Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: Southern region
Products: Sensing & Motion Control
Company: Sensing & Instrumentation Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Health Cover + various other benefits

Area Sales Manager covering the Southern region of the UK. The role will encompass driving existing business whilst developing new business across various industries such as Packaging, Food & Beverage, Lab Automation, Heavy Vehicles and Lifts & Hoists dealing with OEM's and End Users direct covering industries such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage and Water & Utilities. The Area Sales Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's motion control, sensors, encoders and vision products and systems.

As the successful Area Sales Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with the product groups described, you will have the ability to offer applications support and add technical value to the customer. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Automation and Process Instrumentation. The new Area Sales Manager role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term. So, if you have the skills and experience stated above and wish to enter into a steady, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Armature & Motor Winder
Location: North West of England (Greater Manchester)
Products: AC & DC Motors & Armatures
Company: Global, Major Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £Neg Dep On Exp (Very Competitive) + DIS Life Insurance + All Tools of the Trade Needed + Other Benefits

The Armature & Motor Winder will be responsible for the rewinding of AC & DC Motors & Armatures, stripping, fitting & testing either repairing or replacing equipment for a variety of customers.

As the successful Armature & Motor Winder you will have a background and experience in a similar rewind role, will have a technical qualification and will have Motor & Armature industrial test experience.

Our client is a Global, Major Manufacturer who works within specialist Motion Control & Industrial Automation markets. The Armature & Motor Winder role is important to the Company as integral plans have been built around the growth of this area. So, if you have the relevant experience and wish to enter into a long-term career with a leader in their field who offers both financial and emotional rewards for loyalty and hard work, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Service & Commissioning Engineer
Location: UK (working Europe-wide)
Products: Generators & Motors (Electrical & Mechanical)
Company: Global, Major Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £Neg Dep On Exp (Very Competitive) + DIS Life Insurance + All Tools of the Trade Needed + Other Benefits

The Service & Commissioning Engineer will be travelling across Europe Servicing, Commissioning & Installing Generator Systems for a variety of customers. Other duties include the maintenance of the systems alongside supporting a number of Generator Projects.

As the successful Service & Commissioning Engineer you will have a solid background in a similar role, Servicing, Commissioning & Installing with preference going to those with specific Generator & Motor knowledge & experience in either Electrical or Mechanical systems. A strong preference is that you have HV, Generator & Sub-station experience. You will be tenacious in your approach to Servicing & Commissioning and will have a focus on delivering for your customer that is only matched by the Company itself. You must also possess the ability & want to undertake extensive travel across Europe, staying away from the UK for long periods. A second European language would be extremely beneficial also.

Our client is a Global, Major Manufacturer who works within specialist Motion Control & Industrial Automation markets. The Service & Commissioning Engineer role is of high importance to the Company as integral plans have been built around the growth of this area. So, if you have the relevant experience and wish to enter into a long-term career with a leader in their field that offer both financial and emotional rewards for loyalty and hard work, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Service Engineer
Location: Based from the UK, Global Coverage & Travel
Products: HV/ Power Electronics and Automation & Drives technology
Company: Leading Control & Automation manufacturer
Salary: Basic DOE + Overseas Payments + Overtime Payments (Overall circa £50K) + Pension + Health Cover + Additional Benefits Package

The successful Service Engineer will be required to do extensive global travel for varying periods providing installation, commissioning and service support to customers across numerous sectors including Oil & Gas, Logistics, On & Offshore drilling and Petrochemicals.

As the successful Service Engineer you will be qualified to a minimum of HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and will preferably have experience within a HV (High Voltage) Electrical environment or generally within Power Systems/Electronics. Knowledge of Automation and Drives technology along with associated control within an industrial or manufacturing environment is also desirable. As Service Engineer you will have a good level of Engineering and Commercial experience as well as a commitment to extensive global travel is essential.

The company is a leading Control & Automation manufacturer and this role is due to a their commitment in supporting their customers.

Position: Graduate Applications Engineer
Location: South West England
Products: Automation Software
Company: Leading European Manufacturer of Factory Automation
Salary: Circa £25K Basic (DOE) + Pension + Health Cover + Additional Benefits + Extensive On-going Training Provided

The Graduate Applications Engineer will be responsible for the Commissioning of customer-specific Software Solutions, the Design of Automation, Motion & Visualisation Systems and Customer Support within the Machine Builder, OEM & End User markets.

This role will require the Graduate Applications Engineer to spend time away from the South West area whilst training, both in the UK & abroad in Europe.

The Graduate Applications Engineer will have:

• Good programming knowledge in C or C++
• Experience of PLC Programming
• A sound technical understanding covering Automation, Drive Technology and Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Solution orientated thinking
• Creativity
• Willingness to travel
• Full (& clean) UK Driving Licence
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic bias
• A flexible, personable approach to the job along with a good Engineering spark

The Company are eager to hear of Graduate Applications Engineers from all over the Country who are either based in the South West or are willing to relocate in order to kick-start a fast-paced and expansive career within an innovative, leading European Manufacturer of factory automation. As a result of a continued growth plan they are looking to expand their UK operation and need to hear from ambitious, friendly characters who will embrace the on-going training provided, both in the UK & in Europe and will strive to move up through the ranks in order to succeed.

Position: International Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Based from the UK, Global Coverage & Travel
Products: HV/ Power Electronics and Automation & Drives technology
Company: Leading Control & Automation manufacturer
Salary: Basic DOE + Overseas Payments + Overtime Payments (Overall circa £50K) + Pension + Health Cover + Additional Benefits Package

The successful International Installation & Commissioning Engineer will be required to travel extensively across the globe for varying periods providing installation, commissioning and service support to customers across numerous sectors including Oil & Gas, Logistics, On & Offshore drilling and Petrochemicals.

As the successful International Installation & Commissioning Engineer you will be qualified to a minimum of HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and will preferably have experience within a HV (High Voltage) Electrical environment or generally within Power Systems/Electronics. Knowledge of Automation and Drives technology along with associated control within an industrial or manufacturing environment is also desirable. As International Installation & Commissioning Engineer you will have a good level of Engineering and Commercial experience as well as a commitment to extensive global travel is essential.

The company is a leading Control & Automation manufacturer and this role is due to a their commitment in supporting their customers.

Position: National Drives Systems Manager
Location: UK
Products: Inverter Drive Systems
Company: Drives & Automation Manufacturer
Salary: circa £45K + Bonus + Car + Pension + Various Other Benefits

National Drives Systems Manager covering the UK. The role will encompass driving existing business whilst developing new business across various industries dealing with OEM's and End Users direct whilst utilising the distribution partners and System Integrators where required. The National Drives Systems Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's Inverter Drives, Servo Drives and Motors products along with the wider portfolio of complimentary products.

As the successful National Drives Systems Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with Inverter Drives, Servo Drives and Motors , and will have the ability to add technical value to the customer's service. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Drives and Automation. The National Drives Systems Manager role is integral to the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term, being rewarded both financially and emotionally. So, if you have the attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Area Sales Engineer
Location: Northern East England (& Scotland)
Products: Drive Technologies (Mechanical & Electronic)
Company: Drive Technologies Manufacturer
Salary: Basic Circa £35K OTE £42K + Company Car + Pension + Private Health Care + additional benefits

Responsibilities for the Area Sales Engineer role will be to build upon existing business alongside creating new business, dealing with OEM's across all industries. The products sold are Geared Motors, Industrial Drives and periphery products. The geographical area will be the North East of England and Scotland.

As the successful Area Sales Engineer, you will have a proven sales background and will have experience in both the product portfolio and the customer base stated above. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a applicable technical qualification in Electrical/Electromechanical engineering with a technical sales background within the Drive technologies markets and you will need to have a genuine drive and enthusiasm to match the Company.

Our client are a leading, manufacturer of Drives Technologies who have a progressive approach to the market place. So, if you have the  relevant attributes & skill-set stated, have a strong commercial awareness and sales professionalism to match, then we want to hear from you now.

Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: South West
Products: Inverter Drives
Company: Drives & Automation Manufacturer
Salary: circa £35K + Bonus + Car + Pension + Various Other Benefits

Area Sales Manager covering the South West region of the UK with emphasis upon the M5 corridor. The role will encompass driving existing business whilst developing new business across various industries dealing with OEM's and End Users direct whilst utilising the distribution partners and System Integrators where required. The Area Sales Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's Inverter Drives, Servo Drives and Motors products along with the wider portfolio of complimentary products.

As the successful Area Sales Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with Inverter Drives, Servo Drives and Motors , and will have the ability to add technical value to the customer's service. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of OND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Drives and Automation. The Area Sales Manager role is integral to the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term, being rewarded both financially and emotionally. So, if you have the attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Business Development Manager
Location: Southern UK
Products: Automation & Drives
Company: Drives & Automation Manufacturer
Salary: circa £40K to £45K (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + Health Cover + various other benefits

Business Development Manager covering the Southern region of the UK. The role will encompass driving new business across various industries dealing directly with OEM's. The Business Development Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's Inverter Drives products along with the wider portfolio of automation products which include PLC, HMI, Servo Motion & Software

As the successful Business Development Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with the products described, and will have the ability to add technical value to the customer's service. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Drives and Automation. The new Business Development Manager role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term, being rewarded both financially and emotionally. So, if you have the attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Business Development Manager
Location: Midlands
Products: Automation & Drives
Company: Drives & Automation Manufacturer
Salary: circa £40 to £45K (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + Health Cover + various other benefits

Business Development Manager covering the Midlands region of the UK. The role will encompass driving new business across various industries dealing directly with OEM's. The Business Development Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's Inverter Drives products along with the wider portfolio of automation products which include PLC, HMI, Motion Control & Software.

As the successful Business Development Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with the products described, and will have the ability to add technical value to the customer's service. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Drives and Automation. The new Business Development Manager role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term, being rewarded both financially and emotionally. So, if you have the attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire/East Midlands
Products: Energy Saving Inverters/Engineering Solutions
Company: Inverter Manufacturer/Engineering Consultancy
Salary: Basic Circa £38K + Fantastic Pension Scheme + Private Healthcare + Additional Benefits

The Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the research & development of Energy Saving Inverters for the Renewable Energy Industry with an emphasis upon the Wind Turbine market. Other duties include software programming, updating schematics, PCB design layouts, managing single-person R&D projects, on-site Applications Engineering, electronic power network modelling and systems simulation.

As the successful Power Electronics Engineer, you will have a proven background in Power Electronics, with design, applications and systems experience. Preference goes to those with experience in the renewable and power generation industries and Inverter experience is a must. On top of 2 to 3 years in a similar role, you will need a flexible approach to your work as this Power Electronics Engineer position is multi-faceted and covers many disciplines. You will have confidence in producing both written & verbal 3rd-party reports and will of course be a team player with ambition.

*** Applicants will ideally be located in the East Midlands/East Anglia regions ***

Our client is a young, dynamic Manufacturer of energy-saving Inverters who offer an engineering consultancy service in compliment. By taking advantage of the popularity of their well-received and touted product range, they are going ahead with the diversification and expansion of their workforce with the aim of growing the Company and establishing themselves further in a competitive marketplace, with the Power Electronics Engineer position integral to their plans. If you have the ambition and know-how to help take both the Company & yourself to the next level, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Engineering Manager
Location: South Coast of England
Products: Precision Motion Control (Bespoke)
Company: Expanding & Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist
Salary: Salary Circa £43K + Contributory Pension + All Tools Needed + Private Health Care + Other Benefits

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for all customer support & engineering within a small but diverse & successful engineering team. Other responsibilities include supporting the sales team, developing solution proposals and creating bespoke motorised solutions within Precision Motion Control, in what is a hands-on, people-managing engineering role.

• Products/systems: Servo (housed & frameless), Stepper & Piezo Motor Technology, Controllers And Driver Electronics, Zero Backlash And Planetary Gear-Heads, Linear & Rotary Bearings, Profile Rails, Brakes And Clutches, Linear & Rotary Encoders, Ultra High Precision Stages, Industrial Linear Actuators, Ball Screw and Lead Screws.  
• Key Markets dealt with: Defence, Medical, Semiconductor, Metrology, Research and Industrial Manufacturing.

As the Engineering Manager you will have a good technical grounding as well as strong engineering experience within Motion Control. You will have the presence and professionalism to bolster the Company's continuing expansion plans as both a people-manager & in a client-facing support function. It is a preference that you are technically qualified to degree level, however experience goes a long way with our client. You will be experienced in the management of multiple tasks and will lead from the front in what is very much a hands-on engineering role.

Key attributes & skills:

• Mechatronics knowledge
• Experience in Design, Manufacture, Assembly & Commissioning of Motion Control solutions
• PLC (& other) Motion Controller experience
• Solidworks experience (2012 a preference)
• FEA experience (Thermal & Mechanical)
• Motion & Mechanical Component selection skills
• Project Experience
• People Management skills

Our client are a Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist in the Precision Motion Control industry, who via huge growth and swift success are seeking a personable yet skilled Engineering Manager to help the development & diversification of what is already a very successful team. If you have the attributes and experience required, wish to join a professional team and enjoy a long career, then we want to hear from you now.

Position: Service Sales Engineer
Location: Northern UK
Products: Electric Motor and Drive Rewind and Repair Services
Company: Global, Major Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £Neg Dep On Exp + Uncapped Bonus + Fully Expensed Company Car + DIS Life Insurance + All Tools Of The Trade (Mobile/Laptop etc.) + Other Benefits

The Service Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing all-new business whilst nurturing established accounts, selling the Company's Repair and Rewind Services for Electric Motors and Drives into OEM's across various markets (Printing & Plastics, Food Production & Energy). The Service Sales Engineer will be covering all areas in the UK north of Birmingham & Leicestershire (inclusive).

As the successful Service Sales Engineer you will have a solid background within the Rewind & Repairs side of the industry along with a provable sales/business development history. Knowledge of Electric Motors & Drives is all important as is experience in dealing within the stated markets. You will be tenacious in your approach to Service Sales and will have a focus on delivering for your customer that is only matched by the Company itself. Preference goes to those living within the Yorkshire region although if you are living on patch you will not be discounted for that alone.

Our client is a Global, Major Manufacturer who works within specialist Motion Control & Industrial Automation markets. The Service Sales Engineer role is of high importance to the Company as integral plans have been built around the growth of this area. So, if you have the relevant experience and wish to enter into a long-term career with a leader in their field who offers both financial and emotional rewards for loyalty and hard work, then we wish to hear from you now.

* Please do not apply if you do not have the Repair and Rewind experience required *

Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: North East
Products: Inverter Drives
Company: Drives & Automation Manufacturer
Salary: circa £35K to £40K (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + Health Cover + various other benefits

Area Sales Manager covering the North East region of the UK with emphasis upon the A1/M1 corridor. The role will encompass driving existing business whilst developing new business across various industries dealing with OEM's and End Users direct whilst utilising the distribution partners where required. The Area Sales Manager will have responsibility for selling the company's Inverter Drives products along with the wider portfolio of automation products which include PLC and HMI.

As the successful Area Sales Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales background, you will be technically conversant with the products described, and will have the ability to add technical value to the customer's service. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Drives and Automation. The new Area Sales Manager role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term, being rewarded both financially and emotionally. So, if you have the attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Project Engineer
Location: South East/ South Coast UK
Products: Drives & Drive Systems Project Management
Company: Global, Major Manufacturer
Salary: Basic Circa £40K (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Life Insurance + Health Cover + Other Benefits

The Project Engineer will be responsible for driving and managing multiple Drive System projects from concept through to handover. This includes design (hardware & software), technical support to the team (Sales, Commissioning, Service, R&D) and budgetary control. Applications are likely to be in the Renewable Energy, Marine, Paper, Test rig, Metals and Printing sectors

As the successful Project Engineer you will have a solid background within Automation, Control and Drives/Drive Systems (inc. PLC, HMI, Fieldbus, Profibus and variable speed drives). You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering with experience in electrical automation equipment. The Project Engineer position requires you to have knowledge and preferably experience of project engineering and management and in addition experience with circuit design would be advantageous

Our client is a Global, Major Manufacturer who works within the Industrial Automation markets. The Project Engineer role is of high importance to the Company as integral plans have been built around the growth of this area. So, if you have the relevant experience and wish to enter into a long-term career with a leader in their field who offers career opportunity, then we wish to hear from you now.

* Please do not apply if you do not have the above relevant experience required *

Position: Project Manager
Location: South East/ South Coast UK
Products: Drives & Drive Systems Project Management
Company: Global, Major Manufacturer
Salary: Salary: Basic Circa £40K (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Life Insurance + Health Cover + Other Benefits

The Project Manager will be responsible for driving and managing multiple Drive System projects from concept through to handover. This includes design (hardware & software), technical support to the team (Sales, Commissioning, Service, R&D) and budgetary control. Applications are likely to be in the Renewable Energy, Marine, Paper, Test rig, Metals and Printing sectors

As the successful Project Manager you will have a solid background within Automation, Control and Drives/Drive Systems (inc. PLC, HMI, Fieldbus, Profibus and variable speed drives). You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering with experience in electrical automation equipment. The Project Manager position requires you to have knowledge and preferably experience of project engineering and management and in addition experience with circuit design would be advantageous

Our client is a Global, Major Manufacturer who works within the Industrial Automation markets. The Project Manager role is of high importance to the Company as integral plans have been built around the growth of this area. So, if you have the relevant experience and wish to enter into a long-term career with a leader in their field who offers career opportunity, then we wish to hear from you now.

* Please do not apply if you do not have the above relevant experience required *

Position: Recruitment Consultant (Trainee, Experienced & Senior)
Location: Exeter, Devon
Services: Specialist Recruitment to Engineering Industries
Salary: £Basic (DOE) + Excellent Commission Structure + Additional Bonus based on KPI + Pension + Additional Benefits + Training + Promotional Opportunity

As a Recruitment Consultant you will be providing specialist recruitment services including Search & Selection, Targeted Candidate Marketing and Contingency recruitment to engineering industries across the UK.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, ambitious and commercially aware with excellent communication skills. Ideally you will have proven sales experience in either B2B sales or recruitment. Although desirable, experience is not essential for a Trainee Consultant position. Ideally you will be educated to a degree level with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

Affinity Search are leaders in our field and are constantly evolving and embracing new ideas.

Affinity Search is an Investor in People and actively encourages the continued development of our team, utilising industry leading and custom training on an ongoing basis. At Affinity we encourage ambition and as such offer the opportunity for career progression.