Cad Technician

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension: Employer contribution 3% / 2%

Ongoing training — on the job and in外

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is actively recruiting a CAD Technician for a well-established sheet metal fabrication business in the Liverpool area. The role involves designing computer-aided technical drawings from customer orders and managing each job from brief through to production, collaborating closely with the engineering team and customers when required.

Ideal candidates will have experience in sheet metal CAD, be proficient in 2D CAD drafting, and comfortable on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal CAD environments is essential.
• Proficient in 2D CAD drafting; RADAN experience is advantageous.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders, interpret requirements and produce full drawing packs for production.
• Manage each job from brief to production, coordinating with engineering.
• Determine drawing type (2D/3D) and produce accordingly.
• Design part profiles using RADAN or equivalent, including subcon, punch.
• Seek customer approval of models and handle technical queries.
• Output files for CAM post-processing and coordinate with operators.
• Provide shop floor support and ensure quality at each stage.
• Perform thorough quality checks on your work.
• Suggest improvements to materials, processes, and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering team and maintain housekeeping and safety.

Skills

2D CAD drafting

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Autonomy

Time management

Tools

RADAN

CAD/CAM software

Job description

CAD TECHNICIAN

Widnes | Circa £30,000 - £35,000 | Permanent

Right to work in the UK required — No visa sponsorship available

The Role

We are recruiting a CAD Technician on behalf of a well-established sheet metal fabrication business in Liverpool. The successful candidate will design computer-aided technical drawings from customer orders, managing each job from brief through to production — working closely with the engineering team and, where needed, directly with customers.

Quality, attention to detail and a practical understanding of the manufacturing process are central to this role. You will be comfortable on the shop floor as well as at your workstation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive customer orders, interpret requirements and produce full drawing packs for production and works orders
• Manage each job as your own project from start to finish, planning and prioritising your own workload
• Determine the appropriate drawing type for each project — 2D, 3D or other — and produce accordingly
• Design part profiles using RADAN software (or equivalent), including subcon, punch and manual work
• Seek customer approval of 2D/3D models and manage any technical queries throughout the process
• Output files for CAM post-processing and coordinate with operators to ensure programs reach the correct machines
• Provide face-to-face support on the shop floor, answering production queries and overseeing quality at each stage
• Carry out thorough quality checks on your own work at every stage
• Feed back improvement suggestions to senior management — materials, processes, and quality
• Work collaboratively as part of the engineering team, supporting colleagues when needed
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and comply with all health and safety requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in a sheet metal or fabrication CAD environment
• Proficiency in 2D CAD drafting — RADAN experience an advantage
• Understanding of sheet metal processes: folding, bending, laser cutting and fabrication
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator — able to liaise with shop floor operatives, engineers and customers alike
• Good working knowledge of material specifications and mathematical application to practical tasks
• Comfortable working with a degree of autonomy and minimal supervision

Desirable:

• CAD/CAM software experience and knowledge of post-processing outputs
• Reverse engineering experience — creating drawings from physical parts
• Background working in a shop floor or hands-on manufacturing environment
• Previous customer-facing or technical query management experience

Why This Role?

• The business is in an active period of expansion — join at a great time to grow with it
• Long-standing, experienced team with a down-to-earth, collaborative culture
• Varied and interesting design work across bespoke customer projects
• Genuine training and development opportunities — on the job, external courses and classroom-based
• Reports to the Engineering Manager with clear visibility of your impact on the wider business

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Employer contribution 3% / Employee contribution 5%
• Development: Ongoing training — on the job, external and classroom based
• Culture: Supportive, down-to-earth team with a long-standing workforce

Important: This role cannot offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK