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Location Solihull
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Controls System Engineer for our Solihull Site.

We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family!

You would be working in Electronics Design Team. We are looking for someone who is able to program a wide range of Whale products, along with design and test electrical systems and assisting build with any electrical or programming-based issues.

Your key duties and responsibilities would be;

  • Programming and Diagnosing CAN open and J1939 systems.
  • Fault finding within Build, Test and Service.
  • Setting the parameters of a wide range of whale Parts (Sensors, Nodes, Telematics, Displays. etc)
  • Making of technical documents and data sheets.
  • Logging and maintaining program logs.
  • Assisting Service with a wide range of products (old and new) , this could include traveling within the UK and abroad.

Skills and experience that would be desirable;

  • Experience with CAN communication and J1939 protocol.
  • Experience with diagnosing Faults within an electrical system.
  • Keen mind for solving problems and learning new skills.
  • Good face to face and phone communication skills, ability to explain problems to shop floor and service engineers.
  • Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint experience.
  • Full driving licence and be willing to travel.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and automotive wiring diagrams.            

 

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

  • One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
  • Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
  • Private medical insurance (BUPA)
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme
  • Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
  • £500 Referral Scheme
  • Death in service for employees
  • Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP
  • Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Full training, equipment and PPE provided
  • Long service awards
  • Company share purchase opportunity
  • Free parking

 

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page

The Company

Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site.Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life.Whale customer promise is one “reliability, service and value for life”, It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.

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  • Teamwork

Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.

  • Innovation

Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

  • Long Service

The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.