Job Description

CAD Drafter (6-Month Contract)

Location: Baliol Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8EW)

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (6 Months)

Salary: £15.00 per hour (Equivalent to £29,250/yr) + Overtime Available

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Flexibility: Flexible starting times between 07:00 and 17:00

Workplace: Onsite (Office-based)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Drafter / CAD Technician to join our Design and Documentation team in Newcastle. Working alongside global colleagues in the US, India, and Singapore, you will create and revise technical drawings for BioProcess Containers under the guidance of our Design Team Lead.

This is a fantastic 6-month contract with an immediate start, offering a full 2-week initial training course to get you up to speed, followed by daily support from a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Design: Use AutoCAD Mechanical to build simple to complex product drawings using predesigned blocks or manual geometry.

System Management: Support a global design queue using Salesforce (SFDC), PDM Enterprise (for revision control), and MasterControl (QMS).

Costing: Generate cost files for completed designs using LISP commands within AutoCAD.

Collaboration: Partner with Design Engineers and Commercial teams to ensure on-time project completion.

Quality Control: Conduct thorough self-checks on drawings to maintain high standards of accuracy.

What We Are Looking For

The Essentials: High proficiency in AutoCAD is a non-negotiable requirement.

Education/Experience: High school diploma/equivalent with previous drafting experience, OR a Technical Drafting qualification / Associate Degree.

Software Skills: Competence in MS Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Attributes: Strong organizational skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Culture & Benefits

Equipment Provided: Full laptop and necessary accessories supplied.

Work Environment: Casual dress code in a modern, collaborative office setting.

Development: Opportunities to lead small projects and potentially mentor newer drafters down the line.

How to Apply

If you have strong AutoCAD skills and are ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!

Interview Process: Stage 1 will consist of a single onsite interview with the Hiring Manager. (Note: Successful candidates will undergo a standard background check).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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