benefits

• £32,650 per annum starting salary if you're a Field Service Engineer who does not have White Goods/ Domestic Appliance experience. You'll have the opportunity to earn £37,304 once you're fully trained and meet the minimum requirements
• £37,304 per annum starting salary if you have a minimum of 6 months recent White Goods Engineering experience
• Bonus potential of up to £2,500 per annum
• Enhanced rate over time
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• Brilliant staff discounts on products and a range of retailers, entertainment, and days out

The ability to lift & manoeuvre heavy objects, work in restricted spaces, regularly engage hand dexterity and colour vision are considered central requirements. Offers of employment are subject to testing to ensure that candidates are able to comply with the basic health and safety requirements of the role; this includes being able to distinguish between live, neutral and earth wires.

With the strength of our brands behind you, a culture of high-performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive your career your way, our shared ambition will inspire you and delight every customer. Our future. In your hands. Apply now.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives and experiences of all colleagues supports a culture of learning and attracts world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria. We reserve the right to close this role prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

With the strength of our brands behind you, a culture of high-performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive your career your way, our shared ambition will inspire you and delight every customer. Our future. In your hands. Apply now.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives and experiences of all colleagues supports a culture of learning and attracts world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria. We reserve the right to close this role prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable applicant be found

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.


• Activities may include AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.


• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).


• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.


• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.

• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.


• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.


• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.


• A range of Site Surveys.


• Preparing reports and technical notes.


• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.


• Data analysis and evaluation.


• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Ability to work to deadlines


• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects


• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.


• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.


• Any work experience within the engineering sector

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Salary of £22,308


• Full training & development


• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.


• Private healthcare


• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.


• Yearly Professional Membership.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturing / Engineering company in their search for several Field Service Engineers to work in their leading facility in Kent/South London.

For the successful Field Service Engineer, our client is offering:

• Salary £36,000 - £37,500 per annum (Depending on experience)
• Regular Overtime / payable Monday to Saturday X1.5 and Sunday X2.
• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
• Permanent days
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company Van
• Company Laptop and phone
• Company power tools
• Ongoing training and future development
• Death in service
• Company Pension
• Heath Care scheme

The Role – Field Service Engineer:

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer in Kent/South London to be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing third-party equipment. In this role, you will be providing a good level of customer service through product knowledge and customer interaction.

• Complete all service, repair, warranty, and inspection jobs allocated daily, to a high-quality standard
• Build strong rapport and relationships with customers, through professional behavior and a customer-focused mindset
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve standard technical problems that arise, ensure ongoing customer satisfaction
• Develop skills and knowledge of the organisation’s products and service
• Comply with all Legal and company standards, such as the code of conduct and H&S practices.

What our client is looking for in a Field Service Engineer:

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualifications/time served (ESSENTIAL)
• Experienced multi-skilled engineering experience with heavy plant equipment and working with Hydraulic Systems (ESSENTIAL)
• Able to read and follow electrical wiring diagrams
• Fault find and diagnostics of CANBUS Systems, as well as electrical fault finding
• Good IT literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills.

Key skills or similar Job titles as the Field Service engineer:

Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle fitter, HGV fitter, plant fitter, Hydraulics engineer, Site engineer, Agricultural mechanic, Site engineer

The Field Service Engineer position is Commutable From:

Kent, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Gravesend, South London

For further information about this Field Service Engineers position and/or any other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd which is operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agency, employment agency or employment business.

Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer

Working with a global manufacturing company within their technical operations based in Gillingham, as Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer, you will be based within the electronics engineering team to develop mechanical designs which fulfil customer and legislative requirements in a high-quality, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role

• Develop new mechanical designs and evaluate customer and internal requirements and identify gaps to current products
• Prepare product designs to meet internal and customer requirements
• Create and maintain Mechanical DFMEA
• Apply BOD, BOP and defined engineering standards procedures and methodologies to execute project activities
• Release design documentation
• Support Validation teams during design validation and process validation phases

About you

You will ideally possess experience of automotive electronics hardware development, be Masters educated in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and possess a keen eye for detail and analytical skills. Knowledge of MS Office, CAD programs (NX, SolidWorks) simulation tools (ANSYS Stress and Thermal analysis) is essential.

Benefits

Holidays - 27 days p.a. Plus bank Holidays

Subsidised staff restaurant

Dental Plan and Private Health Insurance

Pension

On Site Parking

Paid Monthly

On site gym

Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer

Relocation package available

Private Medical Insurance

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Validation Engineer:

We are seeking a dedicated Validation Engineer (Rig Calibration) to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be an expert in configuring and calibrating powertrain control modules for both standard and bespoke test systems and facilities. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams in software, hardware, and validation, as well as with project and functional management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide calibration and test system configuration support for on-site test and validation.
• Configure test and validation systems based on customer project requirements.
• Maintain a test and validation facility configuration library.
• Ensure test facility calibration and software are up-to-date and operational.
• Manage datasets, databases, and version control for compliance.
• Compile technical reports and presentations for decision-making.
• Escalate risks and issues to team members and management promptly.

Experience & Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Experience in working with Fuel Injection Equipment (FIE) calibration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information at management level.
• Significant product knowledge of FIE components and systems.

Desirable:

• Degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Experience in calibration, software, or system development and validation in a powertrain development environment, with exposure to mechanical and/or electromechanical components and products.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, fuel injection equipment, and fluid dynamics, including experience in hydraulic systems development and integration.

Skills and Attributes Required:

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to translate mechanical requirements into controls, and a quick learning ability. They should be proactive, results-driven, able to manage multiple tasks under pressure, and possess a continuous improvement mind-set with attention to detail and technical curiosity.

Benefits:

• Holidays - 27 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Dental Plan
• Pension
• On Site Parking
• Paid Monthly
• On site gym
• Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer (details on appointment)
• Relocation package of up to £6,000
• Private Medical Insurance

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Carbon60 are currently looking for Field Service Engineers to join a large engineering and industrial services provider. The position is based on various customer sites, covering Thames Water Regions in either Sussex or Kent or North London.

Our client is a leading Engineering & Industrial Services Provider with over 200 sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland. You will be working with a business who offer specialised engineering services, offering a wide range of engineering components, technical services and customised solutions across all areas of industry. Products range from flow control, power transmission to bearings with services ranging from maintenance, repair and replacement through to specialist engineering.

This will be field- based, with requirements to work at customer sites.

About the company:

We are a technology driven, specialist industrial services provider offering a wide range of mechanical engineering solutions and technical services to an incredibly broad spectrum of industries. We are involved, often without you knowing, in your day to day lives from your breakfast in the morning, to the microchips in your mobile and even supporting the NHS. We have over 7500 specialist colleagues in 20 countries adding value for industrial customers worldwide. Over the last 80 years, we continued to embed an entrepreneurial spirit and through our passion, specialism, and innovation, we make industry work better.

As this position is a Field Service role, your base location will be your home address. The client's workshop is based in Southampton and on a rare occasion you will attend here to collect tools and materials. We can consider applicants from a wide radius as you will be covering areas as far North as Banbury, as far West as Bristol and as far South as Kent depending on the area you will cover.
You will be supplied with a van and be paid door to door.
Ideally you will have a Thames Water Passport and Confined Spaces however if not, this will be provided.

The activities of the role are the strip-down, fault finding, remedial repair and re-assembly of the following types of equipment on customer sites:

• Large water pumps
• Smaller industrial pumps
• Gearboxes
• Electric motors
• Fans
• Other sundry mechanical equipment

We are looking for both mechanical and/or electrical skilled technicians.

Skills and Experience required:

• You will be flexible and be prepared to work the hours required in a demanding and busy 24/7 service orientated environment
• Participate in call out rota as required
• You will be used to working on site in addition to the workshop when required (Site working experience is a distinct advantage and suitable qualifications such as CCNSG passport is preferable)
• Health & safety will be at the forefront of everything you do
• You will be happy working with a team as well as working on your own initiative

Immediate starts are available for this role.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to find out further information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Ref: 4575984

Job Title: Site Engineer
Location: Ashford
Start: July 2024

Project: Groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Engineer for a groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4575984 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842780205 and quote job reference number 4575984

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Civil Engineer

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on a broad range of civil engineering and structural assets, from landside assets such as bridges and roadways, to marine assets, eg piers, quays and breakwaters.

Salary is £35,000/annum upwards, dependent upon experience, for a 40 hour week on a full-time and permanent basis, with benefits to include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Be part of a team responsible for acting as internal consultants to the rest of the engineering department and the wider business, reviewing designs and specifications to ensure they are aligned to statutory and best practice approaches.
• Oversee a programme of condition inspections, reporting on inspection findings, and applying your critical judgement to plan an efficient programme of maintenance and repairs that push forward the sustainability agenda. By taking a keen interest in emerging design and construction methodologies, material technologies, and inspection techniques, you will drive innovation and efficiency.
• Prepare designs, work packages, specifications and drawings, for work to be carried out by contract, whether new construction, planned maintenance or reactive maintenance.

To apply, you should possess the following:

• BEng/MEng in relevant engineering discipline, with 3+ years post-graduate experience
• Familiar with current design codes
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a structured, methodical approach, offer ideas, make decisions and apply good judgement in problem solving
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of (or willing to learn) AutoCad
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

*Our client encourages candidates working towards Chartership, and can offer mentoring and support in preparation for sign-off and professional review with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

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If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity then consider using your skills and experience by working as a Mechanical Supervisor on a permanent basis at HMP Swaleside.

As a Mechanical Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and managing the shift to deliver planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and other aid as required in order to meet sites short term and long-term goals and objectives.

Duties of the Mechanical Supervisor will include, but not limited to:

• Undertake staff appraisals providing relevant performance information to Line Managers
• To take accountability for the effective management of the tool inventory and maintain security standards within the work area.

Skills and Abilities the successful applicant should possess:

• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Five years' experience as a plumber or equivalent
• Must 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 or building services systems
• Qualified plumber with experience working on commercial or industrial mechanical or heating systems is desirable

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Supervisor position based at Eastcurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX, please apply and the team will be in touch shortly.

SkyBlue Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

Job title: Waste Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 months
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Location: Kent
Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

Applicants must have experience of the following:
- HNC / HND or equivalent in scientific, environmental or an engineering discipline
- Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislations, and stakeholders relating to radioactive waste management
- Experience developing waste inventories together with records management

Ideally applicants should also have:
- Dangerous goods safety advisor certificate
- International movement of dangerous goods certificate

Role information:
- Provide technical support to the team
- Provide technical support to current and future design and implementation
- Provide internal and external stakeholders with advice
- Carry out investigations when required and diagnose faults and improvements
- Ensure health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to

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This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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Working for a global manufacturer at the Gillingham operations, as Manufacturing Assembly Engineer, you will support activities to ensure that all components, products and assemblies are produced to the required quality and quantity, in the most efficient time and cost effective manner, whilst supporting the Project Management and Engineering team's project deliverables.

The role

• Defining the manufacturing and assembly method/process for prototype components and assembly - creating manufacturing / assembly routing
• Building product to a defined order schedule.
• Defining, ordering and manufacturing of special tooling as required.
• Identifying supplementary processes from sub-contract specialists; agreeing the process parameters/drawing features/tolerancing to ensure compliance with engineering drawing requirements.
• Recommend improvement processes and product quality.
• Writes work instructions
• Support training plans for team members.
• Define supporting documentation for works orders
• Establish first off sign off and maintain required quality standard
• Define calibration and control of all assembly equipment
• Oversee the cleanliness testing facility and completion of cleanliness audits.
• Complete inspection and preparation of products for despatch.
• Complete Risk and COSHH assessments
• Define front line maintenance and basic fault diagnosis

You should possess sound understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing/assembly processes, be competent with engineering drawings and specifications and have excellent knowledge of assembly techniques and processes. Experience of collecting QMS data to qualify products and components is essential. Ideally you will be degree (or equivalent) educated, be familiar with CAD/Solidworks and familiar working in a prototype, small batch environment, along with knowledge with of GD&T.

Benefits

• Holidays - 27 days p.a. Plus bank Holidays
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Dental Plan and Private Health Insurance
• Pension
• On Site Parking
• Paid Monthly
• On site gym
• Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer
• Relocation package available
• Private Medical Insurance

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Production Engineer:

Working for a manufacturing business in the Sandwich area, you will be responsible for co-ordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release. Working closely with the engineering and project team along with production and supply chain, the role will be to ensure successful transition for new and existing product design and achieving project timelines within budget and to the highest quality.

Duties:

• Responsible for managing the standards, methods and procedures for design, modification and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
• Develop & deliver production plans, build documentation and route cards for a variety of engineering projects
• Contribute to the development of strategy
• Resolve manufacturing issues and work cross-functionally
• Develop best practice to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Contribute and support CI initiatives
• Support NPI
• Production engineering tasks with ToT
• Undertake customer and suppliers visits

You will ideally be educated in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering Apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment. You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices and standards and have the ability to implement effective and timely production solutions

Benefits:

• Holiday is 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day)
• Competitive salary, company profit sharing scheme, stakeholder pension and death in service scheme
• Rewards and recognition scheme and employee engagement initiatives

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Quality Engineer

In this role, you will monitor, plan, and improve business processes to enhance production output and product quality. You will introduce new processes and procedures, set quality standards, drive continuous improvements, and resolve problems. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to implement lean methodologies, optimizing processes, equipment, and performance. Other responsibilities include creating acceptance test procedures, inspecting materials and products, developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits, and determining corrective actions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions.
• Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes, including on-the-job training.
• Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Complete First Inspection Reports
• Monitor the calibration system and ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.
• Support prototype, sample, and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells.
• Complete internal product and system audits and perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.
• Support the supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and QA. Can use problem-solving techniques and effective at presenting data and identifying problem areas through analysis. They can interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies is essential. Experience working with cross-functional teams is necessary, and experience in manufacturing in a high-value, low-volume setting is desirable.

Knowledge:

Essential knowledge includes the ability to read and understand technical drawings and complete FAIRs. A solid understanding of ISO standards, such as 9001 and/or AS9100, is required. Desirable knowledge includes an understanding of ISO 14001, 27001, and AS9100 standards, as well as lean principles. The ability to use a CMM (Coordinate-measuring machine) is also desirable.

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