110 jobs found in Maidstone

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...

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical-bias) 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 Location: Outskirts of Maidstone Contract Type: Full-time, 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract KHR is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineering professional to play a pivotal role in improving asset reliability, developing maintenance strategies, mechanical maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical-bias) will work closely with both Engineering and Operations teams, enhancing equipment performance through preventative/predictive maintenance, leading root cause investigations, and implementing reliability improvements that maximise plant availability, efficiency, and safety. Key...

Role: Reliability Engineer 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 Location: Outskirts of Maidstone Contract Type: Full-time, 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract KHR is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their Engineering team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineering professional to play a pivotal role in improving asset reliability, developing maintenance strategies, mechanical maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. The Reliability Engineer will work closely with both Engineering and Operations teams, enhancing equipment performance through preventative/predictive maintenance, leading root cause investigations, and implementing reliability improvements that maximise plant availability, efficiency, and safety. Key Responsibilities - Develop, review, and optimise...

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 *...

Control Panel Wirer 3 - 6 Month Contract (Possibility to be extended) £20.00 - £25.00 per hour (Umbrella / PAYE) Monday - Friday (Days) - 40 hours per week Maidstone, Kent Are you a Control Panel Wirer looking for an immediately available, days based contract role for a market leading design & manufacturing company that specialise within the Marine, Automotive sectors and other markets? Due to company growth, they now have a brand new position available for a Control Panel Wirer to join their team with immediate effect on a days based contract. The ideal candidate will be immediately available, with the ability to read electrical drawings and wire electrical panels. This is an immediate start with the potential to go beyond 3 months, where you'll be paid on a PAYE basis through a 3rd party Umbrella/Payroll Company whilst working for a leading engineering company that are at the forefront of their industry and have doubled headcount in the previous 3 years. The Role:...

Hardware Team Leader Location: Kent Rate: £87.83 per hour Umbrella Duration: 12 Months We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Hardware Team Leader to lead a team of hardware engineers supporting the development and production of complex, safety-critical electronic systems within the aerospace and defence sector. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary hardware engineering team. Manage engineering work packages, including cost, schedule, resource planning, risk and delivery. Ensure engineering activities effectively support development, production and New Product Introduction (NPI). Provide technical governance, ensuring...

Senior MEICA Project Manager Location: Bewl, East Sussex Rate: Up to £600 per day Contract Length: 18 months We're looking for an accomplished Senior MEICA Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical projects within the UK water sector. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to oversee projects from initial award through to final commissioning and handover. You'll take ownership of programme delivery, commercial performance, resource planning, and client relationships while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance are maintained throughout. What You'll Be Doing ·Managing the full lifecycle of MEICA projects from mobilisation to completion. ·Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. ·Developing and maintaining project programmes, resource plans, and financial forecasts. ·Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal...

Fabricator / Assembly Operator Location: Dartford, Kent Salary: £13.10 per hour | £14.43 per hour | £16.43 per hour (Night Shift) Job Type: Temp to Perm Right Match Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation in Dartford that is expanding its production team and seeking experienced Fabricators and Assembly Operators. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous experience in assembly, mechanical build or fabrication who are looking for a long-term career opportunity within a successful and growing manufacturing environment. The Role Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for assembling and building products to a high standard, following detailed instructions, technical drawings and quality procedures. Your duties will include: Carrying out mechanical assembly and product build. Reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams and work instructions. Using hand tools and equipment...

Gas Engineer We are looking for a Gas Engineer in Kent who specialises in the Servicing of gas appliances within the social housing sector. Job Description Service only Contract £24 a service Social Housing Servicing of Gas Appliances 3 days minimum commitment Skills / Qualifications Must be ACS qualified for 2 years minimum, including HTR1 and CKR1. Must have own van, tools and insurances. Must have prior experience within servicing of Gas Appliances. If you are a Gas Engineer in Kent who specialises in Servicing, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail

Section Engineer – Roads & Structures Kent / South East Competitive Rate Major Civil Engineering Project A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale roads and structures packages, delivering key elements of nationally significant infrastructure schemes. Relevant experience on other major highways. Drawing from relevant infrastructure project experience found in internal candidate records involving highways, bridges, earthworks, drainage, structures and smart motorway schemes.  Responsibilities Managing roads, highways, structures, bridge and drainage works from planning through to handover. Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation. Setting out and overseeing subcontractors and direct labour. Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. Managing QA processes, site...

DSEAR / CompEx Electrical Inspector x3 Location: Thames Water Region (East Area) Rate: Around £30 - £35 an hour CIS We are currently looking to recruit 3 x DSEAR / CompEx Electrical Inspectors to work across the Thames Water network, carrying out DSEAR inspections and associated remedial works. Key Requirements: ·Valid CompEx 1-4 or CompEx 9-10 certification ·Experience carrying out DSEAR inspections in hazardous areas ·Ability to complete remedial electrical works where required ·Full UK driving licence Coverage Area: The main work will be across the eastern Thames Water region, including: ·Crawley ·Sevenoaks ·Barking ·Croydon ·South East London ·North East London

Job Title: HVAC Project Manager Location: Surrey or Kent office base, with site attendance and WFH flexibility Salary & Package: £60,000 + company car, 25 days holiday, laptop & phone Overview We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial air conditioning projects typically ranging from £300k–£500k in value. Projects will primarily involve VRV/VRF systems, splits and multi-splits across a variety of commercial environments. This role is ideal for a proactive, organised professional who can manage programmes, budgets, subcontractors and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high technical standard. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for end-to-end project delivery from handover to completion. Manage commercial HVAC installations including VRV/VRF, split and multi-split systems. Develop and maintain project programmes, labour plans and procurement schedules. Coordinate...

