CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client is the leading UK designer and manufacturer of structural building components for the construction sector - they are going through a period of growth and to fuel this they are looking for a Technician to join their team to produce high quality technical reviews and approve drawings to facilitate delivery.
Main Tasks of Job:
· Review and quickly digest technical information provided to fully understand task and identify any missing/conflicting information.
· Carry out Technical Reviews on new prospective projects to provide an accurate and cost optimised technical solution.
· Generate customer Approval Drawing in CAD based on customer information and to the clients best practise in line with / ahead of hours budget.
· Perform technical calculations to produce a suitable solution in a safe and time efficient manner.
· Self-check of own work to ensure high quality output.
· Ensure assigned projects are technically owned and efficiently delivered with excellent communication and customer service.
· Quickly respond to technical queries from the customer as recognized industry experts.
About you:
- You will have experience within the construction sector and have an understanding of steel fabrications if possible although not essential.
- Experience of 2D CAD (preferably AutoCAD).
- Competent with Microsoft Office
- Positive attitude & a great team player
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ER-T
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Technician roles across Ethica Recruit Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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