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Searching for Engineering jobs? Well let us guide you through some of the requirements for the role and what you can expect as an Automotive Engineer.
Automotive Engineers can also be known as Mechanical Engineers and their main responsibilities are to design, manufacture and operate all kinds of vehicles from small motorbikes to huge trucks.
Automotive Engineers will be involved in all stages of the product design but more so in their specialised areas such as design, research and development and production.
What You Need
- Candidates are required to have the following:
- An interest in motor vehicle engineering
- Exceptional maths and english skills
- Good time management skills
- Good creativity and problem solving skills
- Be able to keep up to date with new technology
An Engineering related degree will stand you in good stead however it is not an essential as you can do apprenticeships straight from college.
Working Conditions
Working hours are normally Monday to Friday 9-5, however some jobs may require shift work and extra hours depending on the size of the job. Most of the job will be carried out in an office, research facility or workshop and is relatively stress free.
Salary
The average starting salary for an Engineering Apprenticeship is between £23,000 to £30,000 depending upon the employer and the class of the degree. An experienced Engineer can earn between £35,000 to £45,000 and finally for Senior Engineering roles they can earn up to £65,000 plus benefits.
Career Progression
There are many opportunities to progress in the Engineering field. For example Experienced Engineers can move into supervisory positions and even senior management positions. Quite a few Engineers tend to go into contract work which consists of short term jobs with high rewards. The other option available is to start your own firm in their specialized fields such as Automotive Design
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Kent, Bromley, Dartford, Rochester, Belvedere
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Our Client, a very well respected privately owned group, are looking for an experienced Ford trained commercial Technician. This vacancy is based at their very busy Dealership in North Kent. A generous basic salary, plus bonus is on offer to the successful candidate
TECHNICIAN £30,000 OTE PER ANNUM We are seeking an experienced Technician for our clients main dealership to service and repair light vehicles. Applications are welcome from all qualified Technicians from either main dealer or independent garage backgrounds although you must hold an appropriate professional qualification, NVQ Level 3 or similar. You will ideally be comfortable with all...
Vehicle Technician required £30,00 ote per annum We are looking to hear from experienced vehicle Technicians for our clients main dealership. You must have your NVQ L3 qualification or similar and ideally have your MOT license although this is not essential. You will be able to work un-supervised and have a fix it right first time approach, be comfortable with both mechanical and elect...
TECHNICIAN £28,000 OTE PER ANNUM We are seeking an experienced Technician for our clients main dealership to service and repair light vehicles. Applications are welcome from all qualified Technicians from either main dealer or independent garage backgrounds although you must hold an appropriate professional qualification, NVQ Level 3 or similar. You will ideally be comfortable with all...
Field Service Engineer - PlantFull Time / Permanent PositionGloucester Negotiable Hourly Rate DOE / Company Van & Fuel / Plenty of OT Available / Training / Career Progression We are working with a market leading company who are now looking to expand the company with a Field Service Engineer in the Gloucester area. The role will be 99% based out on the road repairing and maintaining client'...
HGV Workshop | Shift Supervisor£32,000 plus Branch Incentive Scheme Weekend Shift - Friday 11:00 to 21:00, Saturday 06:00 to 16:00, Sunday 06:00 to 15:00, Monday 11:00 to 22:00Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop | Shift Supervisor who takes pride in providin...
Glasgow, Motherwell
Salary band: £25k - £30k
HGV Technician/ Fitter/ Engineer - Fleet Management - Glasgow/ Motherwell This Nationwide Commercial Vehicle specialist Company who have an excellent record and perception in the market are looking to emphasise this by bringing in an experienced Commercial Vehicle Technician. Main Dealer experience would be particularly suited to this position as well as having knowledge of up to date diagnos...
HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic£26,000 To £31,000 Plus Branch Incentive Scheme4 On 4 Off shift pattern 06:00 to 18:00 Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic who takes pride in providing excellent customer service ...
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HGV Workshop | Shift Supervisor£32,000 plus Branch Incentive Scheme Weekend Shift - Friday 11:00 to 21:00, Saturday 06:00 to 16:00, Sunday 06:00 to 15:00, Monday 11:00 to 22:00Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop | Shift Supervisor who takes pride in providin...
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Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Nissan,Nissan Carlisle, Nissan CarlisleContract Type: PermanentRef. req1516Excellent earning potentialMarket leading employee benefitsThere has never been a more exciting time to become part of Lookers. We are proud to have recently been voted one of the UK's Top Employers and looking after both our people and our customers is at the heart of everything we do.About...
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HGV Repair Technician | HGV Mechanic£26,000 To £33,000 Plus Branch Incentive Scheme 4 On 4 Off shift pattern 06:00 to 18:00Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Repair Technician | Mechanic who takes pride in providing excellent customer service ...
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City, East London
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Vehicle Engineer - HGV/ Municipal - City My Client, an established and major player in the HGV Market, is looking to grow their busy Workshop due to several new contracts on board and they are looking to recruit an established HGV Technician on this prestige site. Your remit will be to carry out the full cycle of Repairs, Servicing, MOT work to a high standard and help the team achieve produc...
HGV (Commercial Vehicle) Technician/ Mechanic - Frimley, Surrey £32,000 - £36,000, overtime and benefits My Client are one of the most established Fleet Management Companies in the UK and they are looking to recruit an established HGV Technician on this prestige site. What you will get; a long term, secure and stable working environment where you can expect to a stable career moving forward,...
HGV (Commercial Vehicle) Technician - Hayes - West London My Client are one of the most established Fleet Management Companies in the UK and they are looking to recruit an established HGV Technician on this prestige site. What you will get; a long term, secure and stable working environment where you can expect to be in the job for the long term, training and development, good prospects, benef...
Vehicle Engineer - HGV/ Municipal - City My Client, an established and major player in the HGV Market, is looking to grow their busy Workshop due to several new contracts on board and they are looking to recruit an established HGV Technician on this prestige site. Your remit will be to carry out the full cycle of Repairs, Servicing, MOT work to a high standard and help the team achieve produc...
Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary band: £25k - £30k
LGV/Plant Technician - Manchester - Various Shift Patterns available The successful applicant will be required to repair, service and maintain their modern fleet of vehicles in their workshop based at the Company's depot in Trafford Park, Manchester.. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Diagnostic fault finding, in house and at roadside. * Repair of diverse fleet of RCV and associated...
West Midlands, Birmingham
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Commercial Vehicle/ PSV/ Hydraulic Fitter - Engineer West Midlands/ Birmingham - various areas My client have provided a first class service to the Commercial Vehicle Market for over 30 years, they have an enviable customer base and a reputation that is second to none. They have grown considerably in the West Midlands area and as such have a need for a talented Commercial Vehicle Engineer/ Te...
HGV General ManagerMarket Leading Commercial Vehicle CompanyHertfordshire / North Londonc£60,000 basic plus OTE £80,000, Executive car, pension, health etcA market leading commercial vehicle group are looking for an experienced Depot Manager for one of their main sites in Hertfordshire. This position will have complete responsibility for Maximising the profitability...
HGV General ManagerMarket Leading Commercial Vehicle CompanyMiddlesex / London Westc£60,000 basic plus OTE £80,000, Executive car, pension, health etcA market leading commercial vehicle group are looking for an experienced Depot Manager for one of their main sites in the area. This position will have complete responsibility for Maximising the profitability of servic...
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