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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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South East, Kent, Ashford
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Our client, a reputable dealer group is looking to recruit an experienced SALES ADMINISTRATOR at their centre in the ASHFORD, KENT area. You will have responsibility for handling all of the sales administration functions of the sales department. You will be enthusiastic with great customer service skills, outstanding attention to detail and current working knowledge of Dealership Management sys...
ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company has a global workforce of around 137,000 with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries. ZF is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide. ZF is developing automatic passenger car transmissions for JLR at our Tech Centre UK with support from our German R&D fac...
WARRANTY ADMINISTRATORLocation: SOUTH WEST LONDON Salary up to £25,000p BASIC plus OTE £32,0000 (Salary dependent on experience) Duties & Responsibilities:We are currently seeking an experienced Warranty Administrator to join a very busy team in a prestigious Dealership. This is a crucial role which provides administrative support to ensure full compliance with all manufacturer ...
Essex, Chelmsford, Colchester, Witham
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Welder/Fitter (Municipal Vehicles) - Witham Location: Witham, Essex Salary: £12.80 per hour (this equates to £29,935 p/annum) Working hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5pm Permanent position OC5532 - Leighanna Ballanceleighanna@octanerecruitment.co.uk We currently have an immediate requirement for a Welder/Fitter to work at their depot based in Witham. Our client is a well-established and hig...
West Midlands, Staffordshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Welder/Fitter (Municipal Vehicles) - Walsall Location: Walsall Salary: £12.20 per hour (this equates to £25,359 p/annum) Working hours: Monday to FridayPermanent position OC5533 - Leighanna Ballanceleighanna@octanerecruitment.co.uk We currently have an immediate requirement for a Welder/Fitter to work at their depot based in Walsall. Our client is a well-established and highly regarded manufa...
My client is a fantastic dealership who are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their existing team. Sales Administrator Role:Prepare month end analyses of all sales invoices so that sales commissions can be calculated and then file invoicesComplete taxation forms in respect of applications and refunds, raising cheques for sign off as requiredEnsure that all sales from stock are wi...
Gloucestershire
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Vehicle Engineer Salary: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, overtime and long term benefits for you and your family My Client, an established and major player in the Waste Management sector, is looking to grow their busy Workshop due to several new contracts on board and they are looking to recruit an established Technician/ Mechanic on this prestige site, the client would ideally like individuals who...
Sales Administrator, Glasgow AudiRef. req83Contract Type: PermanentThere 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 the roleWe are now looking to recruit a talented sales administrator to join us in our busy Glas...
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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...
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HGV Repair Technician | HGV Mechanic£24,000-£25,000 + bonus Rotating early / late shift pattern (06:00-14;30/14:30-23:00)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 Repair Technician | Mechanic who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and has a passion ...
Other Automotive Engineering Jobs in Bristol
HGV Repair Technician | HGV Mechanic£30,000 OTE + branch incentive schemeDay Shift Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:30pm?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 Repair Technician | Mechanic who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and has a passion fo...
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Sutton, Croydon, Carshalton
Salary band: £30k - £40k
HGV Technician / Commercial Vehicle Mechanic - Croydon My Client, an established and major player in the Heavy Commercial Market, is looking to grow their busy Workshop due to several new contracts that have been secured recently, 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...
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...
South East London
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Municipal/ Plant/ Hydraulic Technician - Greenford Area My Client are one of the most established Utilities and Construction 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 prospect...
Igloo Automotive Recruitment urgently require Experienced Sat Nav fitters to work on our clients site at Portbury Dock, Bristol.You will be working on vans, fitting units onto vehicles, monday to friday 7am-5pm, you will have to be Self Employed and also have no more than 6 points on your licence.Fantstc working conditions and will be working on a "price per unit" basis plus a "pick and park" i...
My client, a successful fast-growing dealership based in Worcestershire is looking for a Sales Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate must have a professional manner and experience within a Main Dealership Group.The RoleMonitoring, checking and ensuring all sales documentation is completed. This includes chasing insurance documents and service histories and arranging hand-over pa...
London, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Basildon, Harlow
Warranty Engineer/Customer Services Co-ordinator – Automotive Manufacturer Ideally based: Chelmsford, Basildon, London, Cambridge, Harlow, Watford, St Albans £Competitive + Benefits etc. Reporting to the UK Quality Manager, this role is a fantastic opportunity to join a celebrated global developer and manufacturer of automotive&nbs...
Sales Administrator required in WorcesterOTE £22,000You will receive 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 3 years serviceWe are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Automotive Sales Administrator for our client's busy Main Car Dealership in WorcesterThe role involves vehicle and stock ordering, stock control, taxing and invoicing for vehicles and produc...
Nottinghamshire, Nottingham
Salary band: £20k - £25k
HGV Maintenance Technician | Mechanic£24, 000 to £25,200Days, Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30Due 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 with the best...
Leeds
£30k - £40k
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Nottinghamshire
£20k - £25k
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Ipswich
£20k - £25k
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Droitwich
£25k - £30k
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North Yorkshire
£30k - £40k
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Gwent
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Lanarkshire
£20k - £25k
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Surrey
£20k - £25k
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Bristol
£20k - £25k
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Leeds
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