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Parts Controller vacancy:
- Circa £45,000 OTE
- Monday - Friday only
- 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Permanent Vacancy
I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Parts Controller to join an expanding team at a Bodyshop in the Leatherhead area.
Skills and experience required as a Parts Controller:
- Works together with colleagues to support the achievement of increased profit and sales
- Committed to achieving excellent customer relations and ensuring that customers expectations are exceeded
- Can demonstrate experience in a parts department, Dealership or Bodyshop backgrounds considered.
- A good technical understanding of how motor vehicles work and a willingness to keep technical knowledge updated in order to provide the most efficient service possible
- Knowledge of Advance is desirable
Parts Controller roles and responsibilities:
- Supplying workshop technicians with parts
- Ordering, booking out parts, invoicing, and taking payment
- Checking in parts deliveries
- Assisting with parts stock check
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Type: Permanent Location: Leatherhead,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £45000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-13 16:21:04
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Head of Procurement
Location: Chelmsford, UK
Employment type: Permanent, full-time on site
Salary: Dependent on Experience
We are a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions across medical, science, aerospace, defence and industrial applications.
Our products are used in hospitals, aircraft, ships and even space, supporting critical applications from cancer detection and treatment to mapping our planet and the universe.
We are seeking an inspiring and transformational Head of Procurement to join our RF Power business unit at an exciting time of growth.
With an established product portfolio and expanding activity in Healthcare and Novel System markets, this is an opportunity to lead procurement strategy, drive supply-chain resilience and make a measurable impact across the business.
The role
Reporting into the RF Power business unit, the Head of Procurement will own all direct procurement activity for RF Power and all indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site.
You will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage strategic supplier relationships and drive best practice to deliver value, efficiency, quality and resilience across the supply chain.
This senior leadership role requires strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Lead all procurement activity for RF Power, ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness and strong supplier performance.
- Oversee indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site, including facilities, services and capital expenditure.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans and operational priorities.
- Analyse direct and indirect procurement spend, developing and executing sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve savings targets.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance across quality, service, delivery, compliance, innovation and total cost of ownership.
- Implement procurement best practice, driving continuous improvement across processes, systems and supplier management.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Finance to support integrated business planning and effective information flow.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on global procurement strategies and tactics.
- Develop and manage procurement metrics and KPIs, providing timely reporting, analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
- Lead, develop and inspire the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements and ethical standards across all procurement activity.
- Support and lead key procurement and supply-chain infrastructure projects as required.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and act as the liaison between procurement and other business units.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Significant experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors.
- Proven track record across both direct and indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements across procurement functions.
- Strong strategic-thinking capability, with experience developing and executing procurement strategies.
- Excellent commercial acumen, contract negotiation skills and customer focus.
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to lead teams through change.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Operations, Engineering or Business Administration.
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project-management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
- Ability to work at pace under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing focused on highly engineered, complex products.
- Knowledge of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and integrated business-planning processes.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chelmsford,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: Dependent on Experience
Posted: 2026-10-13 16:04:04
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The MET Technician / Strip Fitter role (Northampton)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated MET Technician to join a busy, professional accident repair centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a high-performing team.
You will play a key role in the repair process, carrying out vehicle strip, fit, and mechanical repairs while ensuring every vehicle is returned to pre-accident condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out the removal and refitting of vehicle components to support high-quality body repairs
- Dismantle and rebuild vehicles efficiently, following repair methods and manufacturer guidelines
- Accurately identify and report any additional damage not included within the original estimate
- Perform mechanical repairs including suspension work, four-wheel alignment, and diagnostic procedures
- Complete GEO and ADAS-related tasks where required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure repairs are completed on time and to a high standard
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout the repair process
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as an MET Technician, Strip Fitter, or Vehicle Technician within an accident repair environment
- ATA or NVQ qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training would be beneficial
- ADAS experience or accreditation would be highly desirable
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering first-class repairs
- Strong team player with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced workshop environment
Benefits:
- Basic Salary of up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus
- 42.5 hours per week, Flexibility in start/finish times
- Permanent Role
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Type: Permanent Location: Northampton,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-13 12:11:09
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Bodyshop Manager Earn Up to £80,000 OTE Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £80,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 351438
Ready to take the lead and drive a bodyshop to success?
Are you an experienced Bodyshop Manager who knows how to get the best out of a team, maximise production and deliver outstanding customer service?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established accident repair group in the Birmingham area, leading a busy operation with the opportunity to earn up to £80,000 OTE.
If you're commercially minded, passionate about developing people and confident in driving performance, this could be the next step in your career.
What\'s in it for you?
- Great Earning Potential
- Monday to Friday working enjoy your weekends!
- Ongoing training to keep your industry accreditations up to date
- Company pension
- Save-as-you-earn share scheme
- Employee benefits app with retailer discounts and cashback
- Virtual GP service
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Permanent position with an established accident repair group
The Role Bodyshop Manager
You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the bodyshop, ensuring the operation runs efficiently, delivers exceptional repair quality and achieves its commercial targets.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing workshop and production operations to maximise efficiency and productivity.
- Planning and scheduling work to meet customer expectations and completion deadlines.
- Running daily production meetings with team leaders, parts and reception teams.
- Monitoring KPIs, performance targets and operational costs to drive profitability.
- Managing budgets, resources and workflow to achieve business objectives.
- Maintaining high standards of repair quality and carrying out quality control checks before vehicles are returned to customers.
- Identifying training needs, coaching team members and developing a high-performing workforce.
- Identifying opportunities to improve sales, customer service and overall site performance.
- Ensuring repair processes and service standards consistently meet or exceed expectations.
What we\'re looking for
We're keen to speak with an experienced Bodyshop Manager, Site Manager or Workshop Manager with a strong background in accident repair.
You'll ideally bring:
- Previous experience managing a bodyshop or leading an automotive accident repair operation.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage a team.
- A thorough understanding of modern vehicle repair processes and techniques.
- Commercial awareness, including managing costs, productivity, KPIs and profitability.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A customer-focused approach with a genuine drive to improve performance and quality.
Above all, we're looking for someone who can take ownership, lead from the front and create a positive, productive working environment.
Interested in finding out more?
If you're ready for a new challenge with earning potential of up to £80,000 OTE, a Monday-to-Friday working week and an excellent benefits package, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Richard Haigh at Holt Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Call: 07590 309374 or email: richard@holtautomotive.co.uk
Even if you're not actively looking, get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more about the opportunity.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £80000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-13 11:34:21
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An established engineering organisation operating within the defence sector is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced surveillance, tracking and targeting systems for land and naval applications.
Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will help ensure mechanical, electrical and software engineering activities are aligned and that system designs meet customer requirements.
Projects range from early-stage concept demonstrators with significant technical challenges through to the development and enhancement of established products.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key systems engineering activities, contribute to technical decision-making and support the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture, define and manage system requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
- Develop functional and physical system architectures.
- Contribute to functional design, detailed design and safety analysis.
- Identify and mitigate technical and programme risks.
- Develop engineering management plans covering safety, test integration, acceptance and technical risk.
- Gather and manage verification evidence to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
- Produce procurement specifications for subsystems and components.
- Write test specifications and support system verification activities.
- Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.
- Develop environmental qualification plans covering EMC, temperature, shock and vibration.
- Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
Skills & Experience
Essential requirements
- A degree in Engineering or a relevant physical science.
- Approximately 13 years of engineering experience.
- A strong understanding of systems engineering principles, particularly INCOSE guidance and best practices.
- Multidisciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software engineering, with a specialism in at least one area.
Desirable experience
- Previous experience working as a Systems Engineer and involvement in the full product development lifecycle.
- Experience working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Visure or R4J, and work package management using Jira.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering projects.
- A background in the defence sector or a similar engineering environment.
- Knowledge of safety management standards, including MIL-STD-882E, DEF STAN 00-56 or ISO 12100.
- Understanding of statutory compliance and CE marking.
- Experience with fault-tree analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Working Arrangements & Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- 37.5-hour working week, with an early finish on Fridays.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Income protection and life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to remote GP services and wellbeing support.
- Health Cash Plan and Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
- Employee share incentive and save-as-you-earn schemes.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Free onsite parking.
Security Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK and at least five years of UK residency.
If you are looking to develop your systems engineering career while contributing to complex, high-performance engineering projects, we would be keen to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, half-day Fridays, & more!
Posted: 2026-10-13 11:32:04
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MET Technician / Strip Fitter Earn Up to £55,000 Monday to Friday
Location: Dudley
Salary: £55,000 earning potential + overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reference: 351339
Are you an experienced MET Technician / Strip Fitter looking for a well-paid, permanent position with a busy bodyshop group?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing accident repair business in Dudley area, where you can put your technical skills to use, earn up to £55,000 per annum and enjoy a Monday-to-Friday working week.
With a team bonus, overtime opportunities and an excellent benefits package, this role offers the chance to build a long-term career in a professional bodyshop environment.
What\'s on offer?
- £55,000 annual earning potential
- Monday to Friday enjoy your weekends!
- Team bonus scheme
- Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings
- 29 days' annual holiday, including public holidays
- Pension contributions
- Enhanced sick pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee benefits app
- Permanent position with an established bodyshop group
The Role MET Technician / Strip Fitter
As an MET Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Stripping and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components during vehicle repairs.
- Dismantling and rebuilding vehicles in line with repair instructions.
- Identifying and reporting any additional or previously unseen damage.
- Carrying out four-wheel alignment, geometry and suspension work.
- Undertaking diagnostic checks and associated mechanical repairs.
- Ensuring all work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.
- Working closely with the wider bodyshop team to maintain an efficient repair process.
What we\'re looking for
We're keen to speak with experienced MET Technicians and Strip Fitters who take pride in their workmanship and understand the importance of quality vehicle repairs.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience working as an MET Technician, Strip Fitter or Strip & Fit Technician within a bodyshop or accident repair environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
- Experience with suspension, wheel alignment, geometry and diagnostics.
- Hybrid vehicle training.
- ATA accreditation or an NVQ qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Most importantly, you'll be reliable, technically competent and committed to producing high-quality work.
Interested? Let's have a confidential chat.
Apply today with your CV, or contact Richard Haigh at Holt Automotive Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Call: 07590 309374 or Email: richard@holtautomotive.co.uk
Not sure whether this is the right move for you? Get in touch anyway we're happy to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions before you apply.
Keywords: MET Technician, MET Tech, Strip Fitter, Strip and Fit Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician, Accident Repair, Vehicle Technician, Dudley, Birmingham
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Type: Permanent Location: Dudley,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £55000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-13 10:00:08
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The MET Technician / Strip Fitter role:
- Salary of up to £25 per hour + Bonus + OT
- Permanent Role
Our client, a busy Accident Repair Centre in the Wallington area, is looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced MET Technician / Strip Fitter.
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
- Have a good level of efficiency and attention to detail
- Be able to work in a team and as an individual
Minimum Requirements as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter:
- Time served and/or qualified to city & guilds or NVQ level
- Have Previous experience as an MET Technician
- ATA is advantageous but not essential
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Type: Permanent Location: Wallington,England
Start: 13/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £25 per hour, Benefits: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-13 09:28:05
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The Multi-Skilled Bodyshop Technician role:
- Basic salary of Up to £56,000 + Bonus
- Great company benefits
- Permanent Role
I am looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Bodyshop Technician to join a leading Accident Repair Centre in the Reading area.
Multi-Skilled Bodyshop Technician Roles and Responsibilities:
- Take on a varied and rewarding role, carrying out multiple repair disciplines within a busy, professional Bodyshop environment.
- Deliver high-quality workmanship while working efficiently in a fast-paced Accident Repair Centre.
- Utilise your skills across Panel Beating, Strip & Fit (MET), and Paint Spraying to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
- Follow manufacturer-approved repair methods, ensuring all work meets factory standards and exceeds customer expectations.
- Effectively plan and manage your workload, including ordering parts and materials, to ensure vehicles are completed and returned on time.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail while working to productivity and quality targets.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bodyshop to ensure a smooth and efficient repair process.
Skills and Experience Required as a Multi-Skilled Bodyshop Technician:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience within the automotive repair industry, with strong Panel Beating, Paint, and/or MET skills.
- ATA accreditation or NVQ qualifications are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to the highest standards.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately without compromising quality.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- A flexible and adaptable approach, with the confidence to support different areas of the Bodyshop when required.
- A positive team player who thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment.
If you want to hear more about the Multi-Skilled Bodyshop Technician role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading,England
Start: 12/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £56000 per annum, Benefits: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-12 12:54:08
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong GNC Algorithms Engineer to join a specialist space engineering team working on advanced spacecraft systems.
You will be involved across the full GNC development lifecycle, from early-stage algorithm design and modelling through simulation, verification, integration and operational support.
The role offers the opportunity to work on complex spacecraft GNC challenges, including autonomous navigation, relative pose estimation, guidance, control and rendezvous and proximity operations.
Youll take ownership of challenging technical problems, develop innovative solutions and work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to turn advanced GNC concepts into robust, flight-ready systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement and test GNC algorithms for spacecraft missions.
- Develop, validate and maintain high-fidelity GNC simulation environments for algorithm development and performance assessment.
- Model spacecraft hardware, orbital dynamics and attitude dynamics within simulation environments.
- Contribute to the design, development and testing of GNC flight software.
- Support hardware trade-off analysis, particularly relating to rendezvous and proximity operations and their impact on GNC performance.
- Support the integration of GNC software onto spacecraft platforms.
- Contribute to system-level engineering activities, including FMECA and FDIR definition and analysis.
- Support GNC verification and validation activities, including verification strategies, test plans, procedures and execution.
- Work collaboratively with Systems, Flight Dynamics, Computer Vision and other engineering disciplines to ensure software and hardware compatibility and performance.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline.
- At least 2 years' industrial experience in GNC algorithm development and deployment.
- Professional experience within the space industry.
- Practical experience in several of the following areas:
- GNC algorithm design and development, including navigation filters, guidance strategies and spacecraft attitude/orbit control.
- High-fidelity simulation and modelling of spacecraft GNC systems.
- GNC sensor and actuator modelling.
- Orbital and attitude dynamics modelling.
- MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
- Git and collaborative software development.
- Development, testing and deployment of GNC algorithms into software or flight-software environments.
- Eligible to obtain, or currently holding, UK Security Clearance to SC level.
- Independent right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Desirable Experience
- Strong understanding of spacecraft relative dynamics.
- Experience with GNC hardware testing.
- Experience with automatic code generation/autocoding for GNC algorithms or flight software.
- C/C++ software development experience.
- Automated testing, continuous integration and software quality assurance.
- Knowledge of robotics dynamics, kinematics and control.
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Optional 9-day fortnight working pattern.
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering, office and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular team and social events.
- The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled engineers on cutting-edge spacecraft technology.
- A collaborative, supportive and technically challenging working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GNC engineer looking to develop their career within the space sector and contribute to the development of advanced spacecraft systems.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxford,England
Start: 12/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Hybris working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-10-12 08:07:04
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An established engineering organisation is looking for a Principal Embedded Engineer to provide technical leadership and help shape the development of its embedded software and firmware capability.
This is a senior technical leadership position combining hands-on embedded engineering with strategic direction, giving you the opportunity to establish engineering processes, develop technical capability, mentor engineers, and provide technical authority across a range of complex embedded systems.
You will lead the development and growth of an embedded engineering capability spanning microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs, embedded software and firmware.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical leadership, governance and oversight across embedded development activities
- Establishing and improving engineering processes, workflows and best practices
- Leading the development of reusable software modules and libraries
- Planning and delivering embedded software and firmware work packages
- Translating system and customer requirements into clear software and firmware specifications
- Developing system and software architectures and overseeing detailed design
- Defining verification strategies, validation plans and test procedures
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, design and verification
- Producing high-quality technical documentation and engineering reports
- Ensuring deliverables meet required quality, compliance and safety standards
- Supporting estimates, bids, proposals and engineering change activities
- Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineering teams
- Supporting the integration of embedded software and hardware platforms
- Mentoring and developing engineers across different levels of experience
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and the management of internal engineers and specialist contractors
Required Experience & Skills
- HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Extensive experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGA-based systems and embedded software
- Strong embedded C/C++ development experience
- Experience defining and implementing engineering processes
- Ability to develop specifications, architectures, verification strategies and test procedures
- Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers
- Strong understanding of current embedded, microcontroller, SoC and FPGA technologies
- Ability to make appropriate technology selections based on requirements, risk, cost and timescales
Desirable Experience
- Hardware Description Languages, particularly VHDL
- FPGA simulation and verification tools
- Experience delivering safety-related systems or working to standards such as SIL or ASIL
- Experience working across both hardware and embedded software development
- Experience developing reusable engineering frameworks, libraries or platforms
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded engineer to take a significant technical leadership position, helping to shape embedded engineering capability, processes and technical direction while remaining closely involved in the development of complex embedded systems.
Due to the nature of the projects involved, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance at SC level.
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Type: Permanent Location: Dorset,England
Start: 12/10/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-10-12 08:06:05
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mission Operations Engineer to join a growing space operations team supporting complex satellite missions across their full lifecycle.
This is a broad and technically varied role, with responsibilities spanning mission development, operations preparation, launch and early operations, routine spacecraft operations, mission planning, spacecraft control, anomaly resolution and end-of-life activities.
Unlike more traditionally segmented operations positions, this role provides exposure across a wide range of mission operations disciplines.
Youll have the opportunity to influence operational concepts, develop new tools and processes, and help shape how a growing fleet of spacecraft is operated.
The Role
- Act as an Operations Technical Lead across missions and projects.
- Perform routine and critical real-time spacecraft operations.
- Take on a range of operational responsibilities including Mission Manager, Spacecraft Operations Engineer, Mission Planning and Spacecraft Controller.
- Develop and maintain mission operations procedures, tools, scripts and documentation.
- Support mission planning, scheduling, on-call operations and coordination with spacecraft, ground systems and flight dynamics teams.
- Contribute to mission operations concepts and requirements across space and ground segments.
- Support operations preparation, including operability requirements, FDIR and flight software analysis.
- Prepare and deliver mission operations training and simulation/rehearsal campaigns.
- Participate in major mission reviews and identify operational risks during mission development.
- Monitor spacecraft health and performance and investigate anomalies.
- Develop innovative operational solutions to enable a small team to efficiently control multiple spacecraft.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
The role is predominantly 9-to-5 with hybrid office/home working, although longer days and periods of consecutive onsite working will be required during critical mission phases.
About You
Were looking for an experienced spacecraft operations professional who can operate confidently across multiple disciplines and remain calm and methodical during high-pressure mission activities.
Essential experience includes:
- Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- 5+ years' experience within the satellite/space industry, ideally including real-time spacecraft operations.
- Experience operating LEO spacecraft across multiple mission phases.
- Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems, particularly AOCS/GNC and/or On-Board Data Handling.
- Experience with mission control systems, including procedure development, monitoring and control, mission planning and configuration management.
- Experience with spacecraft performance monitoring and anomaly investigation/resolution.
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to remain calm, disciplined and accurate during critical mission operations.
- Ability to develop and implement innovative spacecraft operations concepts.
- Eligible to obtain, or currently holding, SC security clearance or higher.
Desirable Experience
Experience with the following would be advantageous:
- SCOS-2000 or similar mission control systems.
- Formation flying, rendezvous or close-proximity satellite operations.
- Spacecraft systems engineering.
- Flight dynamics and orbital mechanics.
- Operations preparation and mission planning tools.
- ECSS standards relating to ground systems and operations.
- Developing operational concepts for small, highly capable mission control teams.
Whats on Offer?
- Hybrid working in Oxfordshire.
- Optional 9-day fortnight working pattern.
- 25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare, life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and mission operations facilities.
- Collaborative and internationally diverse working environment.
This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Senior Mission Operations Engineer looking to broaden their responsibilities beyond traditional spacecraft control, with genuine influence over mission operations strategy, processes and execution.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 12/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £94000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working with 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-10-12 08:04:04
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join a leading provider of advanced flight simulation technology.
You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks.
This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Software Developer
- Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
- Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support.
What Youll Bring
- Strong C programming skills.
- Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio).
- Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols.
- Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging.
Why Join
- Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 12/10/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-10-12 08:02:04
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Panel Beater role:
- Up to £23 p/h
- 40 hour contract
- 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
- Permanent Role.
I am looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a leading Bodyshop in the Bristol area.
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
If you want to hear more about the Panel Beater role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol,England
Start: 09/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £23 per hour
Posted: 2026-10-09 12:28:04
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A global technology organisation is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and enhance a range of data-driven applications, cloud platforms and intelligent software tools.
This is a hands-on, full-stack engineering role combining backend development, cloud infrastructure, web technologies and emerging AI capabilities.
Youll help build applications that improve business processes, support decision-making and deliver better user experiences across a range of teams.
Working within a small, collaborative engineering team, youll contribute to technical design decisions, develop new features and help evolve existing applications into scalable, reliable production platforms.
The role offers exposure to a broad technology stack and the opportunity to work on practical AI integrations alongside established software engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain applications across the full stack, from backend services and APIs to user-facing interfaces.
- Build production software using Python, TypeScript and modern web technologies.
- Develop cloud-based applications and services using AWS and other cloud platforms.
- Integrate applications with data pipelines, enterprise systems and external services.
- Build AI-powered features, including LLM integrations, prompt orchestration and tools that connect AI agents with data and services.
- Contribute to architectural and technical decisions, evaluating frameworks, tools and implementation approaches.
- Develop proof-of-concepts to assess new technologies and demonstrate potential solutions.
- Investigate and resolve production issues, optimise application performance and improve software reliability.
- Design efficient data processing and integration patterns for applications handling large datasets.
- Implement authentication and authorisation mechanisms for secure enterprise applications.
- Support infrastructure deployment, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline development.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, data and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver new features.
- Help scale successful applications into robust, maintainable platforms suitable for wider adoption.
Essential Requirements
- Strong Python development experience, including building production applications.
- Practical experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, S3 and API Gateway.
- Experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Docker.
- Good SQL skills and experience working with data warehouses.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
- Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
- Experience contributing to the design and implementation of multi-component software systems.
- An interest in using AI-assisted development tools and building AI-enabled software features.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
Desirable Experience
- Modern web development frameworks, particularly Next.js, React and TypeScript.
- Google Cloud Platform services, especially BigQuery.
- Enterprise authentication and authorisation, including SSO, SAML, OAuth and role-based access control.
- Developing and optimising applications that process high volumes of data.
- Experience with B2B SaaS platforms, CRM systems or business productivity tools.
- Designing and automating ETL and data integration pipelines at scale.
- Supporting the evolution of early-stage applications into enterprise-grade platforms.
- Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
- Full-stack development spanning infrastructure, backend services and frontend interfaces.
- Understanding how technical decisions influence business outcomes, usability and user adoption.
- Automated document generation or data visualisation libraries.
- Building applications with LLMs and AI APIs.
- Familiarity with AI orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agent and tool frameworks such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a Software Engineer who enjoys working across the full development lifecycle and wants to broaden their experience across cloud technologies, data-driven applications and AI-enabled solutions.
Youll join a collaborative engineering environment where you can contribute ideas, take ownership of development work and help deliver scalable software with tangible business value.
Interested in learning more? Contact Tom Todd at Holt Executive to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
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Type: Permanent Location: London,England
Start: 09/10/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-10-09 09:05:05
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A global technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to help shape and develop a suite of data-driven software platforms that support commercial operations, customer engagement and business growth.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining software architecture, full-stack development, cloud infrastructure and emerging AI technologies.
Youll help define the architecture of web applications, automated document generation systems and cloud-based platforms, making key technical decisions from initial design through to production deployment.
Working within a small, collaborative team, youll share technical ownership of the platform, mentor engineers and help evolve successful early-stage solutions into scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
The role offers the opportunity to influence technology strategy while remaining closely involved in coding, prototyping and delivering practical solutions to real business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of scalable, multi-component software applications across the full stack.
- Design and implement backend services, APIs, frontend interfaces and integrations between enterprise systems.
- Develop production applications using Python, TypeScript and modern web technologies.
- Architect cloud-based solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, S3 and API Gateway.
- Design and manage infrastructure using Terraform, Docker and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Evaluate new technologies through proof-of-concepts and make informed architectural recommendations.
- Explore and implement AI-powered capabilities, including LLM integrations, agent frameworks and tool-augmented workflows.
- Optimise application performance, reliability, security and maintainability across high-volume data environments.
- Work closely with product, analytics, data engineering and commercial stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Define integration patterns, authentication and authorisation approaches, API contracts and scalable system architectures.
- Support the evolution of early-stage applications into robust platforms suitable for enterprise deployment.
- Provide technical guidance, mentor engineers and promote software engineering best practices.
Essential Requirements
- Extensive Python development experience, building and maintaining production applications.
- Strong AWS experience, particularly with Lambda, ECS/Fargate, S3 and API Gateway.
- Proven experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Docker.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with data warehouses.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
- Demonstrable experience designing and delivering multi-component software systems, from architecture through to production.
- Experience making architectural decisions and balancing technical trade-offs in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Modern web development using Next.js, React and TypeScript.
- Google Cloud Platform services, particularly BigQuery and Cloud Run.
- Enterprise authentication and authorisation, including SSO, SAML, OAuth and role-based access control.
- Designing and optimising applications that process large datasets at scale.
- Experience with B2B SaaS platforms, CRM systems or sales enablement tools.
- Scaling minimum viable products into enterprise-grade applications.
- Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
- Full-stack development spanning cloud infrastructure, backend services and frontend interfaces.
- Mentoring engineers and establishing technical standards and best practices.
- Automated document generation, data visualisation or similar application capabilities.
- Integrating LLM APIs into production applications and developing AI-powered features.
- Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agent frameworks or tool-enabled LLM workflows.
- Experience developing customer onboarding, self-service or customer success platforms.
The Opportunity
This position is suited to a technically strong architect who enjoys staying hands-on with development while influencing the wider direction of a software platform.
Youll have the opportunity to shape architectural decisions, introduce new technologies and develop scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value, working within a collaborative environment with the backing and resources of an established global organisation.
Interested in learning more? Contact Tom Todd at Holt Executive to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
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Type: Permanent Location: London,England
Start: 09/10/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-10-09 09:05:05
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Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician
- Paying up to £24 per hour + Bonus
- Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes
- Permanent Vacancy
I am currently working with a highly efficient and well-equipped Bodyshop who are looking to add a qualified Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician to their busy site in Morden area.
Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician roles and responsibilities:
- Carrying out a variety of aspects within a Bodyshop
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced Accident Repair Centre
- Paint Spraying, Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
- Planning work and ordering parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.
Skills and experience required as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician:
- At least 3 years experience as an automotive Panel / MET / Paint
- ATA/ NVQ certification is advantageous but not essential
- Experience in Paint Spraying
- Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Strong attention to detail
- A fast and accurate worker
- Highly organised with a flexible approach to working patterns
If you want to hear more about the Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician 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: Mitcham,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £24 per hour
Posted: 2026-10-08 17:11:04
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Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician
- Paying up to £24 per hour + Bonus
- Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes
- Permanent Vacancy
I am currently working with a highly efficient and well-equipped Bodyshop who are looking to add a qualified Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician to their busy site in Milton Keynes area.
Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician roles and responsibilities:
- Carrying out a variety of aspects within a Bodyshop
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced Accident Repair Centre
- Paint Spraying, Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
- Planning work and ordering parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.
Skills and experience required as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician:
- At least 3 years experience as an automotive Panel / MET / Paint
- ATA/ NVQ certification is advantageous but not essential
- Experience in Paint Spraying
- Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Strong attention to detail
- A fast and accurate worker
- Highly organised with a flexible approach to working patterns
If you want to hear more about the Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician 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: Milton Keynes,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £24 per hour, Benefits: Uncapped Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-08 17:00:10
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Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician
- Paying up to £22 per hour + Bonus
- Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes
- Permanent Vacancy
I am currently working with a highly efficient and well-equipped Bodyshop who are looking to add a qualified Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician to their busy site in Maidenhead area.
Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician roles and responsibilities:
- Carrying out a variety of aspects within a Bodyshop
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced Accident Repair Centre
- Paint Spraying, Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
- Planning work and ordering parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.
Skills and experience required as a Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician:
- At least 3 years experience as an automotive Panel / MET / Paint
- ATA/ NVQ certification is advantageous but not essential
- Experience in Paint Spraying
- Panel Beating / Strip and Fit
- Strong attention to detail
- A fast and accurate worker
- Highly organised with a flexible approach to working patterns
If you want to hear more about the Multiskilled Bodyshop Technician 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: Maidenhead,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £22 per hour, Benefits: Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:53:04
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Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Vacancy:
- Up to £55,000 per annum
- Great Company Benefits
- Permanent Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor to join an established Accident Repair Centre in the Morden area.
Key role and responsibilities as an Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor:
- 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 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
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 Piam on piam@holtautomotive.co.uk / 01202 552915 to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Morden,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £55000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:40:08
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Bodyshop Manager / Site Manager
Ref - 277458
Our client, a busy Bodyshop/Accident Repair Centre in the Penrith area are currently looking for an experienced manager to run their highly successful site.
You will be responsible for all operational and technical activities, overseeing support staff and technicians, managing workflow, ensuring compliance, and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, and Work Providers.
You will drive productivity, lead daily production meetings, and ensure the highest standards are achieved across the site, from estimate to vehicle return.
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 up to £55,000 per annum
- Car Allowance and bonus system
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Internal and external training
- Pension scheme and death in service insurance
- Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards
- MediCash - Free healthcare scheme
- 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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Penrith,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £55000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:34:14
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Panel Beater role:
- Salary of up to £24 p/h + Bonus
- Pension and company Benefits.
- Permanent Role
I am looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a leading Bodyshop in the Milton Keynes area.
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
If you want to hear more about the Panel Beater 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: Milton Keynes,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £24 per hour, Benefits: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:29:06
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We are looking for an experienced Mobile Repair Technician to join a leading Bodyshop in the Grays area.
This Mobile Repair Technician role earning circa £50,000 with excellent company benefits.
Key role and responsibilities as a Mobile Repair Technician :
- Bumper and trim 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 the perfect match
- Spray paint vehicles
- Quality check
- Adhere to health and safety requirements and maintain a tidy workstation
Minimum requirements for a Mobile Repair Technician :
- Ideally you will be an experienced Multiskilled Technician / 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 Mobile Repair Technician role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam on piam@holtautomotive.co.uk / 01202 552915 to discuss further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Grays,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Duration: 0.0 MONTH
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:22:09
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Panel Beater role:
- Salary of up to £24 p/h + Bonus
- Permanent Role.
- Pension and company Benefits.
I am looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a leading Bodyshop in the Luton area.
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
If you want to hear more about the Panel Beater 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: Luton,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £24 per hour, Benefits: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-08 16:10:07
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Command & Data Handling Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite platforms for complex space missions.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from early concept and architecture through detailed design, integration, verification, environmental testing and mission support.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping the spacecraft avionics architecture and ensuring robust command and data handling capabilities across the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and delivery of spacecraft Command & Data Handling (C&DH) subsystems.
- Define, review and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions and technical documentation.
- Develop verification strategies, test plans and acceptance criteria for subsystem and spacecraft-level validation.
- Define and manage onboard data handling, processing and communications budgets.
- Support Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) activities.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and other subsystem teams to develop Concept of Operations (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and verification plans.
- Plan and execute subsystem and system-level verification activities, including electrical and environmental testing.
- Review electronic circuit and PCB designs to ensure suitability for spacecraft applications.
- Support supplier selection, technical trade studies and design reviews throughout the equipment procurement lifecycle.
- Define, implement and validate telemetry and telecommand interfaces between onboard systems and the ground segment.
- Contribute to spacecraft avionics architecture, including processor selection, data bus architecture, redundancy concepts and fault-tolerant design.
- Work closely with flight software engineers to define onboard software interfaces and data handling functionality.
- Support anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis and corrective actions during integration, test and mission operations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years' experience developing Command & Data Handling systems for spacecraft.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and onboard data handling systems.
- Experience working with industry-standard spacecraft interfaces including CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, I²C and RS422.
- Experience developing and executing spacecraft subsystem verification and test programmes.
- Good systems engineering knowledge with experience managing requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Desirable Experience
- Spacecraft integration, verification and environmental testing.
- Flight hardware handling within cleanroom environments.
- GNSS timing and synchronisation for spacecraft.
- Radiation tolerance analysis and radiation assurance for space electronics.
- Digital spacecraft electronics and avionics architectures.
What\'s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge spacecraft programmes.
- Hybrid working with flexible hours and optional 9/75 working pattern.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and laboratory facilities.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with genuine technical ownership.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced spacecraft avionics engineer looking to take ownership of Command & Data Handling architecture while working on innovative space missions within a highly skilled engineering team.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 08/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2026-10-08 08:13:04
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Panel Beater role:
- Up to £24 per hour + Bonus
- Pension and company Benefits.
- Permanent Role.
I am looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join a leading Bodyshop in the Newmarket area.
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
If you want to hear more about the Panel Beater role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
Panel Beater - up to £24 per hour + Bonus Bodyshop Newmarket
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Type: Permanent Location: Newmarket,England
Start: 07/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £24 per hour, Benefits: + Bonus
Posted: 2026-10-07 17:02:04
