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Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and a passion for automotive repair. As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. F. W Abbott is expanding and we are looking for an experienced heavy vehicle technician to join our team. With over 50 years of experience, F. W. Abbott is an independent family owned company that serve a wide range of customers, all makes of commercial vehicles and related trailers and equipment, as well as act as the premier DAF Service agent within the Kettering and wider Northamptonshire area. We are seeking a competent and committed heavy vehicle technician to carry out duties such as fault diagnosis, servicing and maintenance, and dealing with customer queries to the highest standard. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Have experience using diagnosis equipment (DAF diagnosis equipment training will be provided), be willing to be part of an on call rota based brake down service (DAFaid), HGV licence preferred (can be obtained in future). Benefits include a company pension scheme, on-going training as required, and the opportunity for career progression. Pay is negotiable for the ideal candidate, and a bonus is available based on performance. Hours will be from 07:30am - 17:30pm Monday to Friday and 07:30 - 12:30pm Saturday mornings on a rota / work dependant Pay - negotiable Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Work Location: In person

Furniture Flammability Technician Location: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Reference: 02/26 We are recruiting a Furniture Flammability Technician on behalf of our client to join their specialist Furniture Flammability department on a full-time basis. The department is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation, working with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Testing is carried out against British, European and international standards, as well as major retailer specifications, to ensure furniture products are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a technical laboratory environment. The Role As a Furniture Flammability Technician, your responsibilities will include: Preparation and conditioning of test samples Conducting furniture flammability testing to British, European and international standards Planning and agreeing testing schedules Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of laboratory areas About You Essential requirements: GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade C / Grade 5 or above Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work accurately to deadlines with strong attention to detail Demonstrable organisation, planning and time-management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible, proactive and positive “can-do” attitude Desirable experience: Experience working within the furniture industry Experience in a regulated laboratory environment Experience testing consumer products Full, clean UK driving licence Benefits The role offers a competitive benefits package, including: 25–30 days annual leave (service related) Life assurance Group personal pension plan Income protection Free on-site parking Closing date: 29 January 2026 Interviews: On site, 10 February 2026 If you are looking to build or develop your career in furniture testing within a professional laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply. INDKTT

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. 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 40 hours per week, with core hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays. Opportunities available in the East Midlands: Northampton Worksop Derby As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers, wherever they are. From driveways to office car parks, you’ll deliver first-class service without the constraints of a traditional garage. We’ll equip you for success from day one - with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided. Think independence, career progression, and real work-life balance - with a 40-hour week that keeps you moving and out of the same four walls. The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining our heritage with bold innovation. Now’s the time to join a company that’s redefining roadside repair. If you’re a skilled, practical mechanic looking to be part of something big, this is for you. No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward. Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings. Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments. Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term. Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it. Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after: You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about. You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing. You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need: Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it

Furniture Technician Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time) About the Role We’re looking for a Furniture Flammability Technician to join our established and growing Furniture Flammability department. This is a hands-on laboratory role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical testing work, working to standards, and being part of a highly skilled technical team. The clients Furniture Flammability department is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation. We work with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers worldwide, helping to ensure furniture products are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you’ll be responsible for carrying out flammability testing on furniture and related products in line with UK, European and international standards. Your key duties will include: Preparing and conditioning test samples Conducting flammability testing to British, European and international standards Planning and agreeing testing schedules to meet customer deadlines Maintaining clean, safe and organised laboratory areas Accurately recording results and following documented proceduresWe’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with a positive and proactive approach to work. Essential requirements: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science – minimum Grade C / Grade 5 Good written and verbal communication skills Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely Ability to work to deadlines and manage your time effectively Well-organised with good planning and scheduling skills Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Flexible, resilient and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitudeHow to Apply The closing date for applications is 29 January 2026. If you’re looking to start or develop a career in laboratory testing within a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you

Furniture Flammability Technician Location: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Reference: 02/26 We are recruiting a Furniture Flammability Technician on behalf of our client to join their specialist Furniture Flammability department on a full-time basis. The department is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation, working with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Testing is carried out against British, European and international standards, as well as major retailer specifications, to ensure furniture products are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a technical laboratory environment. The Role As a Furniture Flammability Technician, your responsibilities will include: Preparation and conditioning of test samples Conducting furniture flammability testing to British, European and international standards Planning and agreeing testing schedules Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of laboratory areas About You Essential requirements: GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade C / Grade 5 or above Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work accurately to deadlines with strong attention to detail Demonstrable organisation, planning and time-management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible, proactive and positive “can-do” attitude Desirable experience: Experience working within the furniture industry Experience in a regulated laboratory environment Experience testing consumer products Full, clean UK driving licence Benefits The role offers a competitive benefits package, including: 25–30 days annual leave (service related) Life assurance Group personal pension plan Income protection Free on-site parking Closing date: 29 January 2026 Interviews: On site, 10 February 2026 If you are looking to build or develop your career in furniture testing within a professional laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply. INDKTT TPBN1_UKTJ

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team makes sure that the tools and technologies we use do as well. As a Senior RME Technician, you'll help us stay one step ahead, adopting the latest technologies and identifying new and efficient ways of working. In this role, youll pay close attention to our processes to help maintain our high standards, and youll put in place upgrades to take that standard even higher. Key job responsibilities Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows the correct processes Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additional servicing when required Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they can process packages as quickly as possible Support in finding ways to continually improve systems and standardise processes across the EU network A day in the life In every shift, youll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that its running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, youll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. Youll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. Youll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, youll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically minded team, made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders, who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology some of which only exists at Amazon. From installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the general maintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazons technical side. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant, so everyone is safe, and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon. Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazons crucial operations sites, so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something, we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter. Basic Qualifications Served a full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject (City & Guilds Level 3, SVQ/IVQ) Relevant experience in a technical leadership role Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments Advanced English proficiency in verbal and written Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, wed love to hear from you. Experience working in a multi-contractor and multi-site working environment Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or business administration Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. TPBN1_UKTJ

Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Venue Technician (Full-time, all year round).

Motor Vehicle Technician - Part TimeFranchised Motor Dealership - WimbledonOur client is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their established team on a Part Time basis.

One of my fantastic NHS clients in your area is on the lookout for an experienced Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join their hospital team ASAP. Availability to start ASAP, full-time 37.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN – PART TIME 27 hours per week, term time only Actual starting salary is £15, 520 per annum To commence March 2026. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a part‑time Design & Technology Technician, to join our existing team of three Technician

A well-established educational institution in Greater London is seeking a part-time Technician specializing in Furniture Making and Fashion.

A franchised motor dealership in Greater London is seeking a part-time Vehicle Technician to deliver high standards of service and maintenance.

A local government authority in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Site Technician for a part-time role.

Our client is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their established team on a Part Time basis. Work as part of a team to maintain and service vehicles to the dealership’s standards. Experience working as an Automotive Technician.

A multi-academy trust in Lancashire is seeking a part-time Design Technology Technician to support the curriculum at Garstang Community Academy.

A popular school in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Design and Technology Technician to support their Art, Textiles, and Food Technology areas. A supportive team and benefits such as a competitive salary and term-time hours are included.

As our Food Technician, you will be the heart of the department’s practical delivery.