Our client is an established engineering company based in Hastings and Battle, providing a wide range of welding, fabrication and control systems to commercial and domestic clients. Our client is currently looking for a MIG Welder to join their busy and friendly team on a temporary basis in Bodiam, East Sussex. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within this industry, and be able to weld with MIG to a very high standard. As a MIG Welder you will be working predominately on structural work and adhering to technical drawings. Due to the location of the vacancy, you must have a valid Driving Licence and your own transport. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities: Demonstrable experience using Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Experience of working with mild steel Solid understanding of mathematics Understanding of measuring tools such as callipers, rules, feeler gauges, and pi tapes Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings Be...

An engineering company near Southend are looking for a Powder Coater to join their team. The company are busy with a stream of work coming through and require someone to have Powder Coating experience. The hours are 4pm to 12 midnight Monday to Friday. Hourly rate is £13.50ph + x1.25 shift allowance. Hourly rate with shift allowance is £16.88ph. Due to the occasional delivery into London, you will need a drivers license. Powder coating duties:- Applying powder coating on metalwork Checking quality of your work Keeping your area tidy Some lifting Helping colleagues manoeuvre objects Occasional driving into London to deliver goods (driving license is needed)This role is a temporary to permanent position. If you have any questions about the job or the company, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon Clark. If you have powder coating experience, please apply

I'm working with a long-standing, high-quality welding and fabrication company based in South Woodham Ferrers - and they're looking for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join their growing team. If you're a MIG Welder, happy with varied work, regular overtime, and going out on site to install projects then this is a great job for you. The Offer: Hourly rate up to £20ph depending on your skills and experience Overtime at 1.33x weekdays/Saturdays, 2.0x on Sundays Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm Free on-site parking Occasional on-site work for variety What You'll Be Doing: MIG welding on a range of metalwork projects (TIG is a bonus) General fabrication duties in the workshop Site work mainly across home counties and London Reading from fabrication drawings Supporting the team and jumping in where needed What You'll Need: Proven MIG welding experience (TIG is a bonus) Site experience, installing projects Confident fabricating and working from drawings A...

Join a Leading Energy from Waste Business Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on complex engineering projects that help power a more sustainable future? Our client is a leading company within the Energy from Waste and resource management sector. As they continue to invest in their operations and future growth, they are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of critical plant assets. Working closely with the Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you'll support major maintenance projects, outage planning and long-term asset strategies. Key Responsibilities * Develop and support long-term mechanical asset management strategies. * Plan and deliver major maintenance and outage projects. * Provide technical support to maintenance teams. * Assist with...

Site Engineer - Groundworks | East Sussex | Long-Term Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a well-established groundworks contractor on a large residential development in East Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a reputable contractor delivering a high-profile housing scheme. The Role Setting out for groundworks and infrastructure works QA and quality assurance documentation Producing and maintaining site records Working closely with the site management team Ensuring works are delivered safely and to specification Requirements Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on groundworks and residential developments Field View software experience is essential Proficient with setting out equipment CSCS Card Excellent communication and organisational skills What's on Offer Location: East Sussex Rate: Up to £325 per day CIS (maximum) Contract: Long-term Start: Immediate or ASAPIf you have the...

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion and make a real impact in a highly regulated environment. Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Project Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract or permanent basis in Barking. Role Purpose: Manage the design, construction, commissioning and handover of engineering projects. Ensure project delivery is achieved safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. Coordinate design, commercial, construction and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. Support the Project Manager in achieving programme, quality, health and safety, and client satisfaction objectives. Drive innovation, continuous improvement and effective risk management across projects. Job Role Responsibilities: Develop, manage and maintain construction programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved. Lead collaborative planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and manage tender invitations, evaluate...

Hire Desk Administrator 📍 Location: Charlton 💰 Competitive Salary 🕒 Full-Time, Permanent Join a Market-Leading Hire Business Andrews Sykes is the UK's leading specialist hire company, providing temporary heating, cooling, pumping and dehumidification solutions nationwide. We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Hire Desk Administrator to join our busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, managing multiple tasks, and providing first-class administrative support within a fast-paced environment. About the Role As a Hire Desk Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for customers, supporting them with enquiries, contracts, deliveries, collections, and general hire desk administration. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the depot while delivering exceptional customer service at every stage of the hire process. This is a varied role that requires excellent communication...

Senior Traffic Engineer South East London (Hybrid Working) £42.00 - £45.00 per hour (Umbrella) 12-Month Ongoing Contract 35 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working - 1 to 2 days per week in the office, remainder remote Closing Date: 23rd July 2026 (5:00pm) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join a busy Transportation team delivering a variety of traffic engineering projects across a London Borough. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in highways and traffic engineering who can independently manage projects, supervise junior staff, and ensure schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. Key Responsibilities ✅ Produce financial estimates, project statistics and payment claims ✅ Monitor project progress, expenditure and programme delivery ✅ Prepare contract documentation including specifications, Bills of Quantities and tender documents ✅ Design and deliver traffic engineering schemes...