11 jobs found in Thrapston

Mechanic – Light & Heavy Vehicles / Plant Technician Location: Croft About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Mechanic/Technician to join my clients Transport Operations team. You’ll help keep our fleet of vehicles and plant equipment safe, roadworthy, and running efficiently. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same—from diagnosing faults to carrying out repairs and servicing a wide range of vehicles. What You’ll Be Doing * Servicing, maintaining, and repairing light and heavy vehicles and plant equipment * Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults * Carrying out inspections, servicing, and MOT testing * Completing repairs to a high standard * Keeping accurate job records and paperwork * Following all health & safety procedures * Supporting and mentoring apprentices * Helping improve workshop efficiency and productivity What they are Looking For Essential: * Experience working in a workshop or garage * Strong...

Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship? Our client, a well-established and growing decorating company based in Cambridgeshire, is looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator to join their friendly and professional team. Working across residential and commercial projects, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional finishes while maintaining high standards of customer service and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: * Internal and external painting and decorating * Surface preparation including filling, sanding and priming * Wallpaper hanging and decorative finishes (desirable) * Ensuring projects are completed to a high standard and on schedule * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Providing excellent customer service on-site What We're Looking For: * Proven experience as a Painter & Decorator * Strong attention to detail and pride in your work * Ability to...

Vehicle Integration Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Vehicle Integration Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for a Vehicle Integration Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing and developing the vehicle technical specifications and attributes. Developing and reviewing the vehicle testing plans and product development projects. Managing large projects or processes. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work.The Individual We’re looking for people who can...

Production Operative - Automotive Parts Supply -ASAP Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (CV34 6RH) Pertemps are delighted to be working with an international automotive parts supplier.  With a focus on innovation, precision, and excellence, our client takes pride in their contribution to the success of the automotive sector. As the business continues to grow, they are now seeking even more dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team as Production Operatives.   Position Overview:  We are currently hiring Production Operatives to play a vital role in our manufacturing process. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of our production lines, contributing to the timely delivery of top-notch automotive headliners.   Working Hours:  Rotating Day Shift and Permanent Night Shift options are available onsite. Pay rates are variable dependant on working hours and is £12.91 per hour on rotating days and £14.04...

Job Title: Bodyshop Strip Fitter Location: Coalville Salary / Hourly Rate: £19.50 per hour (LTD) Job Type: Contract About the Role Our client, a busy and well-established automotive accident repair bodyshop, is currently seeking an experienced Strip Fitter / Vehicle Strip & Fit Technician to join their team in Coalville. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled bodyshop technician / MET strip fitter / vehicle dismantler and reassembler who is confident working on a wide range of accident repair and insurance-repair vehicles. You will be responsible for the strip down, refit, and rebuild of vehicles to support the full repair process, working closely with panel beaters, MET technicians, and paint technicians to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality repairs. Key Responsibilities * Strip down vehicles involved in accident repair work * Remove and refit mechanical and trim components to support panel and body repairs * Assist with vehicle dismantling and...

£12.71 per hour (£28,089k annually) plus bonus (OTE around £36k) As a Vehicle Inspector, you'll be responsible for: Conducting vehicle inspections following established procedures, reporting findings via a PDA report template  Complete used vehicle condition reports  Collaborate with team members to maintain daily site inspections  Engage with customer contacts to ensure high quality service delivery Travel to various BCA sites within your agreed region will be regular, however, travel to further distances will be expected if and when needed What we're looking for To excel in this role, you must have: An NVQ Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) Comprehensive mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair  An understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software updates, and electric/hybrid vehicles (advantageous) Strong written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels  A full UK driving licence  INDCCP

£12.71 per hour (£28,089k annually) plus bonus (OTE around £36k) As a Vehicle Inspector, you'll be responsible for: Conducting vehicle inspections following established procedures, reporting findings via a PDA report template  Complete used vehicle condition reports  Collaborate with team members to maintain daily site inspections  Engage with customer contacts to ensure high quality service delivery Travel to various BCA sites within your agreed region will be regular, however, travel to further distances will be expected if and when needed What we're looking for To excel in this role, you must have: An NVQ Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) Comprehensive mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair  An understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software updates, and electric/hybrid vehicles (advantageous) Strong written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels  A full UK driving licence  INDCCP

£12.71 per hour (£28,089k annually) plus bonus (OTE around £36k) As a Vehicle Inspector, you'll be responsible for: Conducting vehicle inspections following established procedures, reporting findings via a PDA report template  Complete used vehicle condition reports  Collaborate with team members to maintain daily site inspections  Engage with customer contacts to ensure high quality service delivery Travel to various BCA sites within your agreed region will be regular, however, travel to further distances will be expected if and when needed What we're looking for To excel in this role, you must have: An NVQ Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) Comprehensive mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair  An understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software updates, and electric/hybrid vehicles (advantageous) Strong written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels  A full UK driving licence  INDCCP

Expleo are recruiting for a Connected Car Validation Engineer to support our global automotive client, based in Bedfordshire, in their vision to deliver the most distinct and innovative range of road vehicles, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology, for a contract opportunity. If you have a background in Connected Car Test / Validation, Mobile testing, App testing, Cloud testing or Browser testing this could be the role for you! Responsibilities of the Validation Engineer include: • Perform end to end vehicle validation for connected car services • Ensure the test resources are available to complete validation tasks • Raise incident tickets in the incident management system and track them through to closure • Follow testing methods & procedures, to ensure robust validation of the complete telematics systems • Confirm vehicle level quality, function & reliability standards are maintained • Conduct root cause investigation Background and experience required for the...

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / HGV Fleet Technician Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 per hour Location: Nottinghamshire Shift: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off (6:00am - 6:00pm) Permanent Position Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around Nottingham. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Night Shift HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / HGV Fleet Technician to expand their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for and be part of a leading company that looks after and values its employees. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Package and Salary details: * Competitive rates of...

Position Title: Chassis Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Newark, California USA Essential Criteria: Chassis Engineer Summary: The main function of a Design Engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical design engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints. Job Responsibilities: Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices. Research and analyse customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects. Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software. Skills: Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability. Team player and detail oriented. Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations....