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Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator / VDA Vacancy:
- up to £60,000 per annum
- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- Permanent Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Hook area.
To be considered for this role you must be currently working in an accident repair centre in an identical role or have done so in the last 3 years.
You must have working experience of Audatex (or similar estimating software)
Key role and responsibilities as an Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator:
- Accurately and professionally assess a wide range of vehicles
- Use computerised estimating systems
- Calculate costings and the time required to complete all necessary repairs
- Liaise regularly with insurance engineers
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator:
- Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
- Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
If you want to hear more about the VDA role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hook,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 17:22:04
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Car Paint Sprayer, Spray Painter Vacancy
Ref - 329543
- Paying up £54,600 plus bonus
- Team bonus available
- Monday to Friday, with 1 in 2 Saturday as and when required
- life assurance
- Health insurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discount insurance products
- Pension
- Permanent Vacancy
We are looking for a highly skilled Paint Sprayer to join a leading Bodyshop in the Rochdale area on a permanent basis.
Key role and responsibilities as a Paint Sprayer:
- Spray paint vehicles
- Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair
- Prep, Filler and polish
- Mix paint to ensure the perfect match
- Quality check
Minimum requirements for a Paint Sprayer:
- Ideally you will be an experienced Paint Sprayer with a settled career history in a Bodyshop environment and be able to demonstrate a hands on and focus-driven approach
- The candidate will be an enthusiastic/ driven individual that is also able to deliver high-quality work at all times
- This position requires somebody with good attention to detail and also works to high standards at all times
If you want to hear more about the Paint Sprayer role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Rochdale,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £54600 per annum, Benefits: Bonus
Posted: 2026-08-20 17:10:07
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Bodyshop Manager / General Manager
Ref - 329510
Our client, a large busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in Cardiff area currently looking for an experienced manager to run their highly successful site.
You be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of excellent customer service and site profitability by motivating, supporting and managing their team to deliver a quality repair - on time, every time.
Roles and Responsibilities for the Bodyshop Manager role:
- Manage activities of the production/workshop operations to ensure efficient work scheduling
- Implement/manage work processes to ensure quality/service levels meet or exceed expectations
- Hold daily production meetings to ensure work completion targets with team leaders, parts and reception staff
- Confirming quotes
- Identify training and development needs and (subject to approval) implement required training and/or coaching
- Quality Control checks before returning to the customer
Skills and experience required as a Bodyshop Manager:
- Previous experience in a similar role is required for this position
- A team player approach is essential
- A strong leader, who will lead their team to produce a result in terms of customer service, efficiency, and profit
- You will have a clear understanding of modern repair processes and techniques, also an eye for driving sales opportunities combined with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Salary Circa £60,000 plus bonus OTE £90k plus
- Excellent bonus opportunity
- Monday to Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Employee assistance programme for you and your family
- Health and wellbeing apps
- Cycle scheme
- Gym discounts
- Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
- Discount insurance
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the Bodyshop Manager role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtrecruitment.com to discuss further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cardiff,Wales
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 16:53:04
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MET Technician, Strip and Fit, Bodyshop Technician
Ref - 328382
Circa £45,000 per annum
Individual bonus time save bonus
Monday to Friday, 40 hour week
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Our client, a busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in the Winsford area are currently looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced MET Technician.
Key MET Technician / Strip Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:
- Removing and refitting parts to ensure body repairs are to a very high standard
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed
- To report unseen damage, absent from estimate as soon as its identified
- 4 wheel alignment, ADAS, Suspension work, GEO, diagnostics and all mechanical work
Ideal Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician / Strip Fitter
- ATA/NVQ is advantageous but not essential
- Hybrid Trained
- ADAS Accredited
If you want to hear more about the MET Technician / Strip Fitter role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard Haigh on 07590309374 / richard@holtrecruitment.com to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Winsford,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £45000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 16:27:08
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Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Bodyshop Technician
Ref - 328380
I am looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a leading Accident Repair Centre in the Telford area on a permanent basis.
Key Panel Beater Roles and Responsibilities:
- Operation of body alignment jigs
- Panel straightening and filling.
- Replacement of panels
- Welding and bonding of vehicle structure
- Removing and replacing complete body shell
- Keep an accurate list of parts required.
Minimum requirements as a Panel Beater
- Time served and/or qualified to city & guilds or NVQ level.
- ATA is advantageous but not essential.
- As a Panel Beater, you should be efficient, and all work must be completed to the required standard
Benefits
- Earning potential in the region of £50,000 per annum
- Group bonus available
- Monday to Friday
- 22 days holiday per year going up to 26 with time served, plus bank holidays.
- Health and rewards scheme
- Pension
- Plus much more
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the Panel Beater role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Telford,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 16:15:09
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ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator
Ref - 258557
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Cannock area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
- Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
Benefits
- Negotiable salary package
- Group bonus available
- Monday to Friday
- 22 days holiday per year going up to 26 with time served, plus bank holidays.
- Health and rewards scheme
- Pension
- Plus much more
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cannock,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 16:09:05
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MET Technician / Strip and Fit Vacancy:
Ref - 328379
Our client, who are a busy Bodyshop group are currently looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced Strip Fit / MET Technician in the Telford area.
Key MET Technician / Strip Fitter Roles and Responsibilities:
- Removing and refitting parts to ensure body repairs are to a very high standard
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed
- To report unseen damage, absent from estimate as soon as its identified
- 4 wheel alignment, Suspension work, GEO, diagnostics and all mechanical work
Ideal Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician / Strip Fitter
- ATA/NVQ is advantageous but not essential
- Mechanical knowledge
- Hybrid Trained
Benefits
- Paying up to £40,000 per annum plus bonus
- Team bonus
- Monday to Friday
- 22 days holiday per year going up to 26 with time served, plus bank holidays.
- Health and rewards scheme
- Pension
- Plus much more
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the MET Technician / Strip Fitter role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Telford,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 15:59:08
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A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary engineering team working on innovative cyber and information assurance technologies.
Youll contribute to the design, development, and testing of secure digital solutions used across critical communication and defence environments.
This role offers the chance to work on complex FPGA designs, combining industry-standard and custom interfaces, and to be involved across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to implementation, verification, and production.
Applicants must have, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC clearance.
What Youll Be Doing As An FPGA Engineer
- Own the FPGA solution from requirements through to development and production
- Lead requirements elicitation and translate them into FPGA implementations
- Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team
- Work with the Project Manager to plan, track and deliver against agreed schedules
- Potentially coordinate other FPGA engineers on specific design activities
- Interface with FPGA vendors and third-party IP suppliers
- Develop test benches and perform system-level testing
- Support proposal preparation, estimation activities, and contribute to technical white papers
What Experience Will You Need As An FPGA Engineer
- Proven experience delivering FPGA designs through the full development lifecycle
- Strong VHDL design and verification skills
- Experience optimising designs for performance and power consumption
- Hands-on experience integrating and debugging FPGA solutions in hardware
- Familiarity with configuration management systems
- Experience with Microchip devices and Libero (advantageous)
- Verification experience using ModelSim/QuestaSim (UVM beneficial)
Desirable Experience For The FPGA Engineer
- Requirements management using DOORs
- SmartFusion, IGLOO or PolarFire devices
- PCIe NVMe and FPGA-based implementations
- Xilinx or Altera device/toolchain experience
- Working with third-party IP cores
- Design for security principles
- Embedded firmware (C/C++/assembler)
- Understanding of cryptographic standards and algorithms
- Integration of FPGAs into wider hardware platforms
Why Join
Youll be working with a highly skilled team solving challenging, meaningful engineering problems with real-world impact.
Expect a collaborative culture, complex technical work, and the opportunity to grow your expertise across FPGA, embedded systems and secure digital design.
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Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-08-20 08:44:12
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An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a growing team developing marine-based systems used in complex, real-world environments.
This role focuses on User Interface design and development, contributing to high-integrity, mission-critical software solutions that make a real impact.
As a Software Engineer, youll work across the full engineering lifecycle, from design and prototyping to delivery and support, as part of a multidisciplinary team building next-generation maritime technology.
What youll be doing as a Software Engineer
- Designing and developing high-quality software for marine-based applications
- Creating and refining user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and performance
- Supporting testing, integration and delivery of software solutions
- Collaborating with hardware and systems engineers to deliver cohesive, safe, and secure solutions
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members
What youll bring as a Software Engineer
- Proven experience in software delivery using Java
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, tools, and lifecycle processes
- Experience with UI/UX design, JavaFX, and UML design (Enterprise Architect experience a plus)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage users and stakeholders
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and commitment to high-quality outcomes
Desirable experience for the Software Engineer
- Java build systems (Maven) and version control (Git)
- Atlassian toolset (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
- Database interfacing and service/subscriber architectures
- DevOps tools (Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory)
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (full-time, part-time, or condensed hours)
- Excellent development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-08-20 08:42:04
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Join a cutting-edge engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.
What youll be doing as a Senior Software Engineer
- Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
- Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
- Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
- Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
- Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration
What youll bring as a Senior Software Engineer
- Proven experience in software design and delivery
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
- Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Technical skills required by the Senior Software Engineer
Essential:
- Java development
- Java build systems (e.g.
Maven)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles
Desirable:
- HMI / UI development (e.g.
JavaFX)
- GIS development
- Communication and control system interfaces
- Git version control
- UML design
Why apply?
- Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
- Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-08-20 08:42:04
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Parts Advisor
Salary: £31500 to £36000 per annum
Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5.30pm + 1 in 3 Saturday Mornings 8am to Midday
We are looking for an experienced Parts Advisor to join a leading commercial vehicle dealership based in Portsmouth.
Parts Advisor Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient parts support to the service and workshop teams.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and manage inventory.
- Order and source specialist parts when required.
- Carry out regular stock checks and ensure parts are correctly delivered.
- Deliver excellent customer service both internally and externally.
Parts Advisor Requirements
- Previous experience in an automotive / commercial vehicle parts role.
- Strong IT and administration skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
Parts Advisor Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £35000 per annum
- Opportunity to work with a reputable multi-site dealership.
- Ongoing training and career development.
How to Apply If you are interested in this Parts Advisor position in Croydon, please contact John Barnes on 07955 081 481, email john@holtrecruitment.com, or click Apply Now to submit your CV. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth,England
Start: 20/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £31500 - £36000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-20 07:28:04
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Role: Forklift Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Shift: Mon- Fri DAYS
We are seeking a Forklift Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team based in the Swindon area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a stable position with ongoing training, great earning potential, and the chance to work with a company that truly values its people.
Whats on Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a top tier brand name in the industry
- Full training and development provided
- Supportive team environment where youll be valued and recognised
The Role:
- Service, repair, and maintain a variety of forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding to identify and resolve issues efficiently
- Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections to a high standard
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures
- Contribute to a positive, productive, and safe workshop environment
What Were Looking For:
- Engineering background in Forklift, Plant, Agricultural, HGV, or Automotive considered.
- Ideally a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering quality work
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
How to Apply: If youre an experienced Forklift Engineer looking for a stable role with great earning potential and long-term career prospects, apply now.
Alternatively, call Matt at Holt Recruitment on 07739 277676 or matt@holtautomotive.co.uk for more information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Swindon,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-19 17:06:39
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ATA Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA / Vehicle Estimator
Ref - 301602
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor / Vehicle Accident Damage Estimator to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Wakefield area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- You will undertake the inspection of accident damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and time frames.
- You will ensure our work providers menu pricing schedules and repair methodologies and key information for each contract is being adhered too on each job.
- You will work within our guidelines to ensure that the workflow volume meets targets.
- Use computerised estimating systems.
- Liaise regularly with insurance and accident management companies with any updates or queries relating to relevant jobs.
