CAD Technician (SolidWorks/Steel)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mileage allowance

Generous holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a CAD Technician (SolidWorks/Steel) in West Bromwich to join a growing team providing solutions across major UK sectors. You will design structured steelworks, travel weekly for site measurements, and liaise with customers to finalise plans.

The role requires SolidWorks expertise and a metal-design background. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with steel structures and be comfortable travelling to site to collect measurements and

Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience with steel structures.
• Experience designing structured steelworks.
• Willingness to travel to sites weekly for measurements.
• Background in metal design within engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Travel to site to take measurements.
• Design structured steelworks in SolidWorks.
• Prepare and send plans to customers for approval.
• Collaborate with senior designers and project teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

Metal design

Site measurements

Travel to site

Job description

CAD Technician (SolidWorks/Steel)

West Bromwich

£45,000 - £55,000 per year + Company Van + Mileage Allowance + Generous Holiday Scheme

Are you a CAD Technician or similar from a steel background who can use SolidWorks, looking to join a growing company who are overflowing with new work supplying into the largest sectors in the UK such as Aerospace, Telecommunications, Heritage and Railway, and many more?

Do you want to join a growing company that is expanding its team with a CAD Technician from a steel background who can use SolidWorks or similar to manage a heavier workload from increasing number of projects across the UK, while also enjoying a generous holiday allowance, working alongside other senior designers, and developing your skills and long‑term career?

On offer, is the opportunity for a CAD Technician or similar to join an expanding business that supplies major UK sectors including Aerospace, Telecommunications, and Heritage and Railway. Established just one year ago, this company has consistently proven its ability to scale both their projects and employee base.

In this role, the successful CAD Technician or similar will be responsible for designing structured steelworks, travelling to carry out on site measurements once a week, and take precise measurements for new projects, they will then design the required custom solutions and send the final plans to the customer for approval.

The ideal CAD Technician or similar will be experienced using 3D SolidWorks, with a background in metal design.

The Person

• Full experience and knowledge working with SolidWorks
• Background in metal design
• Background in a similar engineering company

The Role

• Travelling to site and measuring projects
• Designing structured steelworks
• Sending plans to customers

Reference: BBBH26716AF12

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.