Engineering CAD Technician

Wienerberger Ltd; Sandtoft; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials provider in Sandtoft is seeking a CAD Designer to perform design and drafting duties, support engineering projects, and ensure safety compliance. Candidates should possess proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and have relevant technical qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive salary.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities to increase earnings

Professional growth and training

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Experience with health and safety best practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and drafting duties using CAD.
• Provide engineering drawings and support project work.
• Negotiate prices and order parts for maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Strong technical drawing skills

Understanding of engineering design principles

Team-playing skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Construction, Manufacturing or Engineering Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 2 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design

Level 3 Award in 2D Computer-Aided Design

Level 3 Award in Engineering Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of design and drafting duties utilizing Computer Aided Design / Drafting (CAD)
• Supply detailed engineering drawings to the Engineering Department
• Participate in project work within the Engineering workshop
• Provide drawing work and support for producing a range of machines and spare parts for both the tile and brick divisions
• Support maintenance teams with improvements to production processes
• Work closely with the drawing office team, Engineering Staff and Engineering Team Leader, keeping the Engineering Manager informed of all developments
• Draw and design machinery and spares to a high engineering standard using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Negotiate prices and order parts required for maintenance and project work from reputable suppliers who understand our requirements
• Liaise with managers and chargehands from other sites that require project and development work; visit sites to take measurements and sketches of required work
• Record engineering CAD drawings and machinery specifications into registers sectionalised by machine number for ease of traceability
• Create spare parts manuals for a variety of machines at several sites
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements for on‑site engineering or project work to comply with HSE and internal standards
• Co‑ordinate with engineers and fabricators to achieve an end result that is on time and within budget
• Provide cover and support in times of absence for the Engineering Manager and Team Leader
• Ensure conformity with the company’s health, safety and environmental procedures, including consultation with the Health & Safety Manager where appropriate
• Commit to safe working and maintain strong experience of health and safety best practice
• Work in a busy environment and adapt flexibly to daily priorities to keep the factory running efficiently

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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)

Salary

Average annual up to £35,000 + up to 6% annual bonus

About the Company

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 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we create energy‑efficient, healthy, climate‑friendly and affordable living solutions worldwide.