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Switchgear Engineer (Progression to Applications Engineer)

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentHarlow Wood, Mansfield🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 18 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a clear progression path from Switchgear Engineer to Applications Engineer, with excellent training and a competitive salary of £43,000 - £48,000 plus OTE. You'll thrive here if you have a switchgear background and are eager to develop into a client-facing technical expert within a reputable, growing company.

Quick Overview

Salary
£43k - £48k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Harlow Wood, Mansfield, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
AutoCAD

Job Description

Switchgear Engineer (Progression to Applications Engineer)

£43,000 - £48,000 + £60,000 OTE + Progression + Training + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday

Mansfield

Are you an aspiring Applications Engineer who has knowledge of Switchgear, either hands-on or design, looking to take a step up into a varied and technically challenging off-the-tools role where you will become a client facing technical expert?

Do you want to join a business that values their employees through a generous package, ongoing training and a wide scope of progression to senior technical and managerial positions?

In this role, you will work closely with internal teams and external clients to understand technical requirements and provide expert advice on suitable solutions. You will support the preparation of quotations and estimates, produce and amend drawings using AutoCAD, assist with FAT's and manage BOM's.

This company has been established for over 50 years and has seen year-on-year successes, growing their team to over 400 employees over multiple sites. With plans of increased growth, workload, and turnover they pride themselves on premium engineering services.

This role would suit an Aspiring Applications Engineer from a Switchgear background, looking for an interesting and varied position within an industry leading company where they can progress into a variety of senior positions and grow their technical skills with inhouse training.

The Role:

  • Act as point of contact between internal teams and external clients
  • Prepare quotes and estimate; manage BOMs
  • Produce and amend drawings in AutoCAD
  • Assist with FAT's and entertain clients
  • 5 hours a week, flexible hours, optional overtime

The Person:

  • Aspiring Applications Engineer
  • Switchgear background (either hands-on, design or other)
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD

Reference number BBBH 27619

Electrical, Electric, Commission, Commissioning, Switchgear, Testing, Maintenance, Applications, BOM, FAT, AutoCAD, LV, Low Voltage, Data Centres, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield,

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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

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