20 jobs found in Tenterden

Do you have access to your transport and have previous experience in carpentry or assembly? Do you have great attention to detail and are you looking to work for a well-respected manufacturer? Assembly Operative Location – Hythe, Kent Salary – £12.51 per hour (with overtime available) Temporary to Permanent role We have an excellent opportunity in Hythe for an Assembly Operative to work for one of our clients. In this role, you will be working full-time. The core hours are 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Thursday with overtime often available on Fridays. Due to the remote location of our client, you must have access to your own transport. Responsibilities: * Work on the various stages of the production line to assemble our clients’ products * Packing and palletising the finished products * Quality inspections * A physical role where you will be standing for most of the day * Keep workspace clean and tidy * Report any issues to your supervisor * Other duties as deemed...

Job Title: Grounds / External Facilities Supervisor Location: Kemsley, Sittingbourne/, Kent Salary / Rate: £15.80 per hour Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (subject to probation) Working Hours: Monday–Friday (times to suit site operations); occasional weekends or early starts/late finishes as required About Us Our Client is responsible for maintaining the high-standard external environment. As a critical part of our commitment to safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency, we look for reliable, hands-on staff to ensure our grounds, yard, loading areas, car parks, access routes, and external welfare zones are maintained, safe, clean, and presentable always. Role Purpose The Grounds / External Facilities Supervisor will oversee and coordinate all external site-upkeep and grounds-maintenance activities at the mill. This role ensures that outside areas — including loading yards, hard-standing, parking areas, walkways, external waste zones and site perimeter — are kept clean,...

MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE - STARTS 2ND OF FEBRUARY 2026** The Company Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform. Role Purpose: As part of the Packing Desk team, the aim of the role is to support a smooth, efficient and high quality service as the ‘link’ between the Production and Despatch departments. The role holder is required to undertake a range of general warehousing duties and follow company procedures, working to a high standard of health and safety, to ensure the product is sent to customers in a professional and safe way. Contract: Fixed Term Contract February 2026 to End of April 2026 Shifts Available: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-...

MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE - STARTS 2ND OF FEBRUARY 2026** The Company Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform. Role Purpose: The function of the role is to support the company through packing and checking product manufactured from the various machine groups, to ensure only products within an acceptable tolerance are packed, to a high quality and accuracy, ready for the customer. Contract: Fixed Term Contract February 2026 to End of April 2026 Shifts Available: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm or 10pm- 6am (£12.21 per hour + enhanced shift allowance for nights) Key Responsibilities: * To check the quality of the product for defects as it is produced...

Job Title: Steel Fitters (x2)Location: Tilbury Start Date: Monday 15th January 2025  Contract Length: 8 Weeks Role OverviewWe are looking for two experienced Steel Fitters to join our team on an 8-week contract starting Monday in Tilbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled professionals who can handle conveyor steelwork and associated tasks. Key Responsibilities As a Steel Fitter, you will install handrails, bends, and bolt-on steel guards Steel fitting, grinding, and drilling holes General fabrication and assembly of conveyor components Occasional weekend work may be required Potential work over Christmas (24th, 25th, 26th, 31st, 1st OFF ) Requirements CSCS Card – Mandatory IPAF Certification – Mandatory Strong knowledge of steelwork and fabrication Ability to work with conveyors and associated components Welding experience – nice to have, not essentialWorking Hours Standard: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible) Optional extended hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Overtime: Paid after...

We have a long term temporary role working for a busy client in East Grinstead, start asap on an on-going basis. Working on a daytime shift pattern over a 2 week rota working 9 hours between 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Duties will include packing, assembly, reconciling batch numbers, general cleaning duties and adhering to Health and Safety. Applicant requirements:- * Must be capable of following Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety guidelines. * Good teamwork and communication skills are essential * A reasonable standard of numeracy is required (Basic Maths) * Accurate record keeping is essential. * Lifting and carrying moderate weights is an integral part of this position. * Good eyesight and manual dexterity is essential

Bexley, Greater London Temporary HGV Technician Monday to Friday 45 hours per week Umbrella – up to £38 ph PAYE - £25 ph Questech Automotive Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of one of Europe’s biggest Automotive groups who are looking to recruit for a Temporary Workshop Technician at their Bexleyheath site. We are looking for Technicians/mechanics from a Commercial, HGV, PSV or LGV background with at least 2 years experience in the Industry. You will be Apprentice trained to Level 3 or equivalent that has experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles. You will be Apprentice trained to Level 3 or equivalent that has experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles. The role: * Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation of parts * Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment onsite * Support workshops team members including Apprentice Technicians as required. * Accurately record time to complete...

