CAD Technician

B&M Retail Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Colleague portal discounts

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

B&M Retail Limited is hiring a CAD Technician to join the Store Development team on a 6 month fixed-term basis. The role focuses on AutoCAD LT work to design and develop our growing retail estate from the Runcorn Distribution Centre office.

The position is office-based, with responsibilities including converting plans, fire plans, and maintaining store layouts. Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT – essential.
• Good understanding of UK building regulations; retail experience advantageous.
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working at pace and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Producing & amending AutoCAD layouts for new stores, extensions, & refurbishments.
• Converting PDF & paper plans into digital formats.
• Creating accurate fire plans for submission to authorities.
• Updating layouts in line with site surveyor information.
• Maintaining up-to-date store plans across the business.
• Assisting with ordering equipment (checkouts, shelving components).
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, surveyors, the property team, & senior management.
• Providing administrative support to Store Development Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work at pace

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician to join our fast-paced Store Development team on a 6 month fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong AutoCAD LT skills and a keen eye for detail, looking to play a key part in the design and development of our growing retail estate.

Please note: The role is fully office based, Monday to Friday and based at our Distribution Centre in Runcorn (WA7 1SE) It is not easily accessible by public transport, so having your own means of transport is strongly advised.

• Producing & amending AutoCAD layouts for new stores, extensions, & refurbishments
• Converting PDF & paper plans into digital formats
• Creating accurate fire plans for submission to the relevant authorities
• Updating layouts in line with information from our site surveyor
• Maintaining up-to-date store plans across the business
• Assisting with ordering equipment (e.g., checkouts, shelving components)
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, surveyors, the property team, & senior management
• Providing general administrative support to the Store Development Manager

What you'll bring:

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT – this is essential!
• A good understanding of UK building regulations + retail experience would be advantageous
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident working at pace and managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Self-motivated and proactive with a hands-on approach

Why B&M?

We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.