Mechanical Drafter

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Drafter to join our team at Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited. As a Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and designs for our engineering projects.

• Interpret contract documentation and specifications to ensure technical drawings are produced in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications.
• Participate in production/project review meetings to ensure timescales are adhered to.
• Produce high-quality 2D general arrangements and layout drawings for manufacture.
• Produce high-quality 2D detailed drawings to enable engineering tradespersons to manufacture machined and fabricated parts.
• Develop sheet/plate pattern development profiles for laser cutting and fabricating.
• Liaise with sales, project teams, and management to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Create parts lists, bills of materials, and identify materials and proprietary items to be purchased for manufacture.
• Meet and improve costs where applicable and feasible using recognized cost analysis methods.
• Develop new innovative products to supplement the existing product range.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience preferred.
• Excellent 2D (essential) & 3D (desirable) draughting skills.
• Ability to interpret P&ID drawings advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of fabricating, welding, and machining processes.
• Good understanding of materials handling equipment.

• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review.
• Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees.
• Basic hours: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00, Friday 07.30 to 12.00.
• Generous Bonus Scheme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our 'Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme'.
• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period).
• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period).
• Employee Support and Perks Package.
• Free car parking.
• Investment in our employees through learning and development.
• Flexible and family-friendly policies.