54 jobs found in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Production Operative – Automotive Manufacturing £16.01 per hour with an end of year bonus ASAP start until End of December Dagenham Ready to step into a fast‑paced, hands‑on role where every shift helps build something extraordinary? This is your chance to join a leading car manufacturing team, working at the heart of the production line to help create vehicles known for quality, precision, and innovation. If you thrive in a buzzing environment, love being part of a team, and enjoy seeing the results of your hard work come to life, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing Operating machinery and equipment on the production line Assembling vehicle components with accuracy and care Carrying out quality checks to ensure every product meets high standards Working as part of a supportive, energetic team Keeping your work area safe, clean, and efficient Shift Pattern (Recurring 2‑Week Rota) Week 1: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:00 Week 2: Monday–Thursday, 14:00–00:00 This...

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MOT TESTER (CONTRACT) – DARTFORD Position: Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Location: Dartford (DA1) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MOT TESTER – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service and maintenance work on a wide range of motor vehicles, alongside MOT Testing to DVSA standards. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £24.00 per hour. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MOT TESTER – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * You must hold a valid MOT Testing License. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK...

Workshop / Vehicle Development Technicians - Basildon, Essex We are currently recruiting experienced Workshop / Vehicle Development Technicians to support tractor development and testing for a leading agricultural vehicle manufacturer based in Basildon. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, modify and maintain development tractors Remove, install and modify driveline and powertrain components Support vehicle testing and engineering activities Diagnose and repair mechanical faults Complete technical reports and document test results Work closely with test engineers while following health & safety proceduresRequirements: Strong mechanical fitting or vehicle technician experience Experience with driveline, transmission or powertrain systems Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills Ability to read technical documentation and complete reports Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK Good level of spoken and written EnglishDesirable: Agricultural, commercial vehicle, HGV,...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Heathrow Rate: £32.00 - £34.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday / Late Shifts (10 - 12 hour shifts) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Heathrow area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. 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 Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies...

Automotive Paint Sprayer – Prestige, Restoration & Supercar Experience Wanted ASL Technical is recruiting for an experienced Automotive Paint Sprayer to join a specialist vehicle manufacturer and restoration business working on some of the finest vehicles in the automotive industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes genuine pride in producing exceptional paint finishes and enjoys working on high-value vehicles where quality is always the priority over production volume. Whether your background is in supercars, classic vehicle restoration, motorsport, carbon fibre components or bespoke automotive projects, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Working within a highly skilled team, you'll be responsible for preparing and painting a wide variety of specialist automotive components and complete vehicles, ensuring every finish meets the highest cosmetic standards. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing panels and components for paint Priming,...

Job Title: Leather Technician Location: Witham, Essex (CM8) Company: auto-scan Pay Rate: £16.50 PAYE or £21.45 Ltd Company Duration: 3-Months FTC Start Date: Immediate Start Available About Us Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role Do you have a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for fine craftsmanship? We’re seeking a talented LeatherTechnician to join an established team manufacturing luxury interiors for some of the world's most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. In this role, you’ll combine traditional leather-handling skills with modern manufacturing standards, taking pride in delivering flawless finishes that exceed customer expectations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, adapt quickly to new challenges, and bring...

A manufacturer of automotive components are looking for multiple assemblers to join their teams. Ideally you will have Assembly experience or come from a motor mechanic type background or maybe you have completed a manufacturing or engineering college course or similar equivalence. If you have experience putting things together, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company who have a fantastic working facility with a full order book. The company work on projects for ulta-high value automotive companies including Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina, Aston Martin, McLaren etc so you will be working on some exciting projects. If you want stability, this is the company to work for! There are 3 static shifts which are as follows:- 6am till 2.30pm Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday The hourly rate is £12.71ph There is free parking on site. Assembler Duties:- Assembling products to company standard Reporting defects to management...

Repair Technician Contract until 31/12/2026 – Likely to be extended, with permanent potential. Braintree £14.10/hr PAYE 41 hours per week Inside IR35 I am recruiting for a Repair Technician to join our client's aviation repair workshop in Braintree. Working alongside qualified technicians, you will support the repair, maintenance and testing of aircraft safety equipment, including buoyancy devices, life rafts, evacuation slides, oxygen equipment and associated sub-assemblies. This is a physical, hands-on workshop role. Many tasks are completed in pairs and involve positioning, folding and compressing fairly heavy materials correctly. Product-specific training and task instruction will be provided, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as competence is demonstrated. Role Responsibilities • Support qualified technicians with the repair, maintenance, calibration and testing of aviation safety equipment. • Follow repair orders, task...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Thursday / Night Shift Immediate Start Available - Ongoing Work! Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around Hertfordshire. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Night Shift HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. 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 Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies Welcome *...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Hertfordshire Rate: £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday / Nights Shifts (6pm - 6am) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Hertfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. 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 Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies Welcome...

