Our client has for over 30 years been one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of very narrow aisle (VNA) material handling equipment.

They design, manufacture and market award-winning articulated forklift trucks at the company’s UK manufacturing plant.

As part of their future plans to grow the business worldwide, they are looking to recruit a (Graduate) Engineer to join their team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Director you will play a key role in the future development of their products and business.

The Role:

You will be involved in the design and development of the next generation of material handling equipment, taking into account:
Ease of assembly
Cost of manufacture
Ease of servicing
Latest advances in technology
Initial Project – To design , develop and bring into production from ‘the ground up’ a new material handling vehicle.


Other aspects initially – To support the engineering function:
Design & Drafting
Sourcing parts
Site work
Preparing technical proposals / Quotations
Support the sales function with technical assistance
Prepare instructions
You should possess knowledge of:

Mechanical systems (gears, bearings etc)
Hydraulic systems (valves, cylinders etc)
Fabrication & assembly processes
Design & drafting (AutoCAD 2D &3D)
Production processes

It would be desirable if you have knowledge of:

Electrical/electronic components, circuits and control systems.
You are likely to have graduated in General, Mechanical or Design engineering or a related discipline and have at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant position.

For the position the successful candidate should also possess/or be:

A good general education with an appropriate degree or similar experience
An ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing
An ability to undertake complex work in a planned and systematic manner
‘Hands on’ with a range of practical skills
Able to display initiative
Flexible and enthusiastic
A team player
Able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes
This is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to create a name for yourself and directly influence the future of an international business.