Joinery Workshop Designer

GBR Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Workshop Designer to produce precise technical AutoCAD drawings for a variety of joinery components. The ideal candidate will have a degree in product design, proficiency in design software, and a strong understanding of carpentry and joinery techniques. This role offers excellent employee benefits including private medical insurance and 36 days holiday.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

36 Days Holiday

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with joinery and carpentry design.
• Proficiency in DDX Software.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical drawings using DDX Software.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager to ensure practical designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards.

Skills

Technical drawing skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of building regulations

AutoCAD proficiency

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree / HND in product design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

GBR Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading Construction company, recruiting for an experienced Workshop Designer.

Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager you will be responsible for producing precise technical AutoCAD drawings that combine functionality and craftsmanship. The designs will support the manufacture of kitchens, staircases, windows and other joinery components in the workshop.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an "employer of choice" that is renowned for constructing high quality homes, with a get it right first time approach.

You will play an integral role in designing top end kitchens, eye catching staircases & other woodwork master pieces.

Duties:

• Create detailed technical drawings for all workshop requirements (Kitchens/Stairs/General Joinery) using DDX Software.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager and the Workshop Buyer & Systems Manager to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and cost effective while meeting the required specification.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, durability and sustainability standards.
• Manage & organise the product drawing database for components and finished goods.
• Liaise with the design department and gain approval of all finished good products.
• Keep up to date with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Attend construction sites when required to undertake accurate measurements of all joinery / carpentry works.

Attributes:

• Degree / HND in product design or related field or time-served.
• Experience and proficiency in design software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar
• Strong technical drawing, visualisation, and detailing skills for manufacturing purposes
• Proven experience in woodwork, carpentry or joinery design
• Understanding of timber materials, joinery techniques, and woodworking machinery
• A good understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication and organisation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with clients and suppliers

Employee Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 36 Days Holiday
• Discretionary Bonus twice a year
• & more

This role could suit someone working as a Workshop Designer, Woodwork Design Specialist, Joinery Designer, Carpentry Designer, Product Designer, Joinery Designer, Joinery CAD Technician, Joinery Design Engineer, Bespoke Furniture Designer, AutoCAD Designer, CAD Designer or similar within a background in woodworking, carpentry or joinery trades.

Interviews are to take place immediately. Apply today!