- Contact customers to provide updates
Minimum requirements as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- Must have experience using estimating software (ideally Audatex)
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
- Ensure customer expectations are met and demonstrate great service skills
Benefits
- Negotiable salary package
- Group bonus available
- Monday to Friday
- 22 days holiday per year going up to 26 with time served, plus bank holidays.
- Health and rewards scheme
- Pension
- Plus much more
- Permanent Vacancy
If you want to hear more about the Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wakefield,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: Negotiable salary package
Posted: 2026-08-19 17:06:13
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Bodyshop Quality Controller
324970
Paying Circa £35,000 per annum
Monday to Friday
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Permanent Role
I am currently working with a highly efficient and well equipped bodyshop who are now looking for an experienced Quality Controller to join their busy site in the Warrington area.
Quality Controller / QC job role:
- You will ensure that all jobs are completed in a professional and correct manner and that final quality checks are undertaken in line with BSI0125 or any other applicable standard.
- The role will include staged QC so checking every stage of the repair
- You will maintain a register of quality defects and be instrumental in ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken to avoid ongoing re-occurrence of such issues.
- Previous experience of working in a busy Bodyshop as a productive is essential.
- You will ideally have held a quality control or supervisory position.
You will work to a high standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.
Requirements for Quality Controller / QC:
- Have previous experience of working as a productive in a bodyshop and understand the repair methods
- Have previous experience working as a Quality Controller and be a strong team player with a self-motivation.
- Will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair technique with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre.
How to Apply for this Quality Controller / QC role.
If you are interested in finding out more get in contact with Richard on 07590309374, email richard@holtautomotive.co.uk or send us your CV by Clicking Apply Now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Warrington,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-19 16:53:04
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Job Title: Materials Handling / Powered Access Technical Trainer
Location: Swindon
Sector: Materials Handling / Powered Access
Hours: Monday to Friday, - Days
About the Role
An experienced Engineer is sought to join a well-established training provider.
This is a unique opportunity to come off the tools and move into a training focused role, delivering professional technical training to engineers across the forklift and powered access (MEWP) sectors.
You'll be playing a key role in developing the next generation of engineers while continuing to use and pass on your own technical expertise.
Full support will be given to gain professional training qualifications and become an accredited training professional.
What You\'ll Be Training On
You'll deliver hands-on technical training across the full range of forklift and powered access equipment, You'll also help engineers build strong practical fault-finding skills, working through real-world problems on the equipment itself.
What We\'re Looking For
- Qualified engineer with hands-on experience on forklift trucks and/or powered access (MEWP) equipment
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
- Comfortable communicating technical knowledge clearly to others, whether one to one or in a group setting
- Willing to gain professional training qualifications and develop into an accredited training role
What\'s on Offer
- Employer matched pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Annual bonus
- Structured hours, Monday to Friday, no weekends or on-call
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Engineer looking for a stable role off the tools with genuine career progression, apply now.
Alternatively, call Matt at Holt Recruitment on 07739 277676 or email matt@holtautomotive.co.uk for more information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Swindon,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £42000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-19 12:59:03
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An established space and aerospace engineering organisation is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of complex, precision-engineered products.
Youll take mechanical designs from concept through to manufacturing, working across product development, test equipment, tooling and associated assemblies.
This is a 6-12 month inside IR35 contract with strong likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer
- Develop mechanical designs and manufacturing drawings using Creo.
- Support SRR, PDR, CDR and other design reviews.
- Produce design reports, test plans and technical documentation.
- Work with manufacturing and process engineers to deliver practical solutions.
- Resolve complex design challenges and support FEA, thermal and stress analysis.
- Consider DFM, DFA, materials, cost and lead times throughout development.
About You
- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Experience in space, aerospace or similarly complex engineering.
- Strong Creo/CAD experience.
- Experience with structured design reviews and product development.
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing and mechanical systems.
- FEA/thermal/stress analysis experience desirable.
