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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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Manchester, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Our client, a leading dealer group is looking to recruit an experienced Sales Administrator In this position the Sales Administrator will have responsibility for handling all of 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 systems . Th...
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Salary band: £20k - £25k
Sales Administrator required in DartfordCompetitive Salary package with a bonus potential of up to £23,200 Per Annum (DOE)You will receive 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 3 years serviceFull development training providedMy client has a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Sales Administrator to join their busy dealership. Orga...
West Sussex, Gatwick
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Sales Administrator required in GatwickCompetitive Salary package with a bonus potential of up to £23,000 Per Annum (DOE)You will receive 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 3 years serviceFull development training providedMy client has a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Sales Administrator to join their busy dealership. Organ...
Dartford
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Sales Administrator required in DartfordCompetitive Salary package with a bonus potential of up to £23,200 Per Annum (DOE)You will receive 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 3 years serviceFull development training providedMy client has a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Sales Administrator to join their busy dealership. Orga...
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...
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 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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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...
Sales Administrator - required!!! My client is a Main Car Dealership who are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their existing team. Sales Administrator RolePrepare 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 requ...
Sales Administrator - required!!! My client is a Main Car Dealership who are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their existing team. Sales Administrator RolePrepare 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 requi...
Sales Administrator- required!!! My client is a Prestige Dealership who are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their existing team. Sales Administrator RolePrepare 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 requi...
Billingshurst, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Pulborough
Salary band: £20k - £25k
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED CAR SALES ADMINISTRATOR? DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A MAIN DEALER ENVIRONMENT? GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR A BUSY PRESTIGE DEALER NEAR HORSHAM - SALARY £22,000 - £25,000 D.O.E! Due to internal movement, my client, a prestige main dealer, is looking for an experienced Car Sales Administrator. You MUST have experience in a similar role within the motor industry...
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South East
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