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Join the Dynamic Doors Team Dynamic Doors is a well-established, family-run company based in Sittingbourne with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality industrial door, gate, barrier and security solutions. We have built our reputation on exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer service and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Gate Engineer to join our expanding team, covering Kent, London and the surrounding counties. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values technical expertise, professionalism and continuous development. The Role We're looking for an engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills who can confidently work on: Automatic gates & barriers Gate automation systems Access control systems Automatic & industrial doors Hydraulic systems Motors, sensors, relays & switches Electrical control panels 24V, 230V & 400V equipment Preventative & reactive maintenance Fault-finding, repairs and servicing New installations, testing & commissioning Site surveys and setting out Experience with manufacturers such as Beninca, BFT, FAAC, CAME, Nice, Parking Facilities and similar systems would be a strong advantage. What We're Looking For Strong electrical & mechanical fault-finding ability Electrical qualifications desirable Experience with automatic gates and barriers Ability to manage installations from site survey through to commissioning Professional and confident dealing with customers Able to diagnose and resolve challenging technical faults Able to work independently and as part of a team Senior/lead engineer experience would be an advantage Relevant Qualifications such as: Req: 18th Edition, City & Guilds Electrical DHF Gates & Barriers, IPAF, SSSTS, Paxton or similar would be beneficial, but happy to give training. What We Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications. Enhanced overtime rates. Standby payments and regular overtime opportunities. Performance-related bonus scheme. Company pension. 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Fully equipped company vehicle. Company uniform, PPE and specialist equipment. Ongoing manufacturer and industry training. Opportunities for career progression within a growing business. A supportive, friendly working environment where your experience and expertise are genuinely valued. Monday to Friday. Overtime available. If you're an experienced Gate Engineer looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact, develop others and be part of a respected, growing family business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Dynamic Doors team. TPBN1_UKTJ

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction... JBFL1_UKTJ

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf (Gypsum) are searching for team members to join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) at our Sittingbourne Plant. Within this role, the Shift Maintenance Electrician will be working a 4 on 6 off shift pattern, each shift is 12 hours. This shift pattern includes days & nights (5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am) Can you say yes? Are you aware of current workplace health and safety legislation? Do you possess mechanical skills, including general fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, and welding? Are you self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines? If so we would welcome your application. What you'll be doing: The Maintenance Technician within the Mechanical Team has a primary responsibility to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of process equipment. They will respond to process stoppages or abnormalities as required for diagnosis, isolations and to effect repairs. They will also undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others. You are also required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others. To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to plant performance objectives. To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule. To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to standardisation, optimisation, improvement, and diagnostics initiatives such as, Root Cause Analysis, Condition Based Maintenance and Work Flow Planning. To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment. To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later analyses. Provide an active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department, supporting and providing cover for colleagues where required. Shift handovers via SAP to ensure safe & effective transition of work tasks & shift activities. Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issuing of appropriate permits to work. What we'd love for you to have: An NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation. Knowledge of machine safety systems. Mechanical: general fitter skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, welding Experience working with automated plant and equipment. Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities and infrastructure throughout the factory. Process competencies to develop technical expertise. Motivated, able to work without supervision and to tight deadlines. Articulate, literate and numerate with good communication skills. Well-developed IT skills including MS office; SAP skills are an advantage. We will provide: A competitive salary of around £48,000 + package + paid overtime as required. Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments. 7% employer pension contribution. Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare. Income Protection Access to a Reward & Benefits platform. Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice). Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary). Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are supporting a Market Leading Product Manufacturer to recruit Production Operatives. As a market leader in their field, they are looking for operatives who will be an asset to their team, be an effective and proactive team member and work towards company expectations and targets. Ideally candidates from a heavy industrial background of manufacturing. In return, the company will offer industry leading training and progression within the company. With overtime opportunities taking OTE to around £48,000 + What's in it for you as a Production Operative? Salary of circa £44,000 OT Paid at a Premium 33 days Holiday Hours of work - 3 shift Monday - Friday (6-2/2-10/10-6) Location - Sheerness Requirements as a Production Operative; Work on an automated Production line to ensure the manufacture of products and meets established QA Expectations Ideally usage of Loading Shovel or Weighbridge Monitoring machinery and reporting issues Make manufacturing adjustments and working to 5s principles Quality testing of certain batches, reporting any issues that may arise Working with SCADA and PLC machines in a state of the art facility Roles and responsibilities of a Production Operative; The production of high-quality products operating production machinery The manual packing and movement of heavy products Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S's housekeeping and environmental management Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team Full UK Driving Licence needed due to location of site

