Control Panel Design Engineer

Recruitment Helpline; Kington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Control Panel Design Engineer based in Kington, Herefordshire. The role involves designing control panels and providing technical support, with a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 based on experience. Candidates must have a formal electrical engineering qualification and the right to work in the UK. Benefits include up to 33 days holiday, annual bonuses, and full training.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualification, BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Knowledge and understanding of Electrical components, circuits and systems.
• Full valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels in accordance with Customer and Industry Standards.
• Produce documentation packs using EPLAN Design Software.
• Provide technical support to other members of the business.

Skills

Knowledge of Electrical components

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Experience using CAD Design Packages

Education

Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualification

Tools

Basic electrical installation tools

Job description

Job Title

Control Panel Design Engineer

Location

Based: Kington, Herefordshire, HR5

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay

£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience/qualifications

Note: Visa sponsorship not offered; applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Control Panel Design Engineer to join our clients 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 designs, manufactures and installs electrical control panels for the process, water and wastewater industries. The company aims to expand the Control Panel Manufacturing side of the business over the next 5 years by bringing in further projects from new and existing customers.

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

Additional Information

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.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.