Engineering CAD Draftsman / Project Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aptech are a successful, established and highly reputable company with a long standing team of experienced dynamic engineers. An engineering solutions provider in the bulk solids handling industry, regularly developing innovative solutions for customers' specific applications across many industrial sectors and processes. Aptech are a stable business, flexible in meeting individual's requirements, optimising use of skills and offering variety and career development.
This vacancy has been created to expand our team and enable development of the successful candidate into a key part of the business in the future.
Under the guidance of the Project Manager, duties of this role primarily include CAD designing mechanical process / structural equipment and systems, some specification, sourcing and procurement of equipment. Role will require site surveying, customer and supplier liaison, some development of handover documentation, hands on assembly in our workshop and assistance in pre-delivery testing. Development of the successful candidate to suit business and personal needs will be an ongoing process.
Ideal candidate will have experience in the process industry. Experience with Autodesk Inventor is preferred, proficiency with an industry established 3D CAD design is essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,500.00-£42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering CAD Draftsman / Project Assistant roles across Aptech (Powder Systems) Ltd.'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 General.
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 £32,500 - £42,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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