Category: AF Careers

Purpose of the Job

Purpose of the Job

AF Preedcrete, part of the AF Switchgear Group, has over 30 years’ of experience in the busbar industry in partnership with two of the leading manufacturers of IP55 & IP68 Busbar Systems.  We offer a complete busbar solution, including design, manufacture, installation and testing.

Due to continuing growth, we are now looking to recruit for the newly created position of Project Manager.  Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the successful applicant will have an active role in reviewing and developing the company’s delivery processes.

Working closely with colleagues across the AF Group, as well as supply and installation partners, coordination and management of the process from handover to site delivery and completion of the project will all be key to this exciting new role.  Time will be split between the site and the office as required.

Reviewing, accepting, querying and preparation of Variation Orders as well as maintaining records of these, good communication skills, a keen eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this role your own, will also be a key requirement of this role.

We also offer a competitive salary & benefits.

We are looking for a Sales Estimating Engineer to join our expanding Sales Team.  Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful applicant will be estimating and tendering enquiries and securing new orders.  

Duties will include, but are not restricted to:

• Responsibility for complying with the Q&E management system within their level of activity.
• Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external
• Liaison with potential new customers at the enquiry stage
• Compliance with the company’s engineering standards and procedures when preparing Estimates and tenders for the company’s products.
• Liaison with customers at the order stage to ensure compliance with the company’s credit control procedures.
• Preparation of contract folders ready for handover to engineering and attend handover meetings.
• Continue liaison with customers at the post enquiry stage and post-order stage as necessary to maintain continuity and goodwill.
• Close liaison with the Engineering department to ensure conformity with the agreed build specification for our products and any works to be undertaken on site.
• Liaise with the engineering team providing support as required regarding any cost variations to the contracts.
• Assessment of new supply products and techniques in conjunction with other sales and engineering staff
• Attend meetings as required and requested either internally or at customer offices or sites.
• If skilled in CAD and as workload demands assist with the Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings and single line Power schematics using AutoCAD working from sketches produced by yourself or other members of the Sales team.

We offer a competitive salary + benefits

If you think you have the necessary skills and are looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, please apply by email to sarmiger@afswitchgear.co.uk 

We are looking for an Applications Engineer to join our Engineering Department.

The Applications Engineer is responsible for translating customer requirements into effective engineering solutions by supporting product design, documentation, and implementation. This role acts as a key interface between the engineering team, manufacturing, and clients, ensuring the technical accuracy and successful delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

Reporting to the Engineering Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

• Develop a deep understanding of the company’s systems, products, and engineering processes to effectively support technical applications.
• Collaborate within engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout production and that solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed engineering documentation, including parts lists, work instructions, and technical drawings.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing enquiries, gathering requirements, and providing updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review documentation for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and support occasional client visits or demonstrations as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage procurement needs, ensuring correct materials and components are specified and ordered in a timely manner.
• Compile technical data and documentation required for billing and project closeout, supporting the finance and project management teams.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of standard templates for
• testing documentation, label drawings (e.g., using AutoCAD), and operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Support the Engineering Department in ensuring full compliance with company quality, safety, and business management systems.
• Attend internal and external meetings to represent the engineering function and contribute to project planning and coordination.

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Private Medical Care
• Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy
• Cycle to work
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay

If you think you have the necessary skills and are looking for an opportunity to join a forward thinking team, please apply by email to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

We are looking for Panel Wirer /  Electrical Fitters to join our Production Department.

Responsible for the assembly, copper work, wiring, basic testing, installation and site erection of the Company’s wide product range.

Reporting to the Team Leaders, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

• To adhere to the Works File information.
• To refer to and follow the Company Engineering and Test Standards where appropriate.
• To remain on the job in a productive role.
• To assist the Team Leaders and Production team.
• To assist the Team to correctly interpret drawings as required.
• To give guidance and support to sub-contractors.
• To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Team Leaders.
• To inform the Team Leaders of any urgently required parts.
• To inform the Team Leaders of any concerns regarding parts/build/people/equipment.
• To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.
• Attend meetings as required / requested.
• Working closely with the Production Team, including the Production Managers, Team Leaders, Assembly Fitters, Materials Controllers, other Works Operatives and in addition, the Applications Engineers and Engineering Director at all times.
• Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.

   

• Working hours:

  Include Total hours 37.5 hours per week

  Days (flexible start and finish time)

  Monday to Thursday 07:30-08.30 start & 16.00-17.00 finish

  Friday 07.30-08.30 start & 11:45-12.45 finish

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum qualification attainment for the role.
• Level 3 Electrical Diploma, in addition to a vocational NVQ.
• Served an Electrical Apprenticeship.

Benefits:

• This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
• 4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
• Family owned, successful & growing company
• Progressive pay scale
• Generous overtime rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Company Sick pay
• Company Pension

Following expansion of our products and services AF Switchgear are currently looking to recruit Electrical Fitters – Site Services Department.  

Your working hours will be 37.5 hours per week.  This is anticipated to be worked as an average of 5 days in a 7 day period.  Overtime paid on a daily basis in accordance with the agreements currently in force.  

As far as is reasonably practicable and where required, you will be available to work outside of the basic hours and be available to lodge away from home overnight.

Flexibility to start early and finish early / start late and finish late or work weekends for time off in the week will be required.

Being available to work weekends as part of a normal working week with the options of time off in lieu during the following week or paid overtime will be required.

The role will require: 

• Installation, service and maintenance of all aspects of switchgear and control panels on site
• Provide close customer liaison during the completion of works, working to specifications and company quality standards as delegated by Site Service Engineer (SSE)
• Carrying out switchboard modifications and maintenance generally as part of a team and occasionally on your own
• Assisting the team to correctly interpret drawings
• Issue after service reports to SSE/Client where required
• Occasional working within our production facility

The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, be prepared to spend periods of time away from, be able to work to deadlines and have a flexible approach to overtime.

A full driving licence is essential for this position.

Hours: 37.5

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
• 4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish time
• Family owned, successful & growing company
• Progressive pay scale
• Generous overtime rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Company Sick pay
• Company Pension

Education: Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship and have an NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline

Please apply with CV to Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk.