CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a fast-paced leading manufacture and engineering company who invest in talent and promote internal development and career progression. LCA Group are a growing business which has a focus on “Talent & Technology” and are looking for multiple Design Engineers to join our growing engineering team.
As our CAD Technician, you will be required to create design plans using the CAD/CAE system which involves production of electronic versions of technical drawings and associated documentation.
Profile:
- Trustworthy & Punctual
- Competency using different software packages (Word, Excel, etc)
- Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules
- Ability to work alone, with minimum supervision. But as part of a team if needed
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, with Nuclear experience advantageous
- Experience with producing and updating AutoCAD and ePlan
- Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from engineering drawings to design reports
- AutoCAD City & Guilds Level 2, electric biased
- Ability to read electrical drawings and understand technical terms
Desirable Qualifications:
- ePlan P8
- ePlan PRo Panel
Duties (not limited to):
- Working with both 2D and 3D design software such as ePlan AutoCAD and Fusion 360
- Produce designs to be used to help prepare estimates for how much projects are likely to cost
- Collaborating with the Design team on project designs
- Changing / reviewing detailed diagrams
- ePlan library updates and content control
- Assisting the Team with Automation outputs from ePlan
- 3D part creation with STEP file production.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- DEESIDE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 LCA Group Limited'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 £25,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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