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Design engineer

Solihull
Whale Tankers Limited
Design engineer
Posted: 6 August
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Published 10 months ago

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Permanent

Full Time

Join our Whale Family!

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

At Whale Tankers, you will be joining an expanding, enthusiastic, and proactive company where no two days are the same. We also offer some wonderful benefits including:

* £500 annual holiday bonus when taking 5 days off in one block
* Quarterly employee bonus scheme based on company performance
* Private medical insurance (BUPA)
* Competitive pension scheme
* Opportunities for training and career development
* Share ownership scheme opportunity

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our Engineering team designing our tankers.

You will be involved in component and metalwork design, supporting the production team with design choices, BOM maintenance, and standardization of designs across product families.

You will serve as the go-to person for vehicle design, engineering changes, and drawing updates.

If you are interested, keep reading!

Responsibilities include:

* Updating the Engineering change tracker with recent changes
* Designing components and metalwork
* Supporting production with design changes and problem-solving
* Creating technical drawings
* Standardizing designs across product families
* Maintaining BOM

Candidate requirements:

* HNC / Level 4 in General Engineering or equivalent
* Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design/draughtsmanship
* Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is desirable but not essential
* Proficiency with SolidWorks preferred
* Good communication skills and a positive attitude
* Good time management and ability to work independently

If this sounds appealing, apply today!


The Company

Whale Tankers prioritizes quality across all aspects of our business. Our Ravenshaw site in Solihull spans over 40 acres and features a modern manufacturing facility where all key processes are carried out in-house, ensuring quality at every stage.

Our in-house philosophy enables us to control quality and deliver reliable, valuable products throughout their lifespan. Whale's promise is "reliability, service, and value for life," a commitment we have upheld for over five decades.

The Benefits

Health, Holiday, Pension, Bonus

The Values

* Teamwork

We believe the best work arises from collaboration, and we are committed to developing our products, processes, and people through partnerships and investments to stay industry leaders.

* Long Service

Our employees' motivation, skills, and loyalty are key to our success, with an average tenure of over 8.5 years.

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