Draughtsperson

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Draughtsperson to join a well-established company based in Newark

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Newark, NG24.

About The Company:

Since being established in 1984, they have grown to become the UK’s market leading gate and barrier company and has cemented a legacy that is synonymous with quality, reliability and service.

The company ethos has always been to put the client first. Engaging with their clients and using their wealth of employee experience and expertise to deliver a first-class product every time.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working within a close-knit team of electrical and mechanical engineers.

The role is customer facing and you will be expected to be able to contribute to technical discussions with customers and colleagues. As such excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.

Job Duties

* Compile drawings for client approval from front sheet, specification and information provided from BDMs

* Act as customer liaisons to resolve potential “issues” or problems

* Provide technical help and information to the Shop Floor and Service department

* Customer site visits

* Attend site meetings with clients as and when required.

* Liaise with Design team to resolve production or development problems

* Liaise with Sales team to provide technical support and assistance in producing drawings for estimating/sales purposes

* Producing detail drawings for manufacture

* Creating bills of materials for manufacture

* Amending and updating existing drawings and control prints

* Producing calculations to assist with designs for client approval

* Assisting the shop floor with technical problems

* Managing projects when needed

* Updating technical documents and manuals when needed

* Assist clients and engineers with telephone support

* A working knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques

* Other reasonable management requests

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

* ONC, BTEC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

* Competent in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D

* Competent in the use of Autodesk Inventor including knowledge of coding using iLogic

* MS Office Experience including MS Excel.

* Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work

* Reliable & professional

* Flexible attitude and ability to work within a team

* Will be a strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, engineers and staff internally

* Be able to work with minimal supervision and to specific deadlines

* Clean Driving Licence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Good Communication Skills, Both Verbal and Written; Exceptional Organisation Skills; Professional Telephone Manner; Ability to Perform Under Pressure; Excellent Customer Care Skills; Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality; Ability to Prioritise Effectively; Keen Attention to Detail; Ability to Work Well Under Pressure; Excellent Time Management Skills; Excellent and Accurate Data Entry Skills; Positive Attitude; Reliable and Dependable.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need