Apprentice Draftsperson

Overview

CISDI UK Limited is looking for an Apprentice Draftsperson to complete a Level 6 Product Design & Development degree apprenticeship and join their engineering team. The candidate will design and deliver mechanical equipment used in large-scale industrial and steel production environments, producing high-quality technical drawings and 3D models for manufacture, installation and operation.

• Produce and maintain 2D and 3D mechanical drawings using CAD software
• Develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for industrial equipment
• Translate engineering concepts and calculations into clear, buildable designs
• Update drawings in line with design changes and project requirements
• Support engineers in preparing layout drawings for plant and equipment
• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards and company procedures
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and fabrication teams to ensure design accuracy
• Assist in document control, ensuring drawings and revisions are properly managed
• Participate in site visits to understand how equipment is installed and operated in a live industrial environment

• Material Handling Systems
• Furnace and high‑temperature equipment
• Rolling mill components and auxiliary systems
• Structural steelwork and plant layouts

• Proficiency in industry‑standard CAD tools
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing standards and practices
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles in demanding industrial environments
• Ability to contribute effectively to complex, multi‑disciplinary projects

• Office‑based design work with regular interaction across engineering disciplines
• Exposure to international projects and industrial clients
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and operational plant sites

• Good H&S and environmental awareness
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational and time‑management skills

• Able to work in a team or independently
• Strong work ethic, able to demonstrate as well as set high standards
• Willing to undertake any training and learn the required skills to be successful in this role

Degree apprenticeship entry requirements

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

One of the following:

• A minimum of two A‑Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical‑based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics‑related subject
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at Distinction Merit (DM) level or above
• EAL Diploma in an engineering‑based subject at Distinction level
• Equivalent qualifications, such as Technical Levels at DM or above

Candidates with an HND or Foundation Degree or who have completed the second year of a degree in a relevant subject can be assessed for direct entry onto the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme (BEng top‑up), but 1st year entry or an alternative pathway may still be recommended.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete the AMRC Training Centre and employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on the apprenticeship programme.

If you are uncertain about whether your qualifications meet the entry tariff for the degree apprenticeship, please contact the recruitment team at .