Electrical Design Engineer
Wigan area
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
The company specialises in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all aspects of logistics, line control and handling equipment within the manufacturing and fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. They continually improve their designs to create an abundance of tailormade and innovative solutions for customers in the Food & Beverage, Healthcare and Homecare markets, ensuring the best quality in product and service.
They can offer 20% overtime as well!!!
There is also the opportunity to be involved in 30% Panel Builder – 10% In charge of purchasing all equipment related to all projects.
We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organisation in our UK office.
Responsibilities
- Create new design drawings on E‑plan and AutoCAD.
- Develop schematic diagrams, panel layouts, 3D models and wiring diagrams for electrical control systems.
- Specify components including PLCs, HMIs and sensors.
- Generate bills of materials and technical documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and electrical codes.
- Update electrical drawings, PowerPoint and other documentation.
- Lead purchasing of all equipment related to all projects.
- Maintain daily tracking of missing orders and weekly follow‑ups with suppliers.
- Track inventory and manage company resources through effective use and maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, phones and energy.
- Manage multiple jobs simultaneously, prioritising using personal and director’s judgement.
- Travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and overseas) to client sites.
Qualifications
- High‑school diploma required; Bachelor of Applied Sciences preferred.
- Strong foundation in maths, physics and science (A‑level equivalent).
- Three years apprenticeship in ONC or HNC, with industry experience and engineering background.
Requirements
- Ability to perform technical assignments requiring judgement and independent thinking.
- Experience with multiple voltage levels (24 V AC/DC, 240 V AC, 415 V AC).
- Read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Solid CAD experience, particularly in E‑plan.
- Knowledge of conveyor, robot systems, PLC programming (Siemens/Allen Bradley) and HMI programming.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows packages.
- Strong rapport and communication skills with customers.
- Project management skills to lead European installation teams on large projects.
Interested? Send your CV to Luana Ferreira at L.ferreira@proactiveglobal.com or call her on 07918726944.
Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry‑leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, ensuring our clients provide the best career opportunities. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity, acting with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its merits and without bias.
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