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Excellent opportunity for an experienced CAD Technician / Technical Detailer to join a well-established company based in Kingsland, Herefordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Monday-Friday
Location: Kingsland, HR6
Benefits: Company pension, casual dress, free on-site parking
The Company
They are a leading UK manufacturer and erector of commercial poultry housing, agricultural buildings, and industrial steelwork. Due to an increase in contracts, they are expanding their technical design team. They're looking for an experienced CAD Technician to work at the company's Head Office in Kingsland, Herefordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with AutoCAD experience who wants to develop a long-term career in construction, steel, timber, and cladding design. Previous experience in steel portal frames, timber structures, or cladding systems would be beneficial but is not essential. Full training will be provided on their products, processes, and Advance Steel software.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and project managers, producing drawings for manufacture and construction while learning every stage of their design process.
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Main Responsibilities
- Produce accurate 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
- Assist with creation of steel fabrication drawings and 3D models using Advance Steel (training provided where required).
- Prepare General Arrangement and fabrication drawings.
- Revise drawings throughout project stages as designs develop.
- Coordinate drawings with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing.
- Produce material schedules and drawing packages for fabrication and installation.
- Ensure drawings meet company standards and project specifications.
- Help resolve technical queries during manufacture and construction.
- Maintain organized drawing records and revision control.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' practical AutoCAD experience.
- Good understanding of construction drawings.
- Experience within construction, steelwork, timber, cladding, manufacturing, or a similar technical environment would be advantageous.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage workload and meet project deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new software and develop technical skills.
- Experience with Advance Steel is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
- Full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Discretionary company bonus scheme.
- Training and support.
- Opportunity for career progression within a growing business.
- Varied and interesting projects across agricultural, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Company social events throughout the year.
- Company pension.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
Please note: This is primarily an office-based role. Hybrid working may be considered for the right candidate after completing training and becoming established in the role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
If you have the relevant skill/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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