Software Engineer
Role is based on site in Chard, Somerset - hybrid, flexible working patterns
Salary £35K - £60K (DOE) plus generous benefits including relocation allowance (if required), Company pension and life insurance, wellness and health programmes and a lunchtime finish on a Friday!
Are you a Software Engineer with robotics, programming, or engineering experience? Do you have knowledge of path finding, navigation or forward kinetics algorithms? Can you develop in C/C++ or Python? If you answered yes to the previous questions, this role might just be what you’ve been looking for…
Our client is a leading British Manufacturer with over 150 products manufactured here in the UK! One of them being a very familiar name throughout homes and businesses not just here in the UK, but worldwide!
More information about our client:
- Our client’s site is located on the glorious Somerset, Devon, and Dorset borders – the sea being just a short car journey away! So, working here offers a semi-rural lifestyle, with access to the countryside and quick links to major towns and cities
- Employee benefits include up to £3,000 in relocation allowance (if required), generous holiday allowance and after 5 years of service, you’ll be given an additional 5 days holiday! Contributory pension scheme, lunchtime finish on a Friday, Christmas site closure, free parking on site, employee wellbeing program and discounts on local services
- Our client’s expanding their capabilities with a new R&D and production facility; this state-of-the-art facility will streamline processes, improve sustainability, and increase productivity, reinforcing our client’s commitment to innovation and excellence!
- They support and encourage your learning, to ensure you grow and develop new skills and experience
- The R&D team are constantly updating and working with new technologies to ensure products are up to date and offer the best solutions possible to their diverse customer base
- Leave your mark - innovation, sustainability and a passion for technology drive our client’s success
- Manufacturing takes place on their 30-acre site in Chard - they export to over 90 countries globally!
- Great culture – all working together as a team. There are over 1200 employees onsite
What skills and experience will the Software Engineer need?
- A minimum of 3 years demonstrable & relative experience in robotics, programming, or engineering
- Capable of developing in C/C++, Python
- Knowledge of path finding, navigation, forward kinematics algorithms
- Experience with version control such as Git, SVN
- Familiarity with electronics and low-level programming will be a benefit
- Work well independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative.
- Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate verbally, written and via presentation according to audience
For further information please contact Gayle on 01275 867409
This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
