Job Vacancies
Here at Darkside Developments our team is passionate about our brand and our reputation. We have ambitious plans to capitalise on our success, and to achieve this, we require equally talented and passionate people. As a result we are constantly aiming to improve our talent pool and we will always review and consider any CV's and job applications in order to achieve this goal. We prefer experience and enthusiasm over formal qualifications.
If you would like to apply, please email a current CV, a covering letter, current salary, details of your notice period and quoting job reference to jobs@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, We do possess a Tier 2 Sponsorship licence should an applicant from overseas meet our criteria, we do prioritise UK applicants
Future Prospects
As the company continues to grow, staff roles, benefits and responsibilities will grow with it. We are looking for a core team who will be empowered to lead the company in the right direction to continued success. We have a firm belief in allowing employees freedom to work using their own initiative and ideas. Many of our current and future products have been as a result of ideas from our staff at all levels of the business. Investment for the future, as well as Research and Development are taken very seriously meaning staff retention and customer satisfaction are essential so we work hard to keep all our staff happy and enthusiastic.
Benefits of working for Darkside Developments
Anyone working at Darkside Developments will be working for a fast moving business with great prospects and job satisfaction. All current staff are like minded enthusiasts keen to push the company forward as a team. We have an extensive racing calendar and assist all employees with their own projects. At the moment we have 24 key members of staff and the roles we are looking to fill will be working alongside current experienced individuals.
Other Benefits- New purpose built facility with modern, air conditioned offices, vehicle workshop, fabrication workshop, Chassis Dynamometer, warehousing and dispatch all on one site.
- Competitive salary and substantial performance related bonus scheme
- Significant ongoing investment in R&D projects, facilities and new equipment
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Discounted Car Parts and Labour
- 100mbit Leased Line internet connection - No waiting for download and uploads!
Working Hours
Full Time Roles (Unless otherwise specified) Monday to Friday - 08:00 till 17:00 Saturday - 09:00 till 15:00 28 Paid Holiday days including Bank Holidays Special working conditions may include one late evening per week and weekends away Racing
Recruitment Agencies (or associated services), please don't contact us about these roles via telephone or email
Videographer and Social Media Creator
Job Purpose
To plan, create and edit engaging social media content for our fast growing channels, including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. The successful candidate will complement our existing team, where we want to increase the volume of content we can produce. The role will be based at our office facility within Darkside Developments. We are not looking for remote workers.
Role Specifics
Salary - £15,000 - £20,000+ (Depending on Skills, Experience and Equipment) Company equipment supplied
Duties and Responsibilities
Creating concepts for new content and planning their execution Create the content via film and photography Edit the content into engaging experiences for our customers Work within our team to develop new ideas and products based on feedback from existing content
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Skills and Abilities
Experience of using: Adobe Premier Pro Editing Suite (or similar) Adobe Photoshop (or similar) Various photography equipment Excellent computer literacy Keen interest in cars and engines Full, Clean UK driving licence
TIG Welder / Fabricator
Job Purpose
Position is currently filled but we can find work for the right person.
We are looking for the best Fabricator / TIG Welder candidates possible that will require minimal training of the skills required to carry out the specific role, if you don't have all of the necessary skills listed please do not apply. They will also work closely with the Parts Department and Service Workshop departments to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of exceptional customer service.
Role Specifics
Salary £20,000 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience) Company equipment supplied
Duties and Responsibilities
Fabricating using Mainly TIG with some MIG Fabricating with Stainless Steel, Mild Steel and Aluminium Tube Fabricating Tubular Manifolds, Custom Exhaust Systems using Stainless Steel Fabricating Boost Pipes using Aluminium
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Skills and Abilities
Ability to learn Good communication skills working in a team Creative thinking and problem solving Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting Personal and career development skills Interpersonal/negotiation skills Organisational effectiveness and leadership Good timekeeping General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
Experience
TIG Essential in Stainless and Aluminium Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm Working from Jigs mainly and drawings periodically
CAD Engineer / Design Engineer
Job Purpose
This role would suit a CAD Engineer / Design Engineer with experience, Ideally in the Automotive sector. A great opportunity to work alongside both experienced Machinists and Fabricators. There is a genuine opportunity to grow within a company where your efforts will be not only noticed but rewarded. The successful candidate will complement our existing design team, producing 2D and 3D drawings for in-house manufacturing. The role will be based at our office facility within Darkside Developments. This work includes reverse engineering of factory hardware.
Role Specifics
Salary £25,000+ (Depending on Experience)
Duties and Responsibilities
Understanding the requirements of the customer’s projects and developing engineering specifications. Developing equipment designs through CAD and prototyping. Testing and development of hardware produced Reverse engineering Development of processes Specifying and sourcing materials
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Skills and Abilities
Experience of using - Software; Fusion 360 Autodesk/Featurecam (CAD CAM) Solid Edge (Modelling) Experience of using the following Equipment would be beneficial; HAAS VF4 (X2) - 4th Axis, through coolant, high speed HAAS ST30 - Lathe, Programmable Tailstock HAAS TL15 - Live Tooling, Axis, Sub Spindle Various other CNC equipment Excellent computer literacy A strong background in mechanical engineering - with a minimum of 3 years employment experience. Keen interest in cars and engines Full, Clean UK driving licence
Computer Science Engineer / Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer
Job Purpose
Put simply, Tuning cars!
This role would suit a Software Engineering or Computer Science Graduate with experience in Engineering. A great opportunity to work alongside with both an experienced Powertrain Calibration Software Solutions Engineer and self-employed Software Developers. There is a genuine opportunity to grow within a company where your efforts will be not only noticed but rewarded.
The role will be based at our office facility within Darkside Developments. We perform a wide variety of tuning work from remapping of stock customer vehicles for improved performance, to making the latest OEM ECUs work with modified hardware such as larger turbochargers, injectors and fuel pumps on high power street and track/competition vehicles, including our 9 second Seat Arosa drag car. This work includes reverse engineering of factory software, file interpretation, on vehicle tuning and research, as well as road, dyno and track side testing.
This role will suit a candidate with an engineering or computer science background. Knowledge gaps can be filled, and ideally we are looking for someone who can bring something new to the team. Aside from the main role, there will be an opportunity for a variety of work depending on the skills you can offer.
You will need to be able to work effectively as part of a close knit team, be highly motivated and organised with great attention to detail and an ambitious nature.
While we expect this role to suit an engineering or computer science graduate, we will accept applications from undergraduates or graduates of any discipline - please demonstrate your suitability for the role in your application.
Role Specifics
Salary £30,000+
Permanent Employment
Company equipment supplied
Duties and Responsibilities
Testing and development of engine hardware and software on dyno, road and track
Reverse engineering OE binary and Hexadecimal
Data logging and analysis
Development of processes
Optimisation of power train hardware and software
Track side support of competition vehicles
Role Requirements
Keen interest in cars and engines
Good working knowledge of engines and calibration principles
Full, Clean UK driving licence
Excellent computer literacy
Good knowledge of control systems desirable
Good knowledge of controller file structures, binary, and coding desirable
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