Engineering Draughtsman
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Position Overview & Specifications
Engineering Draughtsman (Person) required to provide a comprehensive documentation & draughting service in support of a multi-disciplined Design Engineering team.
Based in Rotherham, this is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 depending upon experience.
Proficient draughtsman (person) required to generate manufacturing drawings from models. These models have been generated in Autodesk Inventor for the purpose of design approval and require individual parts and components to be drawn to create a Bill of Materials (BOM)
The ideal candidate would have:
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Autodesk Inventor and/or Solidworks
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
- Previous Mechanical Engineering experience
- An understanding of limits & fits would be advantageous.
- Excellent organization and administration skills
The role of the Engineering Draughtsman will require the individual to undertake the following:
- Create documentation, including BOM’s, and manufacturing drawings.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Create manufacturing drawings from 3D models
- Maintain and update electronic drawings and documents
- Ensure compliance of drafting and engineering standards
- Work with other teams to obtain information for drawings
- Make corrections to drawings as requested by the senior staff
- Update database records/internal drawing library for future reference purposes
Competences Required:
- Have at least ONC level qualification in an engineering subject
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Excellent numerical skills
- Ability to produce work consistently to a high standard within tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and busy workload.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Draughtsman roles across W. Christie (Industrial) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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