5 jobs found in Canterbury

Maintenance Assistant(Handyman) Canterbury | Temporary assignment 8 weeks| Mon-Fri | £12.71 per hour 37.5 hours a week. We're looking for a Maintenance Assistant to help prepare student accommodation for the new academic intake. This is a practical, hands‑on role supporting the on‑site maintenance team. Main Duties General maintenance after student move‑out: painting, basic tiling, minor repairs, plumbing support, drain clearing, furniture assembly, and moving mattresses/white goods. Assist with statutory checks: fire safety equipment, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning, and emergency lighting tests. Support with rubbish removal and occasional cleaning. Daily manual handling and lifting.Essential Skills & Experience Previous maintenance experience. Understanding of safe working practices and building services. Good health & safety awareness. GCSE/O‑Level Maths & English (or equivalent). Strong communication and customer service skills. Able to work...

MIG Welder Location: Kent Salary: £16.10 per hour Job Type: Permanent & Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is looking to recruit experienced MIG Welders to support continued growth within its fabrication department. This is an excellent opportunity for welders seeking long-term stability, regular daytime hours and the chance to join a supportive engineering environment. The business is looking for individuals with proven professional welding experience rather than hobby or occasional welding exposure. Candidates must be capable of working to a good standard and be able to demonstrate previous training, qualifications or industry-recognised certification. Note: Due to the location, candidates must have access to their own transport. A paid trial is part of the interview process. The Role * MIG welding of manufactured components * Bench welding and fabrication work * Reading and working from...

Location: Margate Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and an early finish on a Friday at 8-12:45! This is a temporary to permanent opportunity. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Assembly Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Margate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous electronics assembly and soldering experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work. The Role As an Electronics Assembly Operative, you will be responsible for assembling electronic products in line with written work instructions and quality standards. You will receive ongoing training to develop your skills across the production process, through to dispatch and other areas as required. Key Responsibilities Assemble products following written instructions and manufacturing documentation. Carry out assembly and soldering to a high standard. Complete tasks accurately while meeting quality and production...

Packaging operative and FLT Driver required in Sittingbourne for a client who global leader in flexible packaging. This role can become permanent for the right candidate. Duties will include Packing products into bags and placing them into boxes ready for dispatch Printing and applying labels accurately to finished goods Wrapping products either manually or using a shrink-wrap machine Moving goods through to the dispatch area efficiently Using a pump truck to transport items safely within the warehouse Assisting with the machine operations including loading product onto the line. Maintaining a clean and organised working environment Following health and safety procedures at all times Use of Forklift - licences can be internal or external.The hours of work are 8.00am - 4.00pm initially, however you do need to be able to start from 6am and work until midnight as they do operate a shift system. This role pays £12.71ph New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and...

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in Kent to recruit for an interim Repairs Surveyor. Pay Rate: £35 - £40 per hour Umbrella    About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Repairs Surveyor to join our dynamic housing repairs team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our housing stock safe, well-maintained, and delivering excellent outcomes for our customers. You’ll carry out detailed property surveys, manage complex repairs, and oversee projects from instruction to completion, all while ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. What You’ll Do: Conduct detailed property surveys, diagnosing complex repair issues and producing comprehensive reports. Manage delivery of repair works and complex cases, supervising contractors and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Inspect completed works to ensure quality standards and value for money. Review contractor quotations and variations against contract...