Trainee / Junior CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are Mandate Systems?
Mandate Systems are a family run compliance business with over 30 years specialising in written schemes of examinations for pressure systems. We are one of the UK’s leading providers offering nationwide coverage and have some amazing brands that we work with. We cater for businesses large and small across many markets which includes: renewables, waste management, transport, manufacturing, automotive...
The business has experienced positive growth year on year and is looking to expand its operations team with a trainee/junior CAD Technician. Being part of an already trained existing team who are there to support you as you gain knowledge and confidence to be an independent competent technician.
Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service and have their safety at the forefront of what we do. We pride ourselves with high quality examinations delivered promptly.
Our opportunity:
At Mandate Systems we have experience of training unskilled employees into skilled roles utilising in-house experienced employees who are willing to share decades of first hand experience.
Due to recent success now is time to start planning additional resources into the team to provide extra capacity and still have time to learn. Dealing with large blue chip organisations and other industry providers, the role will see you work with field engineers to create technical schematics of pressure systems using AutoCAD.
We too are also excited about what tech advances a fresh pair of eyes will bring to share new ways of working as they will have time to explore.
The creation of this new role is a vital step forward in the growth and continued success of our business.
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Receive scanned hand drawn Pressure Systems Diagrams from our team of Engineer Surveyors and check for accuracy.
- Convert the drawing to a CAD output in line with Mandate Systems standard procedures using proprietary AutoCAD software.
- Attach the drawing to the Written Scheme of Examination prior to delivery to the client.
- Attend on site visits where required to hand draw the site and then draft into CAD back at the office
- Provide other engineering support by learning to undertake small autoclave examinations and quality assure check written schemes - when time allows
- Support the wider engineering team with ad hoc engineering and office duties
Full training will be provided internally.
The skills you need:
- Ability to work unsupervised and proactively, with attention to detail
- Computer literate (Microsoft & Google package)
- Good communication skills verbally and written
- Willingness to learn and to desire hone your craft
- Ability to prioritise and work to timescales
- Punctuality
- Be able to show initiative, be a self-starter
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable but not essential
- Experience working as part of a small team
- Knowledge and Understanding of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
- Health & Safety knowledge/background
- Experience with AutoCAD software
Interviews:
Interview to be held face to face at our Liversedge offices. We are moving to new centrally located office in Brighouse as of the 1st April.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,255.00-£23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
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 Trainee / Junior CAD Technician roles across Mandate Systems Ltd'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 £21,255 - £23,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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