Control engineer Work, Jobs in Kent (with Salaries)

Junior Engineer
Eleclink —Folkestone
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
Production Engineer
Swegon UK & I —Snodland
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Mechanical Project Engineer
MKE Engineering Group —Sittingbourne
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Organisational skills
Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead
BAE Systems —Rochester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- No degree
- In-person
- Leadership
Electronics Test Development Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £45,600 - £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Linux
- Leadership
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Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/d)
TE Connectivity —Hastings
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee stock purchase plan
Multi Skilled Engineer
The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd —Tonbridge
- £37,000 - £47,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £45,600 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Marshalls PLC —Sittingbourne
- £55,000 - £57,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Area Manager, RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Rochester
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Flexible schedule
Lead Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £59,200 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
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Maintenance Engineer
Tesco UK —Aylesford
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
Design Engineer
AVK —Lenham
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
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Electronics Engineer
Servomex —Crowborough
- £45,000 - £54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- C++
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Molding Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/d)
TE Connectivity —Hastings
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee stock purchase plan
Multi-skilled Engineer (Salary plus shift allowances + overtime)
Sharpak Aylesham —Aylesham
- £22.91 - £22.92 an hour
- Overtime
- Analysis skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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PLC Project Engineer
South East Water —Snodland
- Up to £61,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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Senior Hardware Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Hastings
- £45,600 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
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5d
Industrial Engineer (f/m/d)
TE Connectivity —Hastings
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee stock purchase plan
Maintenance Engineer
Marshalls PLC —Sittingbourne
- £32,760 - £46,696 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Junior Engineer

Eleclink
Folkestone

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Job details

Graduate

Qualifications

French
Mechanical engineering
English
Microsoft Office
Root cause analysis
Electrical Engineering
Communication skills

Full job description

The Junior Engineer will provide engineering support to both the Cable Maintenance and Converter Station Maintenance teams, helping to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Eleclink interconnector.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain exposure to high-voltage transmission systems, asset management, maintenance engineering and project delivery. The role will support the operation and maintenance of Eleclink's HVDC cable systems, converter stations and associated infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineers, contractors and operational teams in both the UK and France.

The successful candidate will gain practical experience across a broad range of engineering activities including maintenance planning, contractor coordination, technical investigations, asset management, documentation control and engineering projects. The role will work closely with the Cable and Converter teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to support the long-term performance and reliability of critical energy infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operational Support

Support the Cable and Converter Maintenance teams in the delivery of planned and corrective maintenance activities.
Assist with the coordination and monitoring of maintenance contractors to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
Participate in site visits, inspections and audits across cable and converter station assets.
Support maintenance planning activities and help track completion of maintenance tasks and actions.
Assist with the review of contractor reports, maintenance records and performance data.

Asset Management & Reliability

Support the maintenance of asset registers, maintenance records and technical documentation.
Assist in monitoring asset performance and identifying opportunities for reliability improvements.
Support investigations into equipment faults, operational incidents and maintenance issues.
Help maintain spare parts inventories and support asset lifecycle planning activities.
Contribute to root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions where required.

Technical Support & Engineering Projects

Provide engineering support to cable and converter station projects, upgrades and improvement initiatives.
Assist in reviewing technical documentation, specifications, drawings and engineering reports.
Support testing, inspections and commissioning activities as required.
Work with experienced engineers to develop an understanding of HVDC systems, protection systems, monitoring systems and associated equipment.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain and update operational procedures, risk assessments, method statements and other engineering documentation.
Support compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Assist with document control activities and ensure engineering records are maintained accurately.
Support audits, certification activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
Promote a strong safety culture and actively contribute to improving health, safety and environmental performance.

Learning & Development

Develop an understanding of HVDC cable systems, converter stations and electricity transmission infrastructure.
Build relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders across the UK and France.
Participate in training, mentoring and development opportunities to broaden technical and operational knowledge.
Gain exposure to the commercial, regulatory and operational aspects of interconnector ownership and operation.

Ideal candidate will have:

Experience

Degree qualified engineer or recent graduate with relevant industrial, placement year, apprenticeship or graduate scheme experience.
Basic understanding of electrical power systems, mechanical systems or industrial infrastructure.
An interest in high-voltage transmission systems, energy infrastructure and the electricity sector.
Some exposure to maintenance, engineering projects, asset management or operational environments would be advantageous.
Understanding of the role interconnectors and transmission assets play in supporting the wider energy network would be beneficial.
Experience working collaboratively with contractors, suppliers or external stakeholders is desirable but not essential.

Education

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.

Skills & Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Organised, methodical and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn and solve technical problems.
Proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates professionalism and always acts as a positive ambassador for ElecLink.
Collaborative team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
Fluent in English. Knowledge of French would be advantageous but is not essential.

Location, Travel, Security Clearance & Right to Work

This role is based in Folkestone and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Regular travel will be required between Folkestone, London and Calais to support engineering, maintenance and project activities.

Please note:

Due to the security requirements associated with working within the Channel Tunnel complex, additional security screening may be required prior to employment commencing.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status may be required to obtain an appropriate visa before commencing employment.
Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom and can satisfy the Company's right to work and security clearance requirements.
For further information, please visit the UK Government's Visa and Immigration website.

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