About the Company:

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • Well organised and punctual
  • Excellent people/communication skills
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
  • A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for preparing technical drawings in 2D AutoCAD for issue to client for approval/erection purposes and to the Works for fabrication. Also to create data files and work instruction sheets.

Qualifications And Experience:

  • Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD software or equivalent
  • 3 years’ experience in working in a drawing office using 2D AutoCAD or equivalent

Responsibilities to include:

  • Preparation of all necessary fabrication paperwork for issue to production team.
  • Produce profile data for the C.N.C. profile burner.
  • M.T.O. lists for client/invoicing purposes.
  • Update mainframe system.
  • Prepare material requisitions for in-house and sub-let.
  • To provide support for the management of inter-divisional work.
  • Read and understand all aspects of job files supplied by estimating as preparation for and the production of working drawings and fabrication data files.
  • Understand client requirements and familiarisation with client’s technical specifications. Also to liaise with the Projects Manager on large contracts to respond to clients requirements as relayed through the Projects Manager.
  • Determine any additional information required and contact the client to obtain this information as necessary.
  • Be continuously aware of any revisions and alterations supplied by the client to obtain this information, as necessary.
  • Be familiar with all Quality Assurance procedures referring to drawings, work instructions and technical specifications.
  • Must show commercial awareness in highlighting revisions to orders which result in chargeable extras being invoiced to clients through Commercial Department.
  • May be required to go to site/clients place of work to site measure and obtain working details.
  • Must be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Company and, if required, to transfer to clients Drawing Office to prepare drawings which relate to a contract or project predominantly being dealt with at client office (subject to personal circumstances).
  • Issue drawings complete with cutting sheets, rolling sheets, work orders and picking dockets, etc., to Works and Galvanising Plant.
  • Issue drawings to client.
  • When drawings have been prepared and approved, the Draughtsperson must liaise with client/Works/Sales if the original delivery schedule cannot be met. A new delivery date must be agreed with the client.
  • Prepare a drawing schedule for large jobs which are classed as projects, or any job which has a large number of issues requiring overall control.

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 8.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Holidays: Full time – 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close Proximity to Town Centre, Bus & Train Stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.

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