Draughtsman
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Position Overview & Specifications
CAD Draftsman
Loughborough
£35,000 - £40.000
Elite Recruitment are currently recruiting for a CAD Darugtsman to work for a rapidly growing structural business based in Loughborough.
- The successful candidate will have a varied role which will include:
Reviewing customer drawings for feasibility
- Liaising with customers to modify drawings to suit manufacturing processes
- Aiding customers with product design
- Converting drawings to 2D blanks
- Converting models to 2D blanks
- Produce 2D & 3D drawings of components for in house use.
- Preparing CNC laser and punch programs for quoting and manufacturing
- Fixture design and improvement for in house use, welding, machining etc.
- Brake press tooling design for in house use.
- 3D software - Solid Works
- 2D software - Trutops for use with Trumpf laser and brake press
- Develop knowledge of brake press, welding & other manufacturing processes.
- Liaising with quality department on new parts to meet PPAP requirements
- Liaising with production departments to meet new part development requirements.
- Investigate tooling improvements with suppliers & identify tools for future projects.
The ideal candidate:
- Knowledge of CAD software in particular AutoCad or SolidWorks would be advantageous, as would Amada based software knowledge
- Someone ambitious who is looking to grow with the company and is always striving for improvements in all aspects of business
- Must have experience working in the structural industry
- A creative individual who is keen to implement systems to streamline and improve our day to day operations
- Good time management is essential and being able to prioritise as this is a never-ending job and there will always be more to be done
- Good interpersonal skills - able to build and manage relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Ability to use a wide range of Microsoft Office packages particularly in the areas of Word, Excel and Outlook
If you would like to apply for this role please contact Mark
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
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 Draughtsman roles across Elite Recruitment and Consultancy'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 £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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