Design Engineer

1.
Reason for the Vacancy

• Why is this role open?

  • The previous person handed in their notice and decided to return to their previous company

• What prompted the vacancy?

  • The individual decided to leave and go back to their previous employer

• Who is currently covering these duties?

  • There is no mention of someone covering the duties; the vacancy needs to be filled

• What effect is it having on the business without this person?

  • No direct impact on the business was mentioned, but the role needs to be replaced as soon as possible

• Main responsibilities for this role?

  • The main responsibility is designing and testing hydraulic systems and power units, particularly for large-scale systems in industries such as aerospace

• Who does the role report to?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• Company Culture:
  What’s the best thing about working for the company?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• Any required travel or time spent away from the office?

  • No travel or time away from the office was mentioned; the work is office-based

• What are you looking for?

  • Someone confident in hydraulic systems and high-level power unit design

• What are the Top 3 Requirements?

  • Confidence in hydraulic systems

  • Expertise in designing high-value power units

  • Ability to work on large-scale projects (e.g., £200,000 systems for aerospace)

• Would you consider candidates with transferable skills?

  • This was not directly addressed in the call

• If so, what does “transferable” look like to you?

  • This was not directly addressed in the call

• Where is the role covering?

  • The role is based in Gloucestershire

• What areas would you like to see candidates from?

  • No specific areas were mentioned, but it’s implied that the location should be close to the office

• Do they go to the office or workshop? If so, how many times?

  • Yes, they need to be in the office regularly due to the nature of the work. There was no specific mention of how often, but it is expected to be frequent

• What is the base salary?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• Are there bonus/commission structures, OTE?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• Company car or allowance?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• What other benefits (pension, holidays, etc.) are included?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• Any additional perks or packages to note?

  • This was not discussed in the call

• How long has the role been live?

  • The role is open due to the previous employee leaving, but no exact duration was mentioned

• Who else are you working with on this role?

  • There was no mention of other recruitment agencies or firms involved

• Do you have anyone internally interviewing for this?

  • No internal candidates were mentioned

• What’s your ideal timeline for filling this position, and how quickly do you want to decide?

  • Julian is waiting for official approval but emphasized the need to replace the individual quickly

• Are they serious?

  • Yes, they are looking to fill the position as soon as possible once official approval is given