Department: Product Design
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Reports To: Design Manager
Responsible for: This role does not include direct line management responsibilities.
About Us
The Glasdon Group is a market leader in the design, marketing, and supply of environmental and safety products. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, safer environment.
Purpose of the Role
To design and develop innovative, high-quality products from concept through to production, ensuring they meet customer requirements, market demand and Company quality standards.
Key Tasks
- Develop product ideas from concept through to production.
- Sketch ideas and develop creative design concepts.
- Create models and prototypes to test and refine designs.
- Conduct market research and gather insights to inform product development
- Visit clients to gather feedback and understand customer needs.
- Develop concepts and product features based upon feedback.
- Work with and understand a range of manufacturing processes during product development.
- Attend and review tooling trials, including potential overseas travel.
- Create 3D CAD data and engineering drawing ready for production.
- Carry out quality testing and evaluation of new products.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Contribute to establishing and supporting products in global markets.
Key Objectives
- Design innovative and commercially viable products.
- Successfully develop products from concept through to production.
- Ensure products meet quality, durability and performance standards.
- Incorporate customer and market feedback into product development.
- Ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing processes and production requirements.
- Support the successful launch and global adoption of new products.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the product range.
The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Creative, innovative and forward-thinking mindset.
- Strong technical understanding of product design and development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods.
- Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks (3D and 2D drawings).
- Practical skills with the ability to create models and prototypes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Industrial or manufacturing work experience.
- Experience in Product Design or Industrial Design
- Understanding of different manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or related subject with a minimum of 2:1
Working Hours
Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. (Flextime available)
30-minute lunch break.
Monthly pay in arrears (by the 28th of each month).
Please note, this position does not offer visa sponsorship.
What to Expect
- Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV.
- If your CV meets our criteria, you will be invited to complete a short pre-screen video interview.
- You will be asked to answer around 5 questions. Once complete, your responses are sent to the hiring manager for review.
- You’ll be notified by email whether you are successful or unsuccessful.
- If successful, the next stage is usually an in‑person interview at our Blackpool site.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive starting salary.
- 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service).
- Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute blocks.
- Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
- Performance bonuses.
- Final salary pension scheme (after min. 2 years).
- NEST pension scheme (from 3 months).
- Life insurance (after min. 2 years).
- Private health insurance (after min. 1 year).
- Health cashback plan.
- Sick pay scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Compassionate leave.
- Relocation support loans.
- Long service awards.
- Subsidised on-site café and social space.
- Free on-site parking.
- Special occasion gifts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On-site gym and changing facilities.
- Team building activities.
- Flexitime work pattern.
- Company events.
- EV charging points (at cost).
- Paid charity days and fundraising events.
- Social activities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Skills development and professional study support.
- Comprehensive training programmes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
