Fabrications Design / Office Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established firm in Poole seeks a Fabrications Design/Office Manager to oversee daily office operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and a background in sheet metal or mechanical design. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, along with 25 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private health and dental care

Discretionary bonus

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience in sheet metal or mechanical design.
• Ability to interpret technical and architectural drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365.
• Experience with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth daily running of the fabrications office.
• Produce detailed CAD/SolidWorks drawings.
• Maintain and update CAD systems and project records.
• Prepare and submit quotations to customers.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Background in sheet metal or mechanical design

Ability to interpret technical and architectural drawings

Strong working knowledge of Office 365

Experience using CRM systems

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Office 365

CRM systems

Job description

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)

Key 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.

What's in it for you

• 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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