CAD Technician

Pertemps; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart lighting technology company in High Wycombe seeks a CAD Engineer to prepare technical drawings and layouts. Ideal candidates will have strong AutoCAD skills and prior CAD experience, particularly in lighting or electronics. The role offers a salary between £28,000 - £30,000, 25 days holiday, and ongoing training. This is an opportunity to impact live systems in an innovative environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings.
• Export designs into proprietary control software.
• Produce and revise technical drawings to industry standards.
• Liaise with engineers and project teams.
• Maintain detailed design documentation.

Skills

Previous CAD experience

Strong AutoCAD skills

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Awareness of smart lighting systems

Education

Degree or certification in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

3D tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Rhino)

Job description

CAD Engineer
Location:High Wycombe (Office-based) (Hybrid after probation)
Salary:£28,000 - £30,000
Hours:35 per week (Monday to Friday)

A fantastic opportunity for a CAD Engineer to join a respected and fast-growing smart lighting technology company. Known for delivering cutting-edge lighting control systems, the business supports major commercial and public sector clients across the UK — from concept through to commissioning.

With all project delivery handled in-house, the company offers a stable, collaborative environment where innovation and technical precision are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D AutoCAD layouts based on client and contractor drawings
• Export designs into proprietary control software to support pre-commissioning
• Create and populate system icons and network trees
• Produce and revise technical drawings and schematics to industry standards
• Liaise with engineers, project teams and estimators to ensure smooth handovers
• Maintain detailed design documentation and support design improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Previous CAD experience, ideally in lighting, electronics or manufacturing
• Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with 3D tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Rhino) is a plus
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Excellent attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Degree or certification in a relevant discipline preferred
• Awareness of smart lighting systems or IoT-based technologies is desirable

Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development

This is a great role for someone looking to apply their CAD skills in a technical, innovative environment where their work will have a real impact on live systems and client delivery.