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.