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.
CURRENT ROLES
Full Stack Developer (PHP & MySQL + Front End) Turbo Technician Customer Service Race Car Technician / Mechanic Workshop Technician / Mechanic TIG Welder / Fabricator Dispatch Operative / Parts Person
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 - 08:30 till 13:00 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
Full Stack Developer (PHP & MySQL + Front End)
Job Purpose
This role would suit an experienced web or application developer who enjoys technical challenges and is eager to explore new technologies and are able to express technical ideas clearly.
The main area of the Darkside Developments business is our successful E-Commerce website which turns over a substantial sum each year, but this is hosted on a cloud platform so there is very little maintenance of the actual website. The main bulk of the role will be in maintaining and improving our bespoke, in house and back end systems for order management, production and workflow.
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. Beyond coding ability, an organised approach to work is crucial so functional requests are properly managed and deadlines met.
There is a genuine opportunity to grow within a company where your efforts will be not only noticed but rewarded. We are not expecting someone to have an expert knowledge of all the Tech Stack, but a willingness to learn (and great Google-Fu) is a must.
Work Location
This role is based at our facility near Barnsley, commutable from Sheffield and Leeds and with great transport links to the M1 and A1. Once fully settled in, some hybrid in office and working from home will be possible.
Role Specifics
Salary £35,000 - £50,000+ (Bi-Annual uncapped bonus) - Dependant on experience
Pension Scheme with 5% Employer Pension Contributions
No weekend working required unless it would work better for you
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining and continually improving current systems
Solving day to day business problems with innovative systems and processes
Improving efficiency across the business
Be the ‘Go-To’ person for IT related needs
Required Skills
Good attention to detail and front end development skills
Experience with bespoke web based backend systems
Experience using 3rd party integrations and API's (REST)
Tech Stack
Good Knowledge Required
- PHP
- MySQL
Basic Understanding
- Front End Programming
- Javascript/Typescript
- NodeJS
- Vue
- Laravel
- Docker
- Rancher
- Linux
- VMWare ESXi
- Google Scripts
A majority of the backend systems are built using PHP and the Laravel Framework.
Frontends are built with VueJS or plain HTML/JS.
We have some automated systems that were built with NodeJS - most of these are hosted on Rancher.
Other Beneficial Skills
Server administration
Experience with Network and PC hardware and diagnostics
Keen interest in cars would make the day do faster for sure
Turbo Technician
Job Purpose
The Turbo Technician will be responsible for;
- Strip and assess turbochargers of various sizes / Turbo diagnostics
- Complete reports on the condition of turbochargers·
- Fully process and clean components
- Carry out basic machining to parts (additional training will be given)
- Turbo Repair and rebuild
- Flow Testing - G3-Min-Flow (Power)
- Balancing - CIMAT VSR Twin
- Stock control
- Implementing build processes for new and existing hybrid turbos.
- Sourcing components from new and existing suppliers
- Managing own workflow
- Quality Control
- Lean manufacturing
Progression within the role is possible, dedication and expansion, can lead to further members of staff joining the team and progression to a managerial role.
Role Benefits
- Salary £28,000 - £36,000 (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 minimising 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 turbochargers for company owned development vehicles. Track Car and Drag Car.
- Liaise with the Workshop Service Manager - For priority on any workshop jobs requiring turbocharger builds or repairs.
- Liaise with the Fabrication Unit and Lead Fabricator - To schedule and compressore housing welding or fabrication required.
- Liaise with the Lead Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer - To work with the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer when testing any new turbocharger hybrids. 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.
- Liaise with the Dispatch manager - To ensure order fulfilment is met on a daily basis and stock levels are maintained. This will require the input of components to the stock system and implementation of build processes. Understanding of Linnworks order management and our in house CRM system will be essential, training provided.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required
Skills and Abilities
- Good timekeeping
- General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
- Ability to work with an Apprentice
- Ability to learn
- Good communication skills working in a team
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting
- Organisational effectiveness and leadership
Experience
- Turbocharger Assembly
- Stock control
- Motorsport engineering / experience
- BMW / VAG experience would be beneficial
- The role will involve diagnostics and fitment of non-standard parts
- Previous Workshop experience
- Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided
- 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.
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Methodical
- Able to work as part of a tight knit team
Only successful candidates will be contacted, We are not currently looking for trainees or apprentices. 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
Customer Service
Job Purpose
This is a varied role, but managing customer communications is the chief responsibility of a Customer Service Advisor. Interacting directly with potential, new and existing customers. Work to provide quality customer service, while increasing company revenues through increased sales. Tasks can be usually challenging, involving high demand situations and constant job stressors. To achieve this you will also work closely with all internal departments and the senior management team to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of exceptional customer service
Role Specifics
Salary £22,000 - £28,000 (Depending on Experience) Performance Related Bonus (Salary Paid Monthly, Half Yearly Bonus) Employee Pension Scheme
Duties and Responsibilities
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Handling enquiries E-Mail Social Media
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Telephone communications Inbound Outbound
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Offering customers products and services Website Quotation
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Performing administrative functions Invoicing and Job Card management. Helping other departments during busy periods
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Updating customer expectations Calling customers back to arrange for authorisation from the customer for increased work loads.
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Check daily task list Ensure task list’s are checked daily and regular to maintain direction and consistency whilst minimise priority errors and maximizing productivity. Ensure all completed jobs are ticked off and cleared regularly and daily once complete.
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Liaise with key stakeholders and lead roles. Managing Directors Workshop Service Manager
Qualifications
Listed below are the preferred minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job, but not compulsory as experience is a key factor and may prevail. Candidates with these qualifications may be shortlisted to be considered for the position.
Qualifications include:
- Education GCSE Grades, C or higher in English and Maths. A Level pass in English and Maths.
- 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. Organizational effectiveness and leadership. Good timekeeping. General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
Skills and Abilities
- Good knowledge and experience of Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc)
- A good understanding of e-commerce principles and applications.
- Good attention to detail whilst working within a reasonable timescale
- Organized & Efficient
Prefered Characteristics
- Knowledge of Volkswagen Group and BMW vehicles
- MotorFactor experience
- Automotive / Mechanical knowledge
Race 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 Benefits
- Salary £28,000 - £36,000 (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 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
- 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
Attributes
Listed below are the preferred minimum characteristics of industry knowledge that will be beneficial to a successful applicant.
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Methodical
- Able to work as part of a tight knit team
Only successful candidates will be contacted, We are not currently looking for trainees or apprentices. 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
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 Specifics
Salary £28,000 - £36,000 (Depending on Experience)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Check the daily task list
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All levels of interval services to VWG and BMW vehicles, first service to full timing belt service.
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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.
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Full fitment of Darkside Development upgraded turbo kits and accessories.
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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.
- 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.
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 ideal
- Previous Workshop experience, but not essential.
- Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm.
TIG Welder / Fabricator
Job Purpose
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 £28,000 - £36,000 (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
Dispatch Operative / Parts Person
Job Purpose
The Dispatch Operative / Parts Person will maintain the daily functionality of the Darkside Developments Parts and Dispatch Department. Liaising with the Dispatch Manager to ensure daily workflows and targets are achieved. To do this you will also work closely with Fabrication and Service Workshop departments to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of exceptional customer service.
Role Specifics
- Salary £18,000 - £23,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Substantial Performance Related Bonus (Salary Paid Monthly, Bonus Twice Yearly)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Full Insurance Policy
Duties and Responsibilities
- Check the 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.
- Pick and pack all small orders.
- Ensure all small orders are picked all together at once. Maintains efficiency and speed and allows for effective packing.
- Pick and pack all large orders.
- Ensure all large orders are picked effectively, taking into account bin locations and item size. Maintains efficiency and speed and allows for effective packing.
- Dispatching completed orders.
- After items are picked and packed make sure all items are placed in relevant dispatch cages relating to the courier service used.
- Non-dispatched uncompleted orders.
- After items are picked and packed make sure items not available are clearly marked and the Lead Dispatch Manager is made aware. Uncomplete orders then need to be shelved on the “Awaiting Parts” shelf.
- Sign all “Goods In” and put in the right location within the parts department.
- Ensure all inbound goods are signed in, accounted for and store away effectively in the right location.
- Replenish empty shelves, using stored items.
- Ensure all stock stored on site is managed and maintained.
- Pick and supply items for Fabrication/Service Workshops.
- Maintain required stock for both the Fabrication Workshop and Service Workshop.
- Check general upkeep and organisation of the parts department.
- Make sure your workspace is clean and tidy at all times.
- Couriers and Deliveries - Royal Mail and DHL.
- Ensure all cages and completed orders are ready for collection at the relevant collection times.
- General Maintenance.
- Work towards continual process improvements. Highlight any issues and suggest any improvements.
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.
- A Level pass in English and Maths.
- 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
- Previous experience within a Warehouse picking and packing is preferred.
- Previous Parts Department work preferred, but not essential.
- Fork Truck Licence preferred but not essential.
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions will apply. Mainly indoors but can often be outdoors between departments. Special working conditions may include some late evenings and Saturday work, sometimes working with challenging clients.
Physical Requirements
The role can be physically demanding. Often employees will be required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, doing repetitive tasks with few breaks