Location: Gillingham Role Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (roster to be confirmed) Salary: Competitive Arriva is recruiting a Driver Manager to join our Gillingham depot. This is a key leadership role with a strong focus on people management and Employee Relations, alongside responsibility for operational delivery. This position is critical in improving people-related outcomes across the depot. While operational experience is essential, the role is heavily focused on managing ER matters, including attendance, conduct, performance, and engagement. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience managing people and handling complex employee relations issues. The successful candidate will lead, support, and develop a team of drivers, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation while addressing ongoing people challenges. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operational...

Automation Engineer Rochester, Kent Ful time, Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled engineer to support the development, optimisation, and automation of manufacturing processes, helping to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team where you will play a key role in continuous improvement projects, automation developments, and the implementation of new production technologies. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated manufacturing systems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Key responsibilities include: Designing and improving automated manufacturing processes and workflows Identifying and reducing waste through Lean Manufacturing...

Highways Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Level 2 Location: Medway Contract: Full-time, 45 hours p/w Salary: Up to 10 p/h (First year) Start : September 2026 (College programme in Hampshire/ West Sussex begins September/ October 2026) Application closing date: Friday 17th July 2026 About us VolkerHighways is a leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts for local authorities. We deliver public realm infrastructure projects and are independent specialist traffic management contractors. About the role This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for your first role in the construction industry. We're looking to strengthen our business by recruiting an early careers cohort in 2026 and have an exciting opportunity for a number of apprentice general operatives to join our project teams across the south of the UK. This is a full-time role where you'll learn on the job while working towards a nationally...

oin Arriva Gillingham as a Skilled Engineer and Help Power a Sustainable Future Are you an experienced engineer passionate about maintaining and repairing buses to the highest standards? Join Arriva Gillingham, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable and sustainable transportation services across the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in keeping London’s buses running smoothly and safely. Salary: £23.50 an hour Overtime: £35.25 an hour Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday shifts. 17:00pm to 01:00am, (Sundays 06:00am to 14:00pm). What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you’ll need: Relevant Qualifications : PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance and repair (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). We’ll also consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if you’re not formally qualified. Full UK Driving License : Must have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points....

Production Planning & Purchasing Manager Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: Competitive + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 We are seeking an experienced Production Planning & Purchasing Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business. This is a varied role combining production planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements. Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, and subcontract services. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and lead times. Oversee MRP activities, stock levels, and inventory accuracy. Coordinate import/export activities and freight arrangements. Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams. Drive improvements across planning, procurement, and stock control processes....

Production Engineering Manager Location: Rochester, Kent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Rochester. This role is responsible for leading production engineering activities across the site, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing processes remain efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams, you will lead engineering projects, optimise manufacturing processes, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and support the introduction of new equipment and technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead production engineering and continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing operation. Drive lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives to...

Electrician Location: HMP Rochester Salary: 40,579.20 Contract: Full Time Permanent 39 hours per week We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY C & Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work MONDAY TO FRIDAY as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Rochester runs like a self-contained TOWN, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, other Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all...