Innovation

Product Development Engineers and Technicians Full-time

As a fast growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – our renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint a range of design engineers and technicians to work as part of a highly motivated and progressive Innovation team to help develop the next generation range of products. Ideal candidates should have a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with experience and knowledge of AC variable speed drives.

Working as members of the Innovation team, roles for individuals with the following skills are available:

  • Design, simulation and test of electronic and/or power electronics circuits
  • Working with other team members to optimise mechanical designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Embedded software development for drives applications
  • Ethernet-based communications software and hardware development
  • PC software and Smartphone App development
  • Development of product Test and Verification Systems
  • Test and verification of products
  • Good team working skills are essential

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Apply to: Head of HR, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.

Graduates

Graduate Trainee Full-time

Invertek Drives is seeking to appoint a Graduate Trainee. The successful graduate will join an exciting graduate training programme, developing their technical and interpersonal skills.

The Ideal candidate will have:

  • Degree of 2:2 or higher, preferably within Engineering, Physics, Computing or Maths.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships
  • Ambition, with a drive to succeed within the company
  • Ability to work independently

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary.

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.

Manufacturing & Logistics

Manufacturing EngineerFull-time

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives is seeking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team.

The role offers exciting project based work in software and hardware design for automated test and inspection machines, robotics, artificial intelligence, new product introduction and production process design.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • HNC/D or Degree in an engineering or technology discipline
  • Significant experience of technical aspects of electronics products and PLC’s
  • Highly experienced in software programming ideally National Instruments Labview
  • Electrical and mechanical design of test equipment experience
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Good communication and team working skills

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Apply to: Ruth Williams, HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email ruth.williams@invertek.co.uk

Quality EngineerFull-time

Invertek Drives Ltd. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of sophisticated variable frequency drives, used to control motors, in a wide variety of industrial and energy saving applications.

We have a vacancy for a high-profile team member, in our Quality Department who will work closely with the quality manager and suppliers, to ensure that the quality of parts delivered are to the highest standard.

Duties will include:

  • Maintaining the current high-quality standards
  • Analyse and resolve supplier quality issues
  • Ensure all parts are correctly specified
  • Provide leadership skills in driving major quality improvement projects forward
  • Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues
  • Analyse failures and pin-point areas of concern and correct

Must have:

  • Minimum HNC, in Mechanical or Electrical & Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in a quality role
  • Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical components
  • Accurate and a good eye for detail
  • Excellent MS Office skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, with a focus on a ‘can do’ way of thinking
  • Adaptable to business requirements
  • Have a passion for success and results
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision & use own initiative
  • Good team working skills

Strong advantage if you have:

  • Qualifications in quality assurance
  • Experience of communicating with various suppliers at a technical level
  • Performing in depth checks and inspections using:
    • Datasheets
    • Engineering drawings
    • Measuring equipment
  • Good understanding of quality tools, 8D, 5why etc
  • Experience gained within an electronics manufacturing environment

Employee Benefits

  • Employee Engagement

    We carefully monitor employee engagement and satisfaction with their working lives.

  • People Development

    Investing in our people through training and development is a core business strategy.

  • Rewarding

    Comprehensive remuneration packages allow us to attract the best possible people.

  • An Excellent Place to Work

    Our working environment is designed to be fulfilling and rewarding.

  • Putting People First

    Diverse skills, backgrounds and experience and a commitment to treat our people fairly.

Hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm

Start date: immediate

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Quality TechnicianFull-time

Invertek Drives Ltd. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of sophisticated variable frequency drives, used to control motors, in a wide variety of industrial and energy saving applications.

We have a vacancy for a high-profile team member, in our Quality department who will work closely with the quality team, to ensure that the quality of parts delivered are to the highest standard

Duties will include:

  • Maintaining the current high-quality standards
  • Ensure components delivered are to specification
  • Analyse supplier quality issues
  • Work with quality team to resolve technical issues

Must have:

  • Experience in a quality role
  • Strong inspection and practical solving background with: -
    • Good eye for detail
    • Organization skills
  • Excellent MS Office skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, with a focus on a ‘can do’ way of thinking
  • Adaptable to business requirements
  • Have a passion for success and results
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision & use own initiative
  • Good team working skills

Strong advantage if you have:

  • Qualifications in quality assurance
  • Understanding of mechanical and electrical components
  • Performing checks and inspections using: -
    • Datasheets
    • Engineering drawings
    • Measuring equipment
  • Experience gained within a manufacturing environment

Employee Benefits

  • Employee Engagement

    We carefully monitor employee engagement and satisfaction with their working lives.

  • People Development

    Investing in our people through training and development is a core business strategy.

  • Rewarding

    Comprehensive remuneration packages allow us to attract the best possible people.

  • An Excellent Place to Work

    Our working environment is designed to be fulfilling and rewarding.

  • Putting People First

    Diverse skills, backgrounds and experience and a commitment to treat our people fairly.

Hours: 8:30am - 17:00pm

Start date: immediate

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Logistics Operative Full-time

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative to join our Logistics Team.

Duties will include working in the warehouse, despatch, options manufacturing & goods inward quality areas, and any other duties that may be required, as per the needs of the business. Applicants will be numerate, have an eye for detail, computer literate and be willing to help those around them.

Previous logistics experience preferred, but not essential.

  • Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm rotating weekly
  • Start date: Immediate

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.
Product Technician / Engineer Full-time or occasional work (flexible contract)

Successful applicants will be skilled in the manufacture and repair of complex electronic products and will have experience of working within fast moving, team focused, production processes.

Skills required as follows:

  • Minimum HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Able to fault find electronic circuits to component level
  • Familiar with using electronic test equipment and familiar in use of oscilloscopes
  • Previous experience in power electronic product manufacture and repair would be helpful>

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.
Assembly Production Operative

Invertek Drives is a rapidly growing global organisation, dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world renowned Optidrive product range.

Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives are recruiting for a full time skilled Electronics Assembly Operative within our production team.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, team player who works well on their own initiative and to high standards.

Skills required as follows:

  • Good manual dexterity to undertake intricate soldering and/or product assembly functions
  • To perform work with consistently high levels of quality
  • Ability to following written and picture based build manuals
  • Applicants will be numerate, have an eye for detail, computer literate and be willing to help those around them.
  • Previous electronics assembly experience will be advantageous

Hours of Work:

Shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm rotating weekly

Start date: Immediate

Apply to: Ruth Williams - HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email ruth.williams@invertek.co.uk

Sales & Marketing

Product ManagerFull-time

Invertek Drives is seeking to appoint a Product Manager to take responsibility for all aspects of its product range. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Product Management and will play a key role in helping to grow the product portfolio to support the company’s ambitious expansion plans.

Working as part of the Sales & Marketing team the role will involve:

  • Managing the technical and commercial aspects of a product range or ranges
  • Producing product specification documentation, and working with customers to agree the content
  • Managing the project through to final production, ensuring that the final product matches the intended spec
  • Presenting to both commercial and technically biased audiences the features and benefits

Skills and experience:

  • A suitable Engineering qualification
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the Variable Speed Drives Industry
  • Excellent customer facing skills
  • Capable of working as part of a fast moving team, and working to deadlines either as part of the team or alone

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.

Product & Technical Support

Product Support Engineer - AC DrivesFull-time

As a fast growing global organisation, Invertek Drives is dedicated to developing cutting edge technologies for integration into future generations of our world – renowned Optidrive product range.

Based at our Welshpool Head Office, Invertek Drives are seeking to appoint a Product Support Engineer to provide assistance to our expanding global network of Sales Partners. The ideal candidate should have a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with experience and knowledge of AC Drives and their applications.

Working as part of the Sales & Marketing team the role will involve:

  • Providing email and telephone technical support to key customers and sales partners within our global network, including Technical visits
  • Development of support documentation such as Application Guides, User Manuals and FAQs

Skills and experience:

  • A suitable Engineering qualification
  • Previous experience working in the Variable Speed Drives Industry
  • Excellent customer facing skills
  • Capable of working as part of a fast moving team, and working to deadlines either as part of the team or alone

Invertek is committed to working with the best people possible and as such is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Apply to: HR Manager, Invertek Drives Ltd, Offa’s Dyke Business Park, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8JF or email hr@invertek.co.uk

Notes to Applicants

  • Applications by email are preferred.
  • The company very rarely use recruitment agencies and headhunters. For outstanding candidates, agencies should arrange for candidates to make direct contact.

Employee Benefits

  • Employee Engagement

    We carefully monitor employee engagement and satisfaction with their working lives.

  • People Development

    Investing in our people through training and development is a core business strategy.

  • Rewarding

    Comprehensive remuneration packages allow us to attract the best possible people.

  • An Excellent Place to Work

    Our working environment is designed to be fulfilling and rewarding.

  • Putting People First

    Diverse skills, backgrounds and experience and a commitment to treat our people fairly.