We are looking for an experienced CAD technician to join our team in Accrington. If you are detail-oriented, technically minded and confident producing accurate CAD drawings while liaising with clients and internal teams, we want to hear from you.

CAD Technician

Accrington, BB5
Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
£15 - £20 per hour, dependent on experience

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK

We are a specialist manufacturer of Prefabricated GRP Entrance Canopies, Bay Canopies, Chimneys & Dormers and looking for a CAD Technician to support design, technical coordination, and tender activity.

The role focuses on CAD drawing production, technical documentation, and client liaison, working closely with internal manufacturing teams and external stakeholders.

Duties Include:

Creating & Modifying basic Cad Drawings for GRP Entrance Canopies & Dormers using Sketch Up.
Use Detailed Drawings to help estimating department to create competitive tenders.
Respond to Customer Technical Queries.
Interpret Surveys & produce Drawings for Manufacture.
Develop & Understand Company Products.
Digesting Tender Documents.
Liaising with clients to secure specification in Tender Documents.
Create Specification Sheets & Fitting Instructions for new & existing Products.
Communicate with Clients, Architects and Site Staff to ensure designs are fully understood.
Strive to develop new products.
Occasional Site Survey.
Understand Building Regulation requirements.

Skills and Experience:

IT literate in Word, Excel, Email, Office, Outlook, Adobe
CAD experience is essential and Sketch Up experience is preferred.
Experience in the Construction, Window & Door Industry beneficial.
Attention to detail.
Ability to understand & give clear visual, written & oral instructions.
Organised and able to think around common technical problems.

Benefits

Permanent role following a 6-month probation period.
Company pension scheme.
Free Parking and 5 minutes’ walk from the train & bus station.
Promotion opportunity.
Holiday pay.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience includes CAD Technician, Architectural Technician, Design Technician, CAD Designer, Technical Designer, Structural CAD Technician, Building Technician, Draughtsperson, Architectural Assistant, BIM Technician, Engineering Technician, Construction Technician, Product Design Technician, Facade Designer, Survey Technician