Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£36k - 40k per year + benefits
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Stockport
County:Greater Manchester
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL99
Post Date:June 29, 2026
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Stockport
£36,000 - £40,000 + Benefits (dependent on experience)

 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join a UK leading manufacturers of bespoke material handling equipment.

This is a well-established engineering business with a global reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across a wide range of industries. With continued investment in technology, product development and manufacturing capabilities, it's an exciting time to become part of the team.

This role is ideal for an Junior Electrical Design Engineer with around 1 year's Electrical Design experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

The Junior Electrical Design Engineer will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, working on bespoke engineering solutions from initial design through to commissioning while receiving ongoing training and mentorship from senior engineers.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Assist with the design of electrical control systems for bespoke material handling equipment.
  • Produce and update electrical schematics and technical documentation using Electrical CAD software.
  • Support the specification of electrical components, control panels and cabling.
  • Assist with PLC and variable frequency drive (VFD) configurations.
  • Work alongside manufacturing and commissioning teams to support equipment testing and fault finding.
  • Assist in developing and validating new electrical designs.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering department.
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards and company quality procedures.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to build technical knowledge and develop your skills.

 

Requirements of the Junior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Around 1 year's experience within an Electrical Design role
  • Experience designing electrical control panels
  • Basic PLC knowledge and experience
  • Experience using Electrical CAD software to produce electrical schematics
  • Experience working on material handling equipment (desired)

 

Why Join?

  • Excellent opportunity to develop your career with an industry leading engineering business.
  • Work on bespoke engineering projects
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and career progression
  • Supportive engineering team with genuine opportunities to develop your technical skills
  • Long-term stability with a well-established UK manufacturer that exports products worldwide

 

If you're an ambitious Junior Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and develop your skills, I’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis:

Mobile: 07537 163611

Office: 0151 209 2050

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

ASPLIV

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Field Service Engineer

Manchester
Manchester
£45k - 47.5k per year + overtime
Are you a time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a varied field based role with a growing engineering business? I am currently working with a well established manufacturer of bespoke machinery and automated production equipment. Due to continued growth, investment and a full order book, they are looking to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a stable business with long term career prospects, working on a wide range of machinery within the food and packaging sectors.

CNC Turner

Warrington
Cheshire
£29k - 34k per year + Shift Allowance
I am currently working with a well-established machinery manufacturer that designs and manufactures high quality, bespoke machinery for customers across a range of industries. Following the successful launch of a new range of equipment, the business is experiencing sustained growth, continued investment and a full order book. This is an exciting opportunity for a CNC Turner to join a stable and expanding engineering business.

Maintenance Engineer

Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
£35k - 45k per year + overtime
This role is a mix of electrical and mechanical work across factory build, testing and site installation. It's a stable business with a strong reputation, long-term projects and clear scope for development.

Refrigeration Engineer

Manchester
Manchester
£45k - 55k per year + overtime
As a Refrigeration Engineer, you'll be working on heavy industrial ammonia-based refrigeration systems, within food and FMCG production environments. The role covers service, maintenance, breakdowns and installation work, supported by in-house fabrication and coded welding teams. The Refrigeration Engineers are paid door to door and benefit from overtime. The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer will be required to travel to customer sites across the UK.