CAD Technician / Project Coordinator

CAD Technician / Project Coordinator who has an eye for detail with great organisational, time-management and communication skills is required for a well-established design and manufacturing company based in Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING PROVIDED

This job will involve supporting the Project Manager on a wide range of manufacturing projects for bespoke fire doors, panels and joinery products. You will need some CAD experience. Any previous assistant project management experience would be great, but not essential as additional training will be provided.

SALARY: £30,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (NN17)

This role is predominantly office based. However, you will be required on occasion to visit client sites and attend meetings to suit business needs.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new office-based job opportunity for a Fire Door & Joinery CAD Technician / Project Coordinatorwho has an eye for detail with great organisational, time-management and communication skills.

Working as the Fire Door & Joinery CAD Technician / Project Coordinator your primary purpose in this role is to coordinate and manage orders for bespoke fire doors, panels, and joinery products, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and align with client requirements.

As the Fire Door & Joinery CAD Technician / Project Coordinator you will work closely with the Project Manager, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure the smooth processing of orders, while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.

This role involves handling projects in ranging values, and ensuring timely, accurate production through effective communication and order management.

Full training will be provided across all areas of the contracts department.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Once fully trained up your duties as the Fire Door & Joinery CAD Technician / Project Coordinator include:

• Order Processing: Coordinate the scheduling and processing of fire doors, panels, and joinery orders, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations and orders run efficiently

• Manufacturing Coordination: Create detailed manufacturing specifications and CAD to support production

• Fire Door Compliance: Ensure fire door orders comply with relevant safety certifications (e.g., BS 476, EN 1634-1), including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of fire safety regulations

• Liaising with Stakeholders: Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, site managers, and suppliers to ensure accurate order processing and timely delivery of fire doors, panels, and joinery items

• Supplier Management: Liaise with suppliers to source and purchase materials for fire doors, panels, and joinery, ensuring that quality standards and project deadlines are met, working alongside the Purchasing Coordinator

• Quality Assurance: Follow company policies and procedures related to quality assurance (ISO 9001) and sustainable sourcing (FSC certification, Breeam, leed etc)

• Order Confirmation: Prepare and confirm works orders

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of project progress, orders, and communications

• Problem-Solving: Identify and proactively solve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle, particularly those related to fire door and joinery compliance

• Team Collaboration: Assist Project Managers with high-value projects and provide additional support to other team members as needed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with CAD software, along with general proficiency in IT applications

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with clients, project teams, and suppliers effectively

• Problem-Solving Abilities: A proactive approach to identifying solutions for any project-related issues

• Attention to Detail: Methodical and precise in order processing, ensuring accuracy across all specifications, drawings, and documentation

• Independent Working: Ability to take responsibility for independent tasks and manage on-site inspections to ensure project accuracy

• Target and Deadline Orientation: Ability to work efficiently to meet project deadlines

DESIRABLE

• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of fire door, panel, and joinery manufacturing processes, with knowledge of relevant safety standards and certifications

• Compliance and Safety Focus: Knowledge of fire door safety regulations and willingness to maintain compliance across all relevant standards

BENEFITS

• Pension
• Private health care
• 28 holidays including bank holidays closed over the Christmas period
• Early finish on your day of your birthday and paid
• Progression within the company
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P12723

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