35 jobs found in Okehampton

My customer has worked with one of the UK's largest automotive manufacturers over the last 10 years, providing a full engine air path diagnostic calibration to all of the OEM's diesel and diesel hybrid vehicle programs, meeting EU and EPA regulations. We have in recent years expanded our client base working with other prestigious OEM's covering gasoline projects and full OBD systems. ​The development of in-house programmes allows them to provide services ranging from software design meeting current standards, to post-processing data in order to assess calibration change impact or to identify events of interest from hours of logged data. They specialise in systems engineering, system integration, diagnostics, control systems, data processing and testing, providing a range of services from advice through to fully-managed turn-key projects. This position is for a calibration engineer with a focus on OBD test. It could be suitable for a graduate with an interest in this topic area...

Paint Sprayer – Barnstaple £13.00 per hour Hours: Monday–Thursday: 06:30–16:30 Friday: 06:30–12:30 We are recruiting for a skilled Paint Sprayer to join a well‑established manufacturing team in Barnstaple. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in industrial or automotive spraying who is looking for long‑term, stable work. Key Responsibilities Preparing surfaces and components for spraying Applying high‑quality paint finishes using spray equipment Following job specifications and quality standards Maintaining equipment and ensuring a clean working environment Working as part of an efficient production team Requirements Previous paint spraying experience (industrial, manufacturing, or automotive) Good attention to detail Ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines Reliable and punctual How to Apply Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to: (url removed) For more information, call: (phone number removed) Allocation number: INDEXE

HMP Guys Marsh Client: Facilities Services Engagement: Contract | Day Rate Payment: CIS preferred Notice: Minimum 30 days Location: On site only What you’ll be doing Planned and reactive maintenance across the prison estate Carrying out basic mechanical, electrical, and building fabric repairs Fault finding and minor remedial works Supporting refurbishment and upgrade projects Completing maintenance tasks in line with schedules and compliance requirements Working within strict safety and security procedures Must haves NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a maintenance or building services discipline Experience in a commercial, industrial, or secure environment Good all-round maintenance skill set Strong understanding of Health & Safety Ability to work methodically in secure environments Why this works as additional work Ideal if you: Have quieter periods between contracts Want predictable, pre-planned work Don’t want to chase multiple agencies

We are seeking a Paint Technician to work on the production of lifeboats. This role covers prepping, painting, filling and fairing GRP/composite components to a high, consistent standard in a production environment. Key Responsibilities Sanding, abrading and cleaning GRP/composite surfaces Accurate masking Checking for and identifying minor imperfections before paint application Applying primers, topcoats and marine grade coatings (brush, roller or spray) Mixing/applying fillers to achieve the correct profile Sanding and fairing surfaces smooth before final finishing Ensuring high quality, consistent finishes General Duties Supporting production output and build schedules Maintaining tools, equipment and workspace Following all health & safety procedures including correct PPE and chemical handling Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in marine, automotive, aerospace or similar finishing industries Competent in prepping, painting, filling and fairing...

Job Title: Mechanical Aircraft Technician Location: South East England, Hampshire, Odiham Job Type: Contract, Full-Time Industry: Aerospace and Aviation, Military and Defence Job Duties: Perform maintenance on the Chinook aircraft Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards Experience: Experience as an Mechanical Technician in the aerospace industry Contact: Please apply or get in contact on (phone number removed)

Position: Qualified Vehicle Technician Location: Worcester, UK Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 8 hours a day), with the possibility of additional weekend work Hourly Rate: £22.00-£24.00 per hour Company Overview: Recruitment Boutique are automotive recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting top talent with well-established workshops. We are currently seeking a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join our client's team on a temporary contract basis in Worcester. At Recruitment Boutique, we're all about connecting exceptional talent with unparalleled opportunities in the ever-exciting Automotive Industry. Job Responsibilities: · Work in a dealership environment and adapt to a fast-paced workshop setting. · Conduct inspections and routine services on vehicles. · Complete vehicle repairs in a professional and safe manner, following dealer standards. · Communicate effectively with various departments across the dealership. · Work...

