Job Description

Overview:

Founded in 1985, Andover Trailers Limited has become a leader in the field of specialist body and trailer manufacturing. We are renowned for our unrivalled engineering standards and the highest quality materials, ensuring our products offer an unmatched combination of strength, durability, and operational ease. Each trailer and body leaving our facility is a testament to our commitment to "Better by Design," tailored to meet the precise needs of our customers now and in the future.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to process special designs and manage quality of projects; liaising closely with Production, Procurement and Sales. The successful candidate will be able to come up with great ideas to improve product ranges and project successes, reporting directly to the Engineering Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure quality control of unique specialist mobile equipment designs from conception through to delivery. These will include bespoke rigid vehicles and trailers Adopt and enhance designs following the company's established design principles Responsible for individual customer orders throughout the design process in all areas, Structure, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Electrics Ability to work on short tight deadlines and be capable of driving projects forward; attending meetings with the Engineering Design Manager and other Engineers in the team A good working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policies, Risk Assessments and Statutory Regulations Perform any other reasonable duties in line with business needs

Communication:

Ability to develop positive working relationships through effective communication across the company Communicate clearly with fitting, welding, and quality teams to assist in resolving design issues

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

Mechanically qualified to degree level and most likely be from a strong 3D modelling background - Solidworks preferred. Some 2D Drafting required A minimum of 6 years' design experience within heavy industry, ideally (but not essential) related to automotive, commercial vehicle, materials handling, trailers crushing or screening etc. Knowledge of design hydraulic / pneumatic and electrical concerns Highly motivated as an engineer with good people skills and a passion for innovation Ability to work within a small, dedicated team

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate or salary (based on experience) 20 days holiday plus bank holidays 2/3 days gifted by the Company for Christmas/New Year Early Friday finish time of 3.00pm, for all employees Bonus Scheme- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees Overtime available- In Place for hourly paid Production/Workshop employees Free on-site Parking Convenient location, close to food outlets, green space & parks Company team events Life Assurance Scheme Pension Scheme Training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

On site working required with limited flexibility for remote working

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No company sick pay. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) only

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penton Mewsey SP10 5NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you mechanically qualified to degree level?
Experience:

Design experience within heavy industry: 6 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person