Apprentice CAD Technician – Level 4/5

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Poole
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Auto CAD 2D Engineering Drawings Electrical Schematics Communication Skills Attention to Detail Microsoft Office Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Apprentice CAD Technician – Level 4/5

This is an opportunity to work alongside the Senior Design Engineer within a specialist and busy Design Office where you will gain training on how to produce new and update existing drawings for some of the UK’s largest construction projects as a specialist sub-contractor in smoke ventilation. This role will provide full industry training, with an opportunity for future progression within the design team as the company continues to grow.

Salary and Hours:

- £346 - £403 per week, depending upon age and previous experience - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent

We will teach you how to:

  • Understand design requirements and create detailed technical drawings, electrical schematics and layout plans that meet the high standards expected of our clients.
  • Liaise with estimating and project teams to ensure designs are within budget
  • Amend drawings and highlight anything that will increase costs
  • Develop working drawings for use during Project Tender and Quotation.
  • Produce installation and manufacturing drawings.
  • Ensure drawings supplied are accurate, detailed and meet Industry Standards.
  • Maintain accurate records in accordance with Design Office procedures.

We need you to be:

  • Keen to learn, interested in the job and committed to the apprenticeship opportunity
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Ability to manage your time and workload
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • High attention to detail

You need to have:

  • Industrial experience or work placement in a similar field as described above would be an advantage but not required.
  • A levels or BTEC level 3 qualification or a level 3 Apprenticeship.
  • Proficient in Auto CAD 2D.
  • Able to interpret and understand Engineering Drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Methodical worker with a high attention to detail.
  • Flexible with good communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage own workload ensuring that deadlines are met.
  • Ability to work as part of a small team and well as on your own.
  • Proficient in Windows 10 and Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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