Based: Kington, Herefordshire, HR5
Hours: 40pw, Monday to Friday
Pay: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience/qualifications
An opportunity has arisen for a Control Panel Design Engineer to join our Control Panel Design Team. The successful candidate will live within an easy commute to Kington, Herefordshire and report to the Panel Design Manager. The company is a well-known and well-respected business that designs, manufactures and installs electrical control panels for the process, water and wastewater industries. Our aim over the next 5 years is to expand the Control Panel Manufacturing side of the business bringing in further projects from new and existing customers.
Please note:
* Successful candidate must easily and reliably commute or plan to relocate
* Successful candidate will be subject to full pre-employment screening checks, including references and right to work verification
* Visa sponsorship not offered; applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK
Main Duties
* Design control panels in accordance with Customer and Industry Standards
* Produce documentation packs using the latest version of EPLAN Design Software
* Provide technical support to other members of the business
* Carry out the inspection and testing of control panels, following internal inspection and testing procedures
* Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing with the customer. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary
* On-site commissioning. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary
Requirements
* Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualification, BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above (essential)
* Experience designing Control Panels and Motor Control Centres (MCC’s) (desirable)
* Experience using CAD Design Packages (desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of Electrical components, circuits and systems (essential)
* Experience designing for hazardous area applications (desirable)
* Able to work independently and as part of a small team (essential)
* Experience using basic electrical installation tools and testing equipment in a safe manner (desirable)
* Experience building control panels (desirable)
* Testing and fault-finding experience (desirable)
* Self-motivated, creative thinker with the drive to deliver quality designs that meet the customers requirements (essential)
* JIB/CSCS and EUSR Card (desirable - training provided if not held)
* COMPEX EX 12 (desirable)
* Full valid driving licence required (essential)
* Experience within the water, wastewater and process industry (desirable)
Benefits
30 days annual holiday including 8 statutory holidays plus additional holiday after 3 years continuous service up to a maximum of 33 days
Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
Accommodation and subsistence costs paid
Death in Service Benefit (up to age 65)
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay
All appropriate and relevant PPE provided
Contributory Pension
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Company branded clothing available
Full training where required will be provided
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year