Design jobs in United Kingdom

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of Material Handling and Automation equipment, seeking a Project Design Engineer. This position will involve creating AutoCAD drawing and carrying out calculations for Racking/Automation projects across the UK. With a competitive salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a background within Intralogistics.

• Working closely with the sales and projects team on all Racking and Automation projects
• Creating detailed AutoCAD drawings to suit the requirements of the client
• Attending customer sites across the UK to support the project/sales teams with client visits
• Preparing cost calculations and quotes, ensuring these calculations are optimized to stay competitive
• Maintaining communication streams with 3rd party suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers

The company have a preference for an individual who has worked for a Warehouse Automation or Racking business and has extensive experience in designing warehouse layouts using AutoCAD software. Having a background of doing customer facing work would also be highly preferable for this role since there will be an expectation to visit clients with the sales/project’s teams. You will be an individual who is capable of working autonomously as the role will be home based and requires national travel. In terms of location, you can be based anywhere across the UK.

• Up to £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Company car/Allowance
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discount schemes

Part of a wider group, the company are an international manufacturer of material handling with a fast-growing robotics and automation department. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material handling sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and have adapted well to the market in becoming a solution specialist with their automation and robotics offering.