Design Administrator
Fixed Term up to February 2026
Witney, Oxfordshire

About us…
We are an Off-site manufacturer, at the forefront of the sector. We have a range of
sustainable build systems, that utilise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that
allows us to construct homes which are Greener, Faster, Better.

We supply the nation’s House Builders with state of the art, third party certified wall
panel systems, large floor cassettes and roof systems. Nationwide, from Exeter to
Aberdeen and everything in between we have a network of skilled Installers and
regional Construction Managers and Supervisors installing timber superstructures on
our client’s developments.

With a capacity to manufacture 10k houses a year, we supply and install for the UK’s
leading private house builders. We do the same in the affordable sector working for
national and regional contractors. We also enjoy strong relationships with more
regionally focussed house builders. So, our portfolio of projects is diverse from small
developments to large schemes and a variety of designs. We have a range of Build
Systems and services to suit our client’s needs; it’s what we call tailored customisation.
We differentiate ourselves through great client service, even going so far as offer
training modules to our clients on MMC.

We are always pushing for better ways to make Off-Site Manufacturing more efficient,
better quality, more cost effective and make net carbon homes a reality. That’s why
our business is growing.

What a great time to join the Off-Site sector and Donaldson Timber Systems: building
in volume and faster to overcome the housing shortage crisis; building leaner with
Off-Site Manufacturing techniques to overcome skills shortages; building with the
world’s truly sustainable material: timber – to help the country get to net zero carbon
by 2050.

And…We are part of the Donaldson Group

We are a part of a group of 11 businesses operating from 48 locations throughout the
UK. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned
timber companies supporting the construction industry. Family owned, our offer
includes: B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven
by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one
customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way,
not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all,
our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to
nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. We specifically encourage those from
minoritised groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the
manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients,
becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution.
Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design
service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.

The role
Reporting to the Design Manager, you will provide administration support to the
Design Team by ensuring files are up to date and printed in a timeous manner to
provide to the factory for manufacture. We will offer you the chance to develop your
skills further through our performance management process giving you the
opportunity to progress your career within the Group.

In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment
by Donaldson Timber Systems you have specific accountabilities as set out in our
Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to
Friday, however there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options
which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or
fewer days each week.

This role is a fixed term position to cover Maternity Leave based in the Witney office.

Accountabilities
• Ensure accurate data input from excel sheets into IFS for design bill of
materials (BOM).
• Timeous completion of photocopying and printing of drawings and documents
• Moving and storing of drawings / files within the network in a controlled
manner.

Essential Technical Expertise
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to use a number of software packages i.e. AutoCAD / PDF

Salary and Benefits
We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion
opportunities across the Group.

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme (Subject to Bonus Scheme Rules)
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Sick pay
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like the right step for your career, please apply to
DTScareers@donaldsontimbersystems.com