Trainee AutoCAD Technician

Position: Trainee AutoCAD Technician
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Trainee AutoCAD Technician on behalf of our fantastic and long-standing client based in Burton-on-Trent. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business and develop a career within technical design and passive fire protection, with full training provided for the right candidate.

Your Role as a Trainee AutoCAD Technician

As a Trainee AutoCAD Technician, your duties will include:

  • Producing accurate 2D and, where required, 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Preparing detailed technical drawings, layouts, plans, elevations and construction details.
  • Interpreting engineering, architectural and technical specifications.
  • Amending and updating drawings in line with design changes and project requirements.
  • Maintaining drawing registers, revisions and document control.
  • Ensuring drawings comply with relevant standards, specifications and company procedures.
  • Liaising with engineers, designers, project managers, clients and contractors as required.
  • Checking drawings for accuracy, consistency and completeness before issue.
  • Assisting with the preparation of project documentation and technical information.
  • Managing multiple drawings and projects while meeting agreed deadlines.
  • Maintaining organised electronic drawing files and records.
  • Supporting the Technical Team in the development and delivery of technical passive fire protection details using AutoCAD software.
  • Learning and developing within a fast-paced working environment.

Requirements

  • No previous AutoCAD experience required as training will be provided.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Competent IT skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Ability to work efficiently and manage workloads effectively.
  • Reliable, punctual and hard-working.
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Pay & Shifts

  • £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience.
  • 37.5 paid hours per week.
  • Temporary to Permanent opportunity.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • 09:00-17:00

What's in it for you?

  • Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team.
  • Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro-rata).
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
  • Full training and career development opportunities.
  • Work from home opportunities once permanent.
  • Following successful completion of probation, every other Friday will be spent working from home on-call, dealing with customer and supplier queries.
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more).

How to Apply for the Role of Trainee AutoCAD Technician

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to this advert or call our office and speak to one of our recruitment consultants today! Once a successful pre-screen is complete, the registration process is quick and easy online using our Pure Staff app, including digital Right to Work checks and interview process.

While working with Pure Staff, you're employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team. After your first payment you'll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.


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