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RT Quaife Engineering Ltd is an ISO9001 certified business that employs over 80 staff at two high technology facilities in Kent. Precision engineering of high performance drivetrain components for the motorsport sector represents the firm's core business, but Quaife also delivers advanced powertrain solutions for OEMs, commercial and electric vehicles - even desalination plants.

Constantly expanding and operating in a growth sector across a global marketplace, please review Quaife's current openings below if you are a highly skilled individual seeking to join our dynamic and committed team.

Current Vacancies:

CNC Machinist

We are currently seeking Skilled CNC Machinists for both our Turning and Milling sections, with roles available at our Sevenoaks and Gillingham sites.

Role Responsibilities

  • Programming, setting, and operating FANUC controlled CNC machining centres.
  • Manufacturing high precision components to tight tolerances.
  • Working efficiently from detailed engineering drawings.
  • Selecting appropriate materials, tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds.

Candidate Requirements

  • Completion of a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or a minimum of four years’ industry experience.
  • Fully conversant with FANUC or a similar G code based control system.
  • Excellent understanding of materials, tooling, and cutting parameters.
  • Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently to close tolerances.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering company with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.

This job description is designed to help you in the understanding of the role and is not intended to be a definitive list of duties, as flexibility in meeting company needs is required by all employees.

This position is available for an immediate start. Salary is dependent on experience. Applicants should apply via email including a current CV to hr@quaife.co.uk

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Marketing Executive

RT Quaife Engineering is a globally respected British manufacturer specialising in high-performance drivetrain solutions, including Automatic Torque Biasing differentials ( ATB® ), transmissions, and precision-engineered components.
Serving automotive OEMs, motorsport teams, and aftermarket customers worldwide, RT Quaife combines heritage engineering excellence with modern manufacturing capability.

As the business continues to grow across multiple markets, we are seeking a commercially driven marketing professional to support and accelerate new business acquisition.

Role Purpose

The Marketing Executive will report directly to the CEO and COO and is responsible for developing and executing marketing activity that directly supports lead generation, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. The role will bridge technical engineering expertise with modern marketing practice, ensuring RT Quaife’s products, capabilities, and brand are clearly positioned to attract new customers and commercial opportunities globally.

Key Responsibilities

New Business & Lead Generation

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies focused on generating qualified leads across OEM, motorsport, and aftermarket sectors
  • Work closely with Sales and Commercial teams to align marketing campaigns with business development objectives
  • Create targeted campaigns for new product launches, new markets, and strategic growth areas
  • Track and report on marketing performance, lead quality, and conversion metrics

Brand & Market Positioning

  • Strengthen RT Quaife’s brand positioning as a premium engineering and manufacturing partner
  • Ensure consistent messaging across all marketing channels, aligned with the company’s technical credibility and heritage
  • Support the development of case studies, technical content, and success stories to demonstrate commercial and engineering value

Digital Marketing

  • Manage and optimise the company website with a focus on enquiry generation and conversion
  • Plan and execute digital campaigns including email marketing, SEO, PPC, and social media (LinkedIn and industry platforms in particular)
  • Analyse website and campaign data to improve performance and ROI

Content & Communications

  • Create and manage technical and commercial content, including brochures, presentations, datasheets, and white papers
  • Coordinate PR activity, trade media engagement, and industry exposure
  • Support internal stakeholders with marketing materials for customer meetings, exhibitions, and tenders

Events & Industry Engagement

  • Plan and support trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to drive new business opportunities.
  • Maximise return from events through pre- and post-event marketing activity and lead follow-up

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in a marketing role with a clear focus on business growth and lead generation
  • Strong understanding of marketing, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or motorsport sectors
  • Experience working closely with sales or commercial teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into commercial value
  • Data-driven mindset with experience measuring marketing effectiveness

Desirable

  • Experience in automotive, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of international markets and export-focused marketing
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing automation tools

Personal Attributes

  • Commercially minded with a strong focus on outcomes and ROI
  • Confident working in a technical environment and engaging with engineers
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Due to the nature of the role a flexible approach to working hours will be required.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognised engineering brand
  • Direct influence on business growth and market expansion
  • Collaborative working environment with access to technical expertise
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience

Interested applicants should apply via Indeed.com here.

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Race Car Build Technician

RT Quaife Engineering Ltd is a well-established engineering company based in Kent, which has been trading for over 50 years. We specialise in providing powertrain solutions to the motorsport industry, and control the entire process from design to manufacture in-house. We have modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure we are always at the forefront of our field.

The aim with this new project is to go to a whole new level, we want to prove that we can build one of the fastest two seater cars in the world. The car has been in design for the last 3 years and every part has been meticulously designed in house. There have been countless hours of development that have gone into all aspects of the design alone. Full Analysis has taken place to ensure each component is as light as possible while still retaining the required strength for the loads we are expecting to see. A huge percentage of the parts of the car are custom and one off including the chassis, uprights, gearbox, engine, wheel bearings, wheels, hubs, exhaust, inlet, coolers, suspension, body… the list goes on.

The car will be run initially in the UK Time Attack.
The UK Time Attack is one of the least regulated championships giving us the ability to design and develop the ultimate car with no limitations.

The basic spec of the car is as follows:
Engine – Bespoke Twin turbo Hartly V8 with over 900bhp
Electronics – Full Motec control of engine and multiple sensors on the car including, brake temps, tyre temps, damper pots etc.
Transmission – Structural 6 speed paddleshift Quaife transaxle through Pankl driveshafts
Suspension – Multimatic 5 way adjustable dampers
Brakes – Full carbon/carbon bespoke from Brembo
Body – 15CDV6 tubular chassis with full carbon body and integrated front and rear crash boxes
Uprights – Full billet aluminium lithium uprights with custom ceramic bearings
Aero – Full aero with over 3000kgs of downforce
Wheels – custom OZ Racing

We want this car to showcase what we can achieve. We have always been known as a company that manufactures products for clubman to semi-professional drivers and we want to show the world that we can do much more. The car may end up going to other parts of the world for events once running.

The car will be built in a new building specifically built for this project. The successful candidate will be required be able to use their previous experience to build and develop the car.

Role will include:
•    General maintenance of company development vehicles
•    Full build and prep of car
•    Removal and installation of gearboxes
•    Supervise and carry out full car preparation, set up/set downs
•    Work with engineers and carry out setup changes
•    Trackside support
•    Keeping a record of all car parts life number for each event (working to supplied life build sheets)

Experience & Capabilities:
•    Minimum of 10 years previous experience in motorsport is essential
•    Basic fabrication and machining skills are preferable but not essential

Personal Attributes / Skills:
•    Able to work independently to strict deadlines
•    Able to work under their own initiative when necessary
•    Have a proactivem ‘can do’, attitude and proactively support others
•    Complete tasks given within agreed time frames

A high standard of quality and attention to detail is expected from all our staff, as is the ability to work in a dynamic environment. This job description is designed to help you in the understanding of the role and is not intended to be a definitive list of duties, as flexibility in meeting company needs is required by all employees.
Location:
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom

Some weekend work will be required during the motorsport season.
Salary negotiable dependant on experience.

Interested parties should email a copy of their CV along with a cover letter to info@quaife.co.uk

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