Ridgway Machines Job Vacancy

Draughtsman

Location: Leicester | Salary: Negotiable

Ridgway Machines is the UK and Europe's leading manufacturer of taping machines for the electrical, conductor and oil pipeline industries.

Business is very buoyant as we are allied to the power generation and oil industries which are booming, and subsequently the majority of our products are exported throughout the world.

Our staff are dynamic, with a can do attitude, so you'll be joining a motivated and positive team polarised on common goals.

Mechanical Draughtsman

We are looking for an up and coming mechanical draughtsman (ideally both 2D and 3D) to produce detail drawings for special purpose mechanical machinery. It is likely you will be in the early stages of your career and will be trained further so that you can progress to design engineer within our company.

The job and responsibilities

  • Produce detail drawings of special purpose machines
  • Multitasking including working on multiple projects
  • Parts list / BOM construction
  • Specifications writing

The ideal candidate will have the following skills

  • Understanding of and competency in using AutoCAD 2D and Solidworks 3D mechanical drawing systems
  • Excellent communication skills for liaison with customers, the shop floor and suppliers
  • Can do attitude
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Capable of working on own initiative (under guidance)
  • Be able to work on multiple projects, deliver on time and meet customer expectations
  • Full Driving Licence
  • Full international passport

Knowledge of the following would be an advantage

  • MRP systems
  • IT literate
  • Basic drive and mechanism calculations

We offer

  • Excellent Salary
  • 37.5 hours working week
  • 25 days holiday
  • Bonus scheme
  • Excellent and clean working environment
  • Great location, with parking and easy access to the M1 and M69

 

Reference Number: RWM/DRM

Equal Opportunities

Ridgway Machines Ltd is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in employment by which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given Equal Opportunities in their employment. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice.

It is the policy of Ridgway Machines Ltd to treat all people equally, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

Ridgway Machines Ltd is an equal oportunities employer.

 

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