Apprentice CAD Technician

City Site Solutions Ltd; Yalding; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

City Site Solutions Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join our busy carpentry and joinery team in Maidstone, Kent. You will work with experienced designers while continuing college one day a week.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on CAD drawing experience, a clear development pathway from Apprentice CAD Technician to CAD Technician and beyond, with mentoring and training provided.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a CAD Technician course at college, ideally in your second year or with some CAD experience.
• Genuinely interested in a career in construction (rather than architecture).
• Interested in carpentry and joinery; advantageous to have related interest.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with measurements and technical information.
• Keen to learn, ask questions and develop technical skills; good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and modifying CAD drawings for carpentry and joinery projects.
• Interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Prepare and update detailed technical drawings and project documentation.
• Support the design team with layouts, measurements and material specifications.
• Keep digital drawing files and project information accurate and organised.
• Work closely with colleagues and learn how drawings translate into work on site.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Curious learner

Education

CAD Technician course

Job description

Job Title

Apprentice CAD Technician (Carpentry & Joinery)

Location

Maidstone, Kent

Job Type

Full-time Apprenticeship

Hours

4 days in the office, 1 day at college

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join a busy carpentry and joinery business in Maidstone. This is ideal if you're already studying a CAD Technician course, ideally in your second year or with some CAD experience and want to build a career in construction.

You'll work alongside experienced designers and technicians, seeing how technical drawings are developed and used on real projects, while continuing your college studies one day a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and modifying CAD drawings for carpentry and joinery projects
• Interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Prepare and update detailed technical drawings and project documentation
• Support the design team with layouts, measurements and material specifications
• Keep digital drawing files and project information accurate and organised
• Work closely with colleagues and learn how drawings translate into work on site

Career Progression

This apprenticeship is the start of a long-term career in construction design. Our aim is to develop the right person into a specialist Carpentry & Joinery Design Manager:

Apprentice CAD Technician → CAD Technician → Design Manager

You'll gain a solid understanding of materials, manufacturing, installation and project delivery, and take on more responsibility as you grow, working with our design, estimating, project and site teams.

What We Offer

• Training, support and mentoring from an experienced team
• Hands-on experience applying your college learning in a professional environment
• A clear development pathway with long-term career prospects

About You

• Currently studying a CAD Technician course at college, ideally with some CAD knowledge and experience
• Genuinely interested in a career in construction (rather than architecture)
• An interest in carpentry and joinery, which would be a real advantage
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working accurately with measurements and technical information
• Keen to learn, ask questions and develop your technical skills
• A good communicator and team player
• Organised, proactive and able to follow instructions and company procedures