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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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Salary band: £40k - £50k
Workshop Supervisor/ Controller - HGV My Client, an established and major player in the Fleet Management/ Municipal Vehicle sector are looking to grow their busy Workshop due to growth in their chosen field, they are looking to recruit an established Workshop Supervisor who have worked their way up from the Workshop Floor. Your remit will be to manage and motivate a large team of skilled HGV/...
HGV Trailer Technician£20,000 to £21,000Twilight Monday to Friday 12.00 to 20.30Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for a HGV Trailer Technician.At Scania we invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide op...
Paint TechnicianJust Recruitment Solutions are seeking to recruit a paint technician on behalf of a well-established main dealer.The successful candidate with me a motivates, confident paint technician, having had experience within the retail motor industry at dealership level, who is highly organised and maintains good levels of communications with other team members at all times. You will be ...
TECHNICIAN REQUIRED £28,000 OTE PER ANNUMWe are seeking an experienced vehicle technician qualified to level 3 and above.The ideal candidate will have main dealership experience although candidates from independent garages will be considered.You will maintain the highest standards of workmanship in line with the latest technical guidance and evolving technical practice.Accurate documentat...
Technicians Required £30,000 ote per annum We are seeking on behalf of our client fully qualified vehicle Technicians for a variety of roles and locations surrounding Bristol and Salisbury areas. These opportunities offer a good basic salary and bonus scheme, ongoing training and support and good working environments. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a stable career history and i...
Experienced Technician £32,00 ote per annum depending on experience various Brands To be considered for the role you must be apprentice trained and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent. You will ideally have at least two years experience of working in a franchised dealership. For a confidential discussion please apply for full det...
EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS REQUIRED WITH AN OTE OF £28,000 TO £35,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCEThis is a fabulous opportunity to join a great multi-franchised dealership.We are looking to recruit 2 fully skilled level 3 Technicians ideally with diagnostic experience but not entirely necessaryYou will be working alongside a team of existing skilled and dedicated techs and to be committed ...
HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic£35,000 to £40,000 OTESaturday, Sunday, Monday - 36 hours per weekDue 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 and has a passion for working w...
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Ipswich, Chelmsford, Colchester, Sudbury, Braintree
Salary band: £20k - £25k
MSXI are seeking a 1st Line Support Engineers to work on our Ford account. Offering information and recommendations to licenced users, the 1st Line Support Engineer will have experience of providing a first class service to end users. Main purpose of the role The main purpose of the 1st Line IT Support Engineer is to work with the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) and pro...
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HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic£34,000 OTE + Bonus + BenefitsRotating Shift pattern - Monday to Thursday 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-13:30 / Monday to Thursday 13:30-22:00, Friday 13:30-21:00Due 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 Maintenance Technician | Mech...
Other Automotive Engineering Jobs in North Yorkshire
HGV Trailer Technician£20,000 to £21,000Twilight Monday to Friday 12.00 to 20.30Due to our continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles we have an exciting opportunity for a HGV Trailer Technician.At Scania we invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide op...
Other Mechanic Jobs in Lanarkshire
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...
Vehicle Technician required £30,000 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 elec...
Technician £31,000 ote per annum Are you a dealership experienced Technician seeking a change, do you have an eye for details and a fix it right first time approach? Our client a main dealership is seeking the services of a fully qualified NVQ L3 or similar Tech to join their team. You will be responsible for accurately diagnosing vehicle faults and general service and repairs, you wil...
Technician £30,000 ote per annum The ideal candidate will be a team player, with a real passion for delivering exceptional customer service and keeping up-to-date with the latest industry-leading manufacturer technologies. As well as being trained and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical, Maintenance & Repair or GNVQ equivalent, you will ideally have at least two yea...
EXPERIENCED DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN REQUIRED WITH AN OTE £29,000 The successful candidate will: - Be able to offer a careful and considered approach to all repairs - Follow manufacturer warranty processes - Work effectively as part of a team and on one's own initiative. - Have Excellent time management - Have Good organisational skills and display accuracy in their work - Hold NVQ 3,...
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...
HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic£34,000 OTE + Bonus + BenefitsRotating Shift pattern - Monday to Thursday 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-13:30 / Monday to Thursday 13:30-22:00, Friday 13:30-21:00Due 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 Maintenance Technician | Mech...
HGV Technician - Reading, Berkshire You, as an individual can expect to work in a positive and vibrant working environment where your hard work gets noticed and rewarded. You can expect to earn in excess of £30k and this comes with a career path and excellent benefits package. The company are an established Manufacturer of Commercial Vehicle who have been provided first class Vehicle and Logi...
Leeds
£30k - £40k
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Ipswich
£20k - £25k
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North Yorkshire
£30k - £40k
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Lanarkshire
£20k - £25k
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Droitwich
£25k - £30k
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Leeds
£25k - £30k
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