Procurement & CAD Administrator

Dutton Recruitment; Batley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) is seeking a motivated Procurement & CAD Administrator to join our West Yorkshire engineering team. You will support daily stock procurement, assist with CAD drawings for manufacture, and provide general administrative support.

Training is provided, making this an ideal opportunity for school leavers, graduates, or anyone keen on engineering and technical design. Salary circa £26,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience, with immediate start

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering, manufacturing or technical design.
• Willing to learn CAD; training provided.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement of stock items (nuts, bolts, sheet metal, engineering consumables).
• Place occasional purchase orders for larger equipment (fans, coils, recuperators).
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure material delivery on time and maintain stock levels.
• Produce CAD drawings ready for manufacture; update engineering documentation and records.
• Carry out general office administration and support the wider engineering team.
• Work with production and purchasing to ensure projects run efficiently.

Skills

Basic CAD experience

IT skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Sixth Form/College

Engineering/Technical degree

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Procurement & CAD Administrator to join our clients growing team in the West Yorkshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career within engineering and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day procurement of stock materials, assisting with CAD drawings for manufacture, and providing general administrative support. Full training can be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for a school or sixth form leaver, college student, university graduate, or someone with a genuine interest in engineering and technical design.

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Salary circa is 26,000 to 28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day procurement of stock items, including:

• Nuts, bolts and fixings
• Sheet metal
• Engineering consumables

Place occasional purchase orders for larger equipment such as:

• Fans
• Coils
• Recuperators
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Maintain stock levels and monitor inventory requirements.
• Produce CAD drawings ready for manufacture.
• Assist with updating engineering documentation and technical records.
• Carry out general office administration and support the wider engineering team.
• Work closely with production and purchasing departments to ensure projects run efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

• A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing or technical design.
• Basic CAD experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and a CAD course can be provided.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who has:

• Recently completed Sixth Form or College.
• Recently graduated from university in an Engineering or Technical discipline.
• An interest in CAD, engineering design or manufacturing.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.