24 jobs found in Folkestone

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...

JOB TITLE: Science Degree or Equivalent? Technologist Role! LOCATION: Folkestone, Kent SALARY: £14ph to £15ph TERM: ongoing Temp HOURS: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday Are you available immediately and looking for temporary work? Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in recruiting a Trainee Technologist. Their modern offices are based in Folkestone, with free parking on site but also within walking distance of local bus and train stations. The key duties and requirements are: Conduct Experiments and Testing: Perform a range of scientific tests and experiments following established protocols and guidelines. This involves conducting laboratory experiments, test trials, and collecting data. Documentation: Create thorough documentation detailing experimental procedures, results, and observations. Maintain precise records of experimental protocols, data, and analysis methods. Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including...

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Folkestone Pay: competitive Shift Pattern: 8.00-4.30 Monday - Thursday and 8.00-3.30 on Friday Temporary ongoing We are recruiting for a Process Engineer to join a growing manufacturing and product development environment, supporting the scale-up and continuous improvement of innovative consumer and healthcare products. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or production engineering who enjoys working across R&D, operations, quality, and production teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in taking products from pilot stage through to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and capable of delivering high-quality products consistently. Key Responsibilities Support the development and scale-up of new products from pilot to industrial production Plan and support manufacturing trials within production environments Improve...

Are you a Site Engineer with experience working on earthworks for Network Rail?   Do you have a technical civil engineering background?   This is an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a rail contractor on the delivery of earthworks across Kent as part of CP7.   Rate: £(Apply online only)/day DOE - Umbrella, Inside IR35 Location: Kent Duration: 6 month, rolling contract.   The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering earthworks and drainage across Network Rail frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, long-term programme with immediate starts available. You'll play a key role in delivering over £1 million of works by Christmas, taking ownership of multiple schemes from planning through to construction.   You'll be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of earthworks packages, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to Network Rail standards. This will include setting out, reviewing technical...

Site Engineer – Roads & Structures 📍 Kent / South East England 💷 Competitive Rate (Inside IR35) ⏳ Long-Term Major Infrastructure Project We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor delivering major highways and structures works across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects involving roads, bridges, retaining walls, drainage, earthworks, and reinforced concrete structures. The Role Setting out and surveying for highways and structural works Managing subcontractors and ensuring work is delivered to programme Producing and reviewing QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records Supporting Site Managers and Section Engineers with day-to-day delivery Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with project specifications Coordinating drainage, earthworks, concrete, steelwork, and road construction activities Requirements Previous experience as a...

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

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...

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...

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location:  Maidstone, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infraastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

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...

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:...

Save this vacancy without amending this text to generate an automated job advert within 2 minutes

We are seeking an experienced Analogue Electronics Engineer to take a technical lead role in the creation and delivery of complex electronic designs. This position offers hands‑on involvement throughout the entire product development cycle, from shaping early concepts through to integrating and validating finished hardware. The contract is outside IR35, initial 6 months, hybrid (circa 3 days onsite). Although many projects support defence‑focused equipment and secure systems, applicants with relevant knowledge from similarly demanding, high‑integrity sectors are strongly encouraged to apply. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering group, you'll apply your specialist analogue hardware expertise to guide design decisions and ensure robust, high‑quality outcomes. Responsibilities: Interpreting and analysing customer‑level requirements to define suitable hardware approaches Producing and modifying electronic architectures and detailed circuit designs Using...

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…...

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong understanding of production environments and excellent organisational skills? We have an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hands on individual with experience working within a manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their career as a Manufacturing Coordinator. The role would be ideal for a candidate who has experience working on the production floor and is comfortable supporting manufacturing processes, including machining activities, while also managing the administrative side of production. Our client is looking for someone who can get involved with the day to day running of the manufacturing operation, ensuring production runs smoothly while maintaining accurate records, documentation and communication across departments. What’s on Offer? Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Perm  position Working Hours: Day shifts Salary: £16 to £18ph Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily manufacturing...

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...