I applied online. I interviewed at PWR Performance Products
Interview
The hiring process begins with an initial phone screening to discuss your qualifications and interest in the role. Following this, candidates must complete a technical engineering and CAD test to demonstrate their practical design capabilities. The final stage involves a comprehensive interview with the engineering team to assess collaborative potential and technical depth.
Fairly straightforward and friendly. I didn't get the job tho but I enjoyed the whole process. I think it came down to salary and the role not being hybrid. I will definitely recommend if you don't mind working to tight schedules.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at PWR Performance Products in May 2025
Interview
I was contacted by the recruiter via LinkedIn regarding the position. My first screening call with them included a discussion on salary expectations, where I confirmed I was looking for at least £65k. The recruiter assured me this was within budget.
A week or so later, I had a positive Teams interview with the Head of HR, followed by an in-person meeting with the General Manager in Rugby. Both conversations went really well, and I was even offered the role on the spot. The overall process took just under 2 months.
Unfortunately, when the official offer came through, the salary was £15k less than what had originally been discussed. This made it impossible for me to accept. It was very frustrating to have invested so much time, especially as I had recently been made redundant and had paused my wider job search based on the confidence I felt from our discussions.
The process also felt very drawn out, with repeated delays and having to chase after being told I would hear back within certain timeframes. After declining the offer, I even followed up with the Head of HR to provide constructive feedback (highlighting the salary mismatch and communication challenges), but I never received a response. This left a poor final impression of what had otherwise been a positive interview experience.