CAD Technician

Homer Burgess Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

The Vacancy

Homer Burgess, part of RSK Group, is a well-established, family-run mechanical engineering company founded in 1958 and based in Dumfries, Scotland. We specialize in design, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance services across various industries. As a respected name in the sector, we take pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions to our clients.

We are actively seeking a CAD Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and modifying technical drawings using CAD software, assisting in the design and development of mechanical engineering projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be a key part of a growing and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Produce high-quality, detailed 2D & 3D CAD models and technical drawings for client approval, manufacturing, installation, and as-built documentation.
2. Interpret technical specifications, customer-supplied drawings, and sketches to develop accurate designs.
3. Collaborate closely with tradespersons, engineers, and clients to ensure drawings align with project requirements.
4. Produce and maintain all project-related technical documentation.
5. Conduct site surveys and accurately translate findings into technical models and drawings.
6. Review and check drawings for accuracy, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and specifications.

Person Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a CAD Technician in a mechanical engineering, fabrication, or machining environment.
2. Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to tight deadlines and last-minute updates.
5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of working across all levels of the business.
6. Committed to company policies, including SHEQ systems (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality).
7. Supportive of the company's core values: Integrity, Fairness & Honesty.
8. A hands-on problem solver who enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities.
9. Self-motivated with a proactive approach, capable of both leading and following instructions.

Salary & Benefits:

1. £Commensurate with Experience
2. Opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development.
3. The chance to work on diverse and challenging engineering projects.
4. Contributory Pension Scheme.
5. Flexible benefits programme.
6. Life Assurance.

About Us

Homer Burgess is a successful, family-run company founded in 1958 in Dumfries, Scotland. We are a well-known and respected mechanical engineering business offering design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance services. We are renowned for our repair and maintenance service offering, providing a range of on- and off-site services, including maintenance service programmes, fitting work around shutdown windows and quieter periods to minimise disruption to the client’s operations.

We work with clients to provide bespoke design solutions with a team of highly qualified and experienced engineers working from an extensive site, including a fabrication shop, metalwork, milling, lathe, roller and compressor equipment. Our business is approved for welding and specialises in fabricating steelwork, tanks, vessels, pipework and machinery.

Our services include engineering design and solutions, fabrication, machining, milling, turning and grinding and using computer-aided design (CAD), 2D drawing and 3D modelling. We work with clients to understand requirements and to solve problems, offering appropriate solutions.

Homer Burgess is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?