At Cressall we design and manufacture power resistors for use in the electro-technical markets all over the world. Our customers range from the smallest of local companies right up to multi-national corporations such as GE, Siemens and ABB.

Offering the very highest quality of products and service levels to such a wide range of customers and markets is made possible by our highly skilled personnel.

Reporting to: Sales Director
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4% contributory pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank free parking, free tea and coffee
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Evington Valley Road, Leicester. Some national and international travel may be required.

The Company

Cressall Resistors Ltd (CRL) design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the neutral earthing of MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators (LV and MV). We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.

Job  Overview

The Internal Sales Engineer is the initial technical resource for the company and is responsible for actively driving and managing the “application evaluation” stage of the sales process. The role operates as a bridge between Customers and Contracts/Engineering teams, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of resistor products.

A key member of the Sales team you will build close relationships with our customers in dealing with technical sales enquiries, producing accurate and competitive quotes and being able to source solutions to meet their needs.

Principal Responsibilities

• Processing customer enquiries, which will involve:
  – Initial customer contact via telephone, email, face and face to face
  – Managing and understanding and interpreting customer requirements
  – Producing designs and costed solutions to satisfy these requirements, whilst maximising the benefit for the company
  – Production of quotations/tenders in a timely, clear, detailed and accurate manner.
  – Follow up quotations in a timely manner to secure profitable orders
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and applications
• Provide pre-sales technical expertise and product education to new and existing customers
• Ensuring orders are processed quickly and that information allowing for design and manufacturing is passed to the relevant department
• Ensuring that customers are kept informed of order (contract) status and that any issues are resolved quickly
• Maintaining accurate up-to-date records of enquiries, quotations, orders and customer activity
• Pursue new business opportunities
• Occasional site and customer visits
• Supporting the Contracts, Engineering and Production departments
• Building relationships with customers and potential customers to understand their requirements.

Reporting to: Contracts Manager
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee,
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Evington Valley Road, Leicester. Occasional site and customer visits may be required.

The Company

Cressall Resistors design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the neutral earthing of MV and HV systems, current inrush limiting and discharge of large HVDC networks, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of power supplies. We supply to large contractors, electrical utilities, OEMs and end users throughout the UK and worldwide.

Job  Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Document Controller to join our fast-paced team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in administration, data entry, or document control, and who is looking to progress within a growing technical business. You’ll work with both technical and non-technical documents relating to medium voltage and high voltage applications, supporting the team in maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across multiple active projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage document control systems for technical and non-technical documentation.
• Ensure all project documentation is correctly versioned, stored, and distributed to relevant stakeholders and uploaded onto customer portals.
• Support engineers, project managers, and other departments with document handling, formatting, and filing.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of documentation packages to clients.
• Track document revisions, deadlines, and approvals.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contacts to follow up on documentation requirements.
• Adhere to company processes and industry standards related to document management.

Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee, Friday early finish.
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Place of work will be Evington Valley Road, Leicester. Occasional site and customer visits may be required.

The Company

Cressall Resistors, an established electrical equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of experience. Cressall Resistors design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the filter and neutral earthing for MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators. We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Job  Overview

We seek a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team for our industrial resistor product range. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Principal Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
• Produce design calculations and corresponding paperwork to manufacture designs.
• Approval of drawings, Bills of Materials and other design information issued for manufacture.
• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Select electrical components for use in control systems
• Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Carry out detailed mechanical design work including simulation and design verification testing, as required
• Review and approve design information from other team members.
• Adhere to quality systems (primarily ISO 9001), including using Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Reporting to: Division Director
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank free parking, free tea and coffee
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Evington Valley Road, Leicester.

About us

Cressall Resistors is an electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicester with over 100 years’ experience. We design and manufacture electrical equipment used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets. We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About The Role

We seek a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team of our load bank division, Power Prove. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of electrical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of mechanical design.

Principal Responsibilities include:

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets)
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts.
• Review and approve design information from other team members.
• Adhere to quality systems, including using Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document changes.
• Oversee the CE marking process on new designs including performing DFMEAs.
• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Division Director.
• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.
• Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Reporting to: Production & Planning Manager
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee, Friday early finish.
Hours: 38 (standard hours are 7.30 to 16.15 Monday to Thursday, 7.30 to 12.30 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Leicester

The Company

Cressall Resistors, an established electrical equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of experience. Cressall Resistors design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the filter and neutral earthing for MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators. We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Job  Overview

We seek a skilled Production Wiring Operative to support the PowerProve manufacturing team for our industrial load bank range.

The primary tasks of the role will involve wiring of control panels and sub-assemblies from general assembly drawings and wiring schematics.

You will be working from drawings to the relevant company standards, and other standards which may apply to the project, either on your own or as part of a team on larger projects. You will comply with health and safety regulations and adhere to all other company policies and procedures.