Trainee Design & CAD Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local company specializing in outdoor projects is seeking a candidate to assist the design team in creating and updating layout drawings for climbing frames and garden builds. The role involves learning CAD and requires basic computer literacy, strong visual awareness, and good communication and teamwork skills. This is a temporary position with flexible working hours available. Salary ranges from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour based on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn CAD programs.
• Strong visual awareness and spatial understanding.
• Good mathematical and measurement skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating technical drawings using CAD software.
• Interpret measurements and site photos to produce layout plans.
• Maintain digital drawing archives and project design folders.
• Support senior designers with amendments and materials.
• Help produce 2D and 3D visuals for client proposals.
• Liaise with teams to ensure accuracy of designs.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Willingness to learn CAD programs

Strong visual awareness

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

THE EMPLOYER IS: BALLYCASTLE CLIMBING FRAMES. Support the design team by creating and updating layout drawings for climbing frames, garden builds and outdoor projects. Learn basic CAD, digital measurements and 3D layout presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating technical drawings using CAD software.
• Interpret measurements, site photos and sketches to produce layout plans.
• Maintain digital drawing archives and project design folders.
• Support senior designers with amendments and visual presentation materials.
• Help produce 2D and 3D visuals for client proposals.
• Liaise with workshop and installation teams to ensure accuracy of designs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn CAD programs.
• Strong visual awareness and spatial understanding.
• Good mathematical and measurement skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Further Information

The Employer is Ballycastle Climbing Frames. Job Start Opportunity - Working Hours: Standard hours up to 25 hours per week; Flexible/Reduced hours may be available with Work Coach approval; Additional hours may be offered depending on availability. Discuss with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are receiving any other working age benefit, contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office at 0800 001 5782.

Salary: £7.55–£12.21 per hour (dependent on age/experience). Location: Ballycastle, Area: Co Antrim. Contract Type: Temporary. Weekly hours: 25. Closing date: 09/12/2025. Published: 29/10/2025. Worktime: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.