- ECSS, MIL-STD, Windchill or requirements management experience advantageous.
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Type: Contract Location: Essex,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Duration: 6-12 months
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-08-19 11:03:04
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An innovative space technology organisation is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the design and development of complex spacecraft missions, working across multiple engineering disciplines to develop robust, achievable technical solutions.
The Role
As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will act as a technical architect across the mission lifecycle, supporting system design, requirements, trade-offs, integration, verification and ultimately spacecraft operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop spacecraft mission and system-level designs.
- Derive, allocate, verify and maintain system requirements and traceability.
- Perform system-level trade studies and technical assessments.
- Manage spacecraft budgets including mass, power, data and propellant.
- Produce and maintain CONOPS, V&V plans, ICDs and other systems engineering documentation.
- Own and manage system-level interfaces, including space-to-ground and TM/TC.
- Support spacecraft testbeds, validation and system-level testing.
- Contribute to FDIR, FMECA and fault-tree activities.
- Coordinate engineering activities across multiple subsystem teams.
- Support spacecraft integration, verification and environmental test campaigns.
- Present technical analyses and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to bids, proposals and early-stage mission studies.
- Support key programme reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR.
- Provide technical support during commissioning and critical in-orbit operations.
About You
We're looking for a systems engineer with experience working on satellite or similarly complex aerospace systems.
Essential experience:
- 2+ years' experience in satellite systems engineering.
- Good understanding of the key subsystems that make up a spacecraft.
- Experience with requirements derivation, verification and traceability.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform complex technical trade-offs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Experience
- Understanding of attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS).
- Satellite-level AIT experience.
- Exposure to FFT, STB, TM/TC and MIB activities.
- Mission operations experience.
- Experience with GMAT or Orekit.
- Python, MATLAB or other engineering analysis tools.
- FMECA, FDIR, fault-tree analysis or reliability engineering.
- Experience working on institutional or ESA missions.
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexible core hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus Bank Holidays.
- Private healthcare, life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social and team events.
- The opportunity to work on technically challenging spacecraft and space missions.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-19 09:03:10
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An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions.
This is a highly technical opportunity to work on GNC, computer vision and spacecraft control technologies.
You will play a key role in shaping subsystem architectures and delivering solutions from early design through to verification and on-orbit operations.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the development of GNC systems, including requirements, FDIR and V&V strategies.
- Integrating GNC algorithms, computer vision and GNC hardware with the wider spacecraft platform.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure GNC performance and system compatibility.
- Planning and executing GNC subsystem verification and testing.
- Leading GNC subsystem review gates and contributing to wider mission reviews.
- Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware.
- Performing subsystem-level design, analysis and technical trade-offs.
- Supporting GNC algorithm development, hardware selection and integration for RPO missions.
- Contributing to GNC software architecture and operational flight software solutions.
- Working with customers and suppliers to define requirements and develop technical solutions.
- Supporting technical and programme leadership.
About You
You should have:
- A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role.
- Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience.
- Strong understanding of GNC subsystem architecture.
- Hands-on experience with most of the following:
- GNC requirements derivation and verification
- Control law and navigation algorithm development
- Translating algorithms into operational flight software
- GNC hardware integration and testing
- GNC technology and hardware selection
- Space mission data processing
- Spacecraft capture systems
Desirable Experience
- Flight dynamics and relative orbital dynamics.
- On-orbit satellite operations.
- C/C++ development.
- Embedded software development.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexible hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular team and social events.
If you're a Senior GNC Engineer with experience across spacecraft guidance, navigation and control and want to work on technically challenging space missions, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £94000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-19 09:03:10
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An innovative space organisation is seeking a GNC Engineer to contribute to the design, development and verification of Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced GNC and computer vision technologies, contributing to highly innovative spacecraft systems and missions.
The Role
You will contribute across the GNC development lifecycle, including:
- Developing GNC subsystem requirements, architectures, FDIR and V&V strategies.
- Supporting the integration of GNC algorithms, computer vision and GNC hardware.
- Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure GNC performance and system compatibility.
- Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware.
- Supporting algorithm development, hardware selection and system integration.
- Contributing to GNC software architecture and flight software solutions.
- Performing technical trade-offs and subsystem-level analysis.
- Working with customers and suppliers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
- Supporting mission technical leadership and on-orbit spacecraft operations.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
- 2+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role.
- Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience.
- Experience developing GNC subsystem architectures.
- Experience across at least three of the following:
- GNC requirements derivation and verification
- Control law and navigation algorithm development
- Translating algorithms into operational flight software
- GNC hardware integration and testing
- GNC technology and hardware selection
Desirable Experience
- Flight dynamics and relative orbital dynamics.
- On-orbit satellite operations.
- C/C++ and embedded software development.
- Knowledge of spacecraft capture systems and associated technologies.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular team and social events.
If you're an experienced GNC Engineer looking to work on technically challenging spacecraft missions and next-generation rendezvous and proximity operations, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-19 09:03:07
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An innovative space technology organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Payload Systems Engineer Robotics to join its growing engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on highly complex robotic systems for next-generation spacecraft, taking technical ownership across design, development, testing, integration and operations.
The Role
As a senior member of the payload engineering team, you will provide technical expertise across robotic capture systems, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers.
You will:
- Define and review robotics system requirements and verification strategies.
- Lead technical discussions with robotics suppliers and assess solutions against mission requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, software and systems engineering teams.
- Support robotics hardware through spacecraft design, integration, testing and launch campaigns.
- Work with AIV teams to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture, assembly, integration and test.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, specifications, ICDs, procedures and design reports.
- Provide technical input to key project reviews including PDR and CDR.
- Support procurement, supplier engagement and manufacturing activities.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across robotics activities.
About You
We're looking for an experienced robotics engineer with a strong background in complex, safety-critical systems.
Essential experience:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' robotics engineering experience.
- Experience taking complex robotic/mechanism designs through concept, analysis, design, testing and operations.
- Commercial experience in robotics analysis, design, procurement and testing.
- Strong understanding of robotics kinematics, dynamics, sensors and actuators.
- Experience with robotics analysis/design tools such as ROS/ROS2.
- Understanding of robotics design trade-offs and operation within challenging environments.
- Experience managing requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Good understanding of spacecraft or similarly complex engineering development programmes and lifecycle reviews.
- Experience developing innovative hardware or mechanical solutions to complex problems.
Desirable Experience
- Robotics experience within the space sector.
- Knowledge of robotic manipulation and capture technologies.
- Experience with magnetic systems or magnetic properties in capture mechanisms.
- SolidWorks or other CAD packages such as CATIA, NX or Creo.
- PDM experience.
- Multi-body dynamics modelling tools such as HyperWorks.
- Kinematic and robotics modelling/simulation.
- Python or VBA for engineering data processing and automation.
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid working and flexible core hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus Bank Holidays.
- Private healthcare, life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social and team events.
- Opportunity to work on highly innovative robotic and spacecraft technologies.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £94000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-19 09:03:07
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Parts Advisor
Salary: £33500 per annum + Bonus
Location: Exeter
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm OR 9am to 6pm + 1 in 2 Saturday Mornings
We are looking for an experienced Parts Advisor to join a leading commercial vehicle dealership based in Exeter.
Parts Advisor Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient parts support to the service and workshop teams.
- Maintain accurate stock levels and manage inventory.
- Order and source specialist parts when required.
- Carry out regular stock checks and ensure parts are correctly delivered.
- Deliver excellent customer service both internally and externally.
Parts Advisor Requirements
- Previous experience in an automotive / commercial vehicle parts role.
- Strong IT and administration skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
Parts Advisor Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £33500 per annum
- Opportunity to work with a reputable multi-site dealership.
- Ongoing training and career development.
How to Apply If you are interested in this Parts Advisor position in Croydon, please contact John Barnes on 07955 081 481, email john@holtrecruitment.com, or click Apply Now to submit your CV. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter,England
Start: 19/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £33500 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-08-19 08:18:04
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An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of the space sector is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Team Lead to provide technical leadership across the development, integration and operation of critical ground segment systems.
This is a senior position offering significant autonomy, combining technical leadership, systems engineering and people management.
You will work across the full ground segment lifecycle, from conceptual design and requirements through to integration, testing, deployment and operational support.
You will act as a key technical interface between systems engineering, ground segment software and mission operations teams, ensuring ground systems are robust, integrated and capable of supporting complex space missions.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Owning ground segment system architecture, requirements and technical baselines across multiple subsystems.
- Leading requirements capture, derivation, allocation, traceability and compliance.
- Defining and leading integration, verification and validation activities, including end-to-end testing.
- Ensuring consistency across interfaces, data flows, configuration and software releases.
- Providing technical leadership through design reviews, technical governance and subsystem acceptance.
- Supporting the development of ground systems and software, including mission control, mission planning and ground station interfaces.
- Defining engineering and development approaches and supporting solution testing and delivery.
- Acting as the technical interface with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
- Supporting mission operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, training and resolution of technical issues.
- Producing technical documentation and supporting planning, risk management and technical reporting.
Team Leadership
You will lead a small team of approximately 46 ground systems engineers, with responsibility for:
- Technical task planning, prioritisation and allocation.
- Reviewing and overseeing the team's technical output.
- Mentoring and developing engineers.
- Identifying skills and resource requirements.
- Supporting recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
- Conducting appraisals and probation reviews.
- Supporting technical engineering activities where required.
About You
You should have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' industry experience in the design and development of satellite ground segment or user terminal systems.
- Experience with C/C++, Java and/or Python.
- A strong understanding of ground segment architectures and how different components interact.
- Experience leading or managing a small technical engineering team.
- Experience working alongside spacecraft or mission operations teams.
- Understanding of project lifecycles and system acceptance processes.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards.
- Proven software development experience across requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment and maintenance.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years' experience managing systems engineers.
- 8+ years' experience within satellite ground systems or user terminal technologies.
- Experience working within Scrum/Agile development environments.
- Experience with Mission Control Systems, particularly SCOS-2000.
- Knowledge of spacecraft communications protocols and standards such as CCSDS, CAN or SpaceWire.
- Experience working across the full mission lifecycle.
What\'s on Offer
- Hybrid working and flexible hours.
- Optional compressed working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Visa sponsorship considered.
- Relocation assistance.
- Modern engineering and technical facilities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Regular team and social events.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ground Segment or Systems Engineer to take a significant technical leadership position, combining hands-on engineering with team management and playing a key role in the delivery and operation of complex space systems.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 18/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £98000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-18 17:00:09
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Mobile Repair Technician / Mobile Smart Repair Technician/ Mobile Cosmetic Repair Technician Ref - 313748
Salary: Up to £45,000 plus bonus (Circa £55k OTE)
Hours: 42.5 Hours Monday to Friday
Life Assurance, Pension and Numerous discounts
24 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, pension, health and many more great benefits
We are looking for a highly skilled Bodyshop Mobile Repair Technician to join a leading Bodyshop Group to cover the Durham area.
This role comes with fully kitted out van and excellent company benefits.
Mobile Repair Technician / Mobile Cosmetic Repair Technician job role:
- Bumper and trim repairs
- Plastic repairs.
- Examine vehicles to identify additional work for repair
- Minor dent removals
- Clearly document all work performed ensuring that times are recorded Accurately and within agreed timeframes
- Mix paint to ensure perfect match
- Spray paint vehicles
- Quality check
Requirements for Mobile Repair Technician / Mobile Cosmetic Repair Technician:
- Ideally you will be an experienced S.M.A.R.T repairer or an experienced Paint Sprayer with a settled career history in a Bodyshop environment and be able to demonstrate a hands on and focus driven approach.
- Experience with Plastic repairs is a must.
- The candidate will be an enthusiastic/ driven individual that is also able to deliver high quality work at all times.
- This position requires somebody with good attention to detail and also works to high standards at all times.
If you want to hear more about the Mobile Repair Technician role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Richard on 07590309374 / richard@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Durham,England
Start: 18/08/2026
Salary / Rate: Up to £45,000 plus bonus (Circa £55k OTE)
Posted: 2026-08-18 16:26:04
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Engineering Team Lead to join a growing space organisation developing complex spacecraft and advanced space systems.
This is a senior technical leadership position combining systems engineering, technical delivery and people management.
You will lead a team of systems engineers while remaining closely involved in the development and maturation of complex space systems, from early architecture and mission definition through to integration, verification and delivery.
Working closely with project managers, customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help shape technical solutions, lead system-level trade-offs and ensure projects remain aligned with performance, cost and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 68 systems engineers, supporting their development, workload and performance.
- Define mission concepts, system requirements, technical objectives and development profiles based on customer and stakeholder needs.
- Lead system-level architecture development and technical trade-off studies.
- Identify key technical drivers relating to system performance, risk, cost and schedule.
- Lead technical discussions and present trade-off analyses to engineering and project stakeholders.
- Manage requirements, design baselines and configuration/change management throughout the system lifecycle.
- Work closely with project managers, engineering leadership, customers and suppliers to achieve consensus on complex technical issues.
- Coordinate technical deliverables, risk mitigation activities and engineering priorities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify technical and resource requirements across current and future projects.
- Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of new systems engineering team members.
- Identify skills gaps and develop plans to support the professional development of engineers.
- Review and provide technical oversight of engineering outputs.
- Support the team with hands-on systems engineering activities where required.
About You
We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in space or similarly complex engineering environments, who is ready to take the next step into a technical team leadership position.
You should have:
- 5+ years' experience in space systems engineering or a similarly complex engineering environment.
- A good understanding of the key subsystems and functions involved in a typical satellite mission.
- Strong experience with systems requirements definition, derivation and management.
- Experience with system validation, verification and delivery.
- The ability to conduct complex technical and programme-level trade-offs.
- Experience managing technical risk, scope, budget and schedule constraints.
- Confidence working with engineering simulations and outputs from aerospace engineering tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years' experience managing or leading systems engineers.
- 8+ years' experience in space systems engineering or similarly complex systems.
- Broader knowledge of spacecraft engineering disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, mechanisms or GNC.
- Experience with satellite Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT).
- Experience supporting spacecraft or mission operations.
- Experience working on ESA or other institutional space programmes.
- Experience working across the full spacecraft development lifecycle.
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexible arrangements around core hours.
- Optional 9/75 working pattern.
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Access to modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Collaborative, international and technically driven working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer or Senior/Lead Systems Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical engineering with team leadership and strategic responsibility.
You will have the opportunity to influence system architecture, develop engineering capability and lead a talented team working on technically challenging space missions from concept through to delivery.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 18/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £98000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-08-18 13:32:04
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Role: Depot Manager
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 Performance bonus + Car
Location: Tewkesbury
Holt Recruitment are currently working with a successful and growing Plant company, seeking an experienced Depot Manager to join their team.
The Role
As Depot Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-industry service to customers and clients, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the depots service operation.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing absence, rotas and holidays for depot service staff
Understanding and managing customer expectations while delivering excellent service
Checking and processing information from engineers, progressing repairs through to payment via warranty systems and external invoicing
Overseeing the overall smooth running of the service operation
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary plus company car
Pension plan, life assurance and annual holiday entitlement
Performance bonus
About You
A proven track record within the plant, construction or a similar industry
A background as a Depot Manager would be ideal
A proven track record of leading and guiding a team
Full, valid UK driving licence
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please contact Matt at Holt Recruitment:
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Type: Permanent Location: Tewkesbury,England
Start: 17/08/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Performance bonus + Car
Posted: 2026-08-17 15:25:10