151 jobs found in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Mechanical Fitter – Kent – Shifts (40 - 50 hours per week) – £33ph (Inside IR35) Location: Tonbridge, Kent Shifts: Days, Afters and Nights – 10 hours a shifts Hours: 4 on, 4 off – average 40-50 hours a week Pay: £33.00 an hour inside IR35 (Umbrella rate) Contract until December 2026 Mechanical Fitter required to join a specialist team responsible for the upkeep of Rail Head Treatment Trains (RHTT) – vital on-track machinery used to clear leaf fall, debris, and contaminants from the rail network during autumn and winter seasons. This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to work at the heart of rail operations, ensuring the safe and efficient running of trains across the UK. You’ll be working on high-pressure water jetting systems, sanding units, and other mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components that make up the RHTT fleet. Key Responsibilities: Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on RHTT units. Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and...

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...

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 *...

NEC Project Manager wanted Contract basis Start ASAP East Sussex Ringmer location Hybrid role Inside IR35 We are preparing and delivering projects -both at procurement and construction stages-under the NEC suite of contracts. As part of this growth, we're offering NEC Project Managers the chance to step into roles where their expertise will shape outcomes. Joining our Transportation Project Delivery team means being at the heart of some of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile highways and rail projects, with opportunities to influence wider disciplines through our NEC Professional Services Contracts; as well as supporting clients with a wide variety of NEC contracts such as Engineering and Construction through management of ECC and ESC types on their behalf. In this role, the impact you create will be felt from day one. As the client's key representative, you'll be the person who ensures our projects run with clarity, collaboration and momentum. You'll guide communication...

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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 *...

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...

This hands-on role involves the build and assembly of special purpose machinery, including mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, and working to tight tolerances. Key Responsibilities: Build and assemble various types of special purpose machinery and sub-assemblies from scratch Precision mechanical fitting and assembly work Point-to-point wiring, cable crimping, and termination Use a range of hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers, ratchet sets) and power tools Read and work from detailed engineering drawings Use of measuring equipment such as Verniers and Micrometers Experience with vacuum systems is beneficial Must be able to work to very tight tolerances Previous experience building complex machinery is essential Pay Rates (PAYE): Training Rate: £14.01 per hour Standard Shift Rate: £16.11 per hour Overtime 1.5 (OT 1.5x): £21.02 per hour Emergency Overtime (x2.00): £28.02 per hour Working Hours: Training Period: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday) After Training:...

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

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

Mechanical Fitters - Engineering - Croydon £30000 to £43000 plus bonus depending on experience Hello Recruitment are recruiting Mechanical Fitters within the Croydon workshop of a large engineering business. Core responsibilities * Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection and Re-assembly of mechanical systems, particularly transmission systems, gearboxes and rotating equipment. * Use of precision measuring equipment to make decisions on passing/failing components * Use of overhead and Jib cranes to move heavy equipment safely * Use of basic workshop equipment such as air tools, abrasive wheels, hydraulic presses * Maintain good safety, quality and efficiency levels * Flexibility of skills to carry out testing, basic wiring and mechanical fitting * Maintain good housekeeping, awareness of and adherence to health and safety requirements * Involvement in improvement activities as required * Contribute to daily team stand up meetings * Ability to complete technical...

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...

Based at a food processing refinery at Erith, our new Mechanical Engineer will support our engineering team in the day to day running of the site. Providing planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and troubleshoot repairs for plant machinery. We are looking for a candidate who takes pride in the work they do and has a good organisational and time keeping skills. The candidate must have NVQ level 3 or be a Time Served Engineer

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Agent to join their Highways division on a contract basis. This role involves working on a variety of London local authority schemes, specifically focusing on structures such as bridges, tunnels, and basements. The successful candidate will be required to travel between projects, predominantly located in South London. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing and managing on-site operations for highway projects Ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget Coordinating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project goals Monitoring construction activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards Preparing and submitting daily and weekly reports on project progress Managing resources and materials to optimise project efficiency Conducting regular site inspections and audits Facilitating effective communication between team members and...

Role Purpose: Joining the Electronics team and reporting to the Electronics Group Lead, the Senior Electronics Engineer will be expected to set the standards of good engineering practice, leading by example, and often be seen as an expert in their given field. ​ Key Responsibilities: * Working in technology areas of EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing and communications * Lead the design and development of electronic circuits and multi-layer PCB layouts for new and existing products * Liaise with suppliers and external partners on component selection and technical issues * Support production and manufacturing teams with technical queries, root cause analysis, and issue resolution * Conduct design reviews, verification, and validation testing of electronic systems * Generate and maintain technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and design reports * Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements ​...