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Fabrication/CAD Designer

A1 Personnel

The Role

Overview

Design and produce detailed fabrication drawings for bespoke kitchen/restaurant projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cce estimating
  • 3d visualisation
  • fabrication design
  • detailed drawings
  • site visits
  • client communication

Tasks

As a Fabrication Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed drawings that guide the manufacturing of custom items. You’ll collaborate closely with sales, senior designers, and factory teams to deliver high-quality visualisations and technical plans. Your role will also involve liaising with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution. -Promote ENSE suppliers and negotiate finders/retro fees where applicable. -Assist in client communications, approvals, and project documentation. -Support quotation processes using CCE estimating software integrated with Sage 200. -Conduct occasional site visits to gather dimensions and gain practical experience. -Produce 3D visualisations and support design distribution. -Develop fabrication designs for bespoke manufactured items. -Create scaled plans, elevations, schematics, and detailed drawings from various sources. -Participate in design meetings and supplier coordination.

Requirements

  • autodesk inventor
  • solidworks
  • radan
  • cad
  • communication
  • time management

What You Bring

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Fabrication Designer to join our clients dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for bespoke design and manufacturing, particularly within the kitchen and restaurant sector. -Willingness to attend training, seminars, and meetings to support professional development. -Strong communication and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders. -Experience with Autodesk Inventor feature design and troubleshooting. -Proficiency in SolidWorks, Radan, and CAD Design. -Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. -Understanding of architectural layouts and fabrication processes.

Benefits

💰 Salary: £28,000 – £36,000 per annum (depending on experience) This is a unique opportunity to be part of a creative and technically skilled team, working on exciting bespoke projects that make a real impact. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced professionals and have the chance to grow your skills in both design and project coordination. -Expenses covered in line with company policy.

The Company

About A1 Personnel

-Over time it carved out a niche in recruiting for specialist sectors like logistics, engineering and construction. -The agency offers flexible staffing—permanent, contract and temporary—to match clients’ varied project needs. -Typical projects range from supplying forklift drivers in warehouses to placing senior managers in commercial firms. -Through strong local roots in Basildon and the South East, it has earned exclusive contracts across onsite and industrial sectors. -While privately owned, A1 has achieved steady growth, operating with a lean team focused on high-quality placements. -The firm maintains a streamlined service model—delivering tailored recruitment efficiently from entry‑level roles to executive search.

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