Design Engineer

St. Helens

£45,000 - £65,000

Permanent

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Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business specialising in advanced engineering and technical solutions in their search for a Design Engineer to work in St Helens (Haydock)

Job Details:

  • Pay: Up to £65,000 per annum
  • Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 3.30 pm
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Benefits: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme
Job Role: As a Design Engineer, you will produce high-quality technical drawings, 3D models and design documentation for a range of engineering projects, including those subject to security restrictions. Working closely with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders, you will ensure designs meet technical specifications, engineering standards and production requirements.

Key responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include:

  • Developing detailed technical drawings, models and designs using CAD software, primarily SolidWorks.
  • Interpreting design concepts from specifications, sketches and project requirements.
  • Preparing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production issue and manufacturing handover.
  • Collaborating with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed timescales.
  • Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards, codes, regulations and quality requirements.
  • Reviewing, optimising and revising designs in response to technical feedback and changing project requirements.
  • Maintaining accurate design documentation and drawing registers, whilst supporting technical queries and engineering problem-solving.

Essential Skills and Experience:

To succeed as a Design Engineer, you will require:

  • Demonstrable proficiency in SolidWorks, including producing detailed technical drawings and 3D models.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical drawing standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, high-quality design documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical meetings, design reviews and project coordination.
  • Effective time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects.

Advantageous Skills, Experience or Qualifications:

The following would be beneficial for a Design Engineer:

  • Experience using Tekla Structures, Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
  • Previous experience within structural steel, steel fabrication, mechanical engineering or construction.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and engineering materials.
  • Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Additional Information
  • The role involves working on a variety of engineering projects, including projects subject to security restrictions.
  • The successful Design Engineer will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support accurate design delivery and production handover.

Commutable From: St Helens, Haydock, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Warrington, Widnes and Manchester.

Similar Job Titles: Design Draughtsman, CAD Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer.

For further information about this Design Engineer opportunity and other positions, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-26047
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Recruit4staff are representing a well-established food manufacturing business in their search for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in Whitchurch

Job Details:

  • Pay: £49,683 per annum
  • Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly between 05:00–14:00 and 17:00–00:00 & 1/3 Saturdays per month paid out at x1.5
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Benefits: Overtime availability, referral programme, life insurance, free parking, health & wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme, canteen, on-site parking, standard pension. 
Job Role: As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production lines within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will undertake routine work on control panels, sensors, connectors, motors and gearboxes while responding effectively to equipment faults and breakdowns.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or in a comparable maintenance position within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
  • NVQ Level 2/3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

  • 18th Edition electrical qualification
  • Mechanical maintenance experience
  • Relevant food-manufacturing certifications

Commutable From: Whitchurch, Wem, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury, Oswestry

Similar Job Titles: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer

For further information about this and other Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.