Career opportunities with Quality Equipment

1^st Jun 2017 / By Andrea Vickers

The following vacancies are available within Quality Equipment. Full details of both posts are available below. For further information on either role please contact Christine Meehan at

AGRICULTURAL LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Quality Equipment

Woolpit, Suffolk

Full Time Post

Permanent (available now)

Salary £28K to £35K depending on experience

Company Car, Fuel Card, Mobile and Laptop included

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your sales career within a successful family run agricultural engineering business? For over 50 years Quality Equipment has provided a comprehensive range of new and innovative products and buildings specifically designed to meet the on-going needs of modern pig farmers. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand and develop the company. More information about the company can be found on our website www.quality-equipment.co.uk

The Role – In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new business whilst nurturing and developing our existing customer base across the country.

The Person – We are looking for someone with drive, self-discipline, good planning, determination, self-motivation and the ability to stay focused and who can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and qualities:

Experience and proven track record of external field sales
Knowledge/experience of the agricultural livestock sector is desirable
Good numeracy and computer skills
Good communication skills at all levels
A personal and flexible approach
A general understanding of manufacturing and construction methods
Good problem solving skills
Ability to self-manage, acting on your own with minimal supervision
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a professional attitude

Applications should be made by submitting a full CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the knowledge, skills and qualities for the role to:

Christine Meehan

Quality Equipment

Heath Road

Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk IP30 9RN

Or email to

Closing date for applications – Friday 30 June 2017

CAD DRAUGHTSMAN

Quality Equipment

Woolpit, Suffolk

Full Time Post

Permanent (available now)

Salary £22K to £27K depending on experience

Are you a newly qualified or experienced CAD Draughtsman looking to join a successful family run agricultural engineering business? For over 50 years Quality Equipment has provided a comprehensive range of new and innovative products and buildings specifically designed to meet the on-going needs of modern pig farmers. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we continue to expand and develop the company. More information about the company can be found on our website www.quality-equipment.co.uk

The Role – In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for producing 2D or 3D drawings relevant to the construction, refurbishment or conversion of agricultural buildings together with associated fixtures and fittings.

The Person – The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge/skills/qualities:

Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD/Draftsight 2D Software or similar
Knowledge/experience of Solid Works 3D Software or similar
Good numeracy and computer skills
Good communication skills
A knowledge of engineering design principles
An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
Good problem solving skills
Creative flair
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Full support will be given to develop existing skills with training and development as required.