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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

CAD Technician

🏢 Vp plc • 📍 Leeds, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£23,945 - £26,945
£1,995 - £2,245 / mo

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Leeds, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

CAD/Revit design is your passion, you love to create and produce accurate work and take a pride in what you do. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you !

We think this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering design team and start out on your career journey.

What you will be doing

  • The role of CAD Technician involves the use of computer aided design packages to produce construction drawings and models for the engineering design teams, and offering support to other members of the Technical and Sales teams.
  • You will work with highly technical qualified engineers and truly play a key part in the major projects we work on.
  • We will support your personal career development path to include the opportunity for you to gain a relevant chartered engineering technician qualification recognized by the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).
  • This is an excellent opportunity to join the market leaders in the industry, and to work directly with high profile clients.

Do you have what it takes

Candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs (A* to C or 9 to 4) including English and Maths.

You may be a school/ leaver looking to embark on your career in this field.

Enthusiastic towards working in a technical/engineering environment.

Focused on excellence and takes pride in your work.

Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

An open and honest communicator.

Keen to solve problems and identify better ways of working.

A little bit about us and whats in it for you

28 days holidays including all bank holidays that rises with service & also salary sacrifice options

Bonus Scheme

A modern and lively working environment, within an established and friendly team who regularly enjoy social events outside of working hours

Pension

Formal training & support in gaining relevant professional qualifications with the Institution of Civil Engineers

Excellent progression opportunities within a range of teams across the business

Groundforce help deliver some of the most challenging and exciting construction projects while nurturing an open culture of support, career progression and continuous professional development.

A collaborative approach is a vital feature of Groundforce and our people are always available to offer mutual support when the need arises. Our positive approach creates a vibrant working environment which positively impact others, improves our company and develops individual employees. We have found this to be a winning combination which ultimately drives success through to our customers.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Equipment Services

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Technician roles across Vp plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Equipment Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,945 - £26,945 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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