Design Draughtsperson Cts (M/F/D)

Ardagh Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working option

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Knottingley (UK) is seeking a Design Draughtsperson to produce accurate CAD drawings for plant equipment. The role involves on-site surveys, 3D scans, and supporting project engineers across facilities.

Applicants should be proficient in CAD and Office 365, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and travel as needed. Training for survey equipment is available.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software to produce design drawings.
• Understanding of glass manufacturing process and ergonomics.
• Experience with Office 365 (Word, Excel) is required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Desirable: ability to operate survey equipment (laser level, 3D scanner)

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate design drawings using CAD as requested by senior designer or Project Engineer.
• Carry out on-site surveys and 3D scans at Ardagh Group facilities.
• Provide project support to project engineers at facilities.
• Identify and propose design improvements to meet objectives.
• Produce supporting documents (Word, Excel) for drawings.
• Maintain effective communication within the team.

Skills

CAD

Office 365

Technical drawings

Job description

Central Technical Services – Design Draughtsperson (m/f/d)

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Knottingley (UK)

Job Description

The jobholder is responsible to produce accurate surveys and design drawings of plant and equipment within our Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe (AGP-E) division.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate design drawings using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software when requested by the senior designer and/or Project Engineer.
• Carry out on site surveys and 3d scans as required at any of the Ardagh Group glass manufacturing facilities
• Provide project supporting services to the project engineers at any of the Ardagh Group glass manufacturing facilities
• Identify and put forward any improvements that can be made to a design in order to achieve the most suitable design for the given objective
• Produce associated documents to support the design drawings using software such as word, and excel
• Maintain an effective communication between colleagues in order to maintain an effective team

Requirements

• Experience of CAD (Computer Aided Design) software
• A good understanding of the glass manufacturing process and ergonomics
• Experience in Office 365 (Word, Excel)
• The ability to understand technical drawings
• Able to travel as the business requires
• Able to operate survey equipment such as laser levelling, 3D scanner and measuring devices (desirable but not essential as training will be provided)

What we offer

• A workplace in a globally successful company where safety is the top priority
• A competitive salary
• Training and development for career progression
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Option for hybrid working
• Good career and development prospects

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!