Fabrications Design / Office Manager

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Poole is seeking a Fabrications Design/Office Manager to oversee daily operations and produce detailed CAD drawings. The ideal candidate should have experience in mechanical design, proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and strong organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private health and dental care

Discretionary bonus

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design or sheet metal.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fabrications office.
• Produce and update CAD drawings and project records.
• Respond to internal queries and prepare customer quotations.
• Prepare and submit quotations to customers.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Interpret technical drawings

Knowledge of Office 365

Experience with CRM systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CRM systems

Office 365

Job description

Overview

Fabrications Design/Office Manager — Poole, Dorset

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

TeamJobs are delighted to be recruiting for a Fabrications Design/Office Manager to join a well-established and respected business based in Poole. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the fabrications office and contribute to the continued success of the company.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm (39.5 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth daily running of the fabrications office and associated activities.
• Produce detailed and accurate CAD/SolidWorks drawings, including relevant calculations.
• Maintain and update CAD systems, CRM, project records, and company processes.
• Support the wider fabrications team and respond to internal queries when required.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and timely response.
• Prepare, produce, and submit quotations to customers and/or the sales team within agreed timeframes.
• Stay up to date with all technical aspects of the company's products and wider industry developments.
• Undertake training and development to maintain and enhance personal skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Background in sheet metal or mechanical design.
• Ability to interpret technical and architectural drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365, including Outlook and Excel.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Adobe and/or SketchUp.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas shutdown) plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health and dental care
• Discretionary bonus
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support professional growth

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for design and leadership, we'd love to hear from you!

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