Bench Fitter required Undertake strip, clean and repair of fan/filter based units forming a section of a trains Fire Detection System Must be: Mechanically adept Electrically aware / competent Hands on Should be able to competently interpret basic wiring diagrams and unit schematics Time flexible Fit & Healthy Should be able to successfully complete and pass a basic medical plus drugs & alcohol test Start date 14/09/26 Description Rolling Stock, Maintenance Technician (Training Provided) Excellent Opportunity to Build a Career in Rolling Stock Maintenance Location: Crawley Pay Rate: * T2A: £17.15 per hour (PAYE) days only Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime opportunities Contract Duration: Ongoing assignment with a guaranteed minimum of 6 months. Expected duration is 18 to 24 months, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position, subject to performance. Start Date: 14 September 2026 ________________________________________ About the Opportunity...

Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Cambridge Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...

Job Title: Paint Prepper / Vehicle Prepper Location: Raydon Salary / Hourly Rate: £18 per hour Job Type: Contract About the Role Our client, a busy and well-established automotive accident repair bodyshop, is looking for an experienced Paint Prepper / Vehicle Prepper to join their team in Raydon. This is a great opportunity for a skilled bodyshop prepper / paint technician assistant / vehicle preparation technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality preparation work ahead of refinishing. You will be working in a fast-paced bodyshop environment, preparing vehicles for paint and ensuring all surfaces are finished to a high standard ready for the vehicle paint sprayer / paint technician. Key Responsibilities * Prepare vehicles for paint refinishing and spraying * Carry out masking, sanding, priming, and filler work * Ensure all surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready for paint application * Assist paint technicians in maintaining workflow within the bodyshop...

Our client, a leading consultancy in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Vehicle and Suspension to join their dynamic team in Shoreham on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive and detail design phases Conducting detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks Creating system and component specifications, ensuring design meets requirements Producing 2D drawings for manufacturing or purchase Producing assembly drawings and bill of materials Carrying out design change requests promptly Ensuring fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews Job Requirements: Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience Experience as a Design Engineer,...

Electro Mechanical AssemblerJob Title: Electro Mechanical AssemblerLocation: Farnborough Salary: £15.51 per hour Job Type:  Temporary to Permanent (6 months rolling contract with potential to go a lot longer) Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4pm and Friday 7:30am – 1pm We are looking for Electro Mechanical Assemblers for a busy manufacturing company based in Farnborough. This is an initial 6 months contract with the possibility of extension. Overtime is available and paid at an enhanced rate. Working as an Electro Mechanical Assembler, your duties will include: Assembling electro-mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications Wiring, crimping, and soldering (including small, intricate work) Building and testing PCB assemblies Requirements: Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly or similar role Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings Strong soldering skills (including fine/detail work) What Next? If you like the sound of this...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early/Day Shifts - 50+ hours) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Oxfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. 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 Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies Welcome * On-Going Work...

We are currently looking for an experienced Painter to work on social housing maintenance contracts covering Daventry and the surrounding areas for a well-established property maintenance contractor. This opportunity is with an established contractor delivering planned maintenance, responsive repairs and void property refurbishment works across the social housing sector. We're looking for an experienced Painter who is available to start as soon as possible on an ongoing subcontract basis. I'd be keen to speak to anyone with experience working within social housing, domestic repairs, property maintenance or refurbishment, whether you've previously worked as a Painter, Painter & Decorator, Property Maintenance Operative or in a similar role. As a Painter, you will be: Carrying out internal and external painting works within occupied and void social housing properties Preparing surfaces by filling, sanding, repairing minor defects and stripping wallpaper where required...

Self-Employed Vehicle Valeter Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 Start: Immediate Pay: To be confirmed Working pattern: Six days per week Hours: 6:00am to 6:00pm We are currently looking for an experienced Vehicle Valeter to support operations at a busy automotive dealership in Eastleigh. This opportunity is offered on a self-employed or subcontractor basis, with ongoing work available for the right individual. Requirements • Previous professional vehicle valeting experience is essential • Full UK driving licence is essential • Excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards • Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently • Comfortable working within a fast-paced dealership environment • Available to start immediately This is a great opportunity for an experienced valeter who takes pride in their work and is looking for regular, ongoing work. For more information or to apply, please call Karl on (phone number removed)

Order Ref:                    (phone number removed)                                                                      Position Title:              Senior Test Technician                                    Duration:                      Contract                                                                      Location:                      Warwick *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Inside IR35 £28.43 Per hour Key Responsibilities: Lead the day‑to‑day operation of multi‑cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test‑ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment. Support engineers with steady‑state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities. Perform first‑line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues. Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related...

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...