17 jobs found in Folkestone

Job Advertisement: Multi-Skilled Engineer Department: Engineering Reporting To: Engineering Maintenance Supervisor Location: Folkestone, Kent Hours: Monday -Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-4 shift 42 hours a week with a 30-minute lunch break Are you an enthusiastic and skilled engineer ready to take on an exciting challenge? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Engineer and play a crucial role in driving the performance and efficiency of our engineering operations! Your Role and Responsibilities: As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will: Drive site performance (OEE) and support new project initiatives. Ensure the maintenance and repair of all production and plant equipment, focusing on continuous improvement. Execute maintenance procedures and prioritise tasks according to plant needs and production schedules. Conduct regular checks and tests on all plant machinery to maintain operational specifications. Uphold Health and Safety and Quality procedures, maintaining a clean and safe working...

Sub Agent / Senior Engineer (Coastal & Sea Defences) Location: Folkestone Rate: £350 - £400 per day (CIS or LTD) Start: ASAP Duration: 1 Year (Long-term project) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent or step-up Senior Engineer to oversee the delivery of a major coastal sea defence scheme in Folkestone. This is a secure, 1-year contract package focusing on critical maritime protection assets, including coastal repairs, rock revetments, and concrete defence structures. Whether you are an established Sub Agent or a capable Senior Engineer looking to step into management, you will work closely with the Project Manager to run site teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure works are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with environmental and tidal constraints. Key Responsibilities Section Management: Take full responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and physical delivery of coastal defence repairs, revetments, and concrete...

Temporary Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (2 Positions) Location: Folkestone, Kent Contract: Temporary (9 Months) Start Date: August/September 2026 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm Working Week: 42 hours (30-minute lunch break) Pay Rate: Excellent We are currently recruiting for two experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established manufacturing site in Folkestone on an initial 9-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of production and plant equipment. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working as part of a small engineering team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, equipment testing and continuous improvement activities to maximise plant...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer £negotiable Thanet Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturing business where no two days are the same? We're looking for an immediately available hands-on Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a busy manufacturing facility, ensuring machinery and equipment remain safe, reliable and operating efficiently. The Role As part of the maintenance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production machinery and site equipment. This is a practical role with a mechanical focus, supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs. Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults on production machinery. Servicing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Completing maintenance records and ensuring work is carried out safely. Undertaking...

Job Title: Buyer Contract to Perm Location: Marden, Kent Salary: £Competitive @21.98ph plus holiday Reports to Supply Chain Manager Job Purpose An exciting opportunity for a Buyer, to work within the Automotive Industry, for a successful manufacturer. You will ensure the on-time delivery of parts and materials in line with agreed stock levels and schedule agreements to achieve internal and external production targets whilst achieving best value for business. Benefits once Permanent include * Pension after 3 months * Life cover from day 1 * Health shield cash plan after 7 months * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Great company culture * EAP * Long service awards * Lots of employee wellbeing initiatives Main Tasks / Responsibilities * To interpret the Company requirement plan and generate or amend order cover as appropriate. * Progress Purchase orders to facilitate customer on time delivery * To analyse buying patterns and predict future trends, while...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water AMP8 Location: Maidstone, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate...

Examplle Recruitment Group Ltd is partnering with a leading national heating contractor to recruit experienced, self-employed Gas Engineers for long-term installation work across the Kent area. They can offer both part-time (minimum 3 days per commitment) and full-time opportunities with consistent, guaranteed workloads throughout the year. What’s on Offer * Earnings: approx. £400.00 per day (price-work based) * All jobs pre-surveyed * Local work planned in within a 1-hour radius from home address * Materials: fully supplied and delivered to site * Work Type: boiler installations, including swaps and system upgrades/conversions * Wiring: completed by a qualified electrician * Waste/Scrap: collected from site * Contract Length: ongoing * Payment: weekly pay (one week in hand) Requirements * 2 years’ experience as a qualified heating engineer * Van with bulkhead (plain or sign-written) * Gas Safe Registration * In-date ACS Qualifications *...