HGV Technician Oxford Days – up to 60 hour week - Monday to Friday or 4 on 4 off - days Ongoing The Automotive Maintenance division of Questech currently have an exciting new position, located near Didcot. This is an opportunity to work on a mixed fleet of NHS and local authority vehicles. This is an ongoing temporary contract with the option of a permanent contract for the right individuals. This is a days role and can be PAYE or Umbrella We are looking for Technicians/mechanics from a Commercial, HGV, PSV or LGV background. You will be an apprentice trained, fully qualified Technician that has experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles while also holding a C1 or Grandfathers rights license. ROLE * Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation * Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment * Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if approved tester) * Support workshops team members including...

Job Title: Assembler Rate: £12.52 per hour PAYE Address: Reading Job type: Contract Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.45pm, Friday 8am to 3pm (39 hours) As an Assembler, your duties will include: Use of hand tools Some mechanical assembly and wiring  As an Assembler, you should have the following skills and experience: Confident in Assembly Able to work from drawings Able to follow written instructions in English  If you are interested in this Assembler position, please click apply or call Molly at Orion Reading today INDMAN

Position: Qualified Vehicle Technician Location: Reading, UK Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 8 hours a day), with the possibility of additional weekend work Hourly Rate: £22.00-£24.00 per hour Company Overview: Recruitment Boutique are automotive recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting top talent with well-established workshops. We are currently seeking a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join our client's team on a temporary contract basis in Reading. At Recruitment Boutique, we're all about connecting exceptional talent with unparalleled opportunities in the ever-exciting Automotive Industry. Job Responsibilities: · Work in a dealership environment and adapt to a fast-paced workshop setting. · Conduct inspections and routine services on vehicles. · Complete vehicle repairs in a professional and safe manner, following dealer standards. · Communicate effectively with various departments across the dealership. · Work...

Aircraft Fitter (Mechanical) 6 month contract Based in Shawbury, Shrewsbury Offering £28.16ph Inside IR35 Have you completed an Aviation Apprenticeship or similar? Do you have experience working on Helicopters? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Aircraft Fitter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated Shift Supervisor or Certifying Engineer Work to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant,...

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled SUMS Pack Deployment and Compatibility Operational Test Engineer to join our team in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on an Inside IR35 contract basis. This is a workshop-based role focused on updating current production and engineering vehicles to the latest software packs, ensuring readiness for SOTA and integration testing. You'll be working on cutting-edge automotive technology in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair mechanical systems (engine, chassis, etc.) Perform software updates and validation testing Conduct service, diagnostics, and repair operations on current vehicles Provide technical feedback to support subsystem development Prepare, fit, and remove test components Assemble and replace systems/components Manufacture and modify electrical harnesses Trace, rectify, and validate faults using diagnostic tools Interpret technical drawings and collaborate with engineering teams Engineer bespoke...

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Suspension Engineer to join one of our prestigious automotive customers in Gaydon. This is a contract opportunity for a senior-level professional with a strong background in suspension systems and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Apply advanced engineering theories and principles to design, develop, and refine suspension systems. Lead research and development efforts focused on suspension devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate closely with powertrain engineering teams to develop industrialized products. Manage complex projects and engineering processes with minimal supervision. Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior engineers. Solve challenging and sometimes complex engineering problems with innovative solutions.Ideal Candidate Profile: Proven experience in suspension engineering within the automotive sector. Strong understanding of mechanical systems,...

Are you an Automotive Engineer with a background in Towing and Carrying, seeking a new challenge. Expleo are recruiting for an Automotive Integration Engineer, to ensure all customer expectations for Towing and Carrying, are met or exceeded, this is achieved through attribute target setting and verification sign-off, requirement decomposition, using both virtual and physical test methods. This role is based at a globally renowned Luxury Automotive OEM in Warwickshire and is offered on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Integration Engineer include: * Ownership, management, validation and development of vehicle level towing and carrying requirements and targets * Ensure robust SMART requirements and targets are cascaded and accepted * Ensure clear status for towing attribute * Support the development of towing and carrying features and designs for future vehicle * Conduct benchmarking studies Skills Required for the Integration Engineer position: * Educated to degree...

Vehicle Technician We are looking to broaden our team by hiring an Automotive Technician. We are specialist service providers to the vehicle manufacturing industry and their supply chains, and this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team of contractors. A Vehicle Technician must be an all-rounder who can perform a full range of tasks on vehicle re-works. The ideal candidate must be able to adapt to various job tasks, e.g. removal and refit, removal and refitting of interior trims, light mechanical work and general modifications to original vehicle build, exterior trim work and minor mechanical / electrical work. * Various tasks on Vehicle Re-works: Fit and strip both mechanical and body parts from vehicles including body panel, interiors, gear boxes etc. as well as remove engines, and suspensions * Accessing and removing damaged components * Replacing Components * Logging all repairs either manually or on a digital data system, detailing the work...

