Automotive Jobs in Leicestershire

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Service Advisor / Service receptionist - Automotive background a MUST!

My client is looking for a new service advisor / receptionist to join their team in Leicester. They need candidates that have previous Automotive experience and ideally come from a Commercial / HGV / Truck background.

Successful candidates must have previous experience working in a similar role. Duties
• To assess customers needs and requirements
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of vehicle service, repair and warranty policies and product changes
• To advise on service/repair matters
• Interpreting and advising customers on warranty policy...

Key words: Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Electronic, Electricals, Electrics

jjFOX have a brilliant position for a Power Design Engineer within a global company to work on a full time basis.

The company are highly regarded within the electronics industry and have invested heavily in modern equipment and new products.

The role would involve the 3D Design of new products for specific customer requirements such as power modules – PCB Design, PCB generation whilst meeting cost targets.

Candidates will have the following skills:
• Project Management
• Working knowledge of semiconductor assembly techniques...

You will lead efforts with Supply Chain process Engineers and facility Supply Chain personnel to improve Supply Chain process efficiency and lead work with various functional areas to deliver tools, processes and expertise to implement new SAP systems which will support lean Manufacturing processes in relation with replenishment material processes including pull trigger systems based plan for every part.

This role is accountable to manage transition from current legacy system to SAP systems in various UK and European Facilities in respect of Company vision of Lean Manufacturing for Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and shop floor...

You will be expected to function as a lead for other members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and be a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the assembly planning function and which generally falls within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

You will also provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines to support the introduction of new products to line.

Our client is dedicated to the...

You will supervise the material planning processes and functions for the business unit, ensuring Supplier Shipment Performance, POU availability and drive strong S&OP processes and collaboration with material suppliers.

Our Client is dedicated to the assembly of small construction machines, typically used on building and construction sites - Backhoe Loaders, Mini Hydraulic Excavators and Compact Wheel Loaders.

The Role:

Reporting to you will be Material Planning Supervisors, Team Leads & Material Planning Analysts.

You will plan and direct the material planning and material logistic functions to meet the business...

You will provide maintenance support to the facility and this role will suit a multi skilled craftsmen, (with a strong Electrical bias) who has experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

Our client is dedicated to the assembly of small construction machines, typically used on building and construction sites - Backhoe Loaders, Mini Hydraulic Excavators and Compact Wheel Loaders.

The Role:

Maintaining equipment and using a computerised maintenance system.

Responding to equipment breakdowns and completing repairs to equipment.

Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment...

ou will act as the custodian of Renewable Energy shop processes for our client who is a global power leader, incorporating complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. They manufacture the world's broadest range of ac generators.

The Role:

To lead cross functional liaison with other entities using Operations Excellence tools.

To definite and implement the manufacturing process for the product.

To provide, maintain and develop effective...

You will be responsible for the safe build, trip and running of development tests on proven and unproven diesel engines.

The Role:

Maintaining diesel engine test cells - installation, cleanliness and calibration.

Identifying and replacing any failed instrumentation (i.e. thermocouples).

Ensuring all removed parts are stored in a safe & secure manner.

Executing engineering instructions, using test equipment, to support the development of diesel engines.

Preparing and installing engines for test.

Operating equipment and instrumentation whilst executing a variety of engine dynamometer test sequences...

Our Client is looking for Paint sprayers to work in their busy factory.

Successful candidate will need to be able to spray primer, base-coat and clear coat to a high standard and be able to check and polish components with little supervision.

Previous experience paint spraying is essential.

Our client offers excellent working conditions with an on-site parking and canteen.
...

PRODUCTION MANAGER / SHIFT MANAGER
Morning and afternoon

As a leading engineering organisation serving multiple sectors including aerospace and oil & gas, this well respected company has enjoyed continued growth through the addition of new products, new technology introduction and innovation.

Due to the award of new business they are now seeking to strengthen the management team with the appointment of a Production Manager / Shift Manager.

The Role & The Candidate

Reporting to the Production Manager you will responsible for the day to day activities of a manufacturing cell to ensure that World Class standards are...

