Total 24 Engineering job vacancies in Ashford, TN24 0LZ

Senior Engineer / Sub Agent - Leading Civils Contractor - Kent & East Sussex

My client is a Leading Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis, a Senior Engineer / Sub Agent to work on projects in their Southeastern Region which broadly covers Kent and East Sussex.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering civil engineering projects.

The nature of the work that this contractor varies but their core sectors include;

• Highways and Bridges
• Section 278 Development Infrastructure
• Environment Agency Works
• Coastal & Marine
• Nuclear
• Water & Wastewater
• Public Realm
• Earthworks & Ground Remediation
• Piling & Foundations

My client would currently consider individuals who are already in a Sub Agent role, or those who are in a more junior role (Site Engineer / Section Engineer) that are looking to transition into this type of position.

Sub Agent duties include assisting the Site Agent with the successful and timely delivery of the projects:

• Advising the engineering team with solutions to technical challenges
• Assist in production and integration of 3-week programmes
• Manage designs from the inhouse and external designers
• Support the project team with construction methodology and sequencing
• Collaborate with the project team on resource, plant and material requirements
• Training and mentoring the junior members of the engineering team
• Demonstrate value engineering throughout the construction process
• Managing RFI's and Technical Queries

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday as standard to include all Bank Holidays
• Training and progression
• And much more

The business will be able to keep you working on the South East Coast, offering a variety of projects, security and package that reflects your contribution to the company.

Please contact Antony Whorton at Fawkes & Reece (South) to discuss the role in more detail on 07739546267

Colleague Support Engineer

Salary: Up to £25,725

FT – 35 hours per week

Hybrid – Ashford 2 days a month in office

At Saga, our Technical Operations team supports c.2500 colleagues! With most of our workforce being remote. We need our Support Engineers to have a keen interest and knowledge of IT equipment and tools and be able to use their own initiative to find the best resolution or diagnosis.

You will be responsible for delivering the best possible service to our colleagues ensuring that the technology systems they use operate to the highest levels possible in terms of reliability and performance. You will do this by providing outstanding service delivery and responding to ever-changing priorities and demands from across the business.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

Working as one of our Colleague Support Engineers, your responsibilities will be:

• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
• Providing first lines of technology support to the business user community.
• Working closely with all areas of the Technology team to identify and resolve problems affecting service delivery.
• Resolving problems where feasible and/or owning the problem resolution (liaising with third parties as appropriate) until solution, ensuring that the business users are regularly informed of progress.
• Recognising issues and escalating appropriately, according to procedures, to both the Technology team and other areas of the business.
• Liaising with internal and external bodies, including user groups, business supervisors, Technical Consultants, Strategic Planning, Project Managers and IT consultants.
• Communicating technology support issues effectively to the business by translating of technical jargon into layman’s terms.
• Monitoring machine and application performance and recognising and raising issues with the business, Services and Technology teams as appropriate.
• Working within any SLAs agreed with management and various areas of the business.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to make sure my team and I support Saga’s strategic initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining technical and process documentation.
• Taking support requests on the phone & through webchat.
• Managing my own queue of work in Service Now within the SLA requirements.
• Maintaining a reasonable CSAT rate and providing an exceptional level of customer service.
• Monitoring and managing a shared mailbox.
• Managing my own workload and using my initiative to complete tasks and training during off-peak times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• Communication skills
• Strong customer service capability. Experience working in customer service is favorable
• Able to work methodically under pressure.
• Good analytical skills, able to use data to determine the cause of incidents, and able to act on this data to resolve incidents
• Experience working on an IT Service Desk within a corporate environment is beneficial
• A basic level of awareness of the ITIL service management processes including incident, problem and change management is useful.

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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Quality Assurance Engineer (12 Month FTC)

Salary £23,000 – 27,000 dependent on experience

Ashford Hybrid

The Quality Assurance team play an integral role in our Insurance business ensuring an ever-improving experience for both our colleagues and customers.

As a QA Engineer you will be responsible for estimating, designing and executing test case scenarios to meet acceptance criteria and business needs. There will be a level of scripting, and executing automation test scripts as well as demonstrating the benefits of extended and expanded use of automated tools, allowing effective, efficient, and quality testing that delivers savings against manual testing. You will be play a lead role in all aspects of manual and automated testing within the scrum delivery teams ensuring high levels of quality and assurance.We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

As QA Engineer you will be responsible for contributing to world class testing and assurance capability in support of our key business systems and services.

Your accountabilities will include;

• Constant communication with Scrum Coordinator, test, and development teams to develop a strong understanding of the changes, testing objectives, and progress.
• Contribute to sprint planning sessions and challenge acceptance criteria specifications where appropriate.
• Generate and maintain scripts to perform automated testing cycles that fulfil business requirements.
• Identify known defects and include scenarios in test scripts to reduce risk of these.
• Document, track and escalate defects in development packages as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

As one of our QA Engineers, you will need to be naturally curious and passionate about driving change from a customer-centric point of view.

Having a good knowledge of HTML, and Xpaths, as well as scripting and coding, would be an advantage.

Other skills and experience required include:

• Ability to work in a methodical manner
• Ability to investigate and fix causes of script failure
• Keen attention to detail and driven by quality
• Able to multitask
• Driven by quality
• Effective communication skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships
• Ability to suggest improvements in automation techniques and find ways to improve on efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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Senior Engineer / Sub Agent - Leading Civils Contractor - Kent & East Sussex

My client is a Leading Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis, a Senior Engineer / Sub Agent to work on projects in their Southeastern Region which broadly covers Kent and East Sussex.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering civil engineering projects.

The nature of the work that this contractor varies but their core sectors include;

• Highways and Bridges
• Section 278 Development Infrastructure
• Environment Agency Works
• Coastal & Marine
• Nuclear
• Water & Wastewater
• Public Realm
• Earthworks & Ground Remediation
• Piling & Foundations

My client would currently consider individuals who are already in a Sub Agent role, or those who are in a more junior role (Site Engineer / Section Engineer) that are looking to transition into this type of position.

Sub Agent duties include assisting the Site Agent with the successful and timely delivery of the projects:

• Advising the engineering team with solutions to technical challenges
• Assist in production and integration of 3-week programmes
• Manage designs from the inhouse and external designers
• Support the project team with construction methodology and sequencing
• Collaborate with the project team on resource, plant and material requirements
• Training and mentoring the junior members of the engineering team
• Demonstrate value engineering throughout the construction process
• Managing RFI's and Technical Queries

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday as standard to include all Bank Holidays
• Training and progression
• And much more

The business will be able to keep you working on the South East Coast, offering a variety of projects, security and package that reflects your contribution to the company.

Please contact Antony Whorton at Fawkes & Reece (South) to discuss the role in more detail on 07739546267

Sodexo believes Government agencies should be places that create an environment of respect. They should be well run and efficient, encouraging productivity. They should support employee wellness and help build communities.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the UK. The DEFRA sites in Sevington and Dover act as locations for starting and ending transit movements of goods from the UK.

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager based in Kent that can supervise 2 engineering technicians and oversee maintenance activities across our two DEFRA sites and adhere to a safe system of work.

Leading from the front, you will be supervising a small team of engineers across two sites and be responsible for the following:

• Supervising the safe operation and repair of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services and fabric equipment.
• Health and Safety (including risk assessments)
• Stakeholder Management (working with multiple Hard FM subcontractors)
• Stock and cost control
• Emergency call outs (attend site to provide engineering expertise out of hours)

You will ideally have an engineering qualification equivalent to NVQ level 4 or higher and an IOSHH qualification . You will be IT literate, have a good knowledge of systems, be proactive and possess great attention to detail.

This is a 4 on 4 off dayshift only role.

For full details please refer to the Job description.

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training provided
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Reward and Recognition schemes 
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance 
• Free parking onsite

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Our client is seeking a multi-disciplined Design Engineer with a pro-active and disciplined approach to work to join their dynamic team in Blackpool. You would play a key role as part of a fast-paced NPI and Engineering function at one of the UK's leading manufacturers of dispense systems for the beer, water, and soft drink industries, supplying to household names such as Budweiser, Britvic, Molson Coors, and Karcher.

Offering an attractive salary up to £37,000 dependent on experience plus benefits including…
- 4.5 day working week with midday finish every Friday
- Pension is 5% contribution and 3% Company contribution, Medicash
- Fantastic career progression opportunities within the business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly creative Engineer, skilled in the use of 3D CAD software, Autodesk Inventor & Vault, able to demonstrate significant experience producing engineering drawings, sheet metal design, and design for manufacture. You'd be joining a business which invests in its people, boasts excellent employee retention and staff engagement levels, and continues to develop incentives to support and maintain these levels of engagement.

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The Role
Working alongside a multi-disciplined team you would be tasked with undertaking electrical/mechanical product design and development activities for new & existing products whilst supporting the production and manufacturing areas within the business. Key responsibilities will include…
- Coordinating and managing a wide variety of design projects
- Providing technical support, creating drawings and details for throughout the project life cycle
- Producing and updating BoM's for manufacturing and costs
- Producing high quality component and assembly design
- Maintenance of Engineering Changes

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The Candidate
- HND/Degree Level qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering related discipline, or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience in design for manufacture.
- Design skills; the ability to think and conceptualise in three dimensions
- Experience of participating in teams of multidiscipline engineers and designers
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant analysis and design software
- Expertise with Drafting software such as inventor and AutoCAD
- Electrical knowledge (BS EN60335, LVD etc)
- Understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work
- Good level of knowledge of quality control systems, workflow management and risk analysis
- High quality standards, meeting quality and performance standards and seeking improvements to the company

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The Company
A reputable company specialising in the design and manufacture of dispense systems for the beer, water, and soft drink industries. They are committed to delivering exceptional quality to their clients, and value the professional development of staff by providing opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive environment.

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This Design Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and creative professional to make a significant impact within a leading company and contribute to their continued success. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, we encourage you to apply. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.

This entry level role will involve the following tasks:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.
• AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.
• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).
• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.
• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.
• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.
• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.
• A range of Site Surveys.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.
• Data analysis and evaluation.
• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects
• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.
• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary of £22,308
• Full training & development
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.
• Private healthcare
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.
• Yearly Professional Membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£50k-£60k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Desktop Support Engineer (In-House)

Salary: FTC 6 month £31,000 - £48,000

FT – 35 hours per week

Hybrid – Ashford 3 days / Home 2 days

You are a natural at trouble shooting, with a keen interest and knowledge of IT tech and how you can best support remote workers. You may have already worked as a Desktop Engineer / Service Desk Engineer but now seek a role within a large organisation supporting colleagues across the UK.

At Saga, our Technical Operations team support c.2500 colleagues! With most of our workforce being remote. We need our IT Support Engineers to have a good all-round knowledge of IT equipment and tools and be able to use their own initiative to find the best resolution or diagnosis.

You will report directly to the Lead Colleague Support Engineer and support the business across Office365, Laptops, Mobile Devices, Macs, ServiceNow, Zscaler and much more.

This is a frontline in-house IT support function; you’ll be key to ensuring the technology systems we all use continue to operate to the highest levels of our business performance.

** Remote/home with a hybrid approach, you will be required to attend 3 office days a week in Ashford, Kent. Due to our other office locations, it is essential you have a full UK drivers’ licence. When you are required to visit other sites, travel expenses will be paid. You will need to be within a reasonable commuting distance to Ashford to undertake this role.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities

Working as one of our Desktop Engineers, your responsibilities will be:

• Providing 1st and 2nd line support to our business user community.
• Investigating and resolving incidents where possible following agreed support documentation and methods.
• Escalating incidents or service requests to the relevant team or 3rd party and monitoring the progress of these incidents or requests until resolution.
• Fulfilling requests for new hardware or software, ensuring that all requests are completed within the required timescales.
• Always provide exceptional levels of customer service.
• Contributing to the development of improvements to existing products or services for the benefit of the business.
• Completing scheduled tasks to ensure key processes are maintained.
• Supporting colleagues in the use of technology equipment and services by providing the appropriate guidance.

The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• Recent experience of working as a Desktop Engineer.
• Experience working with Intune.
• Experience in customer service and has ideally supported a remote workforce or remote working businesses.
• Experience of supporting end user computing services (including Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, laptops and mobile devices) is essential.
• Recent experience of using ServiceNow would be advantageous.
• Methodical approach to problem solving, works through a problem in a controlled, logical manner using a consistent approach enabling an efficient resolution to both simple and complex problems.
• Able to complete allocated tasks with minimum supervision to meet the SLA timescales.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Should be capable of communicating effectively with colleagues from all areas of the organisation using a variety of techniques.
• Resilient, able to work methodically under pressure. 

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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Finance Manager

Ashford, Kent

£45k-£55k DOE

We are looking for a Finance Manager to head up our internal Accounts Team. Working within our Ashford Head Office, the role reports into the Managing Director and includes managing a team of 4 accounts & finance professionals.

The day-to-day duties include:

• Overseeing the team and assisting with any queries or issues they may have
• Preparing clear and concise reports and accounts for the Senior Management Team
• Month End accounts
• Internal Payroll of 25-30 staff
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Budget preparation
• Monthly VAT returns
• Working alongside our external accountants
• Provide consultative advice and discussion to the Senior Management Team
• Produce and manage Profit & Loss reports
• Overseeing the 360 accounts function inclusive of external payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger, expenses and cash-flow
• Build relationships with our clients

Requirements for the role:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified, or working towards or exceptional QBE
• Experience of Management Accounts
• Experience of leading an Accounts team
• Recent and in-depth knowledge of Sage
• Excellent Excel skills

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Based in our Ashford office, your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician
Kent, Ashford

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.
You will be working towards the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.


• Activities may include AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.


• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).


• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.


• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.


• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.


• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.


• A range of Site Surveys.


• Preparing reports and technical notes.


• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.


• Data analysis and evaluation.


• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of GCSE grade 4-9 in Maths and English


• BTEC Level 2 in Engineering is desirable


• Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage


• Interest in Highways and Transportation related projects


• Knowledge of software-based engineering and drawing e.g. AutoCAD and other similar 3D software.


• Good understanding and use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel.)


• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training


• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Ability to work to deadlines

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Salary of £22,308


• Full training & development


• Full time, office based role


• Gaining a Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification after 36 months of training


• Private healthcare


• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.


• Yearly Professional Membership.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Highways Engineer

We are currently looking for a Highways Engineer to join our team based in our Ashford, Kent office.

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design, produces award winning results that have won international recognition.

This is a full-time permanent role, hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

You will support the engineering design service function of Project Centre in the delivery of highways and transportation projects.

• Assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to preparing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines
• Undertake technical tasks assigned by project managers and senior managers.
• Ensure tasks are delivered within deadline and to a high standard of quality.
• Day to day supervision and management of junior staff and assistant engineers.
• Co-ordination of project delivery where other design teams or service areas are involved.
• Support junior team members (CAD Technicians, Graduates and Apprentices).
• Undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.

Person Specification

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience of Highways Design
• Working towards professional membership ICE/CIHT
• Technical knowledge of highways engineering
• Good experience with AutoCAD
• Awareness of Civils 3D
• Proficiency with MS Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Understanding of Health & Safety & CDM regulations
• Self-motivated & ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and a team player

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with 2 -3 visits a week to your local Ashford office.
• Contract: Permanent
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Yearly professional membership

If this sounds like the role for you…Apply now! to be part of our dynamic organization.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.

This entry level role will involve the following tasks:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.
• AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.
• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).
• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.
• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.
• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.
• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.
• A range of Site Surveys.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.
• Data analysis and evaluation.
• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects
• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.
• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary of £22,308
• Full training & development
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.
• Private healthcare
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.
• Yearly Professional Membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician
Ashford, Kent

Are you ready to start an exciting, varied, and fast-paced career in engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn in a fascinating industry, and be given development opportunities to help you on your way?

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT's Employer of the Year in 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician **to join our team based in Ashford to help deliver highways & transportation engineering services.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to deliver projects from inception to construction.

The successful candidate must hold minimum Level 2 Maths and English or Level in Engineering or IT Level 3

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist in the delivery of a range of Transportation & Highway projects relating to developing drawings and designs (Concept, Preliminary & Detailed Design stages) in accordance with standards & guidelines.


• Activities may include AutoCAD drawings, site surveys, analysing data and preparing reports.


• To actively pursue on the job and formal training opportunities that complement PCL business needs and your personal development plan (including development with professional institution).


• Be flexible and undertake any duties as and when required to assist in the operations of PCL.


• Adhere to PCL Quality Assurance systems and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Satisfy all requirements from the chosen Training course and provider.


• Work towards successful completion of your apprenticeship.


• Comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

The role will develop the successful candidate's skills and experience in:

• Design of Highways and Transportation Projects.


• A range of Site Surveys.


• Preparing reports and technical notes.


• AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) software drawing production.


• Data analysis and evaluation.


• Professional development with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic and can-do attitude


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Ability to work to deadlines


• Interest in in Highways and Transportation related projects


• Microsoft Office Package - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.


• IT design software skills - AutoCAD.


• Any work experience within the engineering sector

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Salary of £22,308


• Full training & development


• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office + one day attending university.


• Private healthcare


• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.


• Yearly Professional Membership.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package NB this is subject to eligibility.

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
Marston Holdings are proud members of the 5% Club demonstrating their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities within the workplace, and Platinum Accredited Investors in People.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Ref: 4575984

Job Title: Site Engineer
Location: Ashford
Start: July 2024

Project: Groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Engineer for a groundworks package for a new build development of houses and apartments in Ashford

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4575984 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842780205 and quote job reference number 4575984

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