318 jobs found in Gillingham

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...

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:...

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...

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 *...

Location: Basildon (3-5 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £73.40ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Network & Systems Integration Engineer to join their team in Basildon on a contractual basis. Key Responsibilities: Creating Network Architecture for the Lab environment Maintaining Lab infrastructure and development areas Configuring systems according to Lead Systems Engineer requirements Supporting Trials Site activities Job Requirements: We are looking for a candidate with recent experience of TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), DDS and VLAN Configuration. Experience in IT Network and its applications within Defence & Security Understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model Understanding of IPv4 Addressing Understanding of Virtual Local Area Network configuration Understanding of Network Implementation and Deployment Understanding of Network Architecture...

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

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

Job Description: We are looking for self-employed HGV Technicians (HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter) Location: Dagenham Pay Rate: £34 - £35 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic with a level 3 qualification or equivalent? 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 in working for Excel: * Weekly Pay: * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of HGV. * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of HGV 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...

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...

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...

MPI have a requirement for a B1 Licensed Engineer who has recency/type on Cessna Citation Lics Engr (CJ525) to be based at Biggin Hill. Very short term contract to start 20th July until 24th July to cover on site whilst a training course is being held for the staff. 6 core hours a day no overtime. Rate of pay to be discussed on application - Outside of IR35 Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently living in the UK

MPI have a requirement for a B2 Licensed Engineer who has recency/type on Cessna Citation Lics Engr (CJ525) to be based at Biggin Hill. Very short term contract to start 20th July until 24th July to cover on site whilst a training course is being held for the staff. 6 core hours a day no overtime. Rate of pay to be discussed on application - Outside of IR35 Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently living in the UK

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