Screen Technician £13.30 p/hr, Burgess Hill, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Fixed Term Contract (January-July 2026), 28 days holiday pro-rata, Pension, Staff Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Parking, Company Events The Role We are working with an innovative e-commerce company specialising in made-to-order clothing, looking for a Screen Technician to join their production team. This is a fixed term contract starting in January 2026 and ending Friday 10th July 2026, so you must be willing and able to commit to the full duration. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in preparing screens for the print team, ensuring production schedules are met and quality standards upheld. Coat, expose, and reclaim screens to meet daily production schedules Check artwork and stencils for exposure quality Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace Safely store and manage chemicals and hazardous materials Monitor stock levels and report shortages...

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients in the Crawley area for a reliable and motivated individual to join as a Temporary Assistant Operator, helping ensure the smooth running of production lines. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their skills and potentially progress into a Machine Operator role in the future. What You'll Do Prepare and support production line setup for an 8:00am start. Assist with monitoring machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining line efficiency. Complete paperwork accurately - strong English and attention to detail are essential. Work closely with Machine Operators and Line Leads to maintain high operational standards. Get hands-on with production processes, actively supporting daily operations What We're Looking For Experience in manufacturing, production, or similar environments. Confident, hands-on approach to using equipment and machinery. Strong communication skills with the ability to...

Casual Bench Operator - on site Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:00) The Role We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented bench operator to join our production team. This role plays a crucial part in the final stages of the print and mailing process, where accuracy, quality, and efficiency are essential. Working as part of the enclosing team, you will be responsible for the manual collation, assembly, and packaging of printed materials to meet client specifications and business standards. Key Responsibilities Material Preparation & Assembly * Receive and verify printed materials against job specifications. * Organise, sort, and prepare items for hand enclosing, ensuring correct sequencing. * Assemble and collate printed pieces manually, following job orders and production guidelines. * Insert, fold, and prepare items to required quality standards. Quality Control * Carry out visual checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. * Identify and...

Repairs Surveyor - Housing Repairs & Maintenance Location: Havering (Local Candidates Preferred) Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 36 hours per week Start: Short notice / ASAP About the Role We are looking for experienced Repairs & Maintenance Surveyors to join a busy local authority repairs service in Havering. This is a frontline role requiring individuals who can start at short notice and ideally live locally to the borough. You will provide a responsive, customer-focused surveying service to residents, covering repairs diagnostics, damp and structural inspections, contractor supervision, voids inspections and health & safety considerations. Your expertise will help ensure homes are safe, compliant and maintained to an excellent standard while supporting improved turnaround times and overall resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Repairs & Maintenance ·Deliver a responsive repairs surveying service including...

Job Title: Paint Sprayer Job Location: Ilford, London Shifts: Days 06:00 - 16:20 Nights 18:00 -04:20 Availability to work weekend when required. Hourly Rate: Days - £19.49 PAYE / £25.28 Umbrella Nights - £25.92 PAYE / £33.75 Umbrella Saturday - £29.23 PAYE /£38.11 Umbrella (All hours Sunday - £38.98 PAYE /£50.96 Umbrella (All hour) Hours Per Week: 50 hours per week minimum. Duration: Ongoing Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Rail, Industrial, Plant, Aviation and Marine Company Summary The UKs largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for experienced Paint Sprayer/Technicians to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East London Position Summary: This role would require individuals to apply paint to a high level of finish to Rolling Stock units (trains) both new and in service units under refurbishment. This role will include all the paint preparation and final finish work on various trains...

Holt Engineering are recruiting for an Experienced Assembler to join our client based in Horsham. Looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to work within the electronics sector.  The Assembler role is a Night shift working Sunday to Thursday 10pm - 6am totalling 37.5hours a week.  The role is paying £12.21 with 25% shift allowance (£15.26) increasing to £12.65 after 12 weeks on site (£15.81 with shift allowance) The duties for this Assembler position will include:  Assembling, testing and calibrating manufactured parts Working within the SMT area  Soldering PCB assembly  Assembly of small electronic components Assembly of external units Following drawings and using hand and power tools Quality checking  Packing To be considered for this Assembler role you will need: Previous assembly experience, Electronic/ PCB would be advantageous  Ability to use various tools PC literate as you will be using PC programmes to test and calibrate  Comfortable with manual handling If...

Production Worker Shift Times: Various shifts available Monday - Friday 06:30-14:30 Monday-Friday 13:30-21:00 Monday-Friday 14:15-22:00Pay Rate: £12.21ph rising to £12.65 after 12 weeks on site Location: Horsham, RH12 1BW Job Purpose / Overview We are looking for experienced Production workers to join our team. The person for this role would have experience and knowledge with practice and procedures within the field, working part of a team Role Responsibilities Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Assembles fabricated parts at floor stations.Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. May require related experience and able to show proven...

Your new company Working for a globally renowned retail company. Your new role Seeking a hands-on Data Science role in London to support R&D for automated packaging. You'll combine operations research, simulation, and practical engineering to create models that improve how the products are counted, bagged, and boxed. The goal: deliver iterative, production-ready solutions that make our packaging systems faster, smarter, and more reliable. What you'll need to succeed Not the classic "predictive modeling" skillset. Required skillset: Exploration vs. exploitation mindset. Ability to search optimal recipe space within a model. Build models to explore and exploit possibilities, not just predict outcomes! Operations research: handling constraints, finding optimal arrangements for fastest packing. Stochastic simulation: accounting for variability in machine speeds and conveyor setups. Techniques: statistical simulation, stochastic modeling, linear optimization.Tools &...

Interim Repairs Manager – London Location: London Contract: Interim (3–6 months, with potential extension) Start: ASAP Rate: Competitive, day rate Are you an experienced Repairs Manager with a strong track record in Social Housing or Local Government? I am recruiting for a local authority that is seeking an exceptional interim leader to drive performance, improve service delivery, and support the ongoing transformation of its housing repairs service. About the Role As the Interim Repairs Manager, you will: * Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the responsive repairs service, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused delivery. * Oversee in-house teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs, health & safety, and statutory requirements. * Improve first-time fix rates and enhance customer satisfaction through proactive management and service improvements. * Monitor budgets, workflows, and performance...

Building Surveyor Location: North London Contract Type: Temporary (Umbrella) Salary: £32 Umbrella per hour Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join the team to manage and oversee the survey and maintenance of residential properties within the social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that properties are maintained to a high standard, repairs and maintenance are carried out efficiently, and compliance with relevant regulations and legislation is met. Key Responsibilities: Condition Surveys & Inspections: Conduct detailed condition surveys and inspections of properties across the social housing portfolio to assess the state of repairs and maintenance needs. Defects Diagnosis & Reporting: Identify and diagnose building defects, producing clear and accurate reports that outline the necessary remedial works. Project Management: Lead and manage maintenance, repair, and refurbishment...

Building Surveyor Location: North London Contract Type: Temporary (Umbrella) Salary: £32 Umbrella per hour Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join the team to manage and oversee the survey and maintenance of residential properties within the social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that properties are maintained to a high standard, repairs and maintenance are carried out efficiently, and compliance with relevant regulations and legislation is met. Key Responsibilities: Condition Surveys & Inspections: Conduct detailed condition surveys and inspections of properties across the social housing portfolio to assess the state of repairs and maintenance needs. Defects Diagnosis & Reporting: Identify and diagnose building defects, producing clear and accurate reports that outline the necessary remedial works. Project Management: Lead and manage maintenance, repair, and refurbishment...

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in Essex 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...

Maintenance Electrician Immediately Required Location: Worthing I am currently recruiting for an experienced maintenance electrician to undertake reactive maintenance work for a housing provider based in Worthing. Full time contract role that may go permanent. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy