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Workshop Fitter

Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced fitter, or have you recently completed an apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline? Are you looking for a better work-life balance and a stable, permanent role within a supportive and well-established company?

We are working with a growing tool hire business across London and the Home Counties

The Role

As part of the workshop team, you will be responsible for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including:

  • 110V and cordless power tools
    * Site equipment
    * Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
    * Diesel plant
    * Air tools
    * Hydraulic equipment
    * Mechanical equipment

About You

You will have previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment, including diesel, petrol, hydraulics, pneumatics or electrics, or have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Experience may also include plant, power tools, powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment, or similar mechanical environments.

You will also bring:
* A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
* A practical, problem-solving approach
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
* A positive attitude and sense of humour
* Strong organisation and reliability

Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary

£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

What’s on Offer

  • Monthly bonus scheme
    * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
    * Enhanced pension scheme
    * Health Cash Plan
    * Workwear and PPE provided
    * Refreshments
    * Plus many more amazing benefits

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Workshop Fitter

Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced fitter, or have you recently completed an apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline? Are you looking for a better work-life balance and a stable, permanent role within a supportive and well-established company?

We are working with a growing tool hire business across London and the Home Counties

The Role

As part of the workshop team, you will be responsible for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including:

  • 110V and cordless power tools
    * Site equipment
    * Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
    * Diesel plant
    * Air tools
    * Hydraulic equipment
    * Mechanical equipment

About You

You will have previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment, including diesel, petrol, hydraulics, pneumatics or electrics, or have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Experience may also include plant, power tools, powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment, or similar mechanical environments.

You will also bring:
* A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
* A practical, problem-solving approach
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
* A positive attitude and sense of humour
* Strong organisation and reliability

Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary

£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

What’s on Offer

  • Monthly bonus scheme
    * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
    * Enhanced pension scheme
    * Health Cash Plan
    * Workwear and PPE provided
    * Refreshments
    * Plus many more amazing benefits

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Fitter & Assembler (Mechancial Assembly)

Fitter & Assembler (Mechancial Assembly)

Location: Aylesbury
Salary: £29,640 – £31,200 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Fitter & Assembler to join a busy manufacturing team based in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out fitting and assembly of components to a high standard.
  • Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, including Third Angle Projection drawings.
  • Follow work instructions and assembly procedures to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
  • Maintain excellent attention to detail to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
  • Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Operate production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently where required.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety policies and company procedures.
  • Assist across different production areas when required.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Previous fitting and assembly experience.
  • Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, including Third Angle Projection drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Health cash plan.
  • On-site parking.
  • Electric vehicle charging points.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination.
  • Company social events.

If you have experience within a manufacturing environment and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an established employer in Aylesbury, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

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Class 2 HGV Driver

Class 2 HGV Driver

Exciting Opportunity: HGV Driver – Plant Hire Firm (Haddenham)

We’re looking for a reliable and committed Class 2 HGV Driver to join a well-established plant hire company based in Haddenham.


If you have experience delivering plant equipment and enjoy a structured role with strong earning potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business.

Location: Haddenham (commutable from Aylesbury, High Wycombe & Oxford)
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Varied – more details provided upon application
Job Type: Permanent

What’s in it for you?

  • £17.00 – £17.50 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Guaranteed 42.5 hours per week
  • Regular overtime available (average 10+ hours weekly)
  • £700 – £725 basic weekly pay + overtime
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 4% employer / 4% employee pension contribution
  • Salary reviews after probation and training
  • Secure, long-term opportunity with a reputable company

About the Role

This is not a multi-drop role – you’ll be making planned deliveries to construction and customer sites, offering a more structured and manageable working day.

Reporting to the Haddenham depot, your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering and collecting plant equipment and goods across London and the South East
  • Ensuring safe loading, securing, and unloading of equipment in line with best practices
  • Liaising with site teams and customers, maintaining a professional and helpful approach
  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately
  • Maintaining vehicle safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all regulations

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence (C+E advantageous)
  • Digital tachograph card & up-to-date Driver CPC
  • Previous experience delivering plant equipment (highly desirable)
  • Good understanding of safe loading procedures
  • Experience driving in London or busy urban environments
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends or nights out if required

Why Apply?

  • No multi-drop – less stress, more structured routes
  • Competitive pay with consistent overtime opportunities
  • Join a trusted plant hire business with steady work
  • Be part of a team that values reliability, safety, and professionalism

Apply today, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your application.

