Graduate Trainee Designer Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive, specialist contractor involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of complete building envelopes. We are looking to appoint a Trainee Designer to our Design team.
The ideal candidate will have some design background, backed up with a design related qualification. This is a trainee position, so we will also provide on the job training.
About the role
As a Graduate Trainee Designer you will use CAD to design façade systems for commercial application, will analyse drawings to identify suitable specifications and products, support work on budgets and plan for production for projects in conjunction with suppliers. You will also assist in managing our document control systems.
You will analyse specifications and drawings and raise queries where data is not sufficiently supplied, or if there is any doubt present in the process with suppliers or other internal teams to help ensure that projects are managed effectively through to their conclusion.
Why join us:
At Fleetwood we have a range of development opportunities, which will help you thrive in your career as a designer. We will support you on your career journey with on-the-job training and also online training to improve your skills.
We offer a company pension after 3 months service and following successful completion of probation (6 months) the successful candidate will be given access to Medicash benefits - including Best Doctors, skin cancer tracker, Virtual GP and a high-street discount platform, as well as a cycle to work scheme.
We offer Long Service Awards to reward our long serving colleagues, of which we have many!
What you need:
· 2:1 degree or higher, in any discipline
· 3 A levels or equivalent
· Strong GCSE grades, including Maths and English
· Right to work in the UK
· Good IT skills, and a confident user of Microsoft Office, including exposure to Excel
· Good knowledge of building control and construction, methods, and regulations
· Working knowledge of AutoCAD
· Knowledge of general construction principals
Desirable:
· 3D design experience (beneficial)
· Competent in the understanding of specifications and drawings within the fenestration industry
· Technical understanding of curtain wall, window and door manufacture, structural glazing, and scheduling
· Understanding of glass specification and selection
· Understanding of pressed aluminium manufacture and scheduling
· Experience within the fenestration industry
We are looking for the new hire to join us August/September 2023
If the above sounds of interest, then please submit a CV and a covering letter/message.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 10 working days, if you have not heard in this time, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Right to work in the UK - Yes / No?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FAA_TDesignJun22
