Job Description

Numatic International, best known for the Henry and Hetty Vacuum cleaners alongside cordless solutions through to customisable janitorial systems, is undergoing substantial expansion in the next 3 - 5 years.

Numatic delivers professional, practical, and reliable equipment, designed, engineered, and all made right here in the UK

. With sales to over 90 countries worldwide and an enviable new product slate there has never been a better time to join.



The role is based in Chard, Somerset which offers a semi-rural lifestyle and access within 20 minutes to stunning coastal shorelines yet has quick links to major towns and cities.

We can offer flexibility on start and finish times and Friday afternoons off to enhance your work-life balance.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a contributory pension scheme with life insurance, free onsite parking, health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance programmes, cycle to work scheme, comprehensive learning, and development opportunities, as well as discounts on our products and local services.

Come and join our innovative and talented R&D team and be part of our exciting future growth journey.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity to lead and participate in design and development of all technical aspects relating to electronic design.


To support continuous improvement and strategic change. Primarily focused on power and embedded electronic solutions to control


our existing and future product range.

Responsibilities

As an Electronics Lead, you will be involved in a range of activities, which include:


Managing development activities and team resource to align with project programs and deadlines, driving continuous improvement for best practice design, guidelines and rules Providing technical guidance and support to team members. Improving capability of senior team members through development and KPI reports Engaging with engineers and suppliers both internally and externally to ensure an optimised solution is engineered. Supporting continuous improvement through innovation, commercialisation and business need Ensuring that attention to detail, rectification of design error, and cost control are considerations that you and your design teams have at the forefront of your minds when engaged in design work - for both new and existing products Representing your team at meetings with other internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring that the interests of the technology department are properly represented and promoted in an appropriate and respectful manner Regularly reviewing documentation detailing system requirements, compliance, performance and validation in accordance with product specifications

About you

Essential

Significant knowledge (degree or other appropriate qualification essential) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline Significant experience in power and embedded electronics for volume manufacture Commercial experience, such as negotiation techniques, supply chain management, customer relationship development, etc. Previous small team management and leadership experience Knowledge of current and emerging global safety standards Knowledge of standard production and manufacturing techniques Use of 3D CAD packages, ideally Solid Works & Altium Ability to provide technical leadership into all aspects of design work that falls within your Team Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively Attention to detail Commercial awareness Ability to effectively manage projects

Desirable

Trained as a coach and mentor Trained in LEAN and 6 Sigma techniques for improving the design functionality of the business

Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025

Benefits:


Company pension + life insurance Employee support programmes (EAP) Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Health & wellbeing programmes Access to LinkdIn Learning * Staff discounts