An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Draughtsperson to join our Hydro Design Team. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for CAD and drawing production, creating parts and BOMs within the ERP system, and developing new designs while delivering projects on time and within budget.
The role is full time onsite at our head office in Kendal, Cumbria, working Monday to Friday. We offer a flexible working schedule whereby colleagues can work longer hours Monday to Thursday to benefit from an early friday finish.
The Role
- To produce clear and accurate drawings within specifications, timescale, and budget
- The provision of part, layout drawings, assemblies, and bills of material (“BOMs”)
- Working closely with other disciplines to produce bespoke project designs
- Create part specifications, component parts, assemblies and BOMs on ERP system
- Support sales team to generate layout drawings via 2D/3D
- Provide cross-functional support to other departments
The Individual
- HNC/HND in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline
- Strong experience in similar environment to Gilkes
- Exposure to theapplication of weld symbols, machining notation and geometrical tolerancing
- Demonstrable evidence of detail engineering drawings
- Familiarity with manufacturing process and material selection
- 3D/2D Modelling and Draughting using 3D Solidworks and 2D DraftSight (Autocad LT)
Why Gilkes?
At Gilkes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their passion, creativity and dedication drive our success, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals can develop, thrive and build rewarding careers.
Our benefits include:
- Generous pension scheme (10% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Continuous professional development, including support for further education and qualifications
- Funded professional and technical memberships relevant to your role
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life insurance (3x annual salary)
- Occupational Health support and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Enhanced company sick pay and paid time for medical/dental appointments
- Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing initiatives
- Regular company social events and team-building activities
Join us and be part of a business that values its people, invests in their development, and recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on [email protected].
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: £28,500.00-£45,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kendal LA9 7BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kendal LA9 7BZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
