Junior Structural Technician

Salary: £26,000–£27,000 per annum
Location: UK (Site-based with cross‑functional team interaction)

Catnic is growing its Technical Services capability and we are looking for an enthusiastic, technically minded Junior Structural Technician to join our expanding team. This is a temp‑to‑perm opportunity (9–12 months) designed for someone early in their engineering career who wants to progress into a fully competent Technical Services Engineer through a structured CPD development programme.

As a Junior Structural Technician, you will support the delivery of technical advice, drawing interpretation, product and application guidance, and customer technical support across the business. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering qualification and exposure to structural engineering, civil engineering, construction, or a related technical environment.

• Technical Support — Provide technical assistance to internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Drawing Interpretation — Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• Technical Calculations — Assist with calculations and product/application queries.
• CAD & Documentation — Support the preparation and amendment of CAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Cross‑Functional Liaison — Work with sales, manufacturing, design, and project teams to support customer requirements.
• Issue Resolution — Help resolve technical issues and respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Record Keeping — Maintain accurate technical records and documentation.
• Product Knowledge — Build strong technical product knowledge through structured training.
• Continuous Improvement — Contribute to improvements within the Technical Services function.
• CPD Completion — Complete all development objectives within the 12‑month CPD programme.

• HNC/HND in Engineering, Construction, Civil or Structural Engineering (or relevant experience).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
• Exposure to structural, civil, construction, or manufacturing technical environments.
• CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar).

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to learning.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer‑focused and professional.

You will follow a structured CPD programme designed to build your technical capability and confidence, including:

• Product and systems training.
• Technical drawing interpretation.
• Engineering application support.
• Customer technical support training.
• Site and manufacturing exposure.
• Mentoring from senior engineers.
• Internal and external technical training courses.

Successful completion will open opportunities for further progression within the Technical Services team, including salary increases linked to key milestones. This role provides an excellent platform for a junior engineer or technician eager to develop their expertise within a supportive team environment.

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Sick pay