Job Description

This is a unique an opportunity to join this group of super people and share in our success. We merged in January 2025 and are the market leader in each of the sectors we serve, via our Commercial, Domestic, Residential and Service divisions. And we want to grow. With growth comes more opportunity to invest in products, infrastructure and most importantly in you. Let's begin by setting out our ambition. We want to extend our position as market leader across our sectors, and build a great place for everyone to work. We'll achieve this by continuing to be entrepreneurial, that's the mindset which got our brands to where they are today, customer-focused, competitive and best-in-class operationally.

JOB TITLE:

Electrical Engineer

EMPLOYING ENTITY:

Fluid Water Group Limited

EMPLOYMENT BASIS:

Permanent

LOCATION:

Gloucester

HOURS OF WORK:

40 hours per week

REPORTS TO:

Engineering Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The role will ensure the delivery of innovative, compliant, and manufacturable engineering solutions by developing new products and enhancing existing designs, supporting the company's technical and commercial objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical design of products from concept through to production, with particular emphasis on control panel design, PLC integration, and regulatory compliance documentation. This role requires a proactive engineer who is confident working to high safety and compliance standards within a multi-disciplinary team. They will apply design for manufacture principles, and safety compliance standards, while supporting prototyping, testing, and validation to deliver robust, manufacturable, and technically sound engineering solutions from concept through to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and develop new product concepts while improving existing designs based on customer, production, and market feedback.

Lead the electrical design of packaged pumping systems, including control panel layouts, schematic diagrams, and cable schedules.

Specify and select electrical components, ensuring suitability for performance, safety, and compliance.

Develop and integrate PLC-based control systems, including configuration, input/output definition, and functional documentation (programming capability desirable but not essential).

Produce and maintain detailed electrical documentation, including design calculations, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.

Ensure all electrical designs comply with Health & Safety regulations, CE/UKCA marking requirements, and relevant UK/EU directives and standards (e.g. LVD, EMC, Machinery Directive).

Support EMC compliance through design best practices and collaboration with external test facilities where required.

Work closely with cross-functional teams (Mechanical Design, Compliance, Manufacturing) to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and verification/validation testing.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

Experience

Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in a product design or development role, ideally involving fluid-handling equipment.

Previous experience working within Research & Development (R&D) or New Product Development (NPD).

Desirable

Proven experience in control panel design for industrial or commercial applications with a working knowledge of

PLC-based control systems

and Variable Speed Drives

CAD and Analysis Skills

Competent in the use of

CAD/schematic design software

(e.g. Solidwork electrical)

Compliance and Standards

Familiarity with applicable

standards and directives

, including:

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) EMC Directive Machinery Directive BS EN 60204-1 Electrical Equipment of Machines EN 60335

ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach to tasks.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present technical information clearly and professionally.

Highly motivated, with a proactive attitude to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Open to feedback and willing to seek guidance when required, whilst able to work autonomously without supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work to demanding project deadlines, with evidence of delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Keen interest in industrial product design and innovation, with a focus on improving products and processes.

Team and Leadership Skills

Effective collaborator in cross-functional teams, able to contribute to a culture of accountability and quality.

Capable of mentoring junior engineers or supporting colleagues with technical expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,000.00-68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person