Cad Technician

Location

Burntwood, Staffordshire (Hybrid option available post-training)

Up to £35,000 per annum

Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm, 30-minute lunch)

• 10% Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + Celebration Day
• Health Cash Plan
• 4x Life Assurance

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.

• 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.

• 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, Solid Works). Drawing Express is highly desirable.
• Specialist Software (Desirable):
  Experience with U-value software (JPA, Build Desk), estimating tools, or CRM systems (Salesforce, Efficy).

• 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).