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Our client, a leading MSP is seeking a 2nd Line Engineer to join them on a full-time, contract basis for an initial period of 6 months. Due to an exciting period of growth our client is looking to expand their team of Engineers, and are looking for a 2nd Line Engineer to join them, where you will be responsible for providing a high level of technical support to a broad range of clients, working on daily tickets whilst working with the wider team of Engineers, working on both day-to-day support tasks and project work. Due to the location of the office candidates are required to have access to their own vehicle. Key Responsibilities: * Resolve daily tickets from clients, supporting on software troubleshooting as well as installs and updates, as well as hardware faults * Attend client sites when required to fix onsite faults and hardware issues * Provide a high level of technical support to clients as well as maintaining a high level of customer service at all times *...

Mechanical Design Engineer 6-Month Fixed Term Contract East Sussex, Nr Hailsham £40,000 - £50,000 P.A + Benefits In a nutshell… Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer with an excellent reputation for designing and producing high-quality industrial equipment. Due to increased project demand, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for translating legacy hand-drawn engineering sketches into fully detailed 3D SolidWorks models. Working from existing documentation, you will recreate components and assemblies while ensuring designs are accurate, practical for manufacture, and compliant with engineering standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business and play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions. What's involved for the Mechanical Design Engineer…...

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business, for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional looking for flexibility while supporting a busy operation with a wide range of environmental, health and safety activities. The successful Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation, supporting operational teams, and helping to promote a positive safety culture throughout the business. This position is not solely focused on document control and manual updates; the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator will also be involved in a variety of day-to-day EHS activities across the site. As the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:...

An exceptionally detailed role, where dexterity and the ability to hold concentration for long periods of time is Key. This role would suite someone who loves to sit and focus Full training will be given. We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel

Production Operatives Required We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing company. The successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail, strong hand-eye coordination, and the ability to accurately follow technical drawings and work instructions. This role involves standing for extended periods throughout the day, so a good level of physical fitness is essential. Previous experience within an engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or SMT (Surface Mount Technology) environment would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided, and experience is not essential. Key Requirements: * Excellent attention to detail * Good hand-eye coordination * Ability to follow precise drawings and instructions * Reliable and hardworking attitude * Good level of physical fitness * Previous engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or SMT experience (desirable but not essential) We offer a variety of shift...

My client is seeking a candidates to work on a temporary assignment in their thriving business. Previous experience of working in a engineering environment is preferred but not essential. Light assembly, soldering is a plus. Ability to work as part of a team, flexibility and a positive attitude is a must.. If you have technical/electronics backgtround this would be advantageous. Attention to detail is key for this role, as parts of the role are repetitive and require concentration, Various shifts We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel

Are you an experienced Electrical Technician looking to make a high-impact move? We are seeking a dedicated and technically adept Electrical Technician to join a world-class manufacturing facility. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in circuit maintenance, automation, and diagnostic troubleshooting will directly drive production excellence. Responsibilities: Maintain, install, rebuild, and repair electrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality through precise troubleshooting of circuit problems. Proactively support operations technicians in resolving technical issues, including emergency repairs, and collaborate across teams to meet ambitious business goals. Analyse logic in PLCs and control equipment, utilising advanced diagnostic tools to maintain high levels of production machine reliability. Manage maintenance documentation via the SAP system, ensuring all processes are accurate and up to date. Champion a culture...

A company based near Danbury who are an engineering company are looking for someone to set and operate their CNC Press Brake. The comapany are a small outfit with a tight knit happy team, who work on a variety of different projects. We are looking for someone with experience setting and operating CNC Press Brakes and sheet metal. If you can programme or edit programmes, that is a bonus. The role is paying up to £16ph working 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 1pm on Fridays. CNC Press Brake duties:- Set up and operate Press Brakes Read from engineering drawings Ensure quality checks on parts are done Help with general sheet metal and fabrication parts such as laser cutting, grinding and assembly Using hand and power toolsRequirements for this role:- You will be experienced with using CNC Press Brakes and in sheet metal work Use hand tools in sheet metal You will be able to read technical drawings Knowledge of assembly processesThis role is a temporary to...

AC Engineer - We are currently looking for AC installation engineers to to join a long term Mechanical project, in the Southeast of England. This work will be an ongoing contract for the right candidates, working across parts of London and the Southeast region. The work will consist of: FCU installs AC installs Repairs and PPM Surveys Ventilation works and ideally ductwork also Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Pay: £350 per day(CIS) Van and tools required. Requirements NVQ Level 2 in air conditioning or equivalent F-GAS If you are interested in the position, please apply or contact Matt Bees at TXM Recruit. IND2