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Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer

Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer (Electrical Utilities)

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 2-3 days office / 2-3 days working from home)
Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary of £45,000 plus company benefits
  • Hybrid working with 2-3 days working from home
  • Join a leading UK manufacturer with an international presence
  • Work on exciting projects across the electrical utilities and infrastructure sectors
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial expertise
  • Long-term career progression within a growing organisation

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer to join our growing Sales and Tendering team based in Thame.

In this role, you’ll support our external sales team by preparing technical quotations, bespoke tenders and commercial proposals for customers across the electrical utilities sector. From reviewing technical drawings and specifications to coordinating with engineering, operations and customer service teams, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate, competitive solutions and outstanding customer service.

This position would suit someone with experience within electrical utilities, power distribution, renewables, rail, EV infrastructure, capital equipment or another technical engineering environment where preparing quotations and tenders forms part of your role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
  • Review customer specifications, engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Support the external sales team throughout the tender process.
  • Respond to technical customer enquiries by phone, email and online portals.
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, logistics, finance and customer service teams.
  • Complete pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documentation.
  • Maintain CRM records and tender documentation.
  • Support distributors and provide technical product guidance.
  • Attend customer meetings and travel to UK sites when required.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience in a technical sales, tendering, estimating, proposals or applications engineering role within an electrical or engineering environment.

You’ll also have:

  • Experience preparing quotations or tenders for technical or engineering products.
  • The ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings or electrical schematics.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  • Experience within DNO, IDNO, ICP, EV, Renewables or Rail sectors.
  • Experience quoting capital equipment or engineered products.
  • HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of INCOTERMS or export markets.
  • CAD or project management experience.

Interested?! Then please apply here today!

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Coded Welder / Fabricator – AM Shift

Coded Welder / Fabricator – AM Shift

Location: Aylesbury
Salary: £33,207 – £35,350 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Join a Company That Invests in Quality and Its People

Are you an experienced Coded Welder / Fabricator looking for a stable, permanent role with an early finish every day? Do you take pride in producing high-quality work and want to be part of a growing manufacturing business where your skills are valued?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected manufacturer that is continuing to invest in its people, technology, and future growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with genuine long-term career prospects, ongoing training, and a fantastic benefits package.

The Role

Working within a skilled fabrication and welding team, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality welded fabrications while ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards. You’ll work from engineering drawings, complete fabrication and welding tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement across the production department.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying out coded welding and fabrication work to a high standard

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (Third Angle Projection)

  • Completing quality inspections, including MPI/Dye Pen testing where required

  • Recording production information using an MRP system

  • Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient working environment

  • Supporting Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

  • Working collaboratively to achieve production targets and deliver exceptional quality

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

  • Certified Welder qualification

  • At least 2 years’ welding experience within a manufacturing environment

  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Basic computer skills

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team

What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive salary of £33,207 – £35,350 DOE

  • Monday to Friday working – enjoy your weekends

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Health cash plan

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Free on-site parking

  • Electric vehicle charging points

  • Company social events

  • Seasonal flu vaccinations

  • A friendly, supportive working environment where quality and teamwork are genuinely valued

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you’re a skilled Coded Welder / Fabricator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that recognises hard work and offers genuine career stability, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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Workshop Fitter

Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced fitter, or have you recently completed an apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline? Are you looking for a better work-life balance and a stable, permanent role within a supportive and well-established company?

We are working with a growing tool hire business across London and the Home Counties

The Role

As part of the workshop team, you will be responsible for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including:

  • 110V and cordless power tools
    * Site equipment
    * Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
    * Diesel plant
    * Air tools
    * Hydraulic equipment
    * Mechanical equipment

About You

You will have previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment, including diesel, petrol, hydraulics, pneumatics or electrics, or have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Experience may also include plant, power tools, powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment, or similar mechanical environments.

You will also bring:
* A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
* A practical, problem-solving approach
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
* A positive attitude and sense of humour
* Strong organisation and reliability

Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary

£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

What’s on Offer

  • Monthly bonus scheme
    * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
    * Enhanced pension scheme
    * Health Cash Plan
    * Workwear and PPE provided
    * Refreshments
    * Plus many more amazing benefits

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Senior Regional Sales Manager – Electrical Infrastructure & Switchgear

Location: Home / Field Based (Southern UK)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Basic + £7,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday
Travel: Regular UK customer visits
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required

Our client is a leading international engineering organisation specialising in intelligent power distribution products and solutions. With a strong reputation across utility, industrial and commercial markets, they provide innovative electrical solutions that support some of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Regional Sales Manager – Electrical Infrastructure & Primary Switchgear to join their successful Industrial Sector Sales Team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Attractive package of £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary plus £7,000 annual car allowance
  • Home-based role with the autonomy to manage and grow your own territory
  • Opportunity to work with market-leading electrical power distribution solutions
  • Build strategic relationships with major customers across utilities, infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial sectors
  • Work with advanced primary switchgear, MV/LV switchgear and package substation solutions
  • Join an established international engineering organisation with a strong reputation in the market
  • Play a key role in the continued growth of a successful Industrial Sector Sales Team
  • Long-term career development opportunities within a technically driven business

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with strong technical knowledge and experience selling electrical solutions, engineered products or infrastructure projects.

Working from your home base, you will manage a defined Southern UK territory, developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing customers across utilities, industrial, renewable energy, transportation and commercial sectors.

You will be responsible for growing sales of your client’s electrical solutions, including primary MV switchgear, medium and low voltage switchgear, package substations and associated power distribution technologies.

Working closely with customers, consultants, contractors and internal technical teams, you will identify opportunities, develop solutions and deliver long-term commercial partnerships.

Interested?

If you have the experience and technical background to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career.

Field Service Maintenance Engineer

K&D is delighted to support our local client, who is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join their Field Service Support team.

As a skilled individual, you will be pivotal in maintaining our hire fleet, which includes mini cranes, glass lifting equipment, and glazing robots. Our client is looking for a multi-skilled mechanical/electrical-biased Engineer who embraces a can-do attitude and is comfortable with some customer-facing responsibilities.

Competitive Salary Range: £38,000 – £40,000 (£45,000 – £50,000 OTE)

Monday to Friday Work Schedule: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Generous Leave Entitlement: 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Optional Healthcare Scheme

Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme: 4%/4%

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and rectify faults in our diverse range of machinery as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Identify parts or components required to make suitable repairs, showcasing your expertise in field service maintenance.

Visit sites to repair defects when necessary, showcasing your on-site skills as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Inspect, test, and certify the safety of all Electrical/Mechanical Plant in the fleet, demonstrating your commitment to safety in field service maintenance.

Install and commission new machinery and equipment, adhering to agreed levels of responsibility, manufacturer’s specifications, and current legislation in field service maintenance.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

Field service maintenance experience is preferred but not essential.

Be prepared to travel across the south of the UK to attend to customer issues on-site as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience, a key skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Possess a recognized Engineering qualification in field service maintenance.

Understand the basics of AC/DC motors and generators, showcasing your technical knowledge in field service maintenance.

Use telematics for diagnostics, demonstrating your technological skills in field service maintenance.

Proficiency in electric portable tools, wiring and distribution systems, basic petrol and diesel engines/generators, pumps, and hydraulics, reflecting your versatility in field service maintenance.

The ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and charts is a crucial skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Understanding health and safety requirements is a priority for a professional in field service maintenance.

Excellent communication and administrative skills, essential for a professional in field service maintenance.

Strong problem-solving ability, a trait inherent in a professional in field service maintenance.

Resourceful with high attention to detail, defining a successful professional in field service maintenance.

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Commercial Head of Operations

Commercial Head of Operations
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £65,000 + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Working Pattern: Office-based (hybrid considered)

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Head of Operations to join a well-established and growing specialist within the façade, curtain walling and window industry.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this senior leadership role will oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Design, Project Management, Site Operations and Health & Safety, while maintaining full commercial and contractual control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage operational teams across design, project delivery and site management
  • Oversee multiple live contracts from pre-construction through to completion
  • Maintain commercial control including valuations, variations and final accounts
  • Manage subcontractor procurement and project profitability
  • Ensure technical coordination across design, manufacturing and installation
  • Monitor project programmes, risks and performance
  • Drive health & safety compliance and a proactive safety culture
  • Support strategic planning, forecasting and business performance

About You:

  • 10+ years’ experience within façade, curtain walling or construction
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project margins
  • Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
  • Background in Quantity Surveying, Project or Contracts Management
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Qualifications:

  • CSCS Manager’s Card (essential)
  • SMSTS (essential)
  • IOSH (desirable)

What’s on Offer:

  • £65,000 salary + benefits
  • Senior leadership role with real business impact
  • Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
  • Hybrid flexibility (for the right candidate)

If you are a commercially driven operational leader looking to take the next step in a senior role, we would love to hear from you.