Junior Electrical Draftsperson

Junior Electrical Draftsperson

Wellington, Somerset; Office-based

40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Permanent

£27,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Build practical electrical design skills in a role where you can learn, develop and see your work become real equipment.

If you have some electrical or CAD experience and want to turn it into a career in industrial electrical design, this could be an excellent place to do it.

You will join a growing design team and work closely with an experienced Lead Electrical Designer, learning how electrical schematics, control panels and industrial equipment are designed and developed in the real world.

Our client is a practical, forward-thinking company that designs, programs and builds much of its own equipment internally. It takes pride in doing things properly and moving quickly when good ideas emerge. It is also a stable, down-to-earth business where people tend to stay, with many team members having been with the company for more than five years.

You do not need to arrive knowing everything. This role is designed for someone who has the right technical foundation, pays attention to detail and genuinely wants to learn.

Why You’ll Want To Join:

• The opportunity to develop a career in industrial electrical and control panel design.
• Direct support and guidance from an experienced Lead Electrical Designer.
• Hands-on involvement with equipment that is designed and built by the business.
• Exposure to electrical schematics, control panels, PLC-based systems and motor controls.
• The chance to build your CAD skills and technical knowledge on the job.
• A growing, established business with a stable and experienced team.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional time off over Christmas.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service cover of four times salary.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will support the electrical design process, producing and maintaining drawings and documentation while developing your knowledge of industrial control panel design.

Your role will include:

• Creating and revising electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layout drawings under the guidance of the Lead Electrical Designer.
• Supporting control panel layouts, including component placement, wire routing and enclosure layouts.
• Learning and applying relevant electrical standards and regulations.
• Helping to produce and maintain bills of materials for components including PLCs, relays, breakers, terminal blocks and wiring.
• Maintaining drawing revisions and keeping technical documentation accurate and organised.
• Supporting the panel fabrication process by answering drawing-related questions and making instructed changes.
• Working with suppliers to confirm component specifications.
• Taking part in design reviews and using feedback to improve your work.
• As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and build deeper expertise in electrical design and industrial control systems.

What You’ll Bring

You may already have some practical experience, or you could be at the beginning of your career following college, university, an apprenticeship or other technical training.

Ideally, you will have an HNC, HND, BTEC or other relevant qualification in electrical or electronic engineering, electrical drafting or a related subject. Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

You should also bring:

• Some exposure to electrical schematics or CAD drafting, whether through education, an apprenticeship, placement or work experience.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical or something similar.
• Strong attention to detail.
• An organised and methodical approach to your work.
• The willingness to follow established processes and standards carefully.
• The confidence to ask questions when something is unclear rather than make assumptions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine willingness to learn and develop.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The ability to commute to Wellington for an office-based role.

Exposure to BS 7671 Wiring Regulations or BS EN 61439 panel-building standards would be useful but is not essential. An interest in industrial, mechanical or heavy equipment, or some exposure to PLC-based control systems or motor control circuits, would also be an advantage.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build real technical expertise rather than simply sit at a desk producing drawings in isolation. You will see how designs are translated into working equipment and learn from experienced people around you as your responsibilities grow.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a short online recruitment process which takes approximately 10 minutes. This helps both you and our client understand whether the role, working style and requirements are likely to be a strong mutual fit.