Welcome to Paladon Systems' career page, from here you can see a listing of all career opportunities currently available at any of our offices and facilities.

If you believe that you may be suitable for any of the positions detailed below, and would like to work for a company on the forefront of valve automation technology, and for one with  industry-leading levels of customer support and service, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sales Engineer 

Department
Sales

Objective
To win orders on a profitable basis based on bid submission and to promote the Company, its products and services to existing and potential customers in the UK  according to the Company Procedures, Quality Manual and in support of the Business Plan. 

Responsible To
Senior Sales Engineer

Responsible For
No one

Job Content
 

Specific  

• Provide potential customers with timely, well presented bids in accordance with Company Procedures relating to technical and commercial criteria.
• As far as possible the customer requirements shall have priority, but not in cases where they conflict with Paladon technical or commercial interests. All deviations shall be explicitly detailed in the bid submission.
• Ensure that all documentation issued by the Company is of an appropriate standard and that all commitments made are within the scope of your authority.
• Close liaison with all sales staff including Sales Managers in the UK and overseas.
• Close liaison with the Contract and Engineering Departments.
• Evaluation of enquiries upon receipt.
• Liaison with potential and existing customers by appropriate communication means, be it telephone, email, fax etc and to record full details of all communication for future and third party reference.
• Negotiation with clients prior to order placement including detailed agreement of strategy.
• Evaluation of orders received which require Paladon engineering input.
• Liaise as required with staff to ensure internal communication breakdown does not lead to performance difficulties.

All Job Holders

• Promote the aims and strive to achieve the objectives of the Company.
  To act in a professional manner towards customers, staff, colleagues and external contacts.
• Ensure that business is conducted in a professional, profitable and timely manner.
• When absences or volume of work dictate, to assist others in their tasks or temporarily take over their duties by prior agreement of the Line Manager  concerned. Also, on occasion, to undertake special projects and investigative work.
• To Liase with all members of staff as required to ensure the proper and efficient running of the Company.
• To pass on knowledge which may have a negative impact on the Company, be it Operational or Financial, at the earliest opportunity. Initially to the person to whom you report, but should you judge it necessary to the F & HR Manager or Managing Director.

Service & Workshop Technician

Department
Service

Overview
To assemble, inspect and test valve actuators and control systems. To carry out site visits to Oil & Gas installations throughout the UK, the North Sea; and occasionally internationally. It is expected that the successful candidate will spend 70% of their time in the Brixworth assembly and testing facility, and the remaining time conducting site visits. The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, and be willing to work away from home. The majority of work will be outdoors, and offshore work will require travel by helicopter. A driving licence and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems experience is required; and experience with electrical circuits preferred. A mobile company phone will be provided, and the use of company vehiceles during site visits.

Responsible To
Service Supervisor

Responsible For
No one

Location
Brixworth, Northampton facility. Service assignments will be at client sites worldwide, or at other Paladon Systems facilities

  
Job Content

Specific

• Responsible for ensuring that assembly, inspection and testing activities are carried out in accordance with the Company Procedures and Quality Manual.
• Responsible for maintaining work area with particular attention paid to maintaining a clean, safe and tidy workshop environment in order to comply with the Company Health and Safety Statement.
• Assembly, test and maintenance of workshop equipment.
• Assembly and testing of products manufactured by Paladon Systems, or associated companies.
• Work away from home as required on both mainland and offshore.
• Inspect equipment manufactured for Paladon Systems by outside contractors/suppliers both at Goods Inwards or providers works.
• Loading and unloading of completed assemblies and goods received utilizing forklift truck when required.
• Drive the Company vehicles for collection and delivery of goods.
• Liaise with Brixworth as required to ensure internal communication breakdown does not lead to performance difficulties.
• Packing of goods ready for dispatch.
• In process and final inspection of complete and part assemblies built by other technicians or self.
• Keep and maintain build records (job cards) and record test results on applicable certificates.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the physical stock held by the Company in terms of quantity recorded present.
• Ensure that all documentation issued by the Company is of an appropriate standard, and that all commitments made are within the scope of your authority.

All Job Holders

• Promote the aims and strive to achieve the objectives of the Company.
  To act in a professional manner towards customers, staff, colleagues and external contacts.
• Ensure that business is conducted in a professional, profitable and timely manner.
• When absences or volume of work dictate, to assist others in their tasks or temporarily take over their duties by prior agreement of the Line Manager  concerned. Also, on occasion, to undertake special projects and investigative work.
• To Liase with all members of staff as required to ensure the proper and efficient running of the Company.
• To pass on knowledge which may have a negative impact on the Company, be it Operational or Financial, at the earliest opportunity. Initially to the person to whom you report, but should you judge it necessary to the F & HR Manager or Managing Director.