Trainee CAD Technician

Attega Group Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gravesend is looking for a Trainee CAD Technician to produce high-quality drainage plans and collaborate with engineers. The ideal candidate should possess strong IT and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage deadlines effectively. This position offers a salary between £24,000 and £25,000, with benefits including career progression, annual leave, and various company events.

Benefits

Career progression

Annual leave

Pension

Golf days

Family days

Christmas parties

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality CAD drawings and technical plans.
• Experience with managing different workloads and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D drainage connectivity plans using AutoCAD.
• Update and revise existing drawings per client requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers for project alignment.

Skills

Strong IT skills across Microsoft applications

Customer-focused experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Trainee CAD Technician
£24,000 - £25,000 depending upon experience
Gravesend
Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality 2D drainage connectivity plans & technical drawings utilising in house Auto CAD system, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail & efficiency
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and site survey information to produce accurate connectivity plans
• Update and revise existing drawings in line with design changes or client requirements
• Maintain & update “Return to site projects” liaising with scheduler to arrange effective site visits
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and site teams to clarify technical requirements and ensure project alignment
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities within proposed works and reflect these across the plan
• Provide support to Mobilisation team through shared inbox & phone system
• Provide support to in house remedial & CCTV teams to create digital CCTV drainage plans using CAD

The ideal candidate

• Strong IT skills across Microsoft applications
• Understanding and experience of working in a direct customer-focused environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and internal teams
• Proven ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines, and deliver accurate work under pressure

Benefits

• Salary up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Career progression
• Annual leave
• Pension
• Golf days
• Family days
• Christmas parties