Design Assistant
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Oldham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
CAD
Microsoft Office
Manufacturing processes
Construction processes
Bills of materials
Customer service
FULL DESCRIPTION
Well established manufacturing firm require a Design Assistant to join their busy design office near Oldham. The successful candidate will report to the technical design Manager and support the team with a broad range of duties.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Processing and modifying general arrangement drawings
- Producing bills of materials to specific order requirements
- Dealing with customer queries both verbally and via email
- Occasionally assisting with site surveys throughout the UK
- Various administrative tasks within the technical department
Role Requirements
- We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in manufacturing or construction processes, and a practical understanding of how structures are built and how components interact. Knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and assembly methods would be good skills to possess.
- General computer skills
- High attention to detail
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office – Excel in particular
- CAD experience is essential
- Technical/manufacturing qualifications would be considered advantageous.
- Driving licence.
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