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Workshop Designer (Joinery)

GBR Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • GBR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Designer for a leading Construction company, offering a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • The role involves producing precise technical AutoCAD drawings for kitchens, staircases, and other joinery components, reporting directly to the Workshop Manager.
  • Candidates should have a degree or HND in product design or a related field, along with proven experience in woodwork, carpentry, or joinery design.
  • Key responsibilities include creating detailed technical drawings, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing the product drawing database.
  • Employee benefits include private medical insurance, a company pension scheme, and up to 36 days of holiday, with interviews taking place immediately.

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!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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