Job Description
Draughtsperson - Peterborough - 40/45k + benefits
ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Draughtsperson with immediate effect for our client who continue to grow and dominate their market from their HQ based in Peterborough.
Draughtsperson
Working under own initiative, with support from their close-knit Project Engineering team, fulfilling “inception to completion” design and draughting requirements for food processing lines.
Developing models and fabrication drawings. Sheet-metal formations and structural steelwork. Working to and delivering highly hygienic (food safe) design standards.
Delivering the wider project needs includes:-
- Site survey of operating areas
- Steelwork design, load bearing calculations, fabrication drawings.
- Access walkways and staircase design and fabrication drawings.
- Documented risk assessments for the specific solutions and the interacting layout.
- Process layout refinement and design of interconnecting transfer chutes etc.
- Identify foot-loadings for interaction with construction companies.
- Identify utility connection points for the process layout.
- Receive “as installed” layouts from the installing engineer and update as necessary.
Our client has a developing range of process solutions. In the process of our company driving forwards, the ideal candidate will have experience in:-
- Food machinery design
- Hygienic food-safe solutions
- Fabrication processes
- CE marking, machinery directive and guarding requirements
- Conversant with 2D & 3D
Our client covers the following Industry sectors:-
Snacks food manufacturing – high volume production lines
Root crop processing
Canning
Coffee processing
Project management of turn-key facilities
Skills
3D SolidWorks trained and competent – industrial fabrication drawings
Previous experience in equipment & steelwork design and fabrication techniques
Minimum 3 years industrial experience
HNC / HND qualification in engineering
Dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible approach
Willing to travel (occasional need for UK and foreign site surveys)
Commercial awareness applied to designing - value engineering approach
Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong team bonds
Computer literate with working knowledge of the following:-
SolidWorks (Weldments, sheet-metal, part modelling, piping, stress analysis)
AutoCAD
If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Draighter/Design role, please apply below:
Draughtsperson in Peterborough employer: ALH Recruitment Ltd
ALH Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Peterborough, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on impactful projects in the hygienic food processing sector. The company promotes a supportive culture that values hands-on problem-solving, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to make a meaningful contribution.
