Trainee CAD Technician

AmcoGiffen; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering contractor is seeking a Trainee CAD Technician to join their design team in York. In this full-time role, you will develop technical drawings under the mentorship of experienced professionals while gaining valuable experience in CAD processes and project management within the civil engineering sector. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

25 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life insurance coverage

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• GCSE, T-Level, or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering qualification.
• Experience in a construction environment (advantageous).
• Good literacy and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical drawings under supervision.
• Comply with SHEQ policies and legal requirements.
• Produce high-quality drawings in compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Strong spatial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE, T-Level, or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard CAD software

Job description

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Industry: Rail / Civil Engineering

Location: York

About the Role:

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee CAD Technician to join our established in-house design team specialising in civil engineering projects within the rail sector. This role will involve contributing to civil and structural projects, supporting key clients, and providing critical infrastructure maintenance.

Business Unit:

AmcoGiffen is expanding its in-house Civil & Structural Design team due to our success in securing long-term Frameworks with key clients. We have multiple vacancies for design professionals committed to delivering optimal design solutions while furthering their professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Trainee CAD Technician, you will work under the supervision of a Senior CAD Technician and the CAD Manager to develop technical drawings. Under strong mentorship from experienced individuals, you will gain experience of producing CAD outputs to the required standard efficiently and effectively. As a Trainee, you will have a structured rotation programme within the Design & Engineering team, which will involve CAD, Survey and visualisations experience.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ):

• Comply with AmcoGiffen’s SHEQ policies and all legal requirements.
• Understand and adhere to CDM regulations and “Safe by Design” principles.
• Take personal responsibility for SHEQ standards and encourage others to do the same.
• Ensure technical compliance of designs, adhering to AmcoGiffen Design and Draughting Procedures.
• Produce high-quality drawings in compliance with industry standards, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  
  

Corporate Responsibility:

• Strive for customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards and collaborating effectively.
• Recognise the importance of sustainable development and responsibility as a professional Technician.
  
  

Technical:

• Demonstrate knowledge of industry-standard CAD software.
• Cultivate an awareness of rail infrastructure and relevant standards, including British Standards, Eurocodes, and ISO certifications.
  
  

People and Operations:

• Enhance your organisational, communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Commit to professional development and growth.
  
  

Commercial:

• Contribute to project financial success by maintaining accurate timesheets and documentation.
• Recognise and report potential financial risks and overspending.
  
  

BIM (Building Information Modelling):

• Understand and work according to AmcoGiffen’s BIM procedures aligned with ISO 19650 principles.
• Utilise model viewers effectively and manage information in the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Develop awareness of 4D and 5D applications in project management.
  
  

Requirements:

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• GCSE, T-Level, or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering qualification.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience in a construction environment (advantageous).
• Strong spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Good literacy and mathematical skills.
• Basic knowledge of technical drawing and drafting.
• A willingness to progress and learn from experienced colleagues.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards program.
• Commitment to personal and professional development with career advancement opportunities.
• Continuous learning opportunities within a safe and supportive work environment.
• Employee forums that encourage sharing ideas and opinions.
  
  

If you are a motivated individual looking to kick-start your career in CAD and civil engineering, we invite you to apply for this exciting Trainee CAD Technician position within our dynamic team!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

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