Buyer

An Engineering Manufacturing company in Loughborough require an experienced Buyer.

The Buyer duties will include effectively managing relationships with all suppliers, resolving any day to day issues and supporting wider supply chain performance objectives managing supplier relationships

The Buyer is responsible for determining demand, maintaining system data integrity and management of ordering and expediting activities in support of non-production requirements.

Buyer candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in Procurement. Experience of managing supply within a High Technology industry would...

You will assist engineers in the development of complex designs and detailed mechanical and electrical drawings of components and assemblies using CAD systems and Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.

You will also be responsible to create and maintain bills of material (BOM’s), Parametric Data Management (PDM) and provide assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering files and other technical files.

Our client is a global power leader, incorporating complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission...

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Igloo Automotive who are operating as a recruitment business. Experienced HGV Mechanic required for our client, a multinational logistics company in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The successful candidate will be qualified to city and guilds NVQ level 3 OR have extensive Time served experience in this field. You will be working on various types of tractor units and trailers within a busy HGV workshop. You should preferably hold a Class 1 Driving Licence with past fleet experience. Past experience of trailer work advantageous. Successful candidate will need minimum supervision and be extremely motivated...

Paint Shop Masking Inspector
Aerospace

We are currently seeking to recruit a Paint Shop Masking Inspector to join our client’s business in Leicestershire (commutable from Leicester, Rugby, Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Tamworth, Solihull, Walsall, Birmingham, Burton, and Loughborough). As Paint Shop Masking Inspector you will be responsible for reading masking instructions from engineering drawings and then communicating product requirements to the masking team. You will also be required to inspect the quality of the masked components prior to them being painted.

Job Title: Paint Shop Masking Inspector
Location...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer to work for an exciting Automotive Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturer. Successful candidates will have experience on Transmission Control development and Systems.

The Company:
New Off Road Vehicle Manufacturer

The Role / Responsibilities:
Generate control system software for automated transmission, using model based design (and automatic code generation).
Calibration, development and validation of the control system, with rig and in-vehicle testing.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:
Good working knowledge of producing Matlab / Simulink models...

Creating engineering solutions for the aerospace gas turbine sector a new opportunity exists for a Heat Transfer Engineer or Thermal Engineer to be based in Leicester.

You will carry out thermal analysis relating to gas turbine engines and assemblies using finite element (FE) methods for steady and transient thermal analysis with Patran and P/Thermal. You will perform validation of thermal results against experimental test data.

You will be degree qualified and have experience in thermal engineering and heat transfer, preferably but not essentially including experience of Patran and P/Thermal Software. You will be fully entitled...

Quality Inspectors Required
Based in Derbyshire
£14.50 per hour (Ltd)
6 month minimum contract
ASAP Start Dates

We are currently looking to recruit a number of Quality Inspectors for this sub-contract aerospace manufacturer due to an increase in workload. With clients such as Airbus GKN and Rolls Royce my client has won a series of major projects which has led them to experience a period of growth and expansion.

Working within the quality department this role is going to be working on FAIR's both new products and changes to existing products. On a day-to-day basis this will involve:

Existing products...

Used Car Sales Manager

Job Reference # 2950
Location Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary £45000 - £50000
Date 23 May 2012

Job Description

My client, a well respected dealer group. Are looking for an experienced Used Car Sales Manager who is hands on and able to maximise the the sales potential through there team. Customer Satisfaction (CSI): To build trust, communicate well and exceed customer satisfaction expectations and, where there is a manufacturer score to exceed their national average. To provide a service-based experience to customers and make them feel the value of placing their custom with the Company. Used...

Unigraphics Design Engineer
(NX, Precision Components, Geometric Tolerances)
£30 - 40 p/h Ltd, 3-6 Month Contract, Immediate Start

Through winning a number of high profile projects to design innovative new equipment with major blue chip businesses throughout the UK and overseas, this specialist manufacturer of mechanical equipment is experiencing a period of rapid investment and growth which is forecasted to continue consistently until 2016. With many projects already well underway, an exciting opportunity has emerged for a mechanical design engineer with Unigraphics/NX experience to join this rapidly expanding and forward...