Job title: CAD Technician
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Mechanical
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Sutton House, Full Sutton, York, United Kingdom, YO41 1HS
Job published: 23/02/2026
Job ID: 248411
Contact name: Morgan Evans
Contact email: morgane@pg-rec.com

Job Description

Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: York
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

My client is looking for someone to undertake and produce designs, layout drawings, and detailed engineering drawings for projects as requested, ensuring all work is completed in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.

Experience:

  • Previous experience within the Sheet Metal Industry
  • Experience of welding, fabrication, and manufactured assemblies
  • Strong academic background in Mathematics, English and Science
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Experience producing general arrangement (GA) / layout drawings for manufacturing, installation and customer approval

Technical Requirements:

  • City & Guilds or equivalent Certification in AutoCAD
  • Layout and GA drawing production
  • Competence in producing: 2D layout drawings
  • Exploded views, BOMs, and part libraries
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook

Main Tasks:

  • Produce layout drawings (GA drawings) to communicate design intent, spatial planning, installation requirements, and customer approval details
  • Coordination between Designer, Production, and Suppliers to ensure timely issuing of all drawing types
  • Visit customer sites as required to gather dimensional data and project requirements
  • Implement new design concepts and ensure layout drawings accurately reflect feasibility and manufacturability
  • Proactively chase drawing approvals and resolve queries from clients and production teams
  • Produce all drawings in line with project expectations, technical standards, and deadlines

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Work from home

If you or anyone you know is looking for a CAD Technician role, click apply or send your up-to-date CV to morgane@pg-rec.com