Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Hours: Full-time, 44 hours per week
(Monday–Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm | Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm)
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist manufacturer based in Birmingham, with a long-standing reputation for delivering bespoke, high-quality installations. They work across a range of materials including hardwood joinery, architectural metalwork, and specialist metal fabrications such as bronze and stainless steel doors and frames. With a history spanning over a century, they pride themselves on craftsmanship and working with prestigious clients on unique projects.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled and collaborative team of Draughtspersons / Setter Outs. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to interpret architectural drawings and 3D visuals, producing accurate technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle—from initial concept through to manufacturing—ensuring all approved drawings are prepared and issued to the shop floor for production.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret architectural drawings and 3D visuals
Produce detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings
Work closely with internal teams to ensure design feasibility
Prepare and release drawings for manufacturing
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Essential Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience designing for manufacture
Knowledge of joinery and/or metalwork
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Desirable Skills
Experience using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
Previous hands-on experience in joinery
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Positive and proactive attitude
Benefits
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme
Life insurance
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
(Please note: 7 days are to be taken over the Christmas & New Year period)
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year