Project Engineer (Warehouse Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling, automation & robotics equipment, seeking an experienced Project Engineer. With a competitive basic salary and overall package, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Projects Engineer within automation/material handling experience interested in joining a global organization who are at the forefront of warehouse technology.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the sales team during the offer phase, reviewing the proposal with the customer and validating the budget costs
• Using autoCAD to develop concepts for customer specific to their individual automated logistic requirements for AGVs, AMRs and VNAs
• Mentoring customers on the technical components of their products
• Attending customer sites across the UK to support the project/sales teams with client visits
• Providing technical support to the in-house engineering team
• Adhering to all health and safety protocol within the project proposals

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with a project engineering or mechanical design experience within Intralogistics. This isn’t essential however, they would also consider candidates with backgrounds in automation/material handling working in other industries. Another option would be a more junior candidate with a technical background in intralogistics looking to step into project engineering. 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.

Benefits

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

The Company

Part of a wider group, the company are an international manufacturer of material handling with a fast-growing robotics and automation department. 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.