Job Description

Our Business

Fairport Tunnelling Technologies (FTT) became a newly established division of Fairport Engineering Limited in 2021. Fairport Engineering Limited have now been acquired by pxGroup and as a result FTT has now become pxFairport.





We are an Engineering and Projects Delivery business specialising in the design, installation, management and consultancy of bulk material handling systems across a number of sectors, with specific expertise in tunnelling, aggregates and ports. With long standing industry expertise, our recent history includes successfully delivering projects in the UK, Europe and Asian markets.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Design Engineer (Tekla Structures) to join the team based from either our Adlington or Sunderland office. The Design Engineer will work on overall process plant, conveyor and associated equipment design for the bulk material handling industry. The Design Engineer will work closely with the wider engineering team, project management and procurement teams to ensure that products meet customer needs whilst focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.


Work includes equipment and structural layouts, equipment and structural general arrangements and detailed manufacturing drawings. A key element of this role is the design and integration of mechanical / equipment models with structural models to ensure a complete and accurate design solution. An additional focus is on using standard equipment designs and integrating this into the Tekla library to improve the speed at which designs can be produced.

Minimum Requirements:

HNC in mechanical engineering Proficient in Tekla Structures, modelling, interfacing and detailing. Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drawing package Comprehensive knowledge in design/drawing standards Understanding of CE /UKCA regulations including design risk assessments An understanding of manufacturing processes, in particular medium to heavy fabrication

What you will receive from us

:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays


Contribution towards eye test and glasses


Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount


Long Service Awards


Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards


Employee Assistance Programme


Flexible Benefits Package


Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.