Lead Surge Protection Applications Engineer - Hybrid

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer (Surge Protection) in Oldham with leadership responsibility to own and grow the technical department. The role focuses on designing bespoke surge protection systems for commercial and industrial projects, supplying expert consultancy and training to customers nationwide.

You will lead technical operations, develop specifications, and support sales teams while representing the company at events and branches across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background with surge protection experience.
• Experience as Technical Manager, Supervising Engineer or Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical operations and develop the technical department.
• Produce site specifications and bespoke surge protection designs for projects.
• Oversee complex technical quotations and provide engineering consultancy.
• Review datasheets, installation guides and marketing literature.
• Train and mentor internal technical and sales teams.
• Visit customers and electrical wholesale branches across the UK to deliver technical training and support.

Skills

Surge protection

Electrical engineering

Technical management

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer (Surge Protection) in Oldham with leadership responsibility to own and grow the technical department. The role focuses on designing bespoke surge protection systems for commercial and industrial projects, supplying expert consultancy and training to customers nationwide.

You will lead technical operations, develop specifications, and support sales teams while representing the company at events and branches across the UK.