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Electrical Draughtsman

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent

Expire in: 5 hours

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Draughtsman
 Department: Engineering
 Reports To: Engineering Manager
 Functional Support To: Electrical Design Engineer

 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Draughtsman to join our Engineering team. This role will support the Electrical Design Engineer and Engineering Manager in producing and maintaining high-quality electrical drawings and technical documentation.

 The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring electrical designs are clearly documented, accurate, and compliant with relevant standards. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to create wiring schematics, panel layouts, and documentation that support manufacturing, installation, and service activities.

 Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed electrical wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, and interconnection drawings in line with engineering specifications.

Develop electrical panel layout drawings, including component placement, terminal schedules, and cable routing.

Support the Electrical Design Engineer in converting design concepts into accurate and manufacturable drawings.

Update and revise drawings to reflect engineering changes, design updates, and production feedback.

Maintain drawing registers, document control systems, and revision histories in accordance with company standards.

Ensure all drawings comply with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements.

Liaise with manufacturing and procurement teams to clarify technical details and resolve drawing-related queries.

Assist with the preparation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) related to electrical panels and wiring assemblies.

Support the standardisation of drawing templates and drafting procedures.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

Qualifications & Experience
Level 4 certification in Electrical Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical drafting within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.

Proficiency in electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or similar platforms.

Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel design documentation.

Good understanding of electrical standards and regulations relevant to industrial systems.

Experience in electrical panel design and wiring documentation is essential.

Key Skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, production teams, and suppliers

Proactive problem-solving approach

Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance standards

Clear written and verbal communication skills

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