Trainee CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Stock Sweepers Ltd is a leading UK Manufacturer of Heavy Duty Road Sweepers. We are based in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.
We are looking for a Trainee CAD Assistant to join our friendly team.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Job Overview
You will be working alongside our CAD team to create manufacturing drawings for all aspects of the road sweeper, as well as updating drawings with annotations and weld symbols.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for any IT-minded individual who wishes to develop their career in an exciting and innovative company. This role will allow the right candidate to learn about - and take control of various aspects of CAD.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Keeping all CAD documents up to date with current specifications.
- Annotating drawings to show manufacturing notes and weld symbols.
- Keeping a record of issued drawings provided to the welding workshop via the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Updating GA models and drawings to aid final assembly of welded components.
- Designing new products inline with the company schedule & development process.
- Providing our design department with rendered models for our technical manuals.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- A sound working knowledge of computers and an overall interest in IT.
- A good approach to problem solving and Googling.
- A flexible approach to work, being able to prioritise an ever-changing workload.
- A friendly individual who would be comfortable in an open-office environment.
Beneficial
- Good understanding of mechanical machines such as automobiles of various nature.
- Experience of fabricated products to aid in the manufacture of new components.
- Design experience to aid in development of new components.
- General understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Any IT-related qualifications.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
By applying for this position, you give us your permission to keep your records on file for future reference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cinderford GL14 2YD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- CAD: 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 Trainee CAD Technician roles across STOCK SWEEPERS 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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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