Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

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Job information

  • Location: Stoke-on-Trent
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £28000 - £34000 per annum + Training + Progression
  • Published: 9 April 2026

Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

£28,000 – £34,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Manufacture Specific Training + Company Bonus

Stoke – Office Based

Are you a Junior or Trainee or Aspiring design engineer with a passion for electrical control systems looking to kickstart your career in a rapidly growing business that offers structured development enabling you to become a fully competent engineer?

This UK manufacturer, with a £21 million turnover, supplies innovative pumping and fluid handling solutions to the construction, utilities, housing, and wastewater sectors, built on over 65 years of engineering excellence, reliability, and customer-focused service trusted by local authorities, developers, and contractors nationwide.

In this role, you will support the design of electrical control systems using Eplan and AutoCAD, assisting with schematics and documentation. You will liaise with clients and suppliers, gain exposure to PLC, HMI and VSD systems, and support commissioning and technical activities while ensuring designs meet standards and project requirements. Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week, based in Stoke.

This role would suit a Junior, Trainee or Aspiring Electrical Design Engineer with an NQV level 3 or above, looking to kickstart their career within a growing manufacturer, offering structured development, hands-on training, and the opportunity to progress into a fully competent engineer.

The Role:

  • Support the design of electrical control systems using Eplan and AutoCAD
  • Produce schematics and supporting technical documentation
  • Assist with PLC, HMI and VSD system integration
  • Liaise with clients and suppliers to support project delivery
  • Monday – Friday, 40-hour week, office-based in Stoke

The Person:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrial Engineer (Or above)
  • Understanding of electrical control systems and automation
  • Work within a team of 6
  • Commutable to Stoke

Reference: BBBH24760A

Electrical, Engineering, Control, Systems, Eplan, AutoCAD, PLC, Programming, HMI, Systems, Automation, Design, Pannel, Wiring, Stoke, Woore, Crewe, Graduate

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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