Job Description

Are you a technical mastermind with a keen eye for detail? Timotay Playscapes are looking for a skilled technical designer to join their growing product development team.

If you would like to make a positive impact upon people's lives through amazing outdoor spaces and playgrounds then please read on...

Our company values ensure we respect one-another and empower us to reach our potential. We are a customer-centric, and people-powered business who strive to deliver incredible outdoor spaces.

Timotay Group are one of UK's leading school, nursery, SEND setting and family attractions playground company's, who deliver inspirational outdoor spaces that transform outdoor learning and outdoor play environments. We are no ordinary playground company.

We offer a fully managed service; from consultation, design through to in-house manufacture, installation, and after-care. With a clear aim to exceed our client's expectations and deliver a premium playground or outdoor space experience time after time.

Our team are hardworking, forward-thinking, and above all else passionate about improving play experiences and learning outcomes for children. We are committed to producing the highest quality products, that both challenge and excite children.

About the role

You will be joining the design engineering/product development team, helping to make our brilliant concepts become a reality. No two days will be the same, from designing and developing new products to producing technical drawing packs, you will cover it all!

You must have a genuine passion for creating incredible outdoor spaces and be committed to making a difference to children's lives, through outdoor play spaces through the designs, concepts and technical drawings that you deliver.

You must be passionate about using your creativity and design skills to develop incredible outdoor spaces

The duties will include (but are not limited to):

Developing new product concepts through extensive research and testing Optimising existing products and bespoke designs to increase manufacturing efficiency Creating technical (manufacturing) drawings for the workshop team Preparing quotations for maintenance and remedial works Producing accurate setting out/layout drawings for site teams Liaise with sales and design teams, offering technical advice

Experience required

Design or engineering related degree Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills A thorough approach and attention to detail Proficiency in 3D design software (Vectorworks/AutoCAD preferred) Commercial awareness and time-management skills Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently Positive working attitude Desire and willingness to learn and continually develop Understanding of joinery production and workshop tooling (not essential but advantageous)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity of career progression in an expanding and technically focussed company.

What you can expect

We challenge the 'norm' and work together to push boundaries and innovate. Delight customers - it's at the heart of all that we do. We do what we say we will - our customers are our priority, and we identify and anticipate their needs. Mediocre is not an option! We take responsibility to achieve results and create an environment that enables everyone to perform at their best. We are committed to developing you and enabling you to succeed in the role, so you must have the desire to want to grow and flourish within our business.

Benefits of the role

As an employee of Timotay Group you will receive:

Competitive salary Pension Scheme (introduced after a set period) Casual dress On-site parking Continuous training opportunities 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after one year of employment Full Christmas shut down so that you can take time to relax and enjoy the festive period Life assurance policy Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing legal, social and financial support
If you have a design or engineering related qualification, or experience in product design and believe you have skills to succeed in this role, then we want to hear from you - send your CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this exciting position.

The role will be split between our two offices (Podington, NN29 7GB and Wollaston, NN29 7QT).

Full-time, Monday to Friday (8.30am - 5pm)

Job Type: Full-time

To find out more about our exciting business you can visit us at https://www.timotayplayscapes.co.uk/

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

If you have a design or engineering qualification and the skills to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this exciting position!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person