CAD Draughtsman (Racking & Storage)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Alexander James Recruiting is working with a leading provider of warehouse racking, storage & shelving seeking a new office based CAD Draughtsman to create racking designs for the company’s clients around the West Midlands. With a competitive package and opportunity to progress long term, this is a great chance for a CAD Draughtsman seeking a design focused role.
Responsibilities
· Using state of the art software to design and create technical drawings and plans of racking and storage systems based requirements supplied by the sales team
· Editing designs and various stages of the process as the customer requires
· Providing accurate and detailed drawings which are to scale
· Checking the feasibility of the manufacture and construction of the product
· Ensuring that all drawings comply with the health and safety protocols set out by the industry
· Creating documentation for installation and manufacturing
Requirements
You will be a motivated CAD Draughtsman with proven experience in using autoCAD software to design and manufacture. The company would also consider a recently qualified Draughtsman however the salary would reflect this. Applicants must have the ability to read and create technical drawings and have knowledge of engineering principles. The company are looking for someone who buys into what they do and the variety of products they sell. The customer base they work with provides a great opportunity for an individual to come up with creative solutions. In terms of location, you will need to be based in the West Midlands since the role will be office based.
Benefits
· Basic salary of up to £35k (depending on experience)
· Long term potential to progress into sales or project management
The Company
Supplying racking, storage equipment, mezzanine and other warehouse services our client is a thriving business based in the black country area of the West Midlands. Having been established for over 30 years they are well accredited and are continuing to grow.
To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Rob Nicholls on 07780165357
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Electronics Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Draughtsman (Racking & Storage) roles across Alexander James Recruiting's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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