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# Solutions Design Engineer

- **Company:** Gleeson Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Castle Donington, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mobile Robots
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225667764-solutions-design-engineer/gleeson-recruitment-group

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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…
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