CAD Technician

Collett & Sons Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics company in the UK is seeking a CAD Technician to join their Projects team. This office-based role includes occasional UK travel for site meetings. The ideal candidate should have A Level qualifications and good experience with 2D AutoCAD. The role involves carrying out Swept Path Analysis and producing CAD drawings and transport assessments. Competitive salary and benefits including 28 days holiday are offered.

Benefits

28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday

Company pension scheme contributions

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to A Level standard.
• Previous experience of transportation would be advantageous.
• An effective team player who is articulate, numeric and confident.

Responsibilities

• Carry out SPA (Swept Path Analysis) using AutoCAD.
• Produce route assessment reports and CAD drawings.
• Communicate effectively with projects team, clients, contractors and colleagues.

Skills

2D AutoCAD experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Education

A Level standard

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician to join the team.

Location: Goole, DN14 6UE

Job Type: Full - time, permanent

Salary: Competitive

About Us:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company. It has developed in to a multi-modal operator and has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves.

- Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing

- Heavy Lift & Projects - Heavy transport, Lifting & Project management

- Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Port and Ships Agency service

- Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

As part of their operations, Collett have a world-renowned reputation for the delivery of Wind Turbine components (and other Indivisible Abnormal Load movements) in the Renewable Energy industry. The consulting department has been developed with this unique in-house expertise and is responsible for the company s abnormal load transport planning and reporting.

The continued expansion of the Consulting division is focused on developing in the Renewables sector and therefore the opportunity has arisen to appoint a CAD technician to provide the services listed below, in relation to Traffic and Transport Assessments and reporting.

The Company carries ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO 27001 and ISO45001 certification.

CAD Technician – The Role

Working as part of the Projects team, this appointment will report directly to the Senior Projects Manager. The role is predominantly office based but will require occasional site meetings being undertaken in the UK (sometimes facilitating nights away from home) from time to time.

CAD Technician – Key Responsibilities

• Carry out SPA (Swept Path Analysis) via our AutoCAD software
• Assessing, reviewing loading and transport methods using CAD
• Production of route assessment and project reports and CAD drawings
• Have direct contact and communicate with projects team, clients, contractors and colleagues

CAD Technician – You

• Qualified to A Level standard
• Previous experience of transportation would be advantageous
• Good level of 2D AutoCAD experience. 3D AutoCAD would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a pro-active manner, self-motivated and well organised
• An effective team player who is articulate, numeric and confident
• Must have excellent communication skills with client/colleagues/contractors
• A valid Driving License and Passport is essential as some UK and European travel will be expected (incorporating overnight stays when required) to attend site meetings and service client requirements as required
• Additional knowledge of the following would be an advantage:
• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles
• Route planning and logistics industry
• Planning applications and processes

CAD Technician – Benefits

• 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday
• Company contributions to the Company pension scheme is offered subject to conditions
• Holiday Purchase Scheme subject to conditions

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