Cad Technician

CAD TECHNICIAN - 2D and 3D

PERMANENT

SALARY UP TO £40k

OFFICE BASED

Due to internal promotion, our client, a large and successful manufacturer, has an open position for an experienced CAD Designer to join and become part of their small team of 5.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the design process, transforming ideas into detailed, buildable solutions. As a CAD Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting the creation and development of technical drawings and designs that directly contribute to real‑world engineering projects. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where precision, creativity, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

The successful CAD Technician will be curious, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to improving processes, all while developing strong working relationships across the team and with external stakeholders. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working collaboratively, and seeing your work turn into tangible results, this role will give you a fantastic platform to develop and thrive.

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software to support engineering and manufacturing requirements for new and existing products or components.
• Support the sales team by developing practical design solutions to address customer requirements and challenges.
• Support sales costings and purchasing teams in sourcing suitable components and materials to meet project and customer requirements.
• Interpret design briefs, specifications, and technical information to translate concepts into detailed drawings for customers.
• Update and revise existing drawings to reflect design changes and improvements.
• Check customer drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Assist in problem‑solving by contributing ideas and adjustments to improve designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Apply basic engineering knowledge and material understanding when developing and reviewing designs.
• Use IT systems and tools to support documentation, reporting, and communication across projects.

• Established IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Confidence in reviewing colleagues' work and providing constructive feedback to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with creativity and innovation to develop effective design solutions.
• Basic understanding of materials and their applications.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works (preferred, though training can be provided).
• Strong design understanding, with the ability to visualise components and assemblies in both 2D and 3D environments (training provided).
• Engineering background is required.

As well as competitive salaries, the company offer an excellent benefits package which we'll go through in detail after your application.