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We are seeking a skilled CAD Design Draughtsperson to join our busy Drawing Office within the R&D department based in Ipswich (Great Blakenham), Suffolk. Reporting to the Drawing Office Manager, you will play a key role in creating accurate 2D and 3D designs, developing technical documentation, and supporting cross-departmental engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models of components and assemblies using Siemens NX
• Produce precise 2D drawings from 3D models
• Prepare and issue Drawing Office documentation, including Engineering Change Notes, New Product Issues, Concessions, and Product Specification Sheets
• Liaise closely with R&D colleagues and other internal departments to support project and product development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in 2D and 3D CAD, ideally using Siemens NX
• A national qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong communication, IT, and analytical skills
• A team player who can work well under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative
• Good understanding of tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and PDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as Business Central or SAP.

What will you receive in return?

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team within a fast-paced and exciting working environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount
• Free tea and coffee

Here at Celestion we know it’s our people that make our business great, we work hard as a team and do our best to ensure our staff feel supported and valued.

Please note, due to the location of our office you will ideally need to have your own means of transport.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary annual bonus.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to: Human Resources, Celestion, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0NL, UK or via email.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive IT Support Manager to manage the day-to-day operation of our IT systems and infrastructure. This role provides help desk support and is a hands-on, standalone office-based role that would suit someone who enjoys resolving a range of technical issues including both routine and non-routine support-related queries.

While this role is a standalone role for the Celestion site, you will interface and collaborate at Group level with our Global IT team as we use shared systems and resources. This is a key role for Celestion’s UK operations, focused on delivering reliable, day-to-day IT support and infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the daily operations of network infrastructure, servers, VOIP systems, and mobile communications
• Providing first-line and escalated IT support to both internal and remote users in other time zones, ensuring prompt resolution of issues
• Maintaining system reliability and perform routine checks and updates
• Aligning I.T infrastructure with current and future business goals and requirements
• Managing the I.T budget effectively, including procurement planning
• Developing and implementing risk assessments, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
• Sourcing and managing installation of new or replacement hardware/software
• Ensuring all I.T practices are compliant with applicable laws, codes, and regulatory standards
• Performing ongoing system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Leading the implementation of network, data, and system security measures
• Representing the UK office within the global IT team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Microsoft Technologies
  Proficient in Windows 10/11 and Office 365 installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  Skilled in managing Windows Server 2016/2019, Exchange Online, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Virtualisation
  Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter.
• Networking
  Experience configuring and maintaining firewalls, switches, WLANs, WANs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, and client SSL VPNs in SME environments.
• Security
  Daily management of centrally managed antivirus and SaaS-based email security platforms.
• Interpersonal
  Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a focus on supporting internal and remote users effectively.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Storage Systems
  Familiarity with HPE SAN/NAS environments.
• Backup & Recovery
  Experience using Veeam Backup & Recovery for onsite and offsite strategies.
• Telephony Systems
  Hands-on experience with VOIP systems, especially Avaya IP Office on-premise platforms.

As well as these skills you will be a team player able to work with a minimum of supervision. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team within a fast-paced and exciting working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount
• Free tea and coffee

Here at Celestion we know it’s our people that make our business great, we work hard as a team and do our best to ensure our staff feel supported and valued. Please note, due to the location of our office you will ideally need to have your own transport.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary annual bonus.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to: Human Resources, Celestion, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich IP6 0NL, UK or via email.

Celestion is a world leader in loudspeaker technology: our pioneering speaker designs give voice to the most iconic guitar amplifiers and professional audio systems across the globe.

We’re looking for talented Production Operatives/Assemblers to work in our busy UK factory based in Great Blakenham, Suffolk.

You’ll be operating production line equipment and hand-finishing products, so will need to be nimble-fingered with some mechanical aptitude and a strong eye for detail. High levels of concentration and excellent communication skills are essential. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Duties include:

• Working as part of a production line team building Celestion’s world class loudspeakers
• Assembling raw materials by hand or using production machinery
• Use of small hand tools and soldering

Experience required:

• Proven experience working on a production line involving hand assembly of products
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Lifting and manual handling
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Practical and sensible, with an awareness of Health and Safety
• Adaptable, flexible and positive in your approach to work
• A high level of attention to detail, with a strong orientation towards quality and workmanship

What will you receive in return?

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team within a fast-paced and exciting working environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount
• Free tea and coffee

Here at Celestion we know it’s our people that make our business great, we work hard as a team and do our best to ensure our staff feel supported and valued.

Please note, due to the location of our office you will ideally need to have your own means of transport.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Salary: Circa £27k.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to: Human Resources, Celestion, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0NL, UK or via email.

See your engineering designs come to life as new Celestion products!

We are seeking an experienced loudspeaker drive-unit engineer to be based at our modern design facility in Ipswich, UK.

The role involves the design of OEM drivers for the music industry and for sound-reinforcement applications. This important position will be responsible for all aspects of design, driver specification, documentation and project management through to production.

The role requires the successful candidate to develop new designs from initial concept into full production. You will have a degree in a relevant engineering or acoustics discipline and an understanding of loudspeakers. Previous experience of using finite element analysis and measurement systems such as Klippel would also be an advantage.

As well as these skills you will be a team player able to work with a minimum of supervision and meet demanding deadlines in a busy department. Good communication and IT skills are essential as is the confidence to steer projects to a conclusion. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team within a fast-paced and exciting working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount
• Free tea and coffee

Here at Celestion we know it’s our people that make our business great, we work hard as a team and do our best to ensure our staff feel supported and valued. Please note, due to the location of our office you will ideally need to have your own transport.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary annual bonus.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to: Human Resources, Celestion, Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswich IP6 0NL, UK or via email.