Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | GL54 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000525254-65507 |
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: ?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent - Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:00 (occasional travel may require flexibility)
Location: Based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury (own transport required due to rural location)
About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team working on the design and development of bespoke automation solutions. You'll be responsible for creating special purpose machinery and turnkey automation systems for industries such as food & beverage and plastic container handling. This role offers the chance to work on innovative, ground-breaking projects that integrate robotics, vision inspection, and advanced automation technologies.
The position is primarily office/factory-based, with occasional travel to customer sites in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the USA.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and development of new and existing products and components
* Conceptual and detailed design of automation solutions
* Site layout design and system integration
* Production of Bills of Materials (BoMs)
* Managing projects from concept through to build and customer handover
* Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
* Delivering all projects to the highest standards, on time and within scope
Candidate Profile
You will be:
* A degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or an experienced CAD Draughtsman (minimum 3 years)
* Skilled in Autodesk Inventor (or other Autodesk software)
* Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and a strong problem solver
* Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team
* Professional, articulate, and customer-facing
* Eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable Experience:
* Special purpose machinery design
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industries
* Experience managing customer-facing projects
What's on Offer
* ?45,000 - ?50,000 per annum salary
* Spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
* Contributory pension scheme (after probation)
* 21 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays (additional days awarded for long service)
* Private health insurance (for you and your family, after probation)
* Cycle-to-work scheme (after probation)
* Opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects with a supportive team
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