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We are currently seeking a Mechanical & Parts Technician to join our team working on commercial vehicles. Applicants should be Level 3 qualified in Vehicle Maintenance/Automotive Engineering or have demonstrable time-served experience within the commercial vehicle industry. This role involves both hands-on mechanical maintenance and repair as well as parts identification and management, helping to ensure our commercial fleet is maintained to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on commercial vehicles, • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs, • Identify, source, and manage vehicle parts required for repairs and maintenance, • Assist with parts ordering, stock control, and inventory management, • Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance/Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience, • Experience working with commercial vehicles (e.g., vans, fleet vehicles), • Strong mechanical diagnostic and repair skills, • Good knowledge of vehicle parts and components

Electronics Hardware Team Lead Location: Rochester, KentSalary: Circa £60,000 (flexibility for the right background)Working pattern: Predominantly on-site (4 days per week), with some flexibility for admin / paperwork Contact: Emily-Karabelo Powell, Associate Director, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment This is an opportunity to step into a senior, visible leadership role within a growing electronics engineering team working on complex, safety-critical hardware. The role offers genuine flexibility in how hands-on you remain. If you enjoy staying close to the engineering, there is scope to balance technical delivery with team leadership. Equally, if your strengths sit more in coordination, planning and mentoring, the role can lean that way too – with strong technical support around you. What matters most is a credible electronics background, confidence leading engineers, and the ability to take ownership of delivery. What you’ll be responsible for • Leading and developing a hardware engineering team (typically 5–10 engineers across mixed experience levels), • Ownership of work packages, including planning effort, tracking cost and monitoring delivery, • Providing day-to-day technical oversight and mentoring, particularly for junior engineers, • Ensuring work is delivered in line with engineering governance, quality and risk expectations, • Working closely with project and programme stakeholders, reporting progress and risks, • A strong electronics / hardware engineering background – this is not a generic people-management role, • Experience leading engineers within a hardware, electronics or embedded environment, • Confidence managing delivery: estimates, schedules, priorities and cost awareness, • Comfortable providing technical oversight, even if you’re not the deepest technical specialist, • Competitive salary with flexibility for the right experience, • Excellent benefits package, including a strong pension, generous annual leave and additional wellbeing benefits, • Long-term, secure projects with real investment in people, • A supportive leadership structure – you won’t be left carrying everything alone

Senior CNC CAD/CAM Programmer & Machinist (Multi-Axis Milling)Join a high-precision manufacturing team producing small-batch and one-off components for aerospace and automotive customers. You'll programme offline and set/operate multi-axis CNC mills, with strong earning potential through negotiable base rates depending on skill and experience and regular overtime usually available. Key responsibilities: * Offline CAD/CAM programming for 3-axis, 3+2 and 5-axis CNC milling * Set, prove-out and operate CNC machines producing one-offs and small batches * Support and mentor junior machinists, setters and operators on the shop floor * Read and interpret engineering drawings; select tooling, speeds and feeds * Machine a range of metals and other materials to tight tolerances * Carry out basic inspection and quality checks on completed parts Skills & experience: * Senior CNC/CAM programmer, setter and operator background * Strong multi-axis milling programming capability (3-axis through 5-axis) * Offline CAD/CAM experience (software cross-training available) * Familiar with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls * Confident with drawings, tooling, speeds/feeds and best practice machining * Die and mould tooling experience (desirable) B...

Calling all commercially minded Graduate Mechanical / Automotive/Manufacturing Engineers!! Location: Kent (various locations, drivers with own transport essential) Salary: Circa £25,000 – £32,000 depending on experience Contact: Emily or Sammy – PWR Are you a Mechanical or Automotive Engineering graduate looking to start your career in a role where you can apply your technical knowledge in a real-world engineering environment? We are working with several well-established engineering organisations in Kent that are looking for technically minded graduates to join their teams. Both opportunities offer the chance to build a career in technical engineering, product development, and commercial engineering roles, working closely with experienced engineers and industry specialists. These positions are ideal for graduates who enjoy working with technical data, engineering drawings, product specifications and manufacturing processes, while also developing broader commercial and analytical skills. It would be ideal if you had an interest and knowledge of automotive components, and systems for some of the several roles we have available for enthusiastic grads! What you could be involved in Depending on the role, responsibilities may include: Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models Supporting technical product development and product range management Analysing engineering data and product specifications Assisting with engineering planning and manufacturing processes Supporting costing, quoting or commercial decision making Managing technical product information and documentation Working closely with engineering, quality, procurement and commercial teams What we’re looking for We are keen to speak with candidates who have: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar – 2:1 or above ideally Some ability to use 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving ability An interest in engineering products, manufacturing or the automotive sector Good Excel / data analysis skills Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Placement year experience, internships or exposure to engineering environments would be beneficial but not essential. Why apply? These roles offer a fantastic starting point for graduates looking to develop careers in areas such as: Engineering planning Technical product management Manufacturing engineering Automotive product development Commercial engineering roles You will gain broad exposure to engineering, technical and commercial decision-making, with structured training and the opportunity to develop your career in a growing sector

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new Pre-delivery Inspection Engineer to work at their workshop in Northampton. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to get into a new position. Responsibilities * Carrying out PDIs on the company’s fleet of Material Handling equipment * Completing all necessary paperwork that comes along with the inspections * Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment inspections are carried out efficiently * Working alongside the rest of the engineering team to maintain a high level of customer service * Ensuring that all health and safety standards are maintained in the workshop * Assisting the workshop team with maintenance when needed Requirements The company are open to 2 types of individual with this position. You will either be and experienced forklift truck engineer or someone with experience of carrying out PDIs within a closely related industry such as commercial vehicles, plant hire, powered access, agriculture or automotive. In terms of location, you must be based in commutable distance of Northampton. Benefits * Up to £34,500 – dependent on years’ experience as an engineer * Overtime paid at time ½ and double on Sundays and bank holidays * Yearly bonus * 23 days holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 The Company Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years

The Opportunity Are you an experienced Account Manager with strong automotive industry knowledge? We’re looking for a commercially driven professional to act as the key interface between the business and its automotive customers. You’ll be the internal customer champion — leading commercial strategy, driving growth, and building long-term partnerships in a fast-moving automotive environment. This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of major accounts, lead negotiations, and convert opportunity into sustainable revenue. What You’ll Be Doing Act as the primary commercial interface for automotive customers Build, develop and grow strategic customer relationships Lead quotations, negotiations, and supply agreements Develop robust monthly and annual sales forecasts Identify and drive new business opportunities within accounts Understand customer product cycles, forecasts, and market strategy Present and defend commercial proposals with confidence Work cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams Communicate the value of complex, technical automotive products Ensure quality and compliance standards are met Travel domestically and internationally as required What We’re Looking For Minimum 3 years’ Account Management experience Essential: Strong knowledge of the automotive industry (OEM or Tier supplier environment) Degree in Engineering, Business or similar Commercially focused with strong revenue and margin awareness Confident negotiator and decision-maker under pressure Strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced setting Experience developing value propositions and business cases (desirable) What’s On Offer Competitive salary + performance bonus Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits Family-friendly policies Flexible, agile working approach Structured career development opportunities Inclusive, collaborative culture Strong focus on safety, integrity and accountability Additional Information Domestic and international travel required Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Equal opportunity employer Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Blackpool & The Fylde College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Specialist Practitioner in Automotive Engineering to join our dynamic team based at our Bispham campus.

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College,we arelooking to recruit aLecturer in Automotive Engineering on a full-time, permanent basis.

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Project Manager, Engineering to coordinate design teams and oversee project delivery in the UK. The ideal candidate should have solid analytical, teamwork, and communication skills, along with an HNC/HND in electrical engineering.

International Tier 1 suppliers to the Automotive sector are seeking an experienced Automotive Recruiter to join their internal team delivering engineers for cutting‑edge automotive design and development projects (including Hybrid & EV projects). Internal Recruiter – Automotive Engineering – T

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Audit to enhance auditing processes and support a zero repeat issue culture within the Automotive sector. Ideal candidates should have significant automotive experience, a supervisory background, and auditing expertise.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Internal Recruiter to specialize in the automotive engineering sector in the West Midlands or Essex. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive recruitment, sourcing candidates for roles ranging from Manufacturing Engineers to CAE Engineers.

A leading educational institution is seeking a Specialist Practitioner in Automotive Engineering to deliver high-quality learning and assessment. This role is pivotal in supporting students in developing their technical skills, confidence, and professionalism required in the automotive industry.

An automotive startup based in Greater London is seeking a Design & Development Manager. This role requires extensive experience in Automotive, Motorsport, and Formula 1, with a strong background in design and management.

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BTEC Higher Nationals Engineering & Automotive Engineering. Automotive Engineering for England (2026) - RQF. Manufacturing Engineering for England (2024) - RQF.

Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering background with at least 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the vital infrastructure sector. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities

An innovative automotive company in Greater London seeks experienced professionals to join their design and development team. Ideal candidates will have around 15 years of experience in the automotive or motorsport sectors, with skills in specific areas such as axels, chassis, and transmission syste

A leading automotive engineering firm in Greater London is looking for a candidate with over 10 years of experience in roles within the Automotive or Aerospace sectors.

Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering). Project Management Analyst – Automotive/Engineering – Milton Keynes Area. Liaise with internal engineering teams to share project updates, resolve issues, and facilitate cross‑functional problem solving.

Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc. Design graduate- and industry-level automotive engineering problems grounded in real practice;. Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields, e.

Key Responsibilities of our Specialist Practitioner in Automotive Engineering:. As a key contributor to the Automotive Engineering provision, your responsibilities will include:. We offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration with experienced practitioners, and the chance to make

Job DescriptionHere at Bournemouth & Poole College,we arelooking to recruit aLecturer in Automotive Engineering on a full-time, permanent basis.

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Audit to enhance auditing processes and support a zero repeat issue culture within the Automotive sector. Ideal candidates should have significant automotive experience, a supervisory background, and auditing expertise.

Job IntroductionMachine Operative - DaysHourly rate £12.Shift Pattern7 Day Fortnight - 7 days in every 14 days with every other weekend offWeek 1: Sun 7.Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat - 07.About the roleAs a member of the team, you are responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining produc

A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £55,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable).A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service,

Customer Service Advisor - Leeds/HybridDo you excel at analysing financial information and turning it into clear, practical guidance for clients? Can you balance empathy with objectivity while helping people navigate challenging financial situations? Are you confident communicating with clients and

A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000.A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert ve

The Company – Production Operative Linkster is currently recruiting for a respected client in the FMCG sector, located in Foston Dove Valley Park (DE65).We are looking to fill a Production Operative position on a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2026.Job Specification - Production Ope

A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000.A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert ve

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Diagnostic Vehicle Technician / Mechanic within a well-respected family-run independent garage, located in Ilkeston. Our Automotive Client has a need for a Diagnostic Vehicle Technician who is motivated and able to work to their own init

A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000.A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert ve

Production Operative (Part-Time – Choose Your 3 Days) Hours: 3 days per week (flexible – you choose which days) -- 8am - 5pm Location: Hereford Salary: £21.April We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Production Operative to join our growing team.This

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Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5pm, early finish on a Friday!.Weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, free on-site parking and access to benefits hub.Build and assemble electrical units by working from technical drawings, work instructions and guides.Operate a range of small hand tools and carry out ba

Production Operative — Dye Penetrant / Inspection Process (PFD).Monday to Friday – Day Shifts (Early Finish EVERY FRIDAY!).Emily Powell or Sammy Messenger.An established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a.Production / Process Operative.This role offers funded technical certification, structured

We are recruiting for a permanent German & English Bilingual Customer Service Advisor to speak both German and English.Main Purpose of Customer Service Advisor role:.Responding to English and German emails, answering English and German calls,.Dealing with customer quires on our system and translatin

Hello, We are recruiting currently for Production Operatives for our busy client based in Buckingham.This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing processes.The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong mechanical aptitude

This is a temporary position for 2-3 weeks, ideal for individuals in between jobs.Immediate start available for the right candidate following a short video interview.French Speaking Customer Service Advisors.This role involves providing exceptional customer care to consumers in the French markets af

They are currently looking for a Production Operative! As the Production Operative (Bar Saw), you will be cutting a range of rolling product for various customers working from design drawing, adhering to tight tolerances and ensuring their customers receive the most high quality material.This role i

Prism7 Resourcing is looking for a warehouse op with valid counterbalance Forklift licence for our client based in Rettendon (CM3) starting ASAP on a temp to permanent basis.Responsibilities: - Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials and products - Load and unload trucks and

There will be a requirement to temporarily work on days until training is completed.Night shift will get an additional £1.Unlock your potential with our client.Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known

Job Title: Warehouse Operative.Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities available.Gloucester are recruiting for 12 Warehouse Operatives for their pallets repairing operations.We are looking for candidates who are comfortable using tools such as hammers or nail guns; however, please b

We have a great opportunity for a.Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in.The Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food.Its history dates back to 1963, when the first Flour Milling Plant was est

Dutch-speaking Customer Service Advisors.This is an excellent opportunity for.As a Careline Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers in the Benelux region affected by a specialised nutrition product recall.You will provide empathetic, accurate, and professional assistance to consu

German-Speaking Customer Service Location: Maidstone Salary: £28,000 per year +Monthly Bonus Are you fluent in German and looking for an exciting customer service opportunity? In this role, you will: Provide exceptional customer service to German-speaking clients.Support commercial admi