564 engineering jobs found in Ashford

Apprenticeship Trainer/Assessor - Engineering We are seeking a motivated and experienced Apprenticeship Trainer/Assessor to support apprentices undertaking Engineering Level 3 work-based learning qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional with assessing experience who is passionate about developing the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Assess apprentice work and provide constructive feedback Support apprentices with resubmissions and progression planning Guide learners towards successful completion of their qualifications and End Point Assessment (EPA) Deliver EPA preparation sessions Work closely with the Head of Department to support gateway readiness Maintain accurate learner records and progress tracking Travel to employer sites to carry out workplace assessments and reviews Subject Area Engineering Level 3 work-based learning qualifications, including: Maintenance Engineering Machining Engineering Technician pathways...

Process Engineer – Temporary Opportunity Folkestone Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm Immediate Start Available We’re recruiting for a temporary Process Engineer role within a busy manufacturing environment in Folkestone. This is a hands-on opportunity to support production processes, assist with continuous improvement activities, and work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing teams. The Role Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, responsibilities will include: * Supporting process development and production activities * Assisting with continuous improvement projects * Helping maintain safe, efficient and compliant manufacturing processes * Investigating and resolving process-related issues * Working closely with production, quality and engineering teams * Supporting validation and GMP activities where required What We’re Looking For * Degree or qualification in an engineering-related subject * Around 2...

Site Engineer - Groundworks & Civil Engineering East Sussex Up to £350 per day (CIS / LTD) 26 Week Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a well-established Civil Engineering contractor delivering a large-scale groundworks package for a major national house builder in East Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and proactive engineer to work on a busy residential infrastructure project with an immediate start available. Responsibilities: Setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, and associated groundworks QA checks and maintaining accurate site records As-built surveys and reporting Working closely with site management and subcontractors Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification Requirements: Proven experience working on residential groundworks / infrastructure projects Strong setting out and surveying capability CSCS card Ability to work independently on site Must have own surveying equipment...

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to join the team of an established company in London. This role is offering a 6 month fixed term contract and the opportunity to lead a successful engineering team across a large estate. Engineering Lead Monday to Friday / 8:30am – 5:00pm / 40 hours per week 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £55,000k As an Engineering Lead, you will be: * Leading and managing a multi-skilled Hard FM team, including Supervisors and Engineers * Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across all M&E systems to ensure compliance and service delivery targets are met * Ensuring statutory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures * Managing subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard * Monitoring service performance, producing reports, and identifying opportunities for improvement * Coordinating labour, resources, and materials to ensure...

Data Engineering Lead Certain Advantage are hiring for a Data Engineering Lead based in London. This role is on an initial contract till the end of the year and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. The successful candidate will lead the data acquisition function by defining ingestion strategy and building Azure-based data pipelines. You will translate end-user requirements into scalable engineering solutions, act as the domain’s primary Data Manager for data governance, lineage, quality, and master data management, and lead a team of data engineers in delivering reliable, compliant, and high-value data solutions to Trading, Risk, Finance, and Operations. Your responsibilities: Own ingestion strategy and define scalable batch/streaming data patterns Design and deliver Azure-based data pipelines and platform solutions Standardize connectors, schemas, controls, CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing Lead onboarding of enterprise and market data sources with SLAs and...

Finance Data Engineering Lead - Insurance Programme Contract | Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We are working with a leading insurance organisation seeking a Finance Data Engineering Lead to join a major programme at a critical stage of delivery. This is a hands-on role focused on building and delivering data solutions within an established cloud data environment. The Role You will play a key role in developing and deploying finance and actuarial data pipelines, supporting reporting, analytics and reconciliation capabilities. Key responsibilities include: Developing Python / PySpark data pipelines within cloud platforms Building datasets and models for finance, actuarial and risk reporting Integrating with existing data ingestion and orchestration frameworks Supporting reconciliation, validation and data quality processes Collaborating with design and architecture teams to deliver aligned solutions Experience Required Strong experience as a Data Engineer within insurance...

BMS Commissioning Engineer, Tridium, Trend or Siemens Immediate start 4 - 6 month contract £300 - £360 per day Our client requires an accomplished BMS Commissioning Engineer with Tridium, Trend or Siemens Building Management Controls experience to join their team on either a project in London or a site in Hertforshire . There are several roles and projects currently available in: the City, East London and also in Hertfordshire, the best site would depend on your location and experience for each project. This is on a contract basis and will initially run for 4 to 6  months. To start immediately and is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.  This position could also be as the Lead Commissioning Engineer if you have the right experience and the rate would then reflect this. Key skills required:- Experienced in the Commissioning of Building Management Systems ( BMS ) Qualified and experienced with Tridium ,Trend or Siemens Control systems. CSCS Skill Card or equivalent is...

Engineering Teacher – West London Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Paid to Outer London scale (from £37,870) Location: West London Apex Educ8 is working with a dynamic secondary school in West London who are looking for an Engineering Teacher to join them from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring Engineering to life in the classroom, teaching across KS3 to KS5 in a well-resourced department where practical learning is genuinely valued and supported. You’ll have the chance to inspire students through hands-on, engaging lessons that connect real-world Engineering with the curriculum, while being supported by a strong leadership team and a collaborative department. What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll be delivering engaging Engineering lessons across KS3 to KS5, helping students build both practical skills and theoretical understanding. The role includes full responsibility for planning, delivery, assessment, and contributing to the wider Design &...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...

Site Agent – Piling & Civils 📍 Seven Sisters area | Borders of Sussex & Kent We’re working with a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major civils scheme near Seven Sisters, on the Sussex / Kent border, and they’re looking to bring in an experienced Site Agent with a strong piling and heavy civils background. The Role: Day‑to‑day management of site operations on a piling‑led civils package Oversight of piling works (CFA, rotary, secant/contiguous) and associated civils Managing sub‑contractors, RAMS, permits and site safety Working closely with Engineers, Sub Agents and Project Management Driving programme, quality and health & safety standards About You: Proven experience as a Site / Project Agent on heavy civils projects Strong piling experience essential Background with Tier 1 contractors Solid understanding of temporary works, concrete, earthworks & drainage SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

Building Services Manager - preferably Mechanically biased - hospital/healthcare project. c£(Apply online only) a day - ongoing (framework agreement) - Kent coast (East) - site based role. Working for a tier 1 main Contractor specialising in providing construction, services and property management expertise in Building and Civil Engineering, Property Development, and Industrial sectors. You will be charged with the delivery of MEP services on a hospital project. You will be required to carry out the full coordination and management of M&E services installations of this project working as part of a team and reporting to a Lead MEP Manager. You will be educated to a minimum HND level in a relevant field with a good level of experience working for at least 5 years within the MEP contracting arena with a tier one M&E Sub-contractor or as a Building Services Manager within a main contracting environment. Mechanical background is preferred although a good understanding of both...

Apply today to work as a Machine Operator for our client, one of the UK and Ireland's most diverse and experienced manufacturers of construction products, producing a wide range of premium building materials including cement. Staffline is recruiting Machine Operators in Kent. The rate of pay is £16 per hour. This is a part-time role working fixed night shifts and the hours of work are: - 6pm to 5am Your Time at Work As a Machine Operator, your duties include: - Operating the machinery that monitors the delivery of the cement - Monitoring the screen and checking the levels at which the tank is at - Liaising with the ship to ensure clear communication - Raise any issues immediately to your manager Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will have good communication skills, be happy to work alone, and show good attention to detail. You will be computer literate. No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided. Key Information and...

Scaffold Chargehand / HGV Multi-Drop Driver Location: Tonbridge, Kent Pay: £200-£250 per day Hours: Early start - approx. 4:00pm finish We are currently seeking an experienced Scaffold Chargehand / HGV Multi-Drop Driver to join a busy and growing access solutions company based in Tonbridge. Typical Working Day Collect lorry from the Tonbridge yard each morning Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections to various sites Load and unload scaffold materials safely and efficiently Supervise labourers and assist with site organisation Ensure all transport and safety paperwork is completed Return vehicle to the yard by approximately 4:00pm Requirements Valid HGV Class 2 Licence CPC & Digital Tachograph Card Previous scaffolding or access equipment experience CISRS Scaffold Chargehand qualification preferred Good knowledge of load security and site safety Reliable, professional, and able to work independently To apply, please send your CV and contact details for immediate...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy Facilities Management function within a public sector organisation. Reporting to the Lead Assets Works Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day repairs delivery across a large and varied estate; leading a dedicated team and working closely with planned works colleagues, contractors, and leaseholders. The Role * Lead the reactive works delivery team to ensure repairs are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed standards across the estate; maintaining compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice throughout * Work collaboratively with the Team Leader (Planned) to ensure resilience across both reactive and planned works delivery for the whole estate * Assist in developing long-term repairs and maintenance strategies; researching and applying professional and technical judgement to implement agreed delivery plans * Work with partner contractors to provide a...

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...

Validation Engineer / Validation Lead (12 month contract) A leading, global pharmaceutical manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support delivery of a major site validation and capital programme on a 12-month contract. This is a high-impact role within a busy engineering environment, offering exposure across equipment, utilities, facilities, and laboratory systems, with a need for hands-on execution specialists. If this capability brings with it project lead experience, this will also be valued. The Role Working as part of the Engineering function, you will support delivery of a structured site-wide validation programme, alongside capital project activity. Responsibilities will include: * Supporting delivery of the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP) * Generating and reviewing validation / qualification documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, etc.) * Leading or supporting execution of validation activities across manufacturing, lab, and...

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...

Apply today to work as a Packhouse Operative to work at our client's busy site in Paddock Wood, Kent. The rate of pay is £12.71 to £15.88 per hour. Overtime is available at this site. The hours of work are: - 6am to 2pm - 6am to 4pm - 6am to 6pm The shift lengths are between 8 to 12 hours long, these are subject to change to cover and meet business requirements. Scallops roles available - pay per piece after training is finished. Your Time at Work As a Packhouse Operative at this site, your duties will include: - Sorting products - Checking for quality defects - Packing products - Stacking fruits and vegetables according to the client's specifications Our Perfect Worker Our ideal Packhouse Operative can demonstrate the ability to work in an accurate and efficient manner while showing great attention to detail. You'll have a basic understanding of English, both written and verbal, as well as basic numeric skills. No previous experience is...