Mechanical Design Engineer - #144932

The Vacancy

THE ROLE

Working within the existing design team, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary. Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team, you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded with the agreed timescales and to the standards expected.

You could benefit from our Electric Vehicle Lease or Cycle to Work schemes, Flexi Time Policy, Employee Assistance Programme for a range of home, health and work issues, along with generous staff discount on our products. Employees are also able to log onto our Benefits Hub which gives discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, gifts and a wide range of items from other suppliers.

We offer Monday to Friday working for all departments, a two day per week working from home policy where possible, and enhanced holiday allowance.

This position will be based at our state of the art purpose-built offices and manufacturing facility at Skypark, near Exeter Airport. This recent move is transformational for our business, and we’d love you to join us at this exciting time.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and we welcome applications from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the end date and appoint a candidate if we receive sufficient, suitable applications.

The Company

The Stovax Group (comprising Stovax & Gazco) designs, manufactures and distributes high quality solid fuel, gas and electric stoves & fireplaces to more than 30 countries.

The Stovax Group has predominantly grown organically through designing and developing its own products which are at the mid to upper sector of the market.

The Stovax Group VALUES PEOPLE employing around 300 employees and has a proven record of developing and promoting staff. The Group continues to invest not only in a continuous new product programme, DRIVING INNOVATION, but also in structured training (both internal and external) for its staff.

The common requirement for people interested in these roles will be a desire and commitment to be involved in a dynamic business, with PASSION IN ALL WE DO, where the overriding criteria are product quality and CUSTOMER FIRST.

What We Offer

We want our employees to know they are appreciated for their hard work and contribution. Everyone at Stovax & Gazco has access to a range of fantastic benefits, many of which start from the moment you join the team.

6.4 Weeks Starting Holiday

Every employee receives a minimum of 6.4 weeks holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which rises with length of service.

Generous

Flexitime

Many of our office-based staff benefit from our generous flexi-time scheme.

Free

Eye Test

We provide vouchers for eye health and eyesight tests for our VDU users at regular intervals, also offering support for the cost.

Positive working environment

We listen to ideas at Round Table meetings, encourage integration and open communication across our large company.

Pension

Scheme

You are given the option to join the Group’s pension scheme, which is a Standard Life Group Personal Pension Scheme.

Free

Parking

We offer free dedicated on site parking to all our staff.

Staff

Discount

You can also benefit from our generous staff discount scheme, which allows them to buy Group products at a heavily discounted price.

Provide

Training

Our team are talented, knowledgeable, and always keen to provide training.