Star Mechanical and Electrical 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 over 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

The role involves producing detailed quotes and tenders for new control panels, modifications to existing control panels, and site installations, ensuring all proposals are accurately prepared in line with customer specifications and project requirements. This includes assessing technical documentation, understanding client needs, and providing cost-effective and compliant solutions that support the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

Key activities within the role of Technical Sales Engineer include but not limited to;

• Produce accurate panel and site works estimates, and tender submissions

• Compilation of component and pricing information to meet spec requirements

• Liaise with Star group staff to collate required information in a timely manner

• Supporting the Sales and Design teams (Star and SMES) with tender submissions and project setup, particularly for small works and control changeovers.

• Develop and maintain customers relationships

• Adhere to SMES health, safety and quality guidelines

• Participate in team continuous improvement ethos

The Candidate

It would be desirable that the successful candidate will have an appropriate academic background and proven sales experience in a similar role or industry.

The successful candidate must have:

• Excellent technical and communication skills along with the ability to work to deadlines

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage your own workload

• Effective and confident communicator who is able to build strong relationships across teams.

• Proactive, solution focused, and thrives on solving problems before they arise.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred experience includes:

• Technical sales experience including equipment selection and estimating

• Understanding of synthetic and natural refrigeration system designs

• Knowledge of MS software including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• HND or HNC in electrical engineering, or hands on experience

All Star employees are entitled to our benefits package which includes:

• • Engineering salary: £33,500 to £63,000, depending on competence based grading structure. Further progress can be made through a variety of roles and professional routes within the company with the opportunity to top up base earnings on average between 10-20% by participating on the standby rota and weekend work activities.

  • Further progress can be made through a variety of roles and professional routes within the company

  • Annual leave: 35 days

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

  • Company car scheme: choice of car or van

  • Professional Development: bi-annual 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 fully confidential service offering practical support and access to counsellors for a range of personal, as well as work related issues

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

  • Bi-annual salary increases for all employees linked to RPI

  • Annual company profitability bonus

  • Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement

  • Unrivalled job security

Contact email

hr@star-ref.co.uk