CAD Technician

HAITH GROUP; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Regular social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Haith Group is a leading UK manufacturer of machinery for handling, washing, grading, and packing vegetables. We design bespoke systems and integrate them into complete factory lines for global customers.

The CAD Design Technician role involves producing component and assembly drawings, BOMs, and structural steelwork, under supervision, with site surveying as needed. Proficiency in Inventor/SolidEdge and AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3D CAD experience required; Autodesk Inventor preferred, other packages considered (SolidWorks, Solid Edge).
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and PDM software (Autodesk Vault).
• Strong mechanical and structural engineering knowledge; understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical component drawings.
• Produce mechanical assembly drawings.
• Produce structural steelwork drawings.
• Produce BOMs.
• Liaise with sales, production and site installation to resolve issues.
• Attend site to assist with site surveying.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Hydraulics design

Pneumatics design

FEA

Hand calculations

Site surveying

iLogic programming

iParts and iAssemblies

Machinery design

Structural engineering knowledge

Manufacturing processes knowledge

MS Office

Education

HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

3D CAD knowledge (Inventor preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

2D AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault (PDM)

Job description

Haith Group is a globally respected leader in the design and manufacture of advanced machinery for the handling, washing, grading, and packing of vegetables. Headquartered in the UK, Haith has built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-centric solutions that serve the agricultural and food processing industries worldwide.

With a heritage spanning over 75 years, Haith combines deep industry knowledge with market-leading products & solutions to deliver bespoke systems that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Our equipment is trusted by growers, packers, and processors across the globe—from family-run farms to multinational food producers.

As we embark on an exciting new phase of growth, we are looking to make key additions across the business to support our continued expansion and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at a pivotal moment, where your contributions will help shape the future of agricultural technology.

The Role:

The role of the CAD Design Technician will involve working under the guidance of the Drawing Office Manager or Project Leader to issue single machines or those that are part of a larger factory line installation. The machines may be standard ones which are configured to the clients’ requirements, or bespoke machines designed from the ground up. In addition to machinery, the CAD Design Technician will also be involved with the design of structural supports and access gantries around factory lines.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Produce mechanical component drawings
• Produce mechanical assembly drawings
• Produce structural steelwork drawings
• Produce BOMs
• Liaise with other departments, sales, production, site installation etc to resolve issues.
• Attend the site when required to assist with site surveying

Person Specification:

• Minimum of a HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 3D CAD, Autodesk Inventor is preferred, but other similar 3D CAD packages will be considered, e.g. SolidWorks, Solid Edge, etc.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge
• Structural engineering knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of PDM software, preferably Autodesk Vault
• 2D AutoCAD
• Hydraulics and pneumatics system design
• Machinery design
• Material and mechanical handling
• Fluid system design e.g. flumes, piping and specifying pumps
• FEA
• Hand calculations
• Site surveying
• iLogic programming
• Knowledge of iParts and iAssemblies
• An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday (after successful completion of probation)
• Regular company social events, including a summer BBQ, Christmas brunch and other team activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and wellbeing advice
• Discounted gym memberships to support health and wellbeing