Design Technician

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Design Technician in Colchester to support product design in the electrical power and distribution sector. The role involves producing 2D and 3D drawings, preparing site documentation, and liaising with Design Engineers. Candidates must have a relevant engineering qualification and experience with AutoCAD. Benefits include flexible working hours and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Support in applications for chartership

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or Degree level in an engineering subject.
• Previous experience working in an engineering design environment using AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• A good knowledge of practical sheet metal fabrication is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D drawings for client approval and convert into 3D fabrication modelling.
• Prepare site documentation pack including risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with Design Engineers to support drawing completion and project documentation.

Skills

2D and 3D modelling

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Practical sheet metal fabrication

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Design Technician - Colchester area - 30,000 - 35,000 depending on experience.

Our client is looking to recruit a Design Technician to support the design of products working alongside their existing team of Design Engineers. The company designs, manufactures and installs equipment used predominantly within the electrical power and distribution industry and are keen to see candidates who have worked ideally within a steel fabrication environment. Projects range in value from 2,000 to 2.2M and consist of noise solutions such as doors, screens and enclosures.

Benefits:

• Working hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5pm, Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Support in applications to various engineering institutes and to work towards chartership.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Free on-site parking

Duties:

• Produce 2D drawings for client approval and convert into 3D fabrication modelling for in house use and site installation drawings.
• Drawing preparation, Site documentation collation - risk assessment and method statements and COSHH documents to be prepared by others and put together to form a site pack.
• Liaise with the Design Engineers to ensure that all projects are supported in terms of drawing completion, site installation packs and post installation O&M manuals, As Built drawings.
• Occasional travel to sites, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers may be required.

Experience:

• Qualified to HNC or Degree level in an engineering subject
• Previous experience working in an engineering design environment using AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• A good knowledge of practical sheet metal fabrication is preferable.
• Candidates need to reside within a commutable distance of Colchester and must have driving licence with own transport.

Benefits:

• Working hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5pm, Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Support in applications to various engineering institutes and to work towards chartership.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be eligible for this role.

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