Technical Engineer

We’re on the hunt for a Technical Engineer to join our large in-house technical services team, which performs a crucial function within the overall UK sales team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is reliable and dedicated to developing both their personal and professional skills, while helping to further our specification-led sales strategy.

Why Gripple?

We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

What’s in it for you:

• Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
• 15% non-contributory pension
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing with long service, plus quarterly 'thank you' days and your birthday off
• Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage
• World-class product training, career development, and room to grow

The role:

Based at our Old West Gun Works site in Sheffield, day to day duties will include the following:

Producing drawings, designs and project proposals:

• Customer arrangement drawings using 2D CAD
• Installation designs for UK construction projects
• Specifying Gripple products
• Basic engineering design calculations
• Preparing technical proposals for UK construction projects
• Production drawings for ‘special’ products

Report writing:

• Pull test report writing based on on-site testing
• Installation inspection reports

Dealing with technical enquiries:

• Telephone based technical enquiries
• Advising customers on the application of Gripple products
• Working on own initiative to support the sales effort
• Becoming an expert on Gripple product applications and relating standards
• Supporting colleagues within external sales department
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges

Who you are:

The successful applicant should have the ambition to become an expert in Gripple products and applications and have the desire to learn new skills within an ambitious team. To be considered for this exciting position, you must hold a further education STEM qualification: degree level, ONC, HNC, HND, A level qualification or equivalent will be considered.

In addition, you must be/have:

• A competent problem solver, with an engineering mindset
• Inquisitive and driven to understand why one solution may be preferable to another
• Confident when liaising with customers regarding installation projects
• Possess excellent written English and professional/formal communication skills
• Experience in the use of 2D or 3D CAD
• Able to demonstrate a methodical and focused approach
• Attentive to detail and able to work with a high level of accuracy
• Numerate and able to carry out basic engineering calculations
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Ability to work under pressure and always remain focused
• A full UK driver’s licence, as some travel will be required

Experience in the construction industry, producing/working with technical drawings and in BIM/Revit, Bluebeam and other technical programmes would be an advantage, however in-depth training will be provided.

The Gripple Spirit

Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren’t just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you’ll experience:

• true work-life balance
• an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally

Take a closer look:

• Learn more about who we are and how we’re changing the game: https://www.gripple.com/about-gripple

• Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Closing date 9th March 2026. Bring your ambition. We’ll bring the opportunity.

Join a team where everyone belongs

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply. Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application. 

Before you apply

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