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Design Coordinator

Permanent
Negotiable
Basildon, Essex
On-site

Design Co-ordinator - Metalwork
Basildon
Permanent | Full Time
Salary Negotiable depending on experience

A leading specialist fit-out contractor delivering commercial and high-end residential projects is looking for a Metalwork Pre-production Design Co-ordinator to join their in-house fabrication team. The role is ideal for someone with strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills and hands-on metal fabrication experience who understands how to take a design through to workshop manufacture.

Package

  • Salary negotiable depending on experience
  • Hours 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Bonus scheme
  • EV scheme
  • Death in service (4x salary)
  • Personal accident cover
  • Healthcare cash plan

The Role

You will manage the metalwork pre-production process, producing accurate manufacturing drawings and technical information to support fabrication and installation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed AutoCAD 2D & 3D manufacturing drawings
  • Create full production packs including cutting lists, CNC files and fabrication details
  • Identify design clashes and resolve manufacturing challenges early
  • Work closely with the Metalwork Manager and workshop team
  • Draft CNC components and schedule materials
  • Raise procurement requisitions for materials and components
  • Provide practical fabrication input (welding, cutting, folding, assembly)
  • Maintain accurate project trackers and attend internal review meetings

Requirements

  • Strong AutoCAD 2D & 3D experience - essential
  • Hands-on background in bespoke metalwork fabrication and welding
  • Solid understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods
  • Experience producing production / manufacturing drawings
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Contact Julia @ Prime Appointments for more information or apply via the link.

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Date: 11/05/2026
Job ref: 95932_1778486412

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