Job Description
Lead Electrical Lift Engineer – Control Panel Design
Outskirts of Northamptonshire
£60,000 – £70,000 DOE
Monday - Friday Full-time, Permanent
Our client is a well-established and growing UK manufacturing business designing custom control systems for lifting and access solutions, specialising in the design and build of bespoke electrical control systems. Serving a diverse range of industries, they are recognised for delivering high-quality engineered solutions and are now seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to strengthen their leadership team.
This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical design expertise with team management responsibilities.
The successful candidate will lead a small engineering team, ensuring high-quality, compliant electrical designs are delivered efficiently while remaining actively involved in control panel design throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the production of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
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Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, providing technical guidance and support.
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Take ownership of electrical control panel design from customer specification through to production release.
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Drive best practices in design, documentation, and engineering processes.
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Apply safety engineering principles, including functional safety, within automated systems.
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Support component selection, balancing cost, performance, and availability.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK standards and safety regulations.
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Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
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Provide engineering support during production, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding activities.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes.
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Contribute technical expertise to quotations and project planning activities.
The Ideal Candidate:
Essential
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HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
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Strong experience in electrical control panel design and drafting.
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Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers.
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Good understanding of safety engineering principles and automated systems.
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Knowledge of relevant UK standards, including BS EN 61439 and BS 7671.
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Proficiency with electrical CAD software.
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Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable:
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Experience within lifting, materials handling, automation, or other safety-critical industries.
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Knowledge of functional safety standards.
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Experience with PLCs, drives, or embedded control systems.
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Familiarity with UPS or emergency evacuation systems.
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Experience implementing engineering process improvements.
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Exposure to digital engineering tools, automation, or AI-assisted workflows.
Lead Electrical Lift Engineer - Control Panel Design in Daventry employer: ACS Staffing Solutions
ACS Staffing Solutions is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a dynamic and supportive work culture in Northampton. With a focus on employee growth, we offer training opportunities and career advancement within a fast-paced environment, ensuring that our Warehouse Team Leaders are equipped to lead effectively while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative team atmosphere.
