CAD Technician

Bristol Industrial; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design office in Burntwood is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join their dynamic team. This permanent role involves working on diverse projects across the UK and internationally. You'll be responsible for producing detailed insulation layout drawings and performing thermal calculations. The position offers professional growth, a supportive environment, and a generous holiday allowance. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Health Cash Plan

Free car parking

Complimentary tea and coffee

Christmas food hamper

Recommend-a-friend reward scheme

Christmas shutdown period

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CAD Technician.
• Educated to HNC, HND, or Degree level in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify tapered insulation layout drawings.
• Perform thermal calculations for insulation.
• Communicate with customers and architects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

JPA

BuildDesk

Salesforce

Efficy

Job description

Experienced CAD Technician Wanted for Leading Design Office in Burntwood!Are you a skilled CAD Technician with a passion for precision and innovation? An exciting role awaits in a dynamic design office at a manufacturing company supplying the construction industry based in Burntwood. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the UK, Nordics, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, and Belgium, providing a platform to showcase and expand your expertise. This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm (37.5 hours per week).

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Diverse Project Portfolio: Engage with a variety of projects, from local to international, ensuring a stimulating and varied workload.
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with a talented team of 8 and interact with industry professionals, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in creating detailed tapered insulation layout drawings, performing U-value calculations, and completing Condensation Risk Assessments (CRAs), ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a collaborative team culture, where knowledge sharing and mutual support are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and modify tapered insulation layout drawings based on architects' drawings, customer sketches, or surveyor site dimensions.
• Perform thermal calculations for flat board and tapered insulation from provided information.
• Create itemised schedules of components for estimating and production use.
• Prepare drawings with delivery schedules and marked delivery areas.
• Communicate effectively with customers, architects, contractors, and the general public to discuss project requirements and provide guidance on relevant standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Educated to HNC, HND, or Degree level in a relevant construction or manufacturing discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CAD Technician in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar. Experience with Drawing Express is desirable.
• Familiarity with U-value software like JPA or BuildDesk is advantageous.
• Experience with estimating tools and CRM systems such as Salesforce or Efficy is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits on Offer:

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 33 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, ensuring ample time for rest and recreation.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our client's robust pension scheme.
• Hybrid Working: After 6 months probationary period, there is the option to work from home 2 days per week
• Health Cash Plan
• Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free car parking, complimentary tea and coffee, and a Christmas food hamper to add a touch of festivity.
• Community and Rewards: Participate in a recommend-a-friend reward scheme and enjoy a Christmas shutdown period.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. Apply now to be part of a company that is shaping the future of design and construction.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.