About Us
Kelston Actuation Ltd is a UK-based mechanical engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality mechanical actuation products, including screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and supplementary parts. We supply customers across a wide range of industries, and pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence and outstanding technical support.
The Role
We're looking for a Technical Sales and Design Engineer to join our team in Bristol. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for an engineer who's equally comfortable at a desk sizing and specifying products as they are in front of a client discussing an application. You'll work closely with our sales and engineering teams to support customers from initial enquiry through to final specification, playing a key role in growing our business across a broad and varied customer base.
The role is predominantly office-based, with occasional flexible working and travel to client sites as required.
Key Responsibilities
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Handling technical enquiries and preparing quotations for customers
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Selecting and sizing screw jacks, gearboxes, linear actuators, and related products for specific customer applications
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Liaising closely with the design and engineering team on product specification and application suitability
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Producing technical drawings and specifications using CAD software
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Visiting customer sites to understand application requirements and provide technical support
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Representing Kelston Actuation at trade shows and industry events
About You
Essential:
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BEng (or equivalent) in a mechanical or relevant engineering discipline
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant sector
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Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge
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Full, valid driving licence
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Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers
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Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Desirable:
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Knowledge of motors and motion control
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Technical knowledge of gear mechanics (worm and wheel, bevel, etc.) to relevant standards
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Hands-on manufacturing experience
This role reports to the Sales Manager / Engineering Director.
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
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