Cad Technician

CAD Technician

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire (Hybrid option available post-training)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm, 30-minute lunch)
Benefits: 10% Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Celebration Day, Health Cash Plan, 4x Life Assurance

The Role

Are you an experienced CAD Technician looking to advance your career with a market-leading business? I am looking for a CAD Technician to join my client’s successful manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Design Manager, you will translate architects' plans, site surveys and customer sketches into high-quality technical layouts and thermal calculations. You will play a vital commercial and technical role, ensuring accuracy from initial quotation through to manufacturing and on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Technical Drafting: Produce and modify 2D layout drawings reflecting real-world site conditions.

* Design Integration: Interpret intricate technical details and maintain design intent.

* Thermal Calculations: Perform thermal calculations.

* Component Scheduling: Generate itemised material schedules for accurate estimating, production pricing and structural build-ups.

* Commercial Awareness: Identify and flag projects with unusual build-ups or non-standard components requiring pricing reviews.

* Logistics Planning: Outline clear delivery schedules and distinct delivery zones directly onto project drawings.

* Project Delivery: Manage workflows efficiently to complete multiple high-quality projects per day.

* Stakeholder Management: Communicate technical guidance and project deadlines to internal teams and external professionals.

The Candidate

* Education: HNC, HND, or Degree in a construction/manufacturing discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

* Experience: Minimum 2 years as a CAD Technician in construction, manufacturing or engineering.

* CAD Skills: Essential proficiency in 2D software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks). Drawing Express is highly desirable.

* Specialist Software (Desirable): Experience with U-value software (JPA, BuildDesk), estimating tools, or CRM systems (Salesforce, Efficy).

The Package & Perks

* Competitive salary up to £35,000.

* Flexible hybrid working model after your initial training period.

* 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus 1 personal celebration day.

* 10% total pension (5% employer / 5% employee contribution).

* Comprehensive health cash plan and 4x life assurance cover.

* Discount platform access and salary sacrifice options (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech schemes).

If you would like to be considered for the position of CAD Technician, please apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed