Verified Transatlantic Corridor:
United States | United Kingdom
OP
OppaJob US & UK Career Gateway
🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Electrical Draughtsman/Technician

Salary Range
£25,483 - £30,167
£2,124 - £2,514 / mo

Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report

OP-VERIF-2E466EDC ✓ Passed Inspection

This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.

✓
Corporate Registration Verified UK Companies House registration standing active
✓
Prevailing Wage Benchmark UK National Minimum Wage & Equality Act 2010 aligned
✓
Zero-Intermediary Direct Pipeline Direct candidate ATS submission. 100% free with zero recruitment charges.
✓
Corridor Right-to-Work Match UK Work Eligibility

Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark

Verified Analytics
Location Base
Northampton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
Direct corporate benchmark
💰 Transatlantic Compensation Calculator

Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay

Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.

Open Calculator →
Partner Career Resources • Adsterra Native Ad
Sponsored

Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description:


We have an opportunity for an individual to join a small team within the Test Engineering & Electronics department. The chosen candidate will work on a variety of projects to support and maintain both multiple engineering programmes and our test facilities, to generate drawings, schematics and engineering documentation. You will be working closely with design engineers and electrical workshop staff to produce all the documentation required for prototype and series production harnesses, sensor and actuator assemblies.


This role will require you to be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations and requirements.

The Role:

  • Generate wiring schematics and physical loom drawings using AutoCAD and or Unigraphics in conjunction with project engineers.
  • Generate Excel based pin-out tables.
  • Generate schematics and drawings of electrical assemblies and piece parts using AutoCAD and/or Unigraphics.
  • Generate assembly instructions and test procedures in conjunction with project engineers.
  • Generate dyno/rig schematics (electrical & mechanical) documentation to support test engineering.
  • Generate, update and maintain BOMs for electrical products & dyno support.
  • Generate, update and maintain process and assembly procedural documentation for Electronics products.
  • Manufacture, test, inspection and servicing of production and prototype wiring looms, sensors and actuators across all projects and test installations as required.
  • Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
  • Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Unigraphics.
  • PC Literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.
  • Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant engineering subject.
  • The ability to balance working on multiple projects simultaneously and to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team.
  • Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
  • A desire to learn new disciplines and expand their skill set.
  • Conversant with wiring harness assembly to military or motorsport specifications, familiar with Auto-Sport, Military and automotive connectors and Raychem 25 products.
  • Previous experience of motorsport harness design or having the relevant drafting skills plus a background in engine sensor and harness manufacture, test and repair is highly desirable.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Draughtsman/Technician roles across Cosworth's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,483 - £30,167 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

📢
Notice a listing inaccuracy or expired link? Help maintain OppaJob's database integrity by reporting discrepancies directly to our desk.
International Career Advisory • Verified Partner Network
Sponsored

Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)

Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.

View All UK Jobs →
Kensington Capital & Analytics £75,000 - £95,000

Principal Data Analytics Specialist

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Skilled Worker Eligible View Role →
NHS Greater Manchester Health Trust £43,742 - £50,056

Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer

📍 Manchester, England
✓ HCPC Registration Required View Role →
Caledonia Cloud Infrastructure £70,000 - £88,000

Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)

📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
✓ Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor View Role →
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust £93,666 - £126,281

Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)

📍 Birmingham, England
✓ GMC Specialist Register Required View Role →
Thames Corporate Assurance Ltd £95,000 - £125,000

Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Tier 2 Licensed View Role →
Biobag Salary Disclosed on Application

Retail Sales Manager - UK & Europe

📍 London
✓ UK Work Eligibility View Role →
Hiring Organization
Cosworth

Apply for this Position

Location: Northampton, England
Eligibility: UK Work Eligibility
Schedule: Company - Private
Apply for this Position
Free Direct Submission · Zero Applicant Fees
Or Apply on Employer Official Portal ↗
Employment Guide (UK)
Direct corporate application with zero applicant fees.
Get UK Job Alerts

Receive high-paying Architectural & Engineering Services openings directly to your inbox.