Job Description
Design Co-ordinator - Metalwork
Basildon
Permanent Full Time
Salary Negotiable depending on experience
A leading specialist fit-out contractor delivering commercial and high-end residential projects is looking for a Metalwork Pre-production Design Co-ordinator to join their in-house fabrication team. The role is ideal for someone with strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills and hands-on metal fabrication experience who understands how to take a design through to workshop manufacture.
Package
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- Hours 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Bonus scheme
- EV scheme
- Death in service (4x salary)
- Personal accident cover
- Healthcare cash plan
The Role
You will manage the metalwork pre-production process, producing accurate manufacturing drawings and technical information to support fabrication and installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed AutoCAD 2D & 3D manufacturing drawings
- Create full production packs including cutting lists, CNC files and fabrication details
- Identify design clashes and resolve manufacturing challenges early
- Work closely with the Metalwork Manager and workshop team
- Draft CNC components and schedule materials
- Raise procurement requisitions for materials and components
- Provide practical fabrication input (welding, cutting, folding, assembly)
- Maintain accurate project trackers and attend internal review meetings
Requirements
- Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D experience - essential
- Hands-on background in bespoke metalwork fabrication and welding
- Solid understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods
- Experience producing production / manufacturing drawings
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Contact Appointments for more information or apply via the link.