About Star Refrigeration

Star Refrigeration is the UK’s largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

Star M&E Solutions

Part of Star Refrigeration Group which is the UK’s largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group.  We are Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success, which is why they are at the heart of everything we do.  We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Control Panel Design Engineer to join our skilled team, responsible for the production of control panel electrical designs and schematics for special purpose machines and equipment using AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role will include:

• Prepare high-quality design information as requested, including electrical schematic diagrams, general arrangement drawings, various design calculations, equipment schedules, and supporting documentation for control panels.

• Maintain accurate records in project files including design calculations and modelling results.

• Attend meetings with internal multidisciplinary design teams and external project team meetings.

• To facilitate PLC software & assist in general technical enquires from SMES team and the wider group.

• Always adhere to SMES H&S policy & guidelines.

• Carry out employment duties, under initial instruction, where requested.

The Candidate

The successful candidate should have:

• At least 1 years Electrical Design experience

• Experience using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical preferable or other design packages.

• Works well as a team player or alone.

• Flexible approach to working, willingness to accept changing priorities.

• Good commercial acumen.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner.

• Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

• IT literate, with experience on MS Office applications.

• Show initiative and have problem solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

• A relevant Engineering qualification Electrical, Electronics or Automation.

The following skills and experience would be beneficial, but not essential:

• Knowledge of control system electrical design, including PLC, motors, VSD’s, instrumentation, safety, and the functional principles of safety.

An excellent remuneration package is available including:

Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVC’s

Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI

Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth

Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option

Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions

Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors

Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes

Annual company profitability bonus

Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement

Application process

Respond to this advert with a current CV and cover letter.

A selection of candidates will be shortlisted for interview where a suitable time and date will be organised.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application.

First stage interviews may be carried out remotely, via video call prior to a face to face interview.

The successful candidate will be notified and a start date agreed.

Contact email

hr@star-ref.co.uk

Closing date

10th May 2024