CAD Technician

www.sammons.co.uk; Farnham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sammons in Farnham, Surrey, is recruiting a CAD Draughtsman for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to document an established product range. You will create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy for manufacturing and internal use.

The role requires strong SolidWorks and Excel skills, experience with physical products such as furniture or lighting, and an eye for detail. Office-based with 9–5, Monday–Friday, on-site parking and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks experience for 3D modelling and technical drawings.
• Proficient in Excel and managing data for drawings and documentation.
• Experience producing detailed assembly drawings (GA and exploded views).
• Experience with physical products such as furniture or lighting is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; good team communication.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Digitally model and document an established product catalogue.
• Produce detailed manufacturing, assembly, component and technical drawings.
• Create GA drawings and exploded views where required.
• Review existing drawings and update them to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain organised drawing files, revisions and product data.
• Use Excel to manage drawing registers, product information and documentation tracking.
• Work closely with design and production teams to ensure drawings reflect correct specifications.
• Ensure drawings meet internal standards and are suitable for manufacturing and supplier communication.
• Translate existing physical products and older drawings into accurate, standardised digital models.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

2D drawings

Excel skills

Furniture/lighting experience

Job description

• Contract Type: Contract
• Job Base: Office based
• Reference: V-135577
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 28/08/2026 14:40

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a CAD Draughtsman to join a well-established design and product development team based in Farnham, Surrey. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the accurate digital documentation of an established product range. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed 3D models and 2D technical drawings, ensuring products are accurately documented for manufacturing, specification and internal use. The role would suit someone with strong SolidWorks and Excel experience, ideally with a background working with physical products such as furniture, lighting, engineering components or similar.

What’s on Offer?

• Job Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Location: Farnham, Surrey
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Benefits: Pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Digitally model and document an established product catalogue.
• Produce detailed manufacturing, assembly, component and technical drawings.
• Create GA drawings and exploded views where required.
• Review existing drawings and update them to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain organised drawing files, revisions and product data.
• Use Excel to manage drawing registers, product information and documentation tracking.
• Work closely with design and production teams to ensure drawings reflect correct specifications.
• Ensure drawings meet internal standards and are suitable for manufacturing and supplier communication.
• Translate existing physical products and older drawings into accurate, standardised digital models.

Skills, Experience & Training Requirements

Essential

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling and technical drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience producing detailed assembly drawings, including GA and exploded views.
• Experience working with physical products, components or similar manufactured products.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills, particularly when managing drawings, revisions and technical documentation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with design and technical teams.

Desirable

• Experience managing product catalogues or large drawing libraries.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience within furniture, lighting, engineering, product design or a similar environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a technically capable and detail-focused CAD Draughtsman who takes pride in producing accurate, well-organised technical documentation. You will be confident using SolidWorks, comfortable working with existing products and drawings, and able to translate physical products or legacy designs into clear, accurate digital models. The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and able to work collaboratively with both design and production teams.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.

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