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR / ESTIMATOR Location: Sittingbourne OTE: £50,000 Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Looking for a Vehicle Damage Assessor role where your estimating expertise is properly rewarded, you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern, and have the opportunity to achieve an OTE of £50,000? If you're an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where your technical knowledge, accuracy, and ability to produce high-quality estimates are valued. Working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, you'll benefit from a structured working week while assessing accident-damaged vehicles, preparing accurate repair estimates, and supporting the efficient progression of vehicles through the bodyshop. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? ·OTE of £50,000 ·Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE ·Monday to Friday working pattern ·8:00am - 5:00pm working hours ·Full-time, permanent employment ·Professional accident repair environment ·Opportunity to utilise your specialist estimating skills ·Strong earning potential ·Long-term career development opportunities THE ROLE As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator, you'll be responsible for assessing accident-damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates to ensure repairs are planned efficiently and completed to the required standard. Key responsibilities include: ·Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately assessing the extent of repair required. ·Producing detailed and accurate repair estimates using appropriate estimating systems. ·Identifying required parts, labour operations, repair methods, and associated costs. ·Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable, and aligned with manufacturer and industry standards. ·Liaising with customers, insurers, engineers, and bodyshop colleagues throughout the repair process. ·Maintaining accurate records and updating repair information on relevant systems. ·Supporting the bodyshop team in maintaining efficient vehicle workflow and agreed repair timescales. ·Ensuring all damage assessments and estimates are completed accurately and professionally. ABOUT YOU This opportunity would suit an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Estimator with strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail. You'll ideally have: ·Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Estimator, or Vehicle Estimator within an accident repair environment. ·ATA / IMI accreditation in Vehicle Damage Assessment or equivalent relevant industry experience. ·Strong knowledge of modern vehicle repair methods, construction, and damage assessment. ·Proficiency with estimating systems such as Audatex / GT Global or similar. ·Strong IT and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. ·The ability to accurately assess damage and produce commercially accurate repair estimates. ·Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with customers, insurers, and workshop teams. ·A professional, organised, and methodical approach to your work. APPLY TODAY This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Bodyshop Estimator offering an OTE of £50,000, a basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE, and a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern. If you're looking for your next challenge in Sittingbourne and want a role where your estimating expertise and industry experience are properly recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54803

Position: Factory Technician / Production Operator / Technical Cleaner - 6 Month Contract Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am till 6:00pm (40 Hours Per Week) Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience (Circa £31k to £35k per annum) Benefits: Modern Purpose-Built Manufacturing Facility, Full Training Provided, Potential Permanent Opportunity, Ongoing Development & Training Location: Commutable from Sittingbourne, Faversham, Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Canterbury and surrounding areas Company A leading manufacturer are seeking Factory Technicians / Production Operators / Technical Cleaners to join its operations team on an initial 6-month contract basis. Working within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility, you'll play a key role in supporting production operations, maintaining machinery cleanliness, removing material build-up and ensuring factory areas remain safe, organised and operational. This is a hands-on and physical role suited to someone who is comfortable with physical and repetitive work. The position offers variety, combining factory housekeeping, machinery cleaning and production support duties, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. Full training will be provided, including cleaning procedures, LOTOTO / LOTO processes (safety), working at height and production operations. Responsibilities The Factory Technician / Production Operator / Technical Cleaner will be responsible for supporting production activities whilst ensuring machinery and factory areas are maintained to high operational and safety standards. Maintain machinery cleanliness through industrial cleaning, jet washing and housekeeping activities. Remove material build-up from production equipment to support safe and efficient operation. Clean around, underneath and above manufacturing machinery and equipment. Carry out factory housekeeping duties across production and operational areas. Support machinery shutdown cleaning activities when required. Physically move materials, equipment and production items throughout the facility. Assist Production Operators with manufacturing processes and machine operation as required. Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times. Requirements Previous relevant experience. Experience could be working as; Production Operator, Factory Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Technical Cleaner or Hygiene Cleaner or similar role. Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling and physically demanding duties. Reliable, proactive and self-motivated. Able to identify tasks that need completing and take ownership of responsibilities. Strong team player with a positive attitude. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up-to-date CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not heard back within 5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful

Installation Engineer (Doors) North Kent - Sittingbourne, Faversham, Chatham, Dartford £35,000 - £42,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Benefits Do you have experience in the Installation of Steel Doors, looking for a stable, permanent and local role with a good earning potential through additional bonuses? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering company where you will receive training on their specialist products and become part of their experienced installation team. The company are a Multi-million pound manufacturer dominating their industry. They supply a range of Steel based security equipment to leading client. This is a Monday - Friday days based role. You will travel to customer sites across Kent and London, assisting with the installation of the company's products and carrying out site surveys. If you have experience with Installation (Mechanical or Steel), looking for something local, secure and future focused please apply. The Role: Installation of Steel equipment (Doors, Security Gates) Travelling to customer sites in local area (Kent / London). Monday - Friday - travelling with team. The Person: Installation, fitting, engineering, manufacturing or construction background preferred Lives in North Kent Worked with Mechanical / Steel sector. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

BMS Sales Estimator Location: REMOTE WORKING Job Type: Permanent Industry: Building Controls / BMS / HVAC BMS Sales Estimator – Technical & Commercial Role We are currently looking for an experienced BMS Sales Estimator to join an established and ambitious organisation operating within the building controls and BMS sector. This is a technical-commercial BMS position, not a general construction estimating role. The successful candidate will have a genuine understanding of BMS, BEMS and HVAC controls, together with the ability to review technical tender information and develop accurate, competitive and deliverable proposals. You will work closely with sales, technical and operational teams, supporting opportunities from the initial enquiry through to tender submission, client clarification and internal handover. The Role As BMS Sales Estimator, your responsibilities will include: • Reviewing incoming BMS/BEMS tender enquiries in detail., • Interpreting specifications, drawings, points schedules, schematics and supporting tender documentation., • Understanding client requirements, project timescales and submission instructions., • Developing technically appropriate and commercially competitive BMS proposals., • Identifying key client requirements and developing solutions aligned with project objectives., • Obtaining, reviewing and incorporating supplier and subcontractor quotations., • Building strong working relationships with panel manufacturers and BMS installation partners., • Identifying risks, omissions, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities within tender information., • Attending site surveys where required., • Supporting client and consultant meetings throughout the bid process., • Working closely with the sales team to develop opportunities., • Supporting bid writing and wider proposal activities., • Ensuring appropriate internal governance, reporting and authorisation procedures are followed., • Maintaining accurate opportunity information and tender records., • Managing multiple live tenders and competing deadlines., • Providing wider sales and estimating support to the business when required. About You We are looking for an experienced BMS/controls professional with a strong combination of technical knowledge, estimating ability and commercial awareness. You will ideally have: Previous experience in BMS estimating, BEMS proposals, applications, technical sales or a similar role. Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and Building Management Systems. Experience working within a multi-manufacturer BMS environment. Knowledge of platforms such as Trend, Tridium/Niagara or similar. The ability to interpret BMS specifications, points schedules, schematics, drawings and control requirements. Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing. Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisation and time-management skills. Experience managing multiple tenders and competing deadlines. Confidence communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. The ability to discuss BMS solutions and proposals at a suitable technical level. A strong customer-focused approach. A proactive, self-motivated and accountable attitude. You do not need experience with every BMS manufacturer. Broader controls knowledge, genuine estimating capability and the ability to understand and interpret technical requirements are more important. Suitable Backgrounds This opportunity could suit candidates currently working as: BMS Estimator, BEMS Estimator, Controls Estimator, BMS Sales Estimator, BMS Proposals Engineer, BMS Applications Engineer, BMS Sales Engineer, Building Controls Estimator, Technical Sales Engineer, BMS Project Engineer with estimating experience. We would also consider candidates from: BMS systems integrators Building controls manufacturers BMS installation specialists HVAC controls businesses Smart building technology providers M&E contractors with an established BMS division Panel manufacturers with relevant BMS estimating experience Important This is specifically a BMS/building-controls estimating position. We are not looking for general mechanical, electrical or construction estimators unless they can demonstrate meaningful and hands-on experience with BMS, BEMS or building controls. The successful candidate will be more than someone who simply produces prices from a desk. You will be involved in understanding client requirements, shaping technical solutions, reviewing tender documentation, supporting site surveys and client/consultant discussions, and working with the wider business to ensure proposals are both commercially competitive and technically deliverable. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BMS professional looking to develop their career within a varied technical-commercial environment. You will have: A varied role combining BMS, estimating, sales and technical solutions. Exposure to a broad range of BMS technologies and manufacturers. Close interaction with sales, technical and operational teams. Direct involvement in client and consultant discussions. The opportunity to influence major BMS bids from enquiry through to submission. A visible role within an established and growing organisation. The opportunity to make a direct contribution to future business growth. If you have genuine BMS/controls experience and are looking for a role that combines technical knowledge with commercial estimating and client interaction, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion