Technical Engineer

We're on the hunt for a Technical Engineer to join our large in-house technical services team, which performs a crucial function within the overall UK sales team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is reliable and dedicated to developing both their personal and professional skills, while helping to further our specification-led sales strategy.

• 32 days' holiday, increasing with long service, plus quarterly 'thank you' days and your birthday off
• Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage
• World-class product training, career development, and room to grow

• Producing drawings, designs and project proposals:
  • Customer arrangement drawings using 2D CAD
  • Installation designs for UK construction projects
  • Specifying Gripple products
  • Basic engineering design calculations
  • Preparing technical proposals for UK construction projects
  • Production drawings for 'special' products
• Report writing:
  • Pull test report writing based on on-site testing
  • Installation inspection reports
• Dealing with technical enquiries:
  • Telephone based technical enquiries
  • Advising customers on the application of Gripple products
  • Working on own initiative to support the sales effort
  • Becoming an expert on Gripple product applications and relating standards
  • Supporting colleagues within external sales department
  • Willing to learn and take on new challenges

• Hold a further education STEM qualification: degree level, ONC, HNC, HND, A level qualification or equivalent
• A competent problem solver, with an engineering mindset
• Inquisitive and driven to understand why one solution may be preferable to another
• Confident when liaising with customers regarding installation projects
• Possess excellent written English and professional/formal communication skills
• Experience in the use of 2D or 3D CAD
• Able to demonstrate a methodical and focused approach
• Attentive to detail and able to work with a high level of accuracy
• Numerate and able to carry out basic engineering calculations
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Ability to work under pressure and always remain focused
• A full UK driver's licence, as some travel will be required
• Experience in the construction industry, producing/working with technical drawings and in BIM/Revit, Bluebeam and other technical programmes would be an advantage, however in-depth training will be provided.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

• true work-life balance
• an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally

• Learn more about who we are and how we're changing the game:
• Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don't just hire talent—we invest in it. You'll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.