Trainee Designer

Overview

EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service.

We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients’ needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is exceptional at all times.

Role Description

We are now looking to recruit a Trainee Designer to work with the Design team in our Leeds office to support with design plans for the installation of fire detection, security, CCTV and access control systems.

The successful person will have the drive and commitment to learn the whole design process from start to finish as well as demonstrating a passion for the Fire and Security industry.

The role will include, but not be limited to :

• To work closely with the design team to develop, design, and prepare quotations and drawings for new and existing customers
• Verify scope of works with tenders and prepare drawings
• Produce accurate cost books and quotations in line with company policy
• Produce variation quotations
• Assist with carrying out site surveys
• Use computer aided design (CAD) software
• Keeping up to date with industry developments and standards
• Keeping up to date with new procedures and products
• To actively support at all times, company policy and best practice in the area of security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information

Required Skills

• The ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels
• Self motivated and wiling to learn as part of a dynamic team
• Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines
• Excellent organisation, written and numerical skills
• Excellent timekeeping and time management skills
• Develop a good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required
• A good understanding of Health and Safety is essential

Working hours are 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with a 45 minute lunch break. Salary will be discussed at interview stage.