Engineering CAD Technician

Wienerberger; Hatfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wienerberger is seeking an Engineering CAD Technician at their Doncaster site. The role involves design and drafting duties using CAD software, project support, and liaising with engineering teams. Candidates should have strong technical drawing skills, safety knowledge, and relevant qualifications, contributing to a dynamic and safety-focused work environment.

Benefits

Professional growth and training opportunities

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

SIP – shareholding opportunities

Overtime opportunities to increase earnings

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using CAD software is crucial.
• Solid technical drawing skills with attention to detail are essential.
• Good understanding of engineering design and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide variety of design and drafting duties using CAD.
• Providing drawings for engineering projects and spare parts.
• Liaising with management and coordinating on-site measurements.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Technical drawing skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Construction, Manufacturing, or Engineering Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 2 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design

Level 3 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as an Engineering CAD Technician at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

Duties are varied and include;

• Performing a wide variety of design and drafting duties that utilize Computer Aided Design / Drafting (CAD)
• Supply detailed engineering drawings to the Engineering Department
• To be involved in project work in the Engineering workshop
• To provide drawing work and support to produce a range of machines and spare parts for both the tile and brick divisions
• Giving support to the maintenance teams with improvements to production processes

As Engineering CAD Technician you will also be:

• Working with a small team in the drawing office, working closely with Engineering Staff and Engineering Team Leader and keeping Engineering Manager informed of all developments
• Drawing and designing of machinery and spares to a good engineering standard using AutoCAD and Solidworks computer programs
• Negotiating prices and ordering parts required for maintenance and project work from reputable suppliers who have a good knowledge of our requirements
• Liaising with managers and chargehands from other sites which require project and development work. Visits to sites to take measurements and sketches of required work
• Recording of engineering Cad drawings and machinery specifications into registers which are sectionalised into the relative machine number for ease and traceability
• Creating spare parts manuals for a large variety of machines at several sites
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements for on-site engineering / project work to comply with the HSE and our own HSE department
• Co-ordinate with the engineers and fabricators to achieve an end result that is on time and within budget
• Provide cover and support in times of absence for Engineering Manager and Team Leader
• Ensure conformity with the company’s health, safety and environment procedures (including consultation with the Health & Safety Manager where appropriate)

You may be required to travel around the United Kingdom or abroad as reasonably required.

Hours of Work: 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

About You

• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have strong experience of health and safety best practice.
• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can be flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities will enable the factory to continue to run efficiently.

You’ll also have….

• Proficiency in using CAD software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) is crucial.
• Solid technical drawing skills with attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• A good understanding of engineering design, construction principles are required.
• Construction, Manufacturing, or Engineering Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship
• Level 2 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design
• Level 3 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design
• Strong team playing skills
• Good communication (written and verbal)
• Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes
• Analytical & problem-solving skills

About our benefits

• Average annual upto£35,000+ up to 6% annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
• Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
• Company Pension
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as an Engineering CAD Technician and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.