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 although we do possess a Tier 2 Sponsorship licence should an applicant from overseas meet our criteria, however 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 33 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, paint and bodyshop, 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
CAD Engineer / Design Engineer
Job Purpose
This role would suit a CAD Engineer / Design Engineer with experience, Ideally in the Automotive sector. CAM Experience would be a huge benefit. This is a great opportunity to work alongside 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, creating the drawings required to manufacture, producing documentation to aid future manufacture, specifying materials, assisting the machine shop and final quality control before the goods can be booked into stock.
Knowledge gaps can be filled, and ideally we are looking for someone who can bring something new to the team.
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.
Role Specifics
Salary £25,000+ (Depending on Experience) Company equipment supplied Substantial Performance Related Bonus (Salary Paid Monthly, Bonus Twice Yearly) Employee Pension Scheme Permanent Employment
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 Operating machines (After training) Quality control
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
Experience of using - Software;
- Fusion 360
- Autodesk / Featurecam (CAD CAM)
- Solid Edge (Modelling)
Experience of using the following Equipment would be beneficial;
- DOOSAN DNM350/5AX - 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre
- HAAS VF4 (X2) - 4th Axis, through coolant, high speed
- HAAS ST30 - Lathe, Programmable Tailstock
- HAAS TL15 - Live Tooling, Axis, Sub Spindle
- Peel 2 CAD-S 3D Scanning Tool
- 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
Workshop Mechanic
Job Purpose
The Workshop Technician will maintain the daily functionality of the Darkside Developments Service Workshop. Liaising with the Workshop Controller to ensure daily workflows and targets are achieved. To do this you will also work closely with Fabrication and Parts and Dispatch departments to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of exceptional customer service.
Role Benefits
- Salary £20,000 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience)
Duties and Responsibilities
Check the daily task list.
- Ensure task lists are checked daily and regular to maintain direction and consistency whilst minimise priority errors and maximising productivity.
- Ensure all completed jobs are ticked off and cleared regularly and daily once complete.
Wide range of duties include.
- All levels of interval services to VWG and BMW vehicles, first service to full timing belt service.
- All levels of MOT work, includes brake disc and pads, clutches and flywheels, turbos and intercoolers, exhausts, suspension springs and dampers, wheel bearings and drivetrain supports and bushes.
- Full fitment of Darkside Development upgraded turbo kits and accessories.
- Research and Development work on company owned vehicles. Track Car and Drag Car. Duties will include working with original OEM specifications software and upgraded hardware to working with full stand alone units and custom hardware. Leading the way in the diesel performance tuning industry.
Liaise with the Workshop Service Manager
- For direction and priority of your daily task lists.
Support Apprentices if and when needed. Liaise with the Fabrication Unit and Lead Fabricator.
- To develop itinerary and products. Feedback on current hardware range and also to develop new lines currently being tested.
Liaise with the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer.
- To work with the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer when fitting a “Darkside Customer Turbo Kit” or any form of performance enhancing hardware that will require a software upgrade to operate to their full potential. All levels of hardware upgrades need to be disclosed, feedback to the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer and support given if any form of insight can be shared to produce the best possible outcome for the customer.
- To develop itinerary and products. Feedback on current software packages with the aim to develop new lines currently being tested.
Qualifications and Attributes
Qualifications
Listed below are the preferred minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job, but not compulsory as experience may prevail. Candidates with these qualifications may be short listed to be considered for the position.
Qualifications include:
Education
- GCSE Grades, C or higher in English and Maths.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work with an Apprentice is mandatory.
- 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
- Motorsport engineering ideal
- Previous Workshop experience, but not essential.
- Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm.
Attributes
Listed below are the preferred minimum characteristics of industry knowledge that will be beneficial to a successful applicant.
- BMW / VAG experience ideal, the role will involve diagnostics and fitment of non-standard parts
- Ability to work with an Apprentice mandatory
- Basic tools required, specialist tools provided.
- A confident Mechanic with a high aptitude of technical skills
- Conversant with current equipment
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Methodical
- Able to work as part of a tight knit team essential
Only successful candidates will be contacted, We are not currently looking for trainees. Any unsuitable applications will not be responded to.
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions will apply. Mainly indoors but can often be outdoors between departments. Special working conditions may include one late evening per week and Saturday work, working with challenging clients.
Physical Requirements
The role can be physically demanding. Often employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, doing repetitive tasks with few breaks
Race Car Technician/Mechanic
Job Purpose
The Race Car Technician will maintain the fleet of Darkside Developments Race and Track Cars. Liaising with the Workshop Service Manager to ensure all vehicles are prepared to the highest standard in time for each race meeting. To do this you will also work closely with Tuning, Fabrication, Parts and Dispatch departments to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of successive victories.
Role Specifics
Salary £20,000 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience) Will involve weekend work and late nights to meet unmovable deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities
Check Daily Task List - Ensure task list’s are checked daily and regular to maintain direction and consistency whilst minimise priority errors and maximising productivity. Ensure all completed jobs are ticked off and cleared regularly and daily once complete.
Wide range of duties include - Research and Development work on company owned vehicles. Track Car and Drag Car.
Pre and Post Racing Van and Equipment Organisation - Testing and racing requires a substantial amount of equipment and spares, this requires organisation and forward planning.
Liaise with the Workshop Service Manager - For direction and priority of your daily task lists.
Liaise with the Fabrication Unit and Lead Fabricator - To develop itinerary and products. Feedback on current hardware range and also to develop new lines currently being tested.
Liaise with the Lead Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer - To work with the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer when fitting any form of performance enhancing hardware that will require a software upgrade to operate to their full potential. All levels of hardware upgrades need to be disclosed, feedback to the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer and support given if any form of insight can be shared to produce the best possible outcome for the customer. To develop itinerary and products. Feedback on current software packages with the aim to develop new lines currently being tested.
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
Motorsport engineering / experience working in race teams ideal BMW / VAG experience would be beneficial The role will involve diagnostics and fitment of non-standard parts Previous Workshop experience is essential Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm
Bodyshop Panel Beater
Job Purpose
Darkside Paint and Body Ltd have a brand new setup with large Raised Floor Spray booth and all the latest equipment to tackle any job. We are looking for a keen and willing Panel Beater / Stripper Fitter to join our team. The role will involve the repair of bodywork, as well as stripping down cars in preparation for paint, then rebuild afterwards.
All equipment is supplied
Role Specifics
Salary £15,000 - £25,000 (Depending on Experience)
Duties and Responsibilities
Repair of Bodywork Stripping and Rebuilding Paint preperation Cleaning & Tiding the workshop
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Skills and Abilities
Ability to learn Good communication skills Creative thinking and problem solving Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting Organised Good timekeeping General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
Experience
Salary and Benefits are dependant on skills and experience and the role would be to start immediately
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/paint-and-bodyshop/