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month interim contract supporting multiple commercial and industrial sites across the South East. This is a hands-on role requiring a technically strong M&E engineer with proven fault-finding capability across both electrical and mechanical building services systems. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, managing priorities, and delivering high-quality maintenance support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities · Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical and mechanical plant · Carry out reactive maintenance and complex fault diagnosis · Fault finding on single and three-phase electrical systems. · Inspection, testing, and certification of electrical works in line with BS 7671. · Maintenance of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, valves, actuators, pipework and HVAC plant. · Diagnose issues within control panels...

Electro-Mechanical Assemblers Windsor, SL4 Proactive Global has an exciting opportunity for Electro-Mechanical Assemblers to join a leading manufacturing organisation based in Windsor, SL4. Candidates must have good assembly experience along with soldering skills. Location : Windsor, SL4 Pay Rate : £13 - £13.50 Per hour Shift Timings : 8AM - 4:30 PM Mon- Friday Responsibilities: Read and Understand Engineering drawings Responsible for assembly of Electrical and Mechanical components. Soldering pcb equipment's. Great Attention to details required Keeping the pace with production process and adhere with safety standardsInterested candidates may share their updated CV at or call Guarvi at (phone number removed) for further details of job or directly apply to this Advert! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Position: Qualified Vehicle Technician Location: Slough, UK Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 8 hours a day), with the possibility of additional weekend work Hourly Rate: £22.00-£24.00 per hour Company Overview: Recruitment Boutique are automotive recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting top talent with well-established workshops. We are currently seeking a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join our client's team on a temporary contract basis in Slough. At Recruitment Boutique, we're all about connecting exceptional talent with unparalleled opportunities in the ever-exciting Automotive Industry. Job Responsibilities: · Work in a dealership environment and adapt to a fast-paced workshop setting. · Conduct inspections and routine services on vehicles. · Complete vehicle repairs in a professional and safe manner, following dealer standards. · Communicate effectively with various departments across the dealership. · Work...

Shunter / Cleaner Rugby £12.21 – 13.01 Our client is looking to recruit a Shunter Cleaner to join their Bus Presentation Team in Rugby. You will be flexible, self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative. You will also enjoy working as part of a dedicated team ensuring their buses are cleaned to the high standards our customers expect. Shift pattern - late shift (4:00pm to 12 midnight) working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. Duties & responsibilities of a Shunter / Cleaner: * Refuel the vehicles on their return to the depot * Ensure the vehicle's interior meets our high standard of cleanliness * Wash the vehicle exterior – using the mechanical wash * Park the vehicle safely in the depot Training & qualification Shunter / Cleaner: No formal qualifications are needed but we need you to pass our medical and hold a full car driving licence. Full training and support will be provided by our team so don’t worry if you’ve not cleaned buses before....

Tractor Driver Location: Epsom, Surrey £12.45 per hour (40 hours per week Monday to Friday) We are looking for a Tractor Driver to work with Epsom and Ewell Council's ground maintenance team. Applicants must have prior tractor driving experience. This is a full time position which may become permanent for the right person. Duties / Skills: * Driving a tractor to cut and maintain grass * Grounds maintenance * Operating a ride-on mower * Some pedestrian mowing and strimming using petrol equipment * Daily vehicle checks, reporting any issues to management * Full, manual driving licence * Reliable and good timekeeping essential Please apply with your CV via the apply button

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Bedworth Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour Contract: Ongoing Temporary Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:00pm | Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm We’re currently seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join a well-established automotive manufacturing business based in Bedworth. This ongoing temporary opportunity offers consistent hours, an early finish on Fridays, and the chance to work with a wide variety of specialist production machinery. The Role This is a hands-on and varied position where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring production runs efficiently and downtime is minimised. You’ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across the site, supporting a busy manufacturing environment. The position would particularly suit someone who is ideally electrician trained, with strong electrical fault-finding experience, while also being confident supporting mechanical maintenance and general site upkeep when required....