Draughtsperson

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• £35k pa circa
• Overtime paid at time and ½ and double time.
• Day shift only
• Stable employment
• Scope for career progression and development!!
• The role centres on a 37.5 hr week
• Day shift hours 08:30am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday
• Pension scheme
• 26 days holidays + bank holidays

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is looking to recruit a Draughtsperson following a successful probation period with our engineering client based in Durham. This organisation designs, manufactures and installs various heavy steel components, equipment and products for use across multiple industries.

The Draughtsperson will be required to follow instruction from the Drawing Office Manager and work to produce 3D Modelling using Inventor and producing occasional 2D drawings using Inventor. Drawings to be produced will include structural components, plant access, collection tanks, transfer chutes, conveyor systems, piping and machinery guarding. As well as the ability to produce proposal layout drawings and process flow diagrams. All drawings produced will adhere to industry and company standards and will meet the project specifications as outlined by the Project and Proposal Engineers.

THE ROLE

• Producing 3D models using Inventor and producing 2D drawings using AutoCAD
• Creating preliminary 3-D models for use in sales and marketing, and also develop/produce detailed 3-D master models for secured projects.
• Taking existing drawings and modifying them
• Producing general arrangements, marking plans and detailed steelwork manufacturing drawings from master models for the manufacture of components and assembly/erection of steel structures.
• Producing geometrical set-outs and arrangements for concepts and design development.
• Producing scheme drawings which define construction methods and sequences
• Producing material schedules for information with respect to pricing and procurement
• Checking drawings prior to issue

THE PERSON

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an aligned industry
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience producing 3D models Inventor experience will be preferred (will also consider SolidWorks)
• Computer literate with Microsoft packages Word and Excel
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team and with own initiative
• Knowledge of steelwork detailing for manufacturing and erection/assembly
• Good presentation and communications skills
• Valid driving licence would be desirable

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering Team; or alternatively, please contact Harry on 0191 492 6622 - option 2.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English