Solutions Design Engineer

As part of this growth journey, they are seeking a talented Warehouse Design professional to drive the development of innovative, automation-led warehouse solutions. Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, you will design scalable, high-performance distribution solutions that improve efficiency, deliver customer value, and support long-term business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial awareness to shape the future of warehouse operations., * Design and develop warehouse layouts, workflows, and material handling solutions that maximise operational efficiency, capacity, and scalability.

• Work alongside commercial and sales teams to support customer engagements, bid submissions, tender responses, and solution presentations.
• Conduct customer site assessments to understand operational challenges and translate requirements into practical, cost-effective warehouse solutions.
• Create layout drawings, process maps, capacity analyses, and operational models to underpin solution development.
• Assess and recommend suitable automation technologies, including robotics, ASRS, conveyors, sortation systems, and AMRs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and return-on-investment objectives.
• Support projects throughout the full solution lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation and operational handover.
• Develop cost models, business cases, and financial justifications to demonstrate commercial viability and value.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project delivery teams to ensure seamless execution and successful project outcomes.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, market developments, and best practices within warehouse automation and logistics.
• Proactively identify project risks, limitations, and dependencies during the design phase to ensure robust and deliverable solutions., Senior Logistics Coordinator / Castle Donington | £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience / Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm Enjoy keeping a busy logistics operation running smoothly? Prefer a small… 8d ago

• Proven experience in solutions design within logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or automated material handling environments.
• Strong understanding of warehouse design principles, process optimisation, and material flow analysis.
• Experience working with warehouse automation technologies such as robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and sortation solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with commercial teams, supporting customer bids, tenders, and solution development activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience developing cost-benefit analyses and ROI models.
• Proficiency in design and modelling software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and external clients.
• Previous exposure to tender and bid management processes would be advantageous.

• Permanent
• Full Time

• Castle Donington, Leicestershire

• £45k - £70k / year
• 2w ago
• Warehouse & Driving

Gleeson is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing and forward-thinking logistics organisation that is undergoing significant expansion and making substantial investments in warehouse automation and advanced technology., * Contract

• Castle Donington, Leicestershire
• £195 - £200 / day, * Contract
• Castle Donington, Leicestershire
• £15.11 - £17.48 / hour

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