CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke. Full time office working contract with flexibility to work from home.
InstaVolt develops, installs, owns and operates rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the UK. InstaVolt is on track to be the largest owner-operator of rapid DC charging stations in the UK .
The selected candidate will be expected to have a good general knowledge of AutoCAD. They will be required to complete 2D site designs taking into account a variety of situational factors. Drawings required will include site layouts, drawings for submission of Planning, equipment elevations and a selection of other site specific plans.
Whilst work on AutoCAD will be a key part of the role, they will also be expected to expand their knowledge and learn about the planning process and understand grid offers to be able to further the development of a site.
It would be preferable if the candidate had the below skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCAD software is essential.
- The desire to learn more about project development and get involved in the Planning and Grid process.
- Great time management and communication skills.
- To be able to work under pressure and within a fast moving, dynamic industry.
- Prioritise workload depending on a variety of factors.
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and OneDrive and the ability to pick up knowledge on different systems.
- Great administration skills to allow for tracking of site progress and information sharing.
The role would suit somebody who is looking to start a career within the EV industry within one of the leading providers of EV charging. The role will see the applicant helping to develop new EV charging projects from the ground up and applying their own design to these sites.
Bonus and pension scheme
Free office parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 17:00 (with a 1 hour lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke, RG24 8WD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- drawing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8WD
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 InstaVolt'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 £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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