21 automotive jobs found in Sheerness

Mechanical Technician - Level 3 £19.00 per hour Rochester, Kent (Driving licence required due to location) Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 5:00pm Immediate starts available Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician ready for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded automotive service provider in Kent, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their busy Mechanical Department. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, and are passionate about vehicle maintenance and repair, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Role As a Mechanical Technician, you will be a key member of the workshop team, ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired to the highest standards. Your duties will include: Carrying out general servicing on both passenger and commercial vehicles Tyre fitting and replacement across a range of vehicle types Performing air conditioning servicing and...

Mechanical Vehicle Inspector Location: Rochester, Kent Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Pay: £15.50 per hour Contract: Permanent, Full-Time We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Vehicle Inspector to join our team based in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability, regular hours, and a move away from a fully "on-the-tools" mechanical role. The Role As a Mechanical Vehicle Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed vehicle health checks and inspections to ensure vehicles meet required standards before further activity. Key Responsibilities Completing Vehicle Health Checks (VHCs) to a high standard Identifying and accurately recording mechanical issues Reporting findings clearly and professionally Working within established inspection and safety procedures Maintaining a clean and organised working environment About You This role would suit: Someone with prior experience completing VHCs in a dealership...

Expleo are working with a major Automotive Manufacturer in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and supporting Studio Engineering feasibility and the design process to deliver the theme, while working with Engineering to align and challenge technical inputs. Responsibilities of the Design Engineer - Provide studio engineering support by evaluating design feasibility and delivering CAD engineering solutions. Support benchmarking for technical solutions for the project. Lead CAD design and development of complex components and assemblies. Coordinate technical communication with Design and cross‑functional teams. Ensure feasibility and correct dimensioning of CAD data. Contribute to continuous improvement of CAD timing and quality. Support documentation and archiving of CAD data. Prepare product presentations based on developed CAD. Manage storing, releasing, updating, and securing...

Design Engineer Reference: 56484 Umbrella Rate: £53.54/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of automotive design. You’ll work on exciting and highly complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. If you're passionate about design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you. What You Will Do: • Coordinate and support Studio Engineering Feasibility and Design Processes to ensure seamless project delivery. • Lead the CAD design and development of highly complex components, including single parts and assemblies with interdependent functionalities. • Collaborate with Design and non-Design departments to ensure technical communication and alignment. • Check incoming data from suppliers...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...

Job Title: Painter Location: Grays, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Pay: £14.50 per hour Purpose To prepare, paint and finish access equipment and components to a high standard, ensuring a durable, professional appearance and protection of all surfaces. Key Responsibilities Prepare machines and components by cleaning, sanding, masking and carrying out minor surface repairs. Mix and apply primers, topcoats and protective coatings using spray equipment, brushes and rollers. Ensure all work meets required quality standards for finish, colour match and coverage. Follow job cards and schedules to support efficient turnaround of equipment. Maintain painting equipment, spray guns and work areas in a clean and safe condition. Work safely at all times, following company health and safety procedures and using appropriate PPE. What We Need From You Previous experience as an industrial painter, vehicle refinisher or painter & decorator. Confident using spray...

Design Quality Engineer (Contract) Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £55-£70 per hour (outside IR35 / subject to candidate experience) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: 3 or 4 days per week (flexible for the right candidate) Location: Hybrid working - on‑site at M&TC, Biggin Hill when required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Design Quality Engineer on a contract basis to support Design Quality activities within a high‑performance motorsport engineering environment. Reporting to the Head of QMO, this role will work closely with Quality, Product Development, and Engineering teams to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of product data throughout the full design lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in maintaining robust PLM governance, change control, and configuration management, ensuring that engineering data is structured, controlled, and released efficiently to support downstream manufacturing and assembly activities. Key...

Job Title: Level 2 Vehicle Inspector Locations: Bristol (Avonmouth) and Paddock Wood Status: Initially a 3-month temporary contract with a view to contract extension or permanent employment offer after a successful review period. Description: A fantastic opportunity is available for a qualified Level 2 Mechanic / Technician to join this prestigious motoring organisation as a Vehicle Inspector inspecting vehicles in a workshop environment. These are 70-point mechanical inspections for vehicles before they go to auction and the role is on-site at one of their clients. There are two levels of checks; Essential which are pretty quick to undertake and Blue Sticker which are more complex. Each check completed earns a "per check" bonus so wages can be boosted significantly! To be considered for the role you must be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic and be able to work on your own initiative. The company is especially interested speaking to candidates who can demonstrate the...

A manufacturer of automotive components based in Witham are hiring for an Assembly Supervisor to join their team. This is a fantastic time to join a company who are expanding fast, with a very healthy order book and work on some fantastic and prestigious projects for the likes of Aston Martin, McLaren, Pininfarina and many more! We are looking for someone who has supervisory and assembly experience. In the beginning you will be hands on, learning the process and in the longer term step back and lead the team. The hourly rate for the role is up to £19.23ph the equivalent of £40,000 per annum working a 40 hour week, 8am till 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Assembly Supervisor duties:- Supervising a team of 16 people currently, with numbers set to grow to 20 people Managing the flow of work through the team Checking KPI's, i.e. how many units each person is producing Hands on assembly work in the beginning Reporting the the Assembly ManagerIf you have assembly experience and...

Are you great with your hands and have an eye for detail? Whether you're into knitting, model making, mechanics, or small-scale assembly, we want to hear from you! If you have completed a mechanical engineering course or similar then this could be an advantage. A leading automotive component manufacturer in Witham is growing their team and looking for enthusiastic individuals to train as Carbon Laminators. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive environment, producing parts for top-tier motorsport clients. This role is paying £12.71ph, working 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Overtime is also available. What you'll be doing: Assisting in the production of high-performance vehicle components Preparing patterns and laying up carbon fibre materials Verifying and handling material kits Applying sealants and release agents Hand-laying pre-preg carbon fibre to specification (Don't worry - full training is provided!) What we're looking for: Great hand-eye coordination and...

An automotive component manufacturer based in Witham are looking for a CNC Machinist who would be keen on programming, setting and operating a 6 axis Robot. The hourly rate is up to £20.40ph and the hours are 1.30pm to 12 midnight Monday to Friday. Robot Cell Setter / Operator duties:- Responsible for operating and setting of the robot cell Programming and proving out new components on a 6 axis KUKA KRC2 Robot cell from master panels Work with a variety of metals including aluminium, carbon fibre, and epoxy tool boards Working closely with the rest of the machine shop to deliver on time Responsble for setting and operating 3 axis verticle machine centre Setting and operating 5-axis universal machining centres Deburring and manually finishing parts Responsible for the cutting and preparing of materialsThe right person for the role with have a good understanding of the following:- Haas and fanuc controls Good understanding of machining and programming techniques Have a strong...

We are working with an automotive component manufacturer based in Witham who are looking for a CNC Setter Operator to join their night shift. We are looking for people who can set and operate CNC Milling machines and be happy to work the night shift. Pay is up to £17ph + a 33% shift allowance. The night shift hours are 9.30pm to 7.30am Monday to Thursday. This is a 38 hour week. CNC Setter Operator duties:- Set and operate 3 and 5 axis machines Cutting and preparing materials Work with aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre Deburring and manueally finishing parts where requiredFor this role you must possess a good understanding of HAAS or Fanuc controls, be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets when required. This is a temporary to permanent position. The company has a full order book till early 2030's so do need people to go permanent after the temporary period. If you are a CNC Setter Operator who is looking to work night shift,...

A precision engineering company based in Witham are looking for a CNC Turner to join their expanding business. The company work in Defence, automotive, Aerospace, motor sport, medical, marine and other sectors so have a wide range of projects to work on. We are looking for someone with experience programming, setting and operating CNC Mazak Turning machines using Mazatrol. The company can pay circa £22ph, work 7.30am till 4pm Monday to Friday - overtime available. Hours can be flexible and discussed in interview and also open to part time options. CNC Turner duties:- Programming Turning machines using Mazatrol Setting & operating CNC Mazak Turning machines Working on small to medium batch quantities Working from engineering drawings Involvement with inspectionThis is a permanent role subject to you passing a probation period. If you have the skills we are looking for, please apply! If you have any questions about the job or the company, please call Prime Appointments...

Expleo are working with a major Automotive Manufacturer in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Your responsibilities will include ensuring our clients complex distributed technologies, including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety, meet the highest safety standards Responsibilities of the Functional Safety Systems Engineer - Collaborate with technology experts to perform Functional Safety analysis using MBSE tools. Support global teams in designing simple, safe systems that transition advanced technology to production. Execute ISO 26262 activities with cross‑functional teams worldwide. Model functions, interfaces, and safety behaviour in MBSE/SysML; contribute to common safety ratings and model libraries. Develop safety concepts, system designs, and documentation for audits, reviews, and milestones. Lead reviews with stakeholders and suppliers and drive continuous process and tool improvements....

Job Title: Paint Sprayer Job Location: Ilford, London Shifts: Days 06:00 - 16:20 Nights 18:00 -04:20 Availability to work weekends 4 on 4 off shifts. Hourly Rate: Days - £19.49 PAYE / £24.75 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...

For over 20 years James Lewis Ltd has provided a wide variety of engineering services to the major Bus & Coach operators and manufacturers throughout the UK. We have varied projects with multiple clients throughout the UK and are looking for experienced & flexible engineers who are able to adapt to the diverse nature of our work. Job Types: Contract & Perm positions available Salary: £25-36.61ph Shift: Multiple shifts available Benefits: * Overtime Available Duties to include: * Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation) * Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard * Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines * Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner * Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards * Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests * Preventative...

SW-007-Painter-245 Painter & Decorator £20 - £21 per hour Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based initially based in Kennington Temp-to-Perm role * Working in occupied council properties * External and Internal Re-Decs of blocks of flats and houses * The first job will be in London, Kennington, which will be external and internal works Overview * We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a busy inhouse maintenance team working across residential properties initially in London * This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering high-quality decorating works within occupied and void properties * Deliver high-quality painting/decorating within residential properties, planning each job effectively and completing works to specification (where provided) * Prepare surfaces to ensure a proper finish, including minor wall repairs to...

We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team on a 3+ month contract, based in Brixton. This is a great opportunity for an experienced operative to support the upkeep and maintenance of outdoor communal spaces. * Brixton, London (SW9) * £12.71 per hour * 3+ Month Contract The Role: You will be responsible for carrying out general grounds maintenance duties to ensure all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and maintained to a high standard. Key Requirements: * Previous grounds maintenance experience (essential) * Full UK manual driving licence (required) * Minimum of 2 years driving experience If you have the relevant experience and are available to start straight away, apply now

About the Role We are seeking reliable and skilled Handypersons to join our growing team, delivering high-quality maintenance services across residential properties. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance and repair works in occupied and void properties Basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical tasks Respond to reactive maintenance requests efficiently Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations Provide excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes Maintain accurate records of work completed What We're Looking For Previous experience in a similar handyperson or maintenance role Multi-skilled across basic trades Full UK driving licence (essential) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and customer service skills What We Offer Competitive salary Company van and fuel card Tools and uniform...

Role Overview We are recruiting a skilled Multi Trader to carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance tasks across residential properties. Duties Perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and decorating works Complete reactive and planned maintenance tasks Ensure high-quality workmanship Deliver excellent customer service Requirements Strong experience across multiple trades Ability to work independently Full UK driving licence Customer-focused approach Benefits Company van and fuel card Stable, long-term employment Training and development opportunitiesRG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy