Electrical Engineer (Off the Tools)

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
12 months ago
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Electrical Engineer (Off the Tools)

£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits + Hybrid Working + Employee Owned Trust + Tax Free Bonus

Newcastle

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to come off the tools in a varied role where you will receive full training and the chance to climb an award-winning well-established company where you will become a technical expert?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company known from promoting from within. They specialise in Drives and Controls mainly supplying the Water industry. They continually grew throughout the pandemic and are looking to expand their team to keep up with demand.

Your role will involve taking initial customer queries, preparing and submitting sales quotations, liaising with suppliers, retaining business, supporting the external sales team and learning the key products to support and guide the client base.

The role:

  • Answering customer queries
  • Preparing quotes
  • Learning the company products to support the client base
  • 8:30am-5pm Monday- Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday

    The person:

  • Happy speaking to customer on the phone
  • Knowledge of Electrical Systems
  • A willingness to learn
  • Full UK driving license

    Reference BBBH18761

    Keywords: Sales, industrial automation, drives, controls, quotes, tender, business.

    If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